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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1945
Page
4
Miscellaneous ad notes W C Friesen selling pastel paintings now on display at McCool's Gift Shop. Calls offered for customized subjects. Also mentions voice coaching services and hourly nursing inquiries with Mrs Miller as contact.
AIR BASE two officers from classes 43 8 and 43 D were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for actions in the European Theatre. Donald A. Brant led a B-24 group on a June 6 1944 bombing raid on Romania targets. Peter L. Reinhardt helped save a B-17 crew in Bulgaria after all four engines failed. Bath Miller of Harrison Arkansas found a letter from his wife dated eighteen years unused.
Lt and Mrs James G Leonard welcomed Sharon Hazel weighing six pounds at the air base station hospital in the last days of 1945. Aviation Cadet and Mrs B Mertens celebrate Patricia Diane eight pounds four ounces. Aviation Cadet and Mrs Jack R Muttmyer welcomed Ruth D Ann six pounds twelve ounces. Cadet Huffmyer attends navigation school in San Marcos Texas.
Local items report Asa Jones and spouse visiting from their ranch. Mrs G H Yates returns from Augusta Ga. S M B I Williams of San Mar visits. Mary Robinson returns from Ogden Utah with daughter. C C Barnett and son Boog back from San Diego. James Sloan from Texas University stops during trip from New Mexico. Mary Besse Sloan and baby return from Wickett to uncle Louis Newton. HC Rogers and Dianne depart for Lubbock after visit with Mrs A B Sandmer. Bettie Byrd Baylor returns from holidays at Arizona University. J C Weston and Forrest Weston visit Carroll Weston in Camp Maxey. D N Scott notes Mrs Scott in San Antonio improving after heart attack. family heads to Houston for indefinite stay.
Lt. Col. Taylor of Marfa named equipment Inspector for the State Guard and spent a weekend at the A. W. Pulcher ranch with Mrs Taylor. Antonio Franco’s son Flor reports from Germany he is well and moving between places. Bob's Mining buys Viviana property near Marble Canyon in southern Bi Bend to resume work soon. Mrs. Shoemaker accompanies husband to Odessa for two weeks of vacation. Arvid Monkla called to Carlsbad NM after brother’s death.
An article notes Prim A. Hinls of Brewster County earned the Purple Heart for combat duty on the German front. It details his trophies and war gear including a mace and two leather pouches, highlighting personal items carried during service.
Air Base commander Col A J Kerwin Malone announced the base now operates four kinds of training aircraft after adding OC ATT type planes. Since 1942 the fleet included several T-? types, with 1943 arrivals from North American AT and B-25 Mitchells, and Beechcraft AT-11s recently added from Victorville to broaden instructor training.
A recruiting party led by Chief Machinist's Mate Grady Sheridan will visit Alpine Friday January 19 to discuss current Navy enlistment procedures with interested locals. Rationing details cover sugar stamps Book 4 red stamps and blue processed stamp validity, gas coupons, tire inspection rules, and new mileage records.
A garbled note discusses rights for veterans, noting that while service period matters for eligibility, the period of service itself is not counted toward legal time limits. The text references reforms or provisions affecting enforcement of certain claims but omits clear details or dates.
Lt Philip Newsom returning from a B 17 tour of Europe was hosted by Shirley Scales. Julia Vaughn visited by farmer Johnny Genury. A travel bag and a gift given to Ed and his wife as Ed departed for Lisbon. Club backs Oren Strong for district governor. Inter city meeting planned at Marfa January 26 with Vince Borleske as speaker. Francis Juaniz discusses Spain’s government. Sandy Alderson presents on USSR success. Card of thanks from Shelton Phelps Miles families.
Waite fishing near Fairhaven Mass yields a 12 pound cod caught by Patrick Hewley. Inside the fish he discovers a solitaire diamond set in a gold ring. Police notified and ring returned to owner.
The USO event last Saturday drew more than 600 attendees. Cyrus Mc Kell's Reviseers provided the music while punch was served all evening. Sunday activities included Presbyterian church ladies serving morning and afternoon treats, a bingo in the four to six slot, and Bridge nights drawing a good crowd. Soldiers, their wives, and civilians all enjoyed social gatherings with plans for upcoming church hosting and war bond promotions.
The DPA announced that cancellation of outstanding shoe stamps is not being considered. The WPB Office of Civilian Requirements says shoe supplies are adequate to honor stamps now outstanding. The next stamp likely won’t be validated until next summer and no precise date can be given until production estimates for 1948 are available.
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