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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1942
Page
6
A historic Navy recruitment poem urges enlistment by recalling heroic sailors from Paul Jones to Dewey. It contrasts legendary sea captains with modern laborers, calling Americans to join the Navy or Naval Reserve and “man the ships” once more.
Lt. Bad Py tel, aide to Police Chief Hopkins, killed a saboteur during a water tank defense incident on Bandera Road. The intruder, described as a Japanese woodpecker saboteur, was shot as he attempted to damage a 2,500-gallon wooden tank supplying water and power infrastructure.
Sul Ross State College expands its program under the National Defense plan for the second semester starting January 26. Courses in the Industrial Arts and Business Administration fit government defense plant needs and civil service requirements while a new CA A air school quota of 10 pilots begins next semester for college men ages 19 and up. Women students receive training for nursing, technicians, nutritionists and dietitians as part of defense preparations. Alpine women teachers are urged to consult the college dean about certificate renewals.
The March of Time presents Our America at War at Granada next Wednesday and Thursday. It parallels the United States’ WWI and WWII mobilization, includes scenes from The Ramparts We Watch, and chronicles Belgium’s invasion, the Lusitania sinking, and the U boats. It shows U.S. industry and shipyards mobilizing, national unity, and the citizen army’s formation to win the war.
Brewster county chapter of the American Red Cross renewed its leadership at a Wednesday courthouse meeting. Nelson Lee was chosen chairman and Don Littleton vice-chairman. G B Crawford kept treasurer post. Eva Chaffin is secretary. New roles include Mrs Clay Holland production chair, Dr W E Lockhart First Aid chair, Mrs Homer Graham Disaster Relief chair, John Newell Roll Call chair, and Mrs Howard Hamilton Home Service chair. A sewing room will open in the Masonic building with Mrs Molland in charge.
The Alpine club, active in civic life for two years, announces suspension “for the duration” due to the war. Most members are within draft age 20 to 30, with others being called into service, ending club activities and festive engagement.
Article outlines the mechanics of securing land within an allotted period rather than negotiating with owners. three donations reported totaling 279 acres: W B Hunter of San Angelo 79 acres Eu ene Ashe of Ft Worth 40 acres and Henry Smith of San Antonio 160 acres. Also notes hotel savings in San Antonio via discounted scrip from the Avalanche.
Clinton Fulcher and Lynn Mathews are among Alpine boys called back into service after being mustered out due to the 28 year age limit.
In Chehalis Washington a comment on future law and order notes how a new generation since the last conflict could unite and recapture national strength. The piece argues public resolve can restore calm and order through shared purpose and effort.
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