South Dakota Girl Weds Sul Ross Dean John Carrico in Washington
Mrs Helen Weishar Bowdle SD married John L Carrico Sul Ross State College Alpine TX in St Stephens Church Washington DC The bride wore an ivory satin gown attended by Miss Helen Walz Reception at Roger Smith Hotel Guests included Lowell Brannum and Bernice Strawn The couple planned to live in Alpine after a visit to Bowdle prior to resuming Carrico’s role as band director and Weishar’s position in military planning staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
John Carrico
Washington, DC
John L. Carrico
Sul Ross State College
Alpine
Tex
Helen Weishar
Bowdle
St. Stephens Church
Capital
Thomas Grodavent
Sebride
Helen Walz
Georges F. Doriot
Miltary Plans
Quartermasters Corps
Washington
Clarence Weishar
US Army Air Corps
Roger Smith Hotel
Carrico
Geo. Weishar
Lowell Brannum
Sul Ross College
Civil Service Commission
Bernice] Strawn
Office of International Information
Department of State
Quartermaster Corps
Sul Ross
Army
Pacific Area
Army Bandmasters’ School
Fort Meyer
Around Town Gossip and Snowy Memories in Alpine
A local columnist muses on gossip for neighbors, recalls the big snow of 1946 in the Big Bend area, mentions Alpine and CC Manager Ken McClure, Warbucks, Punjab, and Little Orphan Annie references, notes Tuesday TV us and a Texas cafe dining expansion, and reports planned meat and steel price raises affecting consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Kiddos
Holiday Visitors Entertained at Martins Home
Mrs. Bruce Martin hosted holiday guests with a turkey dinner honoring daughters Doris Martin and Mrs. James R. Smiley from San Miguel California and Mrs. Mat rice Frederickson of El Paso. Others included Mr. Frederickson and son David Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Ingrahm of Long View Washington, Rev. George Pearse and Jerry Martin of Alpine, with Bruce Jr in the Navy in Japan awaiting return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Martin
Doris Martin
James R. Smiley
San Miguel
Cal
Matrice Frederickson
el Paso
Mr. Frederickson
David Wayne
Amos Ingrahm
Long View
Wash
George Pearse
Jerry Martin
Alpine
Bruce Jr
Navy
Japan
State Guard Urges Volunteers After Storm Duty
In the wake of a recent phenomenon the Texas State Guard units, performing overtime work, helped transport doctors, evacuate victims, clear roads, and keep essential services running. They did not get to all emergencies but aimed to reach urgent cases and question if the guard’s role should continue. Capt. Kay and lieutenants Perryman Gracy and Davis call for volunteers, noting guardsmen are unpaid but fulfill civic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas States
Perryman
Texas State Guard
State Guard
Kay
Gracy
Davis
Land Forfeiture In West Texas Public Schools
Bascom Giles announces the forfeiture of about 14 767 acres of public school land in West Texas due to purchasers failing to pay annual interest. Most delinquencies are several years in arrears. owners have five years to reinstate by paying delinquent and penalty interest. None of the forfeited lands are owned by service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Bascom Giles
General Land Office of Texas
Giles
Big Snows Recalled by Jeff Davis Residents
The Davis mountains region recalls historic snow events with memories from local residents including Mrs. Merrill and W. W. McCutcheon. They describe heavy falls near Fort Davis and Limestone areas, compare with 1918 and 1946 snows, and note temperatures and terrain features. Residents recount hunting trips and community reflections on climate abundance and rare deep freezes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Davis
Alpine Soldier Awarded Bronze Star For Heroic Action Tunisia
Pte Francisco A Lanen of Alpine, serving with the 818th Engineer Water Supply Co, earned the Bronze Star for heroic achievement in the Tunisian campaign. He helped prevent enemy capture of essential water equipment at Sbeitla, lifting and moving gear under heavy fire to maintain the water supply. He has been overseas about four years and was discharged two months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francico A.lanen
Alpine
818Th Engineer Water Supply Co
Cedona
Eto
North Africa
Meise
Lujan
Esata
Sbeltin
Sinton
Lujan F
Ata
Ina
Pfc
Lajan
Wes
Infraenti
Fon Lansen
Donne i
Snowy Slush Buoys Up Frustrated Mirthful Rants
A reader laments melting snow creating nasty slush and comments on radio ads and constitutional interpretation. The piece mentions several Texas counties Culberson Hudspeth Brewster I wying Presidio Terrell Reeves Didham Milam Jones Robertson Van Zandt Ward Wharton Orange Cass and Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culberson, Hudspeth, Brewster, I Wying
Presidio, Terrell, Reeves, Didham, Milam, Jones, Robertson, van Zandt
Ward, Wharton, Orange, Cass ,and
Armstrong Counties
Arrivals Report Newborn Daughters and Sons
Mr and Mrs Tom Skevington of Douglas Ariz welcome daughter Sue Ellen born December. Mr and Mrs Bob Sims announce the birth of a son on Monday with details not listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Skevington
Douglas, Ariz
Sue Ellen
Dee
Bob Sims
Memorial shaft planned for coal town hero
A vast new coal mine near Pittsburgh PA will provide steady jobs for 1000 former miners. The memorial honors Sgt Archie Mathies, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, with his father a longtime miner. Fundraising for a granite shaft is underway by the company and workers. Roads around Fort Davis Marfa Alpine were briefly blocked to traffic Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Archie Mathies
Jon
Fort Davis
Marfa
Alpine
Balmorhea
Rotary News reports on Brazil’s independence talk at institute
Rotary News editor notes an international understanding sponsored by a chamber of commerce event. Speakers discuss Brazil’s independence from Portugal and its relation to U S policy, with emphasis on Brazil’s potential and economic links. attendees include Lt. Gov and civic leaders as the Rotary gathers volunteers and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Hawnine
al Chamber of Commerce
Ga.wottman
Jette Carey
Brazil
Sal
Serta Thane
Portaga Beg
Bea Ferlum
Torah
Sf Congress
Ofc
Serine
Smn
United States
Uwe United
Staten
Advertisements pricing snapshot from readers page
Read The Advertisements listing prices for wines rums champagnes and domestic products. Includes per 5th 60 3101 3.50 410 figures and the note prices below ceiling.
Montgomery Electric Shop All Appliances Repaired Free Estimate
Montgomery Electric announces repair services for all appliances with free estimates. Local technicians diagnose and fix washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, and small home devices. Visit the shop or call for appointment and pricing details.
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Society
C.D. Wood
Townee
Wilfred
Winchell
Ken McClure
Wo‘al
Lloyd
Warbucks
The
Asp
Punjab
Annie
Fibber McGee
Bob Hope
Red Skelton
C. West
Texas Cafe
CSO
You and
West
Texas
Flint
Mich
A. C
A. N. Alkire
Fort Davis Corresondent
Davis Mountains
Mount Locke
McDonald Observatory
J.W. Merrill
Merrill Ranch
Robert C. Withers
Stewart
Claude Matthews
B. G. Bird Hill
Grady
Grady Hill
San Angelo Standard-Times
Claud Matthews
Nations Canyon
Bird
Adobe
Bro. L. A.millican
Matthews
Limpia Eee
Mac Sproul
Wais
Prude Ranch
Sproul
Frazier ‘Canyon
Old Pine Mountain
Geer
Hill
Frazier Canyon
W. W. McCutcheon
Seven ‘Springs
Tunisia
Bill Butane
Wright
Rotary News
M. A. Webb
Bettes
Carton
Prince Albert
Sana
Jalal
Cin
Gilbey's Sths
Dixie Bell
Gordon's
Stas Burton's
Alpine Package Store
Mojave
West Main Ave
Ameritex
Swagaspun
Cross & Cross
Montgomery Electric Shop
Mask and Slipper Club
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