Alpine Echoes War Effort and Dog Poison Warning
Community letter column recounts citizen concerns over stray dogs pose poisoning risk, urges owners to control pets and warns against harmful poisons. Contains notes on naval service in Bremerton, a radio school graduate sent to Florida, and a ranching family in Alpine. Promotes buying war bonds and supporting fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B
Bid Dorris
Alpine
Sam
Navy Yards
Bremerton
Wash
Bill
Well known Brewster County ranchman dies at 82
Joe D. Jackson 82 a pioneer Brewster County ranchman and early Texas Ranger died at his home Sunday night after an extended illness. A Bell County native he moved to Brewster in 1885 and built a major ranching enterprise with Sam D. Harmon. He led in cattle raisers work, helped secure railroad rate relief, and served as president of the Cattle Raisers Association in 1913 14. Jackson contributed to Alpine civic life including the chamber of commerce school board and the establishment of Sul Ross College. He held regent positions at Randolph College state teachers colleges and served as a Kansas City Mexico & Orient railroad director. He was a longtime Democrat and attended multiple state and national conventions.
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Joe D. Jackson
Brewster County
Texas
Mr. Jackson
Bell County
Big Bend
Southwest
Assation
Brewster, County
Sam D. Harmon
Tom Green County
Bell
Williamson
Texas Ranger Force
Co. B
Jackson
Harmon
Congress
New Mexico
Arizona
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Sul Ross College
Regents Board
Randolph College
Cisco
Board of Regents
State Teachers Colleges
Kansas City, Mexico ‘& Orient Railroad
St. Louis
Woodrow Wilson
Ford Jackson
Santa Fe
N. M
Income Tax Changes for Individuals Under New Law
Taxpayers face revised individual income tax with higher rates and new exemptions. The first dollar of taxable income now carries 19 percent, plus a 5 percent Victory Tax, totaling 24 percent. The earned income credit remains 10 percent of earned income. Joint returns optional. short form available for gross income under 3000. Withholding ends. medical expense deductions limited to 5 percent of net income, up to 1250 single or 2500 married.
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Tven
Commission
Cold Wave Grips Alpine Area With Bitterly Low Temps
The cold wave across the state reached the Alpine region with thermometers plunging to near record lows. Tuesday saw unofficial readings as low as two above, while Sul Ross official records marked eight above. Wednesday brought warmer weather and near spring-like conditions yesterday, with some moisture recorded Sunday.
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Alpine
Weather Bureau
Sul Ross
Weston expands land holdings in Nine Points area south of Alpine
J C Weston of this city disclosed this week the purchase of 31 sections of land in the Nine Points area south of Alpine. The Moody estate of Houston sold the land, which lies south of Weston’s earlier acquisitions from R A Ogle of Alpine and Dr D R Semmes of San Antonio.
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Nine Points
Alpine
J. C. Weston
Moody Estate
Houston
Mr. Weston
R. A. Ogle
D. R. Semmes
San Antonio
Short Course In Poultry Production Enrolls Ten Members
The rural War Production Training program via the local Vocational Agricultural department began last Tuesday night. R. C. Mitchell, teacher and supervisor, notes ten members enrolled in the poultry production course. The program aims to teach practical poultry practices to participating adults.
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Vocational Agricultural Department
R. C. ‘Mitchell
Rles
Sul Ross Offers Post War Planning Course
Sul Ross introduces a postwar planning course for the second semester starting January 28. A three hour class with no prerequisites, meeting Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 3 30 p m. It covers geography economics history education and all postwar world study aspects. Dr E C Coleman directs with most faculty assisting.
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Sul Ross
Secon
Ius
Postwa
E. C. Coleman
New Milk Ceiling Price Announced in Alpine Area
The Southwest regional OPA issued a new regulation setting distinct ceiling prices for Alpine and the rest of Brewster County. For Alpine wholesalers and retailers milk prices range from higher gallon rates to lower pint and quart caps, while remaining countywide ceilings apply elsewhere. C. W. Davis says the Alpine city price differs from the countywide rate, with zone details listing container, wholesale, and retail limits.
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Brewster County
Southwest
OPA
C. W. Davis
Alpine
Davis
City of
Ishe Peerrerhions
Ee Brower
Rogers
Uae
Pesca
Inessia
Eiecea
Mr. Davis
Price Administration
Piciet
Uuaina
Aransas
Oklahofe
Saison Cape
Zane
Chiropractor to Leave for Texas A and M Training
Dr. Carroll Vaughn, chiropractor, plans weekend departure for Texas A and M to join air corps training after volunteering weeks ago. Dr. E M Crissman will take over Vaughn's practice locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Vaughn
Texas A. & M
Air Corps
E. M. Crissman
Vaughn
Ministerial Association Elects Officers For The New Year
At the Alpine Ministerial association regular meeting Rev. RL Wittner was elected president for the coming year Rev. Rogers vice president and Rev. Ray B McGrew secretary treasurer The group voted to drop plans for Spiritual Emphasis Week due to heavy work and current conditions A general church conditions resume was given Those in attendance were R L Wittner Fred S Rogers Ray B McGrew E Buford Iuoneks Miss Winifred Kelton and Mrs Parker
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Alpine Ministerial Association
RL. Wittner
Reva
R. L. Wittner
Fred S. Rogers
Ray B. McGrew
E. Buford Iuoneks
Winifred Kelton
Kelton
Mrs. Parker
War Ration Book No 2 Distributes 7000 Copies Countywide
Brewster county War Price and Rationing board reports receipt of 7000 copies of War Ration Book No 2 for point rationing of foods. Distribution plans for all residents will be announced soon. Blue stamps cover vegetables fruits juices and soups, with red stamps for meats to be issued after forms and instructions are reviewed.
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Brewster County
Lubbock
C. W. Davis
Brewster County Board
West Texas WAAC quota calls for five from Brewster County
Lt Col Durrette announces a large West Texas quota of 584 WAAC enrollments for January through March. Brewster County must furnish five women by March 11. Enlistment committees and local clubs aid recruiting as districts aim to meet the regional target.
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Marvin Barrette
Near Texas
West Texas
Women's Army Auxiliary Corps
South Plains
United States Army
Tire Inspection Date Postponed
Motorists with basic A gasoline coupons now have until the end of March for their first tire inspection replacing January 31. Inspections will occur every six months thereafter. B or C supplementary book holders and bulk coupons must inspect by February end with B book every four months and C or bulk holders every three months.
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War Price and Rationing Board
Former Alpine Resident Mrs Joe Edwards Dies in Gonzales
Word arrived Monday of the death of Mrs. Joe Edwards, formerly of Alpine, in Gonzales where she and her husband had lived recently. The Edwardses resided in Alpine for some time with Mr. Edwards employed at Sports Sweet Shop and later at Alpine Drug Store.
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Joe Edwards
Alpine
Gonzales
Edwards
Edwardses
Sport
Sweet Shop
Alpine Drug Store
P T A Meet Monday At Alpine High School
The Alpine PTA meeting is set for Monday January 25 at 3 30 p m in the high school auditorium. The meeting planned for January 18 was postponed due to the funeral of Mr J D Jackson.
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Yeacner
Wecle
J. D. Jackson
Sul Ross Offers Special Courses For Army Wives
Sul Ross College invites war wives and defense workers to enroll for the spring term beginning January 28. Women may take one or more courses offered part time, including home economics, foods and nutrition, shopping, and meal service. The college lists shorthand, typing, accounting and secretarial practice among courses of interest, with arts and liberal arts offerings also available.
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Sul Ross
Alpine
Sul Ross College
H. W. Morelock
Jrand
Sollee
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