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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1943

Page

5

Lions Club Meeting at USC Hall Votes for USO Books

Lions met in US C hall on Wednesday with all members present except Corkran. Glenn Burress spoke as guest of Lion Kerby sharing Camp Bullis experiences. Members voted to buy 39 dollars for USO library books. Next week's program led by Lion Wally Davis. The Navajo Indians of western New Mexico own more than one fiftieth of all the sheep in the United States.

Lions Club U. S. C. Hall Dr. Stary Lion Corkran Glenn Burress Lion Kerby Camp Bullis Lion USO Wally Davis New Mexico United States

For Sale or Trade Ads and Real Estate Offer List

Multiple property listings including apartment income properties, stucco residences with rental income, a seven to eight room homes, a ranch for sale, and real estate loan and insurance services. Includes HOLC conversion potential, income projections, and notes on viewing by appointment. Also mentions abstracts of title and Big Bend Park deal references.

HOLC Ward Big Bend Park

Honors for Bride-Elect Miss Stary Ann Kokernot

A breakfast hosted by Mrs L D Harris celebrated Miss Stary Ann Kokernot, bride-elect. Glads from Kokernot garden filled the rooms as guests, including Miss Mary Ann and her mother, Mrs H L Kokernot Jr, plus many friends and family.

Stary Ann Kokernot L. D. Harris Kokernot Mary Ann H. L. Kokernot Jr Jane Anderson Larchmont Nette McIntyre Barbara Beard Alice Blucher Linn Brown Jean Engle Mesdames L. E. Branum Bill Sloan Malone Hill Morgan Terry Jr Julia Vaughn J.D. , Holman Aubrey Edwards

Woodmen Circle Alpine Grove Campaign Initiated

Alpine Grove No. 671 of the Woodmen Circle met Wednesday at 4 with Mrs. Jane Hale and Mrs Thelma Williams. The grove owns 100 War Bonds and plans a membership drive from July 1 to December 31 with refreshments served to Mesdames Burling, Doole, Lange, Williams and Garrett.

Alpine Grove No Woodmen Circle Jane Hale Thelma Williams Alpine Grove Anna Lange Grove Jane Burling Oma Doole Metta Williams Fern Garrett

Luncheon Held for Visiting Lady Miss Aetna Smith of Cameron

Mrs. J. E. Burgess hosted a luncheon with her guest of honor Miss Aetna Smith of Cameron. Attendees included Mesdames C. A. Brown H. W. Morelock F. E. Weyerts C. G. Morrison J. W. Shepperd C. D. Wood Vernon McIntyre G. W. Baines J. C. Coleman Wigfall Van Sickle L. D. Harris. The dining room featured three course service and large bouquets of glass and zinnias.

J. E. Burgess Aetna Smith Cameron C. A. Brown H. W. Morelock F. E. Weyerts C. G. Morrison J. W. Shepperd C. D. Wood Vernon McIntyre G. W. Baines J. C. Coleman Wigfall van Sickle L. D. Harris

Mexican luncheon honors Ava hostess Mrs Monagin at Green Cafe

Usual group of 19 friends gathered Tuesday for a Mexican luncheon at the Green Cafe honoring Mrs. John Monagin of Ava de who has visited her brother Forrest Hope and family. Guests included Mrs. Monagin and Mr. Hope, Lourene Terry, Ma Jane Hill, Edgar Martin, John Clanton, Boyd Scott, Zeb De cie and Marathon visitors Mesdames Tom Yarbro Zoye Decie Lowie Ritchey. After lunch the group moved to Miss Chaffin's home for contract with prizes awarded to Mrs. Martin for high score Mrs. Hope for second high and Mrs. Dee Deeke.

Uss Va Cnartin John Monagin Avade Forrest Hope Mesdames Monagin Fest Hope Lourene Terry Jane Hill Edgar Martin John Clanton Boyd Scott Springfield Zeb Decie Mesdames

Social clubs meet with prize winners noted

Mrs L D Stockton hosted the Tally Ho club with Mesdames Logan Mathias Hatch Wotan Ritter Barnes and Corkran among attendees Prizes were awarded to Mrs Barnes and Mrs Logan The Lucky Thirteen club met with hostess Mrs L D Harris Guests included Miss Aetna Smith and Mrs McIntyre Mrs Martin and Mrs McGaughy won high prizes Mrs Crenan Hudson hosted the Wednesday Bridge club with first time member Mrs Frazer present Other attendees included Mrs Barnes Burgess Burcham Casner Hord McIntyre Shepperd and invited guests with prizes awarded to Mrs Burcham and Mrs McIntyre

L. D. Stockton James Logan Craig Mathias Truman Hatch Reginald Wotan Dan Rit ‘Ter Shellie Barnes Wallace da C. M. Corkran Lucky Thirteen Club L. D Harris Aetna Smith Mesdames Vernon McIntyre Gay Meriwether Zeb Decie Edgar Martin H. L. Kokernot Jr John Newell Felix McGaughy Martin McGaughy Crenan Hudson J. W. Frazer Mesdames Shellie Barnes J. E. Burgess W. D. Burcham J. E. Casner J. 8. Hord Vernon McIntyre J. W. Shepperd

Campaign to Save Copper Through Penny Drive

Mrs. George Lyons of Surat Florida reports her piggy bank holds 5300 pennies saved over 18 months for Uncle Sam. The appeal invites readers to contribute any scrap metal now to aid wartime copper needs and prevent future shortages.

George Lyons Surat Fla Uncle Sam

Rotary News Assembly and USO Center Update

A Rotary Club assembly set for next Monday at 8 15 PM in the chamber of commerce office, with business in preparation for the district governor visit tentatively on August 20. The USO book committee was extended, the Mexican Community Center building may be purchased by subscriptions, and city garbage disposal plans were discussed with an August 18 projected start. Visitors included Rev Buren Sparks Asa Jones and Hiram P Nichols.

Chamber of Commerce Frank Isle of the Distr George Koury USO Joel Weight Dick Bankhead Dear Etheridge Dr. Stary Mexican Community Center Committee Louie Stans Joe Wright Worth Fraer Glenn Burgess Buren Sparks Burhet Hero ‘Asa Jones Hiram P. Nichols R. W. Taylor

Alpine Man on Radio Program Gains Arctic Summer Workshop

James Sloan of Alpine, a Texas university student, earned a ten minute radio slot at a summer workshop. Dr Stary oversees the Radio House project with USO support to aid soldiers. Sloan notes soldiers enjoy broadcasts and training enhances communication with families.

James Sloan Alpine Texas University Stary Radio House USO

Avalanche Veteran Pat Moran Dies In Crash Near Mertzon

Pat Moran aged 63, longtime newspaper man and former Avalanche employee, was killed Sunday afternoon when a pickup crashed into a culvert on Highway 67 near Mertzon. Moran, a skilled craftsman, had earlier worked for the Avalanche and the Sanderson Times and was recently with the Winterson publication.

Pat Moran Srinter The Highway 67 Mertzon Moran Avalanche Sanderson Times Winterson

Alpine Area CAP Membership Notice

Notice to Civil Air Patrol members in Alpine area requesting no contact regarding specific phone numbers and monsters while an area count is conducted to determine how many are located in Alpine region.

CAP Civil Air Par Sch Oe

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Lions Mnevrakce Trans-Pecos M. L. Hopson Edith Hopson Res C.d.wood Bator Smith Dewitt Howe Orlage Asa Christ Deimer Colina Sarethon Ats Vernon Selegre Missetee Sith Dames Clay Holland Kiowa Flic MeGouphy Kind Ter Shele‘Barsee Mrs. Burcham Mrs. McIntyre Rotary M. A. Webb Erprise Alpine L. M. Hartman W. Ave Mitre Peak Guest Ranch Leonard R. Mauldin Walter F. George Senate Arthur H. ‘Andenberg Michigan Robert L. Dought North Carolin House Way ‘and Means Arthur J. Vandenberg Bert L. Doughton Harold Knutsc Alpine Drug Store Casner Motor CO Gulf Servicenter First National Bank Firms City Drug Store Model Tailors Williams & Vogt Grocery Holland Hotel Alpine Lumber Company Cross and Motor Inn Adams’ ‘M’system Grocery Alpine Telephone CO
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