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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1943

Page

2

Weekend visitors and local health notes in Alpine

Mrs Milton Smith and son Mickey were weekend visitors in Alpine. Miss Alice Cowan traveled to Paso and back Tuesday. John Joe Salgado is a patient at Alpine hospital with pneumonia. Vernon Williams recovering from tonsillectomy at Alpine hospital last Saturday. Billy Fielder recovering from major operation last Sunday. Miss Margaret Linn returned Tuesday night from a buying trip to Dallas, away about ten days. Bob Crawford and King Terry home from A and M awaiting military service call. Mr and Mrs Jack Cross returned Thursday morning from Dallas where they went Jan 16 for chrome trip. Mrs Jim P Wilson and Mrs Anja Wilson went to San Antonio Friday for eye consult. Mrs W F Baker of Brownwood visiting her mother Maud Wolland. husband transferred from Camp Bowie to unannounced station. Mrs F K Gillett visiting son Edwin here after living with daughters in El Paso. Mr and Mrs Sherman Newsom of Odessa visiting his parents. he leaves tomorrow for air forces duty at Lubbock. Mrs Dessa C Wright returned Sunday from Amarillo where she visited daughter and newborn granddaughter born in December.

Mrs Sherman Newsom Odessa Ray Newsom Air Forces Lubbock

Local FFA Boys Aid United Nations Fund Drive

Local FFA boys partnered with theatres during United Nations week and raised over 160 dollars. Teams split into committees and collected hat passes on at least one night of the eight day drive. Proceeds were given to the UN relief fund.

FFA United Nations Fund F.F.A United Nations Eliet FPA Ralph Berkeley

Pvt John J Holland Promoted to Corporal in NC Move

Pvt John J Holland son of Mrs Maude Holland has been promoted to corporal. He has been stationed in Illinois and was recently transferred to Goldsboro Field in North Carolina. Falconry is described as the best sport in the world.

John J. Holland Maude Holland Ilinois Goldsboro Field N.C Frank William Beans Peronnel Advanced Flyng School Fort D. A. Russell Col Gerald Hoyle Ing APS Alice Homan Madnes N. M Alpine

Miscellaneous Classified Fragments From Alpine Area

Random classified notices list items for sale and services including an almost new 1 HP compressor at 296 dollars, bedroom furniture with desk and chair, a nursery stock inquiry, a bass-studded dog collar with license attached found Monday, a call for dirt hauling and Alpine Disposal Service offering moving at reasonable prices.

HP. Ingersoll-Rand Jake Hargus P. E. Gillett

Portrait Studio Opens at Alpine Flying School PX

William M. Meador, Alpine photographer with the PX concession, opened a portrait studio in the Flying School Post Exchange on Saturday. The studio, fully equipped for portraits of flying school personnel, was built under Lt. Roland P. Markey in consultation with the concessionaire, with Mrs. Meador assisting temporarily.

Flying School William M. Meador Meador Alpine Personne 1 Roland P. Markey

Mexican Major General Visits Alpine for Study of Local Resources

General Miguel Gonzales of Villa Acuña toured Alpine this week to study candelilla wax and texuguilla fiber production on his Del Carmen ranch in the Del Carren mountains opposite Maquitas. He eyed zinc deposits at the Del Carmens house and met with the Mexican Consulate and chamber of commerce, accompanied by Mrs. Gonzales. He serves on the joint Mexican United States Defense Commission.

Miguel 8. Gonles Villa Acuna

Christmas rush doors opened for 100 shoppers in Hays

The Hays News reports a man opened doors at stores and banks for a Christmas rush of 100 women. Three thanked him while five thought he was fresh and seven stared at him, as if they thought too. Gliders have reached altitudes of 22,000 feet.

Hays Kan

Pain Relieving Kenny Treatment At Warm Springs Center

Five year old David Wright of San Antonio receives the Kenny treatment at Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation. Advocates say the hot pack method reduces pain compared with rigid splints. Nine Texas children are under treatment in the Center pool room as Miss Lorraine Millican administers the therapy after completing the course in Minneapolis.

David Wright San Antonio Gonsales Warm Springs Foundation Lorraine Millican Texas Minneapolis

AFL Bowlers Triumph Over Albuquerque Team at Alpine Alleys

The officers bowling team at the flying school defeated a Kirtland Field men’s squad at Albuquerque last Saturday, taking two of three games. Albuquerque will seek revenge when they visit Alpine alleys this Saturday afternoon. Also noted is a twin sports night with field basketball teams scheduled for Marta. Eldon J. Van Fossan, son of Mr and Mrs H Van Fossan, promoted to Corporal at the Army Flying School.

Flying School Kirtland Albuquerque Marta Eldon J. van Fossan

World federation plan urged as peace aim and four freedoms

A wartime editorial outlines a world bill of rights and duties, four freedoms, and a four-branch world government framework with agencies for health education and economy, urging global cooperation and a Christmas renewal of dedication to lasting peace. It cites democracy science and a need for world organization to avoid isolation and chaos. The piece envisions a federation of the world and cites Tennyson’s vision as inspiration. It also notes a Christmas service with Chaplain Landeck and a promotion and base activities at the Flying Field.

Treatie Fea World Organisation Christ Tennyson Lockley Hall

Rotary program highlights Latin America outreach and war era ties

The talk by Fr Francis Juaniz urges intimate U S relations with South American nations to win confidence and resources as war reshapes alliances. A film by Rev R J Wittner depicts Argentina Uruguay and Mexico scenes, stressing local customs and vast resources while a quartet from Sul Ross performs.

Central South American Francis Juaniz United States South America Mexico R. J. Wittner Sul Ross College Uruguay

Couple Hoppe Welcomes Daughter at Local Hospital

Mr and Mrs C S Hoppe announce the birth of a daughter at the local hospital on January 21. Sat Hoppe works as a plane inspector at the flying school.

Set C. S. Hoppe Sat. Hoppe

Baptist Sunday School Training Week Set for Feb 1 6

The Baptist church will conduct its annual Sunday School training school from February 1 to 6. The program titled The Baptist People aims to instruct all who are 16 years and older, with a capable faculty to lead sessions.

Baptist People The Baptist Church

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Milton Smith and Son Mickey Alice Cowan Paso John Joe Salgado Vernon Williams Alpine Hospital Billy Fielder Mies Margaret Linn Dallas Bob Crawford King Terry Jack Cross Crome Crom Jim P. Wilson Anja Wilson W. F. Baker Brownwood Maud Wolland Camp Bowie Fan F. K. Gillett Thalia Frances Fl Paso Edwin Dessa C. Wright Amarillo Paul Dollahide Stark Brow F. JF. Howard Ame Duplex Apt Storey Whiteside Lot. Co Wright AFS Kenny Gonzales Warm Springs AFL Granada Theatre Omaha Paul Davis Henre BAY U. S. War Savings John Beal Florence Rice Across the Pacific Humphrey Bogart Mary Astor Texas Rockies Canadian Rockies College Glenn Burgess the United Peoples of the World Jay Busen Monaax N.g.a. Journal Ion Board of Education Board of Health Bureau of Statistics Planning Board Bio-Television Commission Parliament of Man Federation of the World Chaplain Landeck Iso Kirtan Field Albucque, N. M Flying Field Army Air Forces Advanced Beethoven Her Bert He Landeck Rotary News M. A. Webb Sunco Waco, Texas Gorion Jecavels Chavon Leon Sinan Bryant W. Frazer Iiet Court Brewater County Gula Burke Kewster County Jane Morrow Alpine Drug Store Jarvis Sue) Robinson
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