Study Club Hostesses Lead Spring Meeting at Presbyterian Church
Thursday gathering of the Study Club, hosted by Mrs. Fred S. Rogers Mrs. M A Bubler and Mrs. W G Randabaugh at the Presbyterian church featured 20 members with spring floral decorations. Reports covered education for exceptional children and Latin American scholarship support, plus fund contributions to cancer control hospital grounds and recreation fund. Programs included papers on The United States and Russia Stalin and The Soviet Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred S. Rogers
M.A. Bubler
W. G Randabaugh
The
Presbyterian Church
Vernon Melntyre
Ethel Foster
Federation Cancer ‘Control Committee
Me‘Gloskyr Hospital
Temple
F. K
Turney
United States
Russia
Marvin Williams
Koury
Stalin
Birthday party for Mrs Henderson at FortYtwo and clubs
Mrs Bill Winter hosted a birthday gathering for Mrs Loyd Henderson at Green cafe with Mexican supper then at her home for cake and ice cream. Guests included Mrs Henderson and several couples. prizes were awarded. Friday Night club hosted by J W Shepperd and wife with Mexican dinner and prize winners. C M Corkran hosted Tally-ho club with two guests and many members. Phil McGaughy and Eva Chaffin hosted a party for young friends after a movie trip with favors and marble gifts. guests listed with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Winter
Loyd Henderson
Gath
Green Cafe
J. W. Shepperd
Messrs
Mesdames
Frank McCollum
Knox Reid
E. C. Coleman
George Koury
Jack Perryman
Bill Winter. Prizes Went To Mrs. McCollum, High, For Ladies; Mr. Knox Reid
Perryman
Koury
C. M. Corkran
Dudley Underwood
Shellie Barnes
Jimmy Logan
G. H. Harfst
Dan Ritter
Wally Davis
Truman Hatch
L. D. Stockton
James Kemp
Paul Vogt
Reginald Votan
Phil McGaughy
Eva Chaffin
Margo
Fraser
Nelle Hord
Janeth West
Joyce
Lockhart
Alpine Airman Missing After Downing Over Germany
Lt. Locke F. McClure, bombardier on a B-17 based in England, went missing after a May 22 mission over Germany. His Alpine parents report hope he bailed out and is held by Germans. They say the bomber's pilot's parents spoke of all crew members bailing out. McClure has the Air Medal with oak leaf cluster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Locke F. McClure
M. T. McClure
Alpine
McClure
England
Final Date For Paying Poll Taxes in County
Next Wednesday is the final date for poll tax payments along with county and state taxes for the 1945 election cycle. Only five days remain since last tally showed 1025 paid. taxpayers urged to settle early to avoid penalties and interest after January 31.
Terlingua Items: Park visits and deaths plus local notes
W T Keeler of the International Boundary Commission visited El Paso over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Willard Brady of Santa Fe spent several days in the Chises area. Miss Kathleen Kitchell went to Alpine for medical treatment after illness. Livestock moves in the park slow due to range conditions and manpower limits. Mrs Nail and Mrs W P Hinson were in Alpine on business. W C Miles of the Highway Department visited Big Bend recently. Marion and Myron Davis, Life Magazine photographers, completed weeks of park work and left. Jesus Vega, State Guard member, died after brief illness and received a military funeral. pallbearers and chaplains named. Several locals named as participants in the service. Other notes include Axl W Pulcher's business in Alpine and Marathon, and visits by family members. El Progreso hosted Dr E C Coleman on semantics with 17 members attending. Sgt Forrest C Walker, son of the speaker, and guests Mr and Mrs W B Walker of Marathon attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Vega
State Guard
Josephina Granada
Terlingua Company
M. R. Haynes
Fulcher
W. T. Dunnington
R. E. Carraway
Vega
Tohnnie
Fritz Weyerts
Jean Weyferts
Jerry Williams
Noel Barrie
Bobbie Clanton
Duane Smith
EL Progreso
E. C. Coleman
el Progreso Club
Frida
Presbyterian
Omer E. Sperry
Forrest C. Walker
Coleman
Service Family Almanac Notes War News in Alpine Area
Lt. F B Weyerts, Army Air Force, prisoner of Germans, writes his wife at San Angelo that he received mail and a personal package with cigarettes. Several local servicemen are mentioned: Lt Grady M Nelon missing over Yugoslavia and held as POW. Lt Mack Roach reports new ship and stable address. Major Lynn Kelly stationed at RAF depot in Utah. Lt Francis A Williams, RAF pilot, earns third Oak Leaf cluster. Tech Sgt Roy Stillwell, aircraft mechanic in England. Pfc James Lee Moore awarded Purple Heart. 1st Lt Joseph E Bradford completed 35 missions and earned DFC and Air Medal. Lt Robert Miles of Camp Bradford promoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Wyerts
Army Air Force
San Anggelo
Little Shorty
uLt
Grady M. Nelon
Yugoslavia
Stala Luft 3
Nelon
Carolyn Bishop
Baby
Lee Bishop
Big Lake
Edna Stack
van Horn
Francis A. Williams
War Department
Roy W. Fulcher
Alpine
Sul Ross
Jos. E. Bradford
Miami Beach
Fla
C. D. Burleson
Leakey
Texas
Hollywood Nazi Expert Frey Shifts Masks in The Conspirators
Arno Frey, a German born actor at Warner Bros, is described as an authentic film Nazi figure whose performance in The Conspirators mirrors his real dislike of Nazis. He folds into an American persona off stage yet retains sharp insight into Nazi mentality. The Granada theatre will screen The Conspirators this Sunday and Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Arno Frey
Frey
Madame
Prey
Germany
Hedy Lamarr
Warner
Granada Theatre
District lawmakers back border meet in Big Bend area
Nar a state legislator assisted by Pedro Delgado owner of the Victoria hotel and George Jones a prominent Chihuahua ranchman formerly of Marfa expressed belief that the meeting was worthwhile. Attending from Big Bend were Worth Frazer and Glenn Burgess Alpine J D Motley and Graham Fuller Marfa Don Purington and Marsh Lea Fort Stockton Avotating in crossing into Mexico at Opia Pedro and Jesus Rohuna of the firm Commerciel Norte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nar
Pedro Delgado
Victoria
George Jones
Chihuahua
Marfa
Bend Trinity Club Organized Last Sunday Fort Davis
Trinity university policy spurs new Bend Trinity Club formed last Sunday in Fort Davis per Rev. Fred J S Rogers pastor Alpine Presbyterian church. Officers: President Rev Fred S Rogers Alpine. Vice-President Mrs Worth Evans Fort Davis. Secretary Treas Ruth Livingston Marfa. Members link Westmoreland College University of San Antonio and Trinity University. Next meeting planned in Alpine in first week of April tied to El Paso meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity University
San Antonio
Trinity
Big Bend
Trinity Club
Fort Davis
Fred J S. Rogers
Alpine Presbyterian Church
Fred S. Rogers
Alvine
Worth Evans
Treaster
Ruth Livingston
Marfa
Westmoreland College
University of San Antonio
Trinity Unversity
Alpine
el Paso
Alpine FFA Boys Attend Production Credit Meet
Alpine FFA chapter officers and adviser were guests at the Marfa Production Credit association annual stockholders meeting at the Paisano hotel Marfa. Attendees included Keesey Kimball State FFA president Joe Lane Area II president John Dow Harris Ernest Gibbens Glynn Uranga Paul Weyerts Jack Crawford Larry Jecker Douglas Dorris Ernest Teague Edward Wittner and R. C. Mitchell with R. M. Bankhead. Also noted were servicemen and family updates including Lt. Joe Clark and Pvt. Tommy Leary among others and a call to Buy War Bonds and Stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Ffa
Marfa Production Credit Association
Paisano
Marfa
Keesey Kimball
FFA
Joe Lane
John Dow Harris
Ernest Gibbens
Glynn Uranga
Paul Weyerts
Jack Crawford
Larry Jecker
Douglas Dorris
Ernest Teague
Sentinel
Edward Wittner
R. C. Mitchell
R. M. Bankhead
EV. Casner
Alpine
Luxemburg
France
Palmer Dies After Two Weeks Illness
Frank A Palmer aged 68 died of pneumonia at his Alpine home last Friday after a two week illness. A New York state native, he spent years as a camp cook and in recent months worked at the Port Davis cafe. Funeral services were Saturday at 4 PM in Livingston chapel with Rev. R L Wittner officiating. Interment in Elm Grove cemetery. Surviving are his widow and seven stepchildren including Lee Murray and Henry Murray of Al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A Palmer
Alpine
Port Davis
New York State
Livingston Chapel
Four O'Stock
R. L. Wittner
Baptist Church
Elm Grove Cemetery
Lee Murray
Henry Murray
Rotary program on GI Bill of Rights at Alpine meeting
The Rotary Club heard a talk by Truman Etheridge on the GI Bill of Rights and the readjustment needs of returning veterans. A credit level plan for technical training was discussed to ease veterans back into education. Glenn Burgess gave a life bio on the five minute program before leaving Alpine to manage Lu fkin's chamber of commerce. Visiting Rotarians included Monroe Lovelady and Sam Dudley, with other visitors Dr Morelock Sgt Morrow Lt Snow and Col Hubbard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary News
A. Webb
G. I
Rotary
Truman Etheridge
Sul Ross
Glenn Burgess
Chamber of Commerce
Alpine Club
Beore
Lufkin
Monroe Lovelady
Marfa
Sam B. Dudley
DeWitt
Chihuahua businessmen back Texan visit on roads aid
Sr Leonardo Revilla president of the Chihuahua chamber of commerce urged the Texans’ visit and said highways would boost industrial agricultural and economic development. He insisted good roads would cut travel time and strengthen friendship between the states. Hector M Mol led the Chihuahua arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonardo Revilla
Chihuahua
Worth
Hector M. Mol
Also Mentioned on This Page
Society
C. D. Wood
Mrs. Henderson
W. T. Dunsington
W. T. Keeler
International Boundary Commission
Willard Brady
Santa Fe
N.M
Mr. Brady
National Park Service
Kathleen Kitchell
Nail Visted
Marathon
W. P. Hinson
W. C. Miles
Highway Department
Marion Davis
Myron Davis
Life Mazine
Jimmy Brotherton
Axl W. Pulcher
James Lee Moore
Paris
Mack Roach
5 Fleet Post Office
E. L
Lynn) Kelly
RAF Overseas Replacement Depot
Kearns
Uta
States
Ascension Island
Louise Scotland
D. N. Scott
Set
Roy W. Stillwell
Roy Stillwell
78Th Fighter Group
Sgt
Ray N. Morrow
Libera Kas
Army Air Base
Robert E. Miles
Camp Bradford
Norfolk
Leutenant
Treck
RM. Treadwell
Charles Treadwell
Randolph Field
Western Auto
West Main Ave
HM. J. McBride
Tex
Bend Trinity Club
Ocal Ffa
Joe Clark
Ninth Army
Lucyle Ferguson
Fred Griffin
H. G. McHenry
Fort Belvoir
Engineers
Paul Propst Alpine
F. T. Leary
San Anelo
Louanna Buttrill
Pvt
Tommy Leary
Western Front
Frank Palmer
Uahua Citizens
DR. Pepper Bottling CO
Alpine, Texas
Colden
Veedor
Kay & Perryman Oil
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