Spunky the flying school dog returns to post life
Public relations writer Lieut George E Mc Cadden notes the canine mascot Spunky is back at the flying school after a stay in Alpine and the town, while Dick Bankhead teases the town over a steep subscription. A reader from Mrs H R Gard of this city sends in a clip from MP. The Alpine FFA honors the Old Man as honorary member and asks for a respectful sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. McCadden
Flying School
Javen Spunky
Spunky
Alpine
McCadden
H. R. Gard
San Angelo
Future Farmers of America
FFA
Mitch R. C. Mitchell
Point rationing program to be launched next month
The article outlines OPA plans for a February start on point rationing with Book No 2 coupons for canned foods and meat. It lists exempt foods and explains that households must declare on hand quantities, with penalties for false statements. It urges homemakers to cooperate to avoid runs and notes a public appeal to conserve metals for the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Brock Colt
Kade
Cnetner
Lnorm
Publc
Plas
Groene
Hopson Funeral Held in Alpine for Lieut Merritt Hopson
One of Alpine’s largest gatherings attended the Baptist church service last Sunday to honor Lieut Merritt Hopson son of Mr and Mrs M L Hopson killed in a Columbia South Carolina air base crash. Rev R L Wittner presided with Chaplain Lieut Albert B Monkman. Military rites by Co A and Texas Defense Guard were led by Capt M A Webb. Pallbearers and attendees included officers from the Advanced Flying School and Columbia base. Funeral arrangements were handled by Livingston Powerstl Hor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
The
Baptist Church
Merritt ‘Hopson
M. L. ‘Hopson
Columbia, S. C
R. L. Wittner
Lieut
Hopson
Albert 2. Monkman
Advanced Flying School
Monkman
Co. A
Texas Defense Guard
M. A. Webb
Smith
Dancer
Davis
Watson
Cribbley
Neill
Seward
O. N. Loverin
Columbia Air Base
Loverin
Columbia
Wynn
Cone
Miller
Sowby
Swanson
Scott
Flying School
Livingston Powerstl Hor
Brewster County Men Inducted Into Service At Fort Bliss
Brewster County men passed army physical and were inducted at Fort Bliss on Thursday. Inductees include Frank Cobos Alpine John Joe Nunez Cadena Alpine Sam D Adams Marathon Eloy Santiago Teague Marathon Daniel Aubrey Edwards Alpine Pedro Tucar Alpine Roy Eugene Snodgrass Marathon Henry V Uranga Alpine Alfredo Cano Leyva Alpine Charlie William Dodson Pecos transfer Walter Ransom Wilson El Paso Maurice R Frederickson Alpine Thomas Jess Hardy Alpine Joseph Yates Miles Alpine Manuel Holguin Alpine Carmen Betancurt Alpine. After induction they received a furlough and reported for duty yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Fort Bliss
Frank Cobos
John Joe Nunez Cadena
Sam. D. Adams
Eloy Santiago Teague
Daniel Aubrey Edwards
Pedro Tucar
Roy Eugene Snodgrass
Henry V. Uranga
Alpine
Alfredo Cano Leyva
Charlie William Dodson
Pecos County
Walter Ransom Wilson
el Paso
Maurice R. Frederickson
Thomas Jess Hardy
Joseph Yates Miles
Manuel Holguin
Carmen Betancurt
Short Course In Poultry Production To Be Held
A short course in Poultry Production is offered to Alpine residents through Rural War Production Training via the local Vocational Agriculture department. R C Mitchell notes the program covers incubation brooding feeding housing diseases and general management. It invites all ages and experiences to attend next Tuesday at 7 30 pm in the high school Vocational Agriculture building for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Mitchell
V. A
Snow Deluge Boosts Davis Mountains Moisture Levels
Snow blanketed the Davis Mountains and Big Bend area for about six hours Friday, adding moisture to range lands still damp from a December 20 rain. Officials recorded four inches here, with much melting as it fell, and the wet weather extended as far south as the Wilson ranch about 50 miles below Alpine. Ranchers report significant benefits to the ranges.
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Davis Mountains
Big Bend
Wilson |Ranch
Alpine
Regular PTA Meeting Next Monday at High School
The Parent Teacher Association will hold its regular monthly meeting next Monday at 3 30 p m in the high school auditorium The fourth grade will present the program under Miss Owen Dr E C Coleman will speak on Citizens Strong With Spirit Free Attendance of members and others is urged.
Famed Marimba Soloist Set for Sul Ross College Concert
Burton Lynn Jackson, renowned marimba virtuoso, will perform at Sul Ross College in an assembly on Wednesday January 10 at 10 15 a m. The Texan artist trained by Claire Musser rose to prominence after starting his study at eighteen and soon earned national acclaim with a diverse repertoire from Bach to Hindemith. The free public concert is a highlight of the school year.
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Burton Lynn Jackson
Sul Ross
Jackson
Claire Omar Musser
Musser
Bach
Corelli
Reger
Delius
Hindemith
Chopin
Herbert
Friml
Hoagy Carmichael
International
Europe
Carnegie Hall
New York
Imperial
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
University of Texas
University of Tennessee
Former Alpine Resident Dies In Colorado City
Mrs. Hubert M. Smith died last Friday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Harry Ratliff in Colorado City. A former Alpine resident, she was married to Rev. H. M. Smith who served as pastor of the Methodist church here on two occasions and as district presiding elder. The family left Alpine in 1924. Surviving are Mrs. Ratliff, formerly Miss Isabel Smith, and two sons Eugene of El Paso and Guy of Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert M.smith
Harry Rat Ff
Colorado City
Governor Cheney Visits Alpine Rotary Club
Morton Cheney of Albuquerque New Mexico governor of District 115 and Rotary International spoke to Alpine Rotary assembly at the chamber of commerce on Rotary objects and the club’s work. He praised Alpine’s Livestock feeding project for FFA and noted the upcoming International convention in St Louis. Thirty-one Rotarians attended with three visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton Cheney
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Rotary International
Alpine Rotary Club
Marfa Club
Alpine Rotary Assembly
Chamber of Commerce
Cheney
Rotary
Professon
Alpine
FFA
St. Louis
Office Adds Duties at 6th AAF Training Detachment
Major John B Tipton finance officer notes the disbursing office for the 6th AAF Flying Training detachment at Fort Stockton. The change formalizes financial duties and oversight for the unit's payroll and expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
6Th Aaf
Fort Stockton
John B. Tipton
Retail Gas Price Boost Permissible
Gasoline service station operators may now correct their retail prices to realize a three cent margin per gallon. Operators must file a statement with the local War Price and Rationing board showing the maximum price before the adjustment and the new maximum. Each time delivered cost changes, refiling is required. The change addresses expected volume reduction from rationing and preserves dealer profits on narrow margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Price Administration
Fifty dedicated Brews ter youths register for duty
Fortytwo 18 year olds in Brewster County registered during December for military service as the local selective service board announced the registration closes December thirty first. The list shows order numbers and registrant names with area codes Alpine Marathon Terlingua and addresses. Several names include Raymondo Chaverria Pimms and Roberto Lasoya Valenzuela among others. Others will register at their sixteenth birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Selective Service Board
Raymundo Chaverria Pimms
Local Resident Receives Information On Salvage
Mrs. T. M. Hill of this city received a letter from B. A. Towell of Washington sending a War Production Board bulletin on salvaging fats from animal carcasses. The note reiterates the drive to extract fats and greases and thanks Mrs. Hill for her patriotic suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Hill
B. A
Roosevelt
War Production Board
Building Burns at Westline Home of Texas Ranger Leo Bishop
A small building at the home of Texas Ranger Leo Bishop in West Al ine burned late Tuesday night destroying three saddles and feed. Fire origin undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Bishop
West Aline
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Dick Bankhead
Washington, D. C
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Mothers of the Nation
British Isles
Council On Candy
England
Edmund B. Gregory
United States Army
Jack W. Kenner
Advanced Flying Hool
Kenner
North Carolina
Merritt Hopson
Aviation Ca
M. W. Hopson
Santa Ana
Cal
J. B. Brooks Jr
Sorpus Christi
Sweetwater
H. F. Cook
Presidio
Orville Reese
Marathon
Marathon; Mr. and Mrs. 8. L. Stumerg
Sanderson
Art Fowler
Midland
J. C. Duncan
Toyahvale
Gordon Griffin
Brownwood
Orren N. Overin
8. C
Virginia Wallace
Ft. Stockton
Ray
Keith Morrow
S. L. Stumberg Jr
H. O. Metcalfe
Marfa
Bill L. Holland
Hiland
PTA
Sul Ross College
Alpine Club
Ther
Roberto Lasoya Valenzuela
Yaabel Rojo Porras
Nat Ramirez Rodriguez
Manuel Mirelez
Wynn Morton
Rane
Vicente Urquieta
Manuel Martinez Domine Ue
Mack Ellis Roach
Billy Ralston
Matteson
Harold Johnson Nichols
Alfonso Burgos Molinar
Melbourne
Roy Tennant Jr
Agapito Urquides Carrasco
Alvaro Calindo Alvarado
Stilwell Morris Melton
Richard Lee Davis
Martin Junius Keefer
Louis Gaitan Ramirez
Robert Guy Crawford
Jesus Bustamente
Delmar White Collins Jr
Billy Earl Harris
Manuel Garza Rodriquez
Santos Mata Garcia Roy Bates Little
Mauricio Ortiz Cordova
Antonio Balderrama
Arthur Randall Fry
A. Bernal Rodriquez
Jose M
Vicente Jaquez Molinar
A. Salvador Rubio Hernandez
Olselio
B. A. Towell
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