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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1945
Page
4
An updated rationing calendar lists red stamps for meats and fats K2 through 200 for 10 points each valid until July 31, with BUGAR-Stamp 36 and processed foods Book 4 stamps also active through late July. Gasoline coupons and tire inspection rules require front endorsements and new mileage records, with new forms for passenger car tires and six month holders.
Guests at yesterday's Rotary meeting included Mrs. Virginia Link rector of the National Education Assn with Dean Etheridge Rev John Pickering and Fred Williams Lt Fritz Bill Weyerts with his father Capt Felix McGaughy with Shirley Seales. Announcement was made of Ladies Night and Inter-City meeting to be held on hospital grounds next Thursday evening by Dr and Mrs Joel Wright honoring immediate past president Dom Adams and wife. No noon meeting Thursday.
The ration board office will close Saturdays at noon in the future, per district OPA orders. The change was announced this week and applies to Saturday afternoons.
Air Field joins several training stations under Troop Carrier Command led by Col Henry R Baxter. Pilots and combat crews will undergo intensive training for the Pacific war. The TOC planes helped in invasions of North Africa Sicily and Normandy and crossed into Germany. Key TOC sites include Stout Field Indianapo is Port Wayne Berkeley Austin Sedalia Warrensburg Mo George Pelé Lawrenceville Il Blytheville Ark Laurinburg Maxton Pope Field Fort Bragg Fort Benning Alliance Kellogg Field Pettie Creek Malden Mo. Commanding general William D Okt, veteran of Burma, heads the air field since late August 1944. General Old, Texas A and M graduate, born in Uvalde, Texas, aged 43, visited the field in June.
Community leaders explain why the Locust Swimming Pool remains under pressure after years of floods, failed wells, and rising taxes that curb recreation in Alpine. They argue high amusement taxes threaten a small town’s healthful athletic facilities used by sailors soldiers and civilians.
Shoe dealers were instructed not to accept loose coupons from ration books as noncompliant customers push for stamp-free sales. The OPA noted rising nonrationed shoe promotions and outlined plans to sell reduced-price men’s and women’s odd lot shoes during a three week period from July 15 to July 28. Dealers should limit sales to one odd pair per customer to distribute limited stock.
The Lions Club reviewed guest lists from the last meeting including John E. Pickering and C. D. Grass. Plans for a reception for R. M. Hawkins and Chaplain Petrie were discussed with committee reconsideration and a full list of duties to be distributed to members.
Sul Ross State college reports a roughly 200 percent attendance rise over last summer per Dean T H Etheridge. Enrollments this term match total from both last summer terms, with prospects for a further increase in the second six weeks. Graduation exercises set for August 23 with retiring president Dr H W Morelock delivering the address before Dr R M Hawkins assumes office September 1.
The article notes personnel at a Nevada army air field for a refresher course in the Air Transport Command. Robert Winkler graduated with high honors from the Naval Sound school in San Diego as one of eight prize students. He and seven others were sent to Fort Lauderdale for further training. Bob Wyatt, superintendent of the city waterworks, received further details.
An ad notes CIT-ROS as a new remedy claimed to stop irritation and restore normal body fluids, eliminating cause of pain and healing sore spots. Promotes quick relief from kidney pains and urges purchase at CITY DRUG STORE.
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