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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1943

Page

5

Methodist group enjoys cooperative supper at Shepperd home

The official board of the Methodist church gathered Monday for a pleasant cooperative supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Shepperd. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Ray B. McGrew and daughter Carolyn, and numerous members and spouses. A business meeting followed the meal to address church affairs.

Shepperds The Methodist Church J. W. Shepperd Ray B. McGrew Carolyn Messrs Gordon Barrow Roy Whiteside W. J.J. Smith T. A. Beard G. W. Baines A. J. Bierschwab Lucile James Logan Dan Marcella C. B. Casey R. C. Elliott Stather Mildred Elliott J. D. May Glenn Burgess Jack Don C. G. Morrison Bob Corkins R. B. Blight

Mrs Terry Hosts Thursday Contract Club Meeting

Mrs W H Terry entertained her Thursday Contract club with eight members and guests present from Cameron. Prize winners were Mrs Holland and Mrs Shepperd.

Terry W. H. Terry Mesdames Vernon McIntyre J. 8. Hord Clay Holland George A. Brown King Terry Gay Meriwether J. W. Shepperd Aetna Smith Cameron Holland Shepperd

Farewell Party for Miss Mueller Held at Henderson Home

A farewell party honored Evelyn Mueller Thursday night at Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Henderson’s home. Entertainment with a player piano and games preceded refreshments of tuna salad, ice box pie, oatmeal cookies, and lime punch. Attending were Evelyn Mueller, Billy Gene Perdue, Cpl. Robert Boyd, Juli Faye Perdue, Cliff Campbell, June Goodwin, Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Henderson, and Betty Ann Fulmer. Mueller plans to return to Sul Ross College in September.

Sveign Atuener Sus Ross Junior Loyd Henderson Evelyn Mueller Billy Gene

Woodmen Circle Meets July 21 at Alpine Grove No v1

The Alpine Grove No. v1 off Woodman Circle will meet with Mrs. Jane Hale and Mrs. Thelma Williams on Wednesday July 21. All visiting and resident members are invited to attend according to the reporter.

Alpine Grove Woodman Circle Jane Hale Thelma _Williams

Mrs Hancock Hosted Birthday Party at Honoree’s Event

Mrs G W Baines hosted a Thursday afternoon party in honor of her mother Mrs W B Hancock. Daisies and gladioli decorated rooms. A birthday cake with candles was cut by Mrs Van Sickle and served with ice cream. Attendees included Mrs H W Morelock, Robert Elliott, James Cotter, T H Etheridge, C A Brown, R B Slight, J C Coleman, T C Selvig, C D Wood, Kate Nevill, Wigfall Van Sickle, W J Smith, Mrs Anna Smith, and the honoree and hostess.

G. W. Baines W. B. Hancock W. Morelock Robert Elliott James Cotter T. H. Etheridge C. ‘A. Brown R. B. Slight J. C. Coleman T. C. Selvig C. D. Wood Kate Nevill Wigfall van Sickle YV. J. Smith Anna Smith

Barbecue Supper Hosted by Harris and Newell Couples

Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Harris and Mr. and Mrs. John Newell hosted a barbecue supper in the Harris garden Tuesday evening. The guest of honor was Mrs. Storey of Houston, mother of Mrs. Newell. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Vernon McIntyre and their guest Miss Aetna Smith of Cameron, Mr. and Mrs. Wynne, Lieut. and Mrs. Baird, Lieut. McClung, Dr. Georgia Winn, Mrs. Edgar Martin, Mrs. Zaouvene Terry, Wallace Garter, Mrs. Julia Vaughn, Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Polin, Laurie Newell, John Dow Harris, and others.

Harris L. D. Harris John Newell Harris Home Newell Storey Houston Vernon McIntyre Aetna Smith Cameron Mas Wynne Baird McClung Edgar Martin Zaouvene Terry Wallace Garter Julia Vaughn Francisco Polin Georgia Winn Laurie Newell John Dow Harris

Woman's Council holds Esther study at Episcopal church

The Woman's Council of the Presbyterian church met Tuesday at the Episcopal church with Mrs. G. A Kunze presiding. Mrs. H. W. Morelock opened a series on Women of the Bible with a lesson on Esther. Mrs. J. S. Hord led devotions and likened Madame Chiang Kai-shek to Esther.

Woman's Council The Presbyterian Church Episcopal Church G. A Kunze H. W. Morelock Esther J. S. Hord Chiang Kai Check Pyieen Esther Fred Rogers

Gasoline Coupon Endorsement Rule Maps July 22 Move

Dallas report notes new OPA rule requiring all gasoline coupons to be endorsed with license number and state of registration starting July 22. Endorsements were previously needed only at purchase. Officials say the change protects motorists if coupons are lost or stolen and warn that unendorsed coupons may forfeit the ration.

OPA

Rains and Showers Hit Alpine Area Last Week

Heavy rains and showers stretched across the Alpine region with a two hour downpour near Oscar Roberts Paradise Canyon ranch. The Flying School area and Maarthon reported rain as well. July total at Sut Rose College reached 7 inches with 11 inches in Alpine itself.

Alpine Oscar Roberts Paradise Canyon Ranch The Flying School Maarthon O2 Ranch Sut Rose College Weather Bureau

Civil Air Patrol Seeks Alpine Marfa Area Members

Notice to all Civil Air Patrol members to communicate via phone 187 Alpine as a survey of members in the Alpine Marfa area is conducted to determine numbers and locations in this region.

Civil Ai Patrol Alpine Alpine-Marfa

USO Club Hosts Bridge Night for Teachers and Militia

The USO Council plans a Monday 8 p.m. social at the USO club for Sut Ness teachers, Alpine public schools staff, and visiting teachers from other communities. Guests will play bridge and card games with refreshments to follow, joining the community’s ongoing effort to bolster ties with military personnel. The regular Community bridge night returns Friday at 8 with Miss Marie Bennett and Mrs. Faye Vice as hostesses, inviting Alpinettes fond of bridge.

Sut Ness Aipine USO Club USO Council USC Marie Bennett Faye Vice Mesdames Kunze Hord Morelock Selvig Rogers Peters Wood Gard LaBetf

S textual garble muddles a historic game scene

A distorted OCR fragment mentions Paige Bardwell and Mrs Zab De Sakae with references to Monagin Uvat and Lubbocks. It hints at a hosted game with Mrs Terry and Miss Bardwell, but readable facts are sparse and names are unclear.

Vistrina Laby Paige Uvat Martin Zab Samaton Bardwell of Lubbocks Momagin Terry Miss Bardwell

Three Fort Davis Men Return From Nicaragua After Year Away

Three Fort Davis men Jack Dumas Dou lton Earnest Carlton return from a year in Central America working on the Pan American highway project. They flew to Brownsville then traveled by road to Fort Davis with reunions in Dallas Austin and San Antonio. They plan to come back to Fort Davis soon.

Nicaraugua Central America Fort Davis States Brownsville Jack Dumas Doulton Earnest Carlton

Fort Davis wedding ties Drake to Parker in Texas

Barry Scobee the justice of the peace performed the ceremony at Fort Davis uniting Miss Frances E. Drake and Lamar A. Parker a Fort D. A. Russell soldier. Both natives of Mississippi they came to Texas for the wedding as the groom could not leave his post. A companion couple joined them with a recent marriage and license filed in Jett Davis County by clerk R H Bloys.

Barry Scobee Marfa Fort Davis Jett Davis County R. H. Bloys

Victory Food School at Presbyterian Church

A Victory Food School will be held in the Presbyterian church dining room on Monday and Tuesday, July 19-20, starting at 10 a.m. Mrs Bernice Claytor and Miss Myrtle Murray of Texas A and M will lead demonstrations in brining, pickling, drying and canning. Local chairmen and committee members coordinate arrangements. there is no charge and all interested are invited.

Presbyterian Church Bernice Claytor Myrtle Murray Texas A. & M Harry Jarrett Cii W. E. Smith Milton Hawes Ross Gravie

Infant Daughter of Wilbur Kelly Laid to Rest

Infant daughter born July 11 1943 died recently. Services conducted by Rev T R Gathright at Fort Davis cemetery Monday afternoon. Burial private for immediate family and a few friends. Mrs Kelly staying at her parents Mil and Mrs Roy Bleys home.

Fort ‘Davis T. R Gathright Wilbur Kelly

Revival at Baptist Church Begins Eight Day Series

An eight day revival at the Baptist church begins next Sunday through July 25 with Dr. T R Gathright preaching and Mrs Gathright in charge of music. The series includes nightly 8 30 sermons and morning prayer 11 11 30. Vacation Bible school opened with 50 enrolled and additional staff.

The Baptist Church T. R. Gathright the Baptist Church Tyrone Kelly Janet Thompson Robert C. Withers Mary B. Friend

Cousins Reunite Overseas Veterans Visit Fort Davis

Fort Davis residents report letters from Lieut Robert L Withers Army Air Corps and Capt B T Withers Jr. who met for the first time since overseas. Miss Betty Jo Dirks recovering from appendectomy at Fort D A Russell hospital. Jimmy Dutchover on two week army camp furlough. E M Bill Carson and Mrs. Carlton return to Fort Davis. Sheriff and Mrs. Walker host Parks Cope family visit. Leo Fairchild near Midland for business. Mrs. Loter and Toe Charles Wheeler visit Fort Davis. J P Espy and daughters Patsy and Jean return from Magdalena New Mexico trip.

Airs U. Withers Fort Davis Robert L. Withers Army Ai Corps B. T. Withers Jr San Angelo Washere Withers Betty Jo Dirks Herman Dirks Fort D. A. Russell Army Hospital J. P. Espy Patsy Jean Mrs. Espy Magdalena, N. M

Rotary Meeting Highlights Travels and Vocational Talk

Jett Oliver of Edinburg visited the USO building Rotary meeting as Frank D. Quinn and others attended. John Epperson urged fewer laws and warned against voters electing judges or legislators based on campaigns or media presence, advocating careful information on lawyers and public office.

Jett Oliver Edinburg USO Frank D. Quinn Sate Parks Board Austin Bob Cartledge Alfred Eisenstadt Claude Stannish Life Magaine Big Bend Park Aree W. B.ackson Fort Stockton John Epperson Dan Ritts Niet Floyd Owen R. C. Mitchell Congress

Ft. Davis Man Injured In Accident Near Marathon

John Williams, a J.W. Espy ranch resident near Fort Davis, was seriously injured in a Saturday morning car crash while traveling from Sanderson to Davis. Slippery pavement from misty rain caused the skid into bridge supports 15 miles from Marathon. He was treated at Alpine hospital, later sent home with a displaced hip joint and crutch aid anticipated.

John Williams J.W. Espy Fort Davis Mr. Williams Davis Sanderson Marathon Alpine Hospital

Trial closes with defendant sent to Fort Stock for Quiroz case

The report lists jurors including Joe Kingston Dave Medley Emmett Marrel Charles Prude W R McAfee J C Duncan Jr Robert Everett J R Cook RR Burke J C Fisher Duncan Kingston and Ralph Pier. After a Monday morning start the trial ended with Quiroz taken to Fort Stock for custody.

Joe Kingston Dave Medley Emmett Marrel Charles Prude W. R. McAfee J. C. Duncan Robert Everett J. R. Cook RR. Burke J. C. Fisher Duncan Kingston Ralph Pier Quiroz Fort Stock

Back Our Fighting Men War Bonds and Stamps Rally

Citizens rally behind the war effort with calls to buy war bonds and stamps. The appeal highlights supporting servicemen and sustaining national victory through financial contributions and patriotic duty.

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Society MRS. C Miss Mueller Woodmen Circle Mrs. Hancock Dallas CAP Fred Myers Mise Alice Cowan Richard Donovan Meriwether A. N. Alkire Ross Graves Presbyterian Missionary Society G. W. Davis Alkire R. L. Irving B. Cole Sears Dolores Quiroz Cele Bosons Cole Water Valley High School Tom Green County George Willoughby H. L. Kokernot Ranch Little Rock, Ark Roy Smith Arthur Bloys Pecos Ray Fitzgerald Navy San Digo Victory’ Food School Gathright Eva Thelma Kathryn Baptist Training Union C. E. Eaton DeWitt (Debo Ben Sneed B. T. Withers Jimmy Dutchover Ed Dutchover E. M Bill) Carson Corpus Christi Shady Nook Mr. Carlton E. H. Carlton Mrs. Parks Copend Roger Fort Worth Mrs. Cope’s Sheriff J.C. Walker Leo Fairchild Midland C. E. Loter Toe Charles Wheeler J. M. Newton Fami Y Loter Ethel Newton George Ezell Rotary | News M. A. Webb Edith Ft. Davis Storey- Whiteside America Ritchey Brothers Texas Uny L. M. Hartman W. Ave United States CPL Theli Rk Ymem Central Power and Light Company
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