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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1944

Page

5

Musical program at Morrison home entertains guests

Master Sergeant Rex Koury on furlough from Douglas Arizona entertained 28 guests at the Morrison home with two hours of organ music plus vocal selections by Mrs. Koury. The program ranged from Pistol Packin Mama to A Bad Prelude and was followed by sandwiches, cake and hot chocolate. The event honored Easter season with friends of the Morrisons and Kourys in attendance.

CG. Morrison Rex Koury Douglas Ariz Air Field George Koury Ms Koury Morrisons Kourys Koury

Lions and Rotary clubs host joint meeting in El Paso

At a Lions and Rotary joint meeting 16 Lions and Rotarians gathered with guests including Sgt Rex Soury Scout Executive John P Kane El Paso and Dr B Casey. Mr J J Osuna spoke on uniting the Americas noting education as the path to unity and Horace Mann influence.

Lions and Rotary Lions Seales Burgess Adams Koury Gates Wittner Scott Epperson Polin Tapia Ritter Alderson Etheridge Sgt Rex Soury John P. Kane el Paso Fred F. Griffi Big Bend B. Casey Major Hendricks WAC J. E. Gregg Maria Rotarian Morelock J. J. Osu Fean College of Education University of Puerto Rico Rex Kourey George Koury National Broadcasting Co Lion Rogers Osuna Tn Americas Thomas Jefferson Horace Mann Doctor Osuna Union Americas RL. Wittnes Messrs Mesdames E. L. Frazier Loyd Henderson Gary M. O. Pittman Clinton Carroll Bill Winter

Visiting musician entertains local groups in town

Master Sergeant Rex Koury and Mrs. Koury spent furloughs with Mr. and Mrs. George Koury. He played the Hammond organ at the Methodist church Sunday and the Baptist church that evening. An informal recital followed at C. G. Morrison’s home Monday. Lions Rotary and college luncheon groups heard him Tuesday, with a Presbyterian fellowship supper that night. Koury leads military bands at Dow Army Air Field in Arizona and was formerly staff organist for NBC in Hollywood.

Rex Koury Lion’s Rotary Clubs Presbyterian Church Sgt. Kelly Sgt. Koury Dowsas Ariz Air Field National Broadcasting Co Hollywood Koury Douglas

Spanish Club Honors Visiting Educator at Sul Ross

The Sul Ross college Spanish club at Hancock hall hosted a Tamalada in honor of Dr. J. J. Osuna dean of the College of Education at the University of Porto Rico. Mrs. Mildred Wilson presided and Miss Stather Elliott introduced the guest who spoke briefly in Spanish and English.

J. J. Osuna College of Education University of Porto Rico Sul Ross College Hancock Hall Mildred Wilson el Paso Stather Elliott Francisco Polin Tapia Lieut. Fehner WACS Etheridge

Social gathering of Young Peoples Training Union at Baptist church

The Young Peoples Training Union of the Baptist church enjoyed a social at Mrs. Martha Ezell's home on Thursday. Assisted by Mrs. Lloyd Henderson and Mrs. Clinton Carroll, attendees played games and sang around the piano. Refreshments in patriotic colors were served to listed members and guests including several service personnel. Contributed item. Mr and Mrs Edwin McCollum hosted friends at their ranch east of Alpine last Friday evening with several guests attending.

Young Peoples Training Union of the Baptist Church Martha Ezell Lloyd Henderson Clinton Carroll Evelyn Mueller Sada Taylor Julia Fay Perdue Gene Stames Linnie Neal Lona Lee Cook Ruth Brannon R. T. Key, Jr Harvey Mathews Cliff Campbell Warren Engbers Harry Tichelaar Robert Hammon Sgt Gray R. L. Wittner Edwin McCollumbs East Alpine

Meeting of Alpine chapter No. 132 Eastern Star

There was a call on Tuesday evening January 18 at 8 o'clock for the initiation and to receive the official visit of the Deputy Grand Matron. All members are urged to attend. Mabel Beard, Worthy Matron.

Order of the Eastern Star Mabel Beard

Ranchogas Co. Sold to Mrs Fay Hunsacker Fort Stockton

We have sold the Ranchogas Co. business to Mrs. Fay Hunsacker of Fort Stockton and express appreciation for patronage. Gratefully, Ranchogas Company B. F. Steiber V. W. King John Burchett Ms. John Burchett.

Ranchogas Co Fay Hunsacker Fort Stockton Ranchogas Company

Church Services and Christian Science Lesson Summary

Sunday schedules show Baptist church services at 9 48 am Sunday school 9 48 am worship 10 50 am evening 8 pm midweek 7 30 pm and training union 7 pm. All Churches of Christ Scientist announce Life is the subject of the Lesson Sermon for Sunday January 16 with Bible verses Amos 5 4 John 5 1 and passages from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures citing Life is God and God is omnipotent.

Churches of Christ Scientist House of Israel Mary Baker Eddy

Shurch Announces Weekly Services and Luncheon

Classes meet Sunday at 10 00 Preaching at 10 50 with communion Evening services at 8 00 Mid week Wednesday at 8 00 p m Mrs Barrow Ley Morning worship speakers include Dr H C Gossard dean of Eastern New Mexico college Sermon Power to Become A covered plate luncheon follows service Choir to sing anthem Marvin Williams Pastor

Women's Bible A. Fry Churen School Edgar Martin Barrow Ley H. C. Gossard Eastern New Mexico College Ourchurch Young People's Meeting Marvin Williams

Nazarene and Presbyterian Church Notices

Sunday Bible school at Nazarene Church 10 a m morning worship 11 prayer meeting Wednesday 8 p m cordial invitation extended Open House Presbyterian 10 a m Sunday school 7 15 9 p m program Winifred Kelton pastor

Legion Hall Sunday Bible School Winifred Kelton Aesbyterian

Alpine Men's Fellowship Meets in New Presbyterian Unit

The Alpine Men’s Fellowship held its first meeting since the church fire, gathering 56 men in the Hospitality room of the new church unit. Scout Executive Cain of El Paso spoke and Rex Koury presented an organ concert while visiting his father Geo. Koury. President C. E. Patterson presided.

Alpine Presbyterian Church Scout Cain el Paso Rex Koury Geo. Koury C. E. Patterson

New Daughter Born to Ritter Family at Local Hospital

Mr and Mrs Dan Ritter welcomed a daughter named Dianne born last Friday at a local hospital weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces. A second birth notice reports a daughter weighing 9 pounds 4 ounces born to Mr and Mrs R B Kirk of Sanderson at the same hospital.

Dan Ritter Dianne R. B. Kirk Sanderson Hos

Rotary News reports postwar employment concerns at meeting

At a Rotary gathering Captain Harold Van de Car analyzes Drafted workers from Brewster County by occupation, noting many ranchers, laborers, miners, unemployed and artisans. He urges forming a civic committee to survey postwar employment needs as planning begins. Frank Young notes 100 percent attendance last week. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stefan greet a newborn daughter.

Rotary Harold van de Car Brewster County Frank Young

Valentines to Service Men Overseas Deadline Notice

January 18 is the deadline for mailing Valentines to service members overseas. The item notes St. Valentine’s Day as a time when sweethearts send greetings abroad.

War Department Sets Jan 18 Date for Poems to Soldiers

The War Department announces a mailing date of January 18 for poems sent to soldiers overseas. The notice specifies the timing and encourages participation from readers who wish to express support for service members.

War Department

War Department Sets Mail Date for Valentine Messages

The War Department states mailing Valentine greetings by a specific date ensures delivery to servicemen overseas by Valentine Day, projecting full reach before the holiday. The plan emphasizes rapid processing and international mail routes to reach recipients abroad.

War Department

Meteor Flux From Sky: Millions Enter Atmosphere Daily

Reported estimates claim at least 20,000,000 meteors enter the earth's atmosphere each day and a minimum of one meteor survives to reach the surface, highlighting the constant rainfall of space debris.

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C. D. Wood Morrison Rey Aot Fay Lion Bierschho Terey Sal Baptist Church Baptist Sunday School Christian M.A. Buhler Christian Science Chri Nazarene Fred S. Rogers Rotary News M. A. Webb Fred Stefan Weigat Butane T. A. Beard Wright Butane Ranchogas Dwar Fin Tim Tam Ister Ina Ray Keep Ciation 7 Central Power and Light Company
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