Alpine paper readers reach far Aleutian garrison
Pictorial proof shows Alpine families and service members in distant posts reading the hometown paper. Letters from Cpl Willoughby Merced and Earl Anderau San Pedro praise the Avalanche. Midshipman Mack Roach New York reads the ads and flies, while a Texan ship’s cook and a New Guinea veteran reflect on service and hometown support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Robt. L. Willoughby
Merced
Cal
Army Air Field
Bob
California Chambers of Commerce
Earl Anderau
U.S. Navy
San Pedro
California
Earl
Mack Roach
Midshipman School
New York City
Mack
San Angelo
Water show draws year's biggest Alpine crowd Sunday
Alpine USO sponsored water carnival drew the largest local crowd this year. Dorothy Cotten won senior batting beauty and was crowned Miss Alpine, with Frankie Graves, Skipper Young, and Vadaha Westbrook placing second to fourth. Miniature Queen Akers was crowned in Atlantic City. Awards in swimming and living events were presented by Cotten. Sgt. Jack Kenner organized the events. Ed W. Nevill reports the death of W. R. Ake, former local resident and barber, with interment in Marfa after a Corpus Christi stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Uso
Alpine
Dorothy Cotten
Sal Rossophomore
Andrews
Frankie Graves
Skipper Young
Vadaha Westbrook
Don True Akers
Roy Akers
San Antonio
Oa Bowman
Atlantic City
Cotten
Jack Kenner
Ed W. Nevill
W. R. Ake
Corpus Christi
Ake
Marfa
Alpine city leader promoted to captain at Fort Custer
Promoted Felix P. McGaughy, a military police officer stationed at Fort Custer in Michigan, has risen to captain. A World War I veteran, he previously served on the Alpine city commission and was local manager for Casner Motor Co. before volunteering for army service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix P. McGaughy
Fort Custer
Mich
Army
Capt. McGaughy
Alpine City Commission
Casner Motor C
Injured In Wreck Near Town Underpass
Mrs Sta wuams manager of the Cottee Cup cafe was bruised Sunday when a car she drove overturned at the S P underpass west of town. The accident, said to be caused by a blowout, wrecked the car as she returned from the air base where her husband is stationed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sta Wuams
S. P
Four Alpine Boys With U S Forces On Saipan
Alpine relatives report at least four Alpine youths serve with U S forces on Saipan in the Pacific battle. Identified are Pfc. B D Rowland, Sgt. Warren Mosley, Cpl. Vernon McCall in the Marines, and Pvt. W T Meriwether in the infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saipan
Pacific
Pfc
B.D. Rowland
Eugenia Rowland
Warren Mosley
G. B. Mosley
Cpl
Vernon ‘McCall
W. D. ‘McCall
U. S
Pvt
W. T
Billy) Meriwether
Mrs
Gay Meriwether
Infantry
Nationwide Freeze On Restaurant Prices Ends
The article notes a nationwide price freeze affecting restaurants, with changes proposed by the Office of Price Administration. It mentions the impact on meal costs, the need for compliance, and references District Price Executive J. B. Mooney. Also included are brief wartime notices about officer promotions and a personal anecdote from a serviceman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Restsuran Petsa
Tialstit
Eestuamet Etson
B. Mooney
Price Executive
OPA
Postoffice Receipts Rise 11 Percent in Alpine Year
Alpine postal receipts for the fiscal year ending June 30 rose 11 percent from the prior year, with total receipts at 32,650.49 dollars. Mrs Annie K Turney, postmaster, said quarterly figures mostly increased, and Pecos and Marfa offices advanced in class. Marfa receipts reached 51,988 dollars, including Fort D A Russell and the army air base branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Annie K. Turney
Rans-Pecos
Pecos
Marfa
Sanderson
Fort D. A. Russell
Army Air |Ase
Astronomers report McDonald Observatory findings at AAS meeting
University of Texas researchers presented two McDonald Observatory studies at the American Astronomical Society in Philadelphia. Dr Otto Struve discussed red shift in Wolf Rayet binaries in NGC 6231, arguing self absorption explains emission lines rather than an expanding shell. Dr Carlos Cesco described faint eclipsing BD Virginis, a double star system with a 2.5 day cycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf-Raynet
Carlos A. Cesco
la Plata Observatory
McDonald
Pre-Induction Exams Taken By Brewster Men
A large group of Brewster men completed pre induction exams last weekend. The event listed numerous individuals including Jack W., W. Seupee, and Johnny A. Cousaner among others. the report notes group participation across multiple towns and a parade style gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster
Ballots Printed for July Democratic Primaries in Brewster County
Ballots for the July 22 Democratic primaries have been printed and sent to the Brewster County clerk. A heavy vote is expected as many Brewster county men are in the armed forces. Poll taxes total 1613 with precinct tallies led by Prec 2 South Alpine 439, Prec IV North Alpine 404, Prec 1 North Alpine 396, Prec 4 Marathon 304, Prec 3 Terlingua 60, Prec 5 San Vicente 10. Clarence Words sheriff tax collector and opponents. Herold Wynne leads in Immavoners precincts, with several races for commissioner and district attorney awaiting final results. Absentee voting begins July 19 with applications received Wednesday.
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Brewster County
South Alpine
North Alpine
Marathon
Terlingua
San Vicente
Clarence
Sher
Herold Wynne
Immavoners
Hersander
Pruett
Bari
Ts R. Bosier
Following the Flag With Brewster Service Members
Local column lists Brewster area service personnel on furloughs and leaves including Tohnny Casparis Navy V-12 Millsap College, Lt. Henry L. Manning in Italy, Lt. John A Hoffmann visiting family, Pvt. Hank Chambers at Camp Van Dorn, and others. Notes transfers, awards, and family visits, with continued coverage flagged for Page Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Crawford
Monmouth
N. J
New York City
Jackie Louise Cross
Ummy Lou Harris
East
Alpine youth commissioned in Army Air Corps
Arthur R. Fry son of Mr and Mrs James A Fry of Alpine has completed training at Williams Field Chandler Arizona and been commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army Air Corps He is a Alpine High School graduate and attended Sul Ross College before enlisting in the air corps
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur R. Fry
Tra
James A. Fry
Alpin
Williams ‘Eld
Chandler
Ariz
Advanced
Army Air Corps
Alpine High School
Sul Ross College
Air Corps
Ration calendar details for sugar meat and tires
Ration calendar entries list stamps and books with indefinite validity for sugar and processed foods, meat and fats stamps valid for 10 points, gasoline coupons with endorsements and varying gal values, tire inspection rules, and notes on airplane pictogram stamps. Includes dates such as July and May and references to Book 3 and Book 4 ration books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Air Field Squadron CO Recalls A 23000 Mile Ferry Flight
First Lt Bronston Redmon, assistant commanding officer of Squadron 26, ferried a B 17 for 11 months starting December 1943. His longest trip covered 23000 miles from Tennessee to Maine Labrador Greenland Yeeland Scotland Marrakach Dakar Natal Georgetownt Florida and Oklahoma, then to Rio de Janeiro to pick up a major general. He met a senorita in Belem, Brazil but Mama accompanied them. En route he saw North African battle remnants and Italian POWs. He later delivered domestic cargos and attended CIS at Randolph Field, Texas.
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Bronston Redmon
Decemer
Redman
Tennessee
Maine
Labrador
Greenland
Yeeland
Scotland
Marrakach
Dakar
Natal
Georgetownt
Florida
Oklahoma
Africa
Rio de Janeiro
States
Belem
Brazil
North Africa
Redimon
Nassau
CIS
Randolph Field
Texas
Brewster County Falls Short of War Loan Quota
Brewster county residents show little interest in the Fifth War Loan drive. Records from W. Baines, county War Finance chair, show sales up to yesterday near $140,000 against a $280,000 quota. The drive ends tomorrow with slim hopes of reaching the goal. Committee members urge residents with idle bank money to invest now in government bonds as a safe gilt-edge security that earns interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
W. Baines
County War Finance Committee
Les Idle
Brewster County Itiens
Stolen car recovered after crash near Gal up
Mrs. Jack Wooten reported her car stolen at Gal up Noxt two weeks ago. It was recovered the same night, abandoned after it crashed into a sign. Mrs. Wooten had left the car here on a visit with her husband employed in government work. he planned to drive it home later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Wooten
Galup, Noxt
All New Inner Tubes Removed From Rationing
The OPA announces removal of inner tubes from rationing to conserve tires. Officials say a properly inflated tube extends tire life as stockpiles now meet an expected 1,800,000 tubes monthly demand. Gas card drivers may face tire shortages into next year due to conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Drury Wood Installed as Del Rio Rotary Club President
Drury Wood was installed as president of the Del Rio Rotary Club for the year starting July 1. A former Alpine schools superintendent and Sul Ross College graduate, he is son of C D Wood and N M Clifford. Mr and Mrs E J Clifford of Lubbock visited his parents here this 700k.
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Drury Wood
del Rio
Rotary Club
Irs. C.D. Wood
Alpi
del Rio Rotary Club
Alpine
Alpine High School
Sul Ross College
E. J. Clifford
Lubbock
N. M. Clifford
Notice to Subscrib ers for Delayed July Dues
A notice warns subscribers that July dues are due and will be collected by nail notices. Subscribers have 10 days to remit. if no response, their names will be removed from the list. The Avalanche appeals for cooperation during a time of help shortages.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aleutian Islands
Sam
Cecil Duncan
Cecil Junior
France
Kaiser Wilhelm
Cecil
New Guinea
Signal Corps
U.S
Stanton E. Parrish
Louis St. Mosely, Jr
Uncle Sam
American Astronomical Society
Mcdonald Observatory
Davis Mts
de Gres
Pepe
Ieee
Frantisco
Wilvasd
C. Walk Lest
W. Seupee
Te Garca
W. Rogers
W. Saat
Pease
Bel
Beamborg
Oey
E. Stuwel
Johnny A. Cousaner
Coleman Bats
Drs
Bora
Tohnny Casparis
C. L
Pig) Holman
Lowry Field
Denver
King Terry Jr
Camp Carson
Colorado Springs
Colo
John Young
Kirtland Field
Albuquerque
N. M
Don N. Carlton
Fort Schuyler, N. Y
Norfolk, Va
Henry L. Manning
Italy
George A. Hoftman
Mediterranean
Jean Engle
A. J. Hoffjman
Marta
Hank Chambers
U. S. Engineers
Camp van Dorn
Miss
Thos. Chambers
M. W. Hopson
England
M. L. Hopson
London
Fred Leland Jacob
W. H. Harrison
Edward G. Johnson
Copeland
Low Beach
S. 1
Norfolk
Faustino Flores
Perry
Relati
Horace W. Morelocke
Tucno, Ariz
Dee
Naval Reserve
Daniel S. Garcia
Camp Welley
Fort Jackson
8. C
Marcelo F. Alarcon
Lupe Alarcon
Air Field Squadron CO
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