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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1944
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR recalls Alpine Avalanche notices including Pine Davis Mountains area, county news, and society editor references. It notes rates for lines in notices and mentions resolutions, cards of thanks, and public notices with editorial role unclear.
A sailor recalls the most beautiful sight he saw on the Coral Isle of the P as children laugh and play in village streets. The scene, heard in memories and poetry, stirs soldiers to joy and homesickness amid war, equating childhood laughter with beauty beyond conflict.
A reader commentary on Meet the Farmers argues that America remains fundamentally agricultural. It notes 23 percent of the population are farmers and another 23 percent serve or sell to them, urging a balanced economy tied to prosperous agriculture to sustain demand for goods like clothes, furniture, and tractors.
The piece argues that wartime elections must proceed with unity and nonpartisan conduct. It cites Governor Warren's speech urging Republicans and Democrats to set aside petty politics, letting generals and fleets lead, and stresses that there is no place for disunity or malcontents as the nation fights the war.
Experts from private industry assist official Washington in trimming business questionnaires under the Federal Reports Act of 1942. A 208 member business group, aided by 98 government experts, slashed forms from 40 to 3 pages and cut renegotiation paperwork by weeks, with further work on war contract terminations underway.
The piece reflects on national conventions and the roll call of states from Alabama to Wyoming, praising democracy and its vibrancy against autocratic regimes. It contrasts freedom with tyranny and recalls a fleeting personal vignette of a young man who feared nothing after meeting someone, hinting at broader wartime tensions.
July 10 market notes show scarce good bed steers at Los Angeles Union Stock Yards around 15.75 while Arizona steers traded near 15.25. Medium to good grass and short red steers sold 9.50 to 15.00 with Mexicans 10.80 to 14.25. Cows mostly 8.00 to 12.80, canners 6.00 to 8.00, calves 12.80 to 16.00. Sheep and lambs offerings light with choice lambs quotable around 14.50 to 15.00. eastern markets generally lower.
Josephine Virginia Robinson sues Frank B. Robinson in Brewster County seeking dissolution of marriage and restoration of maiden name. The petition states marriage in Gonzales County March 12 1934 and abandonment by the husband for over three years preceding filing. Citation issued June 17 1944 directs appearance August 7 1944.
A fragment a schoolyard exchange shows bold taunts about toughness. The speaker claims brass knuckles and a readiness to fight, while another retorts that they were earned, not born. The brief exchange captures a gritty, combative tone in a casual setting.
A slice of wartime humor and sentiment contrasts a mother’s protective stance with Percy’s rebellious calls to play and fight. The veteran recruiter questions an aging man’s fitness amid bombardment while the man argues marriage stabilizes him. Florence scenes and Oswald companionship appear alongside civilian fear and resolve.
A woodsman applies for a lone watchman job at a railroad crossing and faces a mock exam in which he improvises with a whistle lantern and flag, while the examiner quips about oil and a sister. The moment ends with a wartime appeal to buy War Bonds and Stamps.
A veterinarian will visit Alpine on July 14 from 9 to 5 at the city office to inoculate dogs against rabies. Inoculation costs $1 and registration 50 cents per animal. City ordinance requires vaccination and registration for dogs running at large. public cooperation requested. Buy War Bonds and Stamps.
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