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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1944
Page
1
Readers send praise for Navy coverage and share wartime letters from Bill Lockhart and Sgt. Gabe Armijo. They discuss Pearl Harbor’s aftermath, Ko hler Camp rumors, and photogra phy duties, noting morale and the volonté to support war bonds despite fatigue.
Lt Grady M Nelon of Alpine listed as missing in action over Yugoslavia July 3 in a War Department telegram received by his wife. He graduated at Ellington Field in 1943 and arrived in Italy June 14. He was a co pilot of a B 24 Liberator.
One hundred thirty eight Masons gathered at the Mellard ranch south of Marta last Tuesday night with F C Mellard and sons Rudolph and Kenneth hosting. Grand Master Claude Austin and other grand officers conferred the master's degree as Masons from Sanderson Alpine Fort Davis Marta and Fort Stockton attended. A barbecue followed the visit with numerous Alpine participants listed.
Arrangements are complete for the 24th annual Paisano Baptist encampment session starting Monday and running through August. Speakers include Dr E H Westmoreland of South Main Baptist Houston and Dr Perry F Webb of First Baptist San Antonio. Dr J B Tidwell of Baylor University will teach Bible. The full program will be released next week.
The Texas Game Department announced a shortened hunting season for blacktail and whitetail deer west of the Pecos River. Blacktail and whitetail will run from November 20 to 25, inclusive, instead of the former November 16 to December windows, due to adverse range conditions and population losses. The bag limit remains unchanged.
Pvt. John W. Oehler of the reproduction center at the air base ordered four cabinets in New Britain Connecticut. A note with the shipment said the keys were enclosed with compliments and appreciation for his work.
Thirty five children enjoyed a June 23 picnic on the courthouse lawn marking the vacation school close. Sponsors' thanks note cakes and sandwiches, with photos by Glenn Burgess. Bible Story Hour in Spanish led by Rev Paul Calderon. Miss Tinsley at the Center daily in July for games and story hour, with home contacts. August vacation follows. Well-baby conferences held in July with sixteen babies attending.
Big Bend Post No 79 holds a meeting Monday July 44 at 8 30 p m at Legion hall to elect officers for 1945 and conduct other important business Delegates or members should report who will attend the Galveston Department convention in August and the Chicago National convention Adjutant.
Cpl Ray McNeill of Alpine was seriously injured in action June 22, per a War Department telegram received last Saturday. A radio operator on a troop carrier, he had been overseas two months. He was reportedly injured in North Burma with a carrier force supplying air to China, possibly in a plane crash. He is the son of Mrs Mattie McNeill. his wife and baby reside with his mother.
Committees from all Alpine clubs and civic groups met at the Presbyterian church hospitality room to plan a community recreation program. John Newell spoke on recreational needs for residents and visitors to Big Bend park. Plans include a youth canteen and a playground. Officers were elected and committees named to develop facilities, with a follow up meeting next Thursday at 8 p.m.
Dr. G. P. Smith will give a summary talk for four Latin American workshop students at 4 30 p m next Sunday in Lawrence hall with all invited. The following Sunday July 30 Mrs Evelyn Waldrum will read from Sidney Turner works and discuss Cleo Dawsons recent book The Lure of the Rio Grande.
The Granada theatre will show weekly films featuring local boys and girls in the armed forces. The initial showing occurred this week with future lineups including Irby Harmon and Capt John Holland among others, highlighting service members and a noted casualty Lt. M. M. Hopson.
Alpine city reports last weekend the inoculation drive for dogs, noting many dogs still run at large. Owners must vaccinate and register pets at city hall or control dogs from roaming. The plan aims to rid the town of nuisances and prevent rabies.
The Alpine Yanks won 8 3 against Marfa in the Saturday morning game at Yank Field. They lost the afternoon game to Monahans in the ninth due to two costly errors. Gonzales homered with two on in the first game. The Yanks schedule a Sunday 12 20 PM game against the Old Stars and a later ATU hall event.
The Mexican Baptist church closed last Friday with excellent results. Contributors included Rev. Gregorio Perez pastor J A Lujan of Grandfalls and his daughter Anita Misses Gladys Joyce Ridgeway from Alpine First Baptist and Mrs Lula Murphy Sunday school superintendent. Enrollment reached 67 with an average attendance of 49.
Alpine FFA with 46 active members led by President Keesey Kimball and adviser RC Mitchell showcases extensive farming projects. Members own an average of 48 productive projects, cultivate victory gardens, run cooperative feeds, incubate thousands of chicks, and support community programs.
Rev R L Wittner reported the two week revival at the Baptist church ended with 46 additions, 24 candidates for baptism. Rev Chester Watt of First Baptist Monahans led the revival, with J Cohen of Palestine directing singing. Sue Britt and Ann Britt, guests of Miss Lutie Britt, left for Amarillo to visit grandparents E L and Mrs Smith.
Local servicemen and women are listed with assignments, furloughs, and transfers across bases in Texas and beyond. Lt. James Norman Beard heads to RAF bombardier school in Big Spring while Ray N. Morrow visits from Liberal Kansas on leave. Pvt. Jerry Starnes moves within military police to a new station, and his family travels to San Antonio. Navy signalman Charles Hughes reports from San Diego while Billy Meriwether and a destroyer unit are tied to Saipan action. Lt. M. W. Hopson in England notes crew injuries. Pvt. Pat Wooley recuperates at Walla Walla and mentions others at Camp Peary and Colorado Springs. Ensign Jack Walcher trains at Camp Peary then Harvard. Lt. Commander Malone Hil visits Alpine. Continued.
Absentee voting ended Tuesday with 78 ballots statewide. Precinct officials named in Alpine Terlingua Marathon San Vicente and No 8 report early voting totals and indicate a heavy turnout expected in tomorrow's county primary despite many unopposed candidates.
Ration details cover SUGAR MEAT AND FATS PROCESSED FOODS and SHOES with various books and stamps, valid indefinitely or until July dates. GASOLINE coupons specify endorsements and gallon values. TIRE INSPECTION mandates six‑month or 5,000 mile checks with drain requirements.
Mrs. Walter Garett reports grandson Tech Sergeant Henry Walter Garnett has been missing since July 7 after a bomber failed to return from a mission over Austria. Garnett, a gunner, is noted as a longtime resident of Marfa.
Regions of the Highland country face rising fire danger after several days of hot weather. Forecasters urge a general rain or showers to dampen dry conditions. Frazer is expected home this weekend from a visit with relatives in Arkansas.
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