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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1944
Page
1
A wartime note recalls Sgt. Gabriel Armijo of Sacramento and a message about a local soldier’s dedication to training and citizenship. Mrs. O H Theopilus praises Alpine’s hospitality and includes a verse about loving Texas as soldiers toil far from home.
Jack Cross was elected president of the Alpine chamber of commerce at a meeting held in Sul Ross cafeteria. Frank McCollum became vice president and Dan Ritter treasurer. New directors named were Dennis Brown Al Greigh Jr. and C E Patterson. Milton Smith and C E Sperry retire from leading roles. Local business leaders and civic figures participated, with remarks on leadership and postwar plans for regional development.
Fort Davis, Jan 26. Pte Harvey B. Alkire now in New Guinea writes his Fort Davis uncle about Christmas mail, noting losses due to enemy action. He describes hot weather, mosquitoes, wild buffalo horn gift, overseas mail size, and longing for home. He expects to return before the last Time issue arrives.
Poll tax payments in the county totaled 1025 at mid week according to the tax collectors office. The figure runs about 100 higher than the 1942 total at this point in the campaign. Officials estimate 600 to 700 more may be paid before the period ends next Monday. The office stays open all day tomorrow and Monday until 10 p m. Voters are urged to avoid a last minute rush by paying today if possible.
Dr Joel Wriest county health officer announced this week that local dairy herds have been found free of Bangs disease. The certification came from a veterinarian named Jen.
The USO marks its third anniversary with Open House and special programs in all centers on February 4 to 6. The organization, now about 3,000 clubs strong, serves fighting forces and families, promotes inter faith cooperation, and relies on volunteer and local support from Alpine and national groups.
A wartime ration calendar item lists stamp validities for SUGAR MEATS AND FATS processed foods and shoes with various book and stamp numbers and dates. It notes expiration dates and exemptions for unused stamps, and outlines gasoline and tire inspection coupon details with respective validity periods.
The Presbyterian church building was dedicated last Sunday at 11 o clock with Dr George W Fender of Arlington Texas delivering the sermon Special music by Mrs W E Lockhart and the choir A large crowd attended and stayed for dinner in the Hospitality room The room is dedicated for army personnel and general community use
Alpine High defeated Fort Davis 23 to 17 last Friday in its third Interscholastic league basketball game. The Bucks also beat Marathon and lost to Sanderson by one point, with three road games against air base teams and return games at home soon. The lineup includes Ottis Coggins Billy Weton Jiggs Davis Charley Davie Harvey Mathews Nick Thee and Edward King.
Sul Ross College announces a spring schedule with new offerings including a Comparative Education course taught by Dr. T. H. Etheridge. The class meets 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, graduate credit available, juniors and seniors may register, and analyses educational systems of allies and enemies. Other new courses include Bookbinding, elementary accounting, chemical analysis, teaching literature in the grades, and dramatic production.
The area endures one of its coldest winters on record with a recent warm spell. A brief thaw followed by one day of ice, a stiff west wind, and light rain helped settle dust. By press time the skies were clear and mild temperatures prevailed.
The Pastors Association of Alpine announces a Sunday religious census of the city with workers meeting at the Baptist church at 2 30 p m Residents are urged to stay home if possible to avoid a second call The city is divided into 16 districts and enumeration should be completed quickly Volunteers are asked to report their names to their church pastor by Sunday noon
Bombardier Phillip L. Newsom, son of Mr and Mrs Ray W Newsom of Alpine, earned a second lieutenant commission at RAF bombardier school graduation in Big Spring on January 15. He is Alpine High School graduate, attended Sul Ross College and Texas University before enlisting.
Alpine Cemetery Association re elected officers at City Hall on Tuesday January 25 for the coming year. President is Mrs C G Morrison Vice President is Mrs J E Casner and secretary treasurer is Mrs H F Dallman. Dues set at 5 dollars yearly except grass plot owners at 8 dollars to cover watering and mowing costs. A committee of D S Barker and Vernon McIntyre to investigate water pressure improvements. G B Mosley to operate the Thomton grocery and continue City Dairy with Mrs Money in charge of the new venture. Bond purchase noted as saving lives.
Campaign support for infantile paralysis fundraising urged by Fred E. Grits in County Birth day Ball committee chair. Ball will be held at the courthouse tomorrow night with boxes for 10 cent donations in downtown stores to aid local and national efforts.
County War Finance chairman GW Baines notes two thirds of the $224000 quota remains unsold as bond totals reach 70890 through the First National Bank and local firms. Governor Coke Stevenson urges Texans to oversubscribe as the Fourth War Bond drive continues statewide.
Fort Stockton Fort Stockton Ozona and Pecos stores sold to C G Morrison of Alpine who already owns stores in Uvalde Del Rio Alpine Midland and Fabons and partners in a Silver City NM M Store Mayor H L Carpenter plans ranching and farming work and keeps ownership of the Fort Stockton building A L Collins will run the Fort Stockton store temporarily while a permanent manager is chosen
Clarence Hord, sheriff, assessor and tax collector, announced this week his plan to seek another term. He asks Brewster county voters for their consideration and is the first candidate to enter the race this year. Democratic primaries are set for July 22.
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