Alpine Doctors Debate and Homecomings Amid War
A humorous Alpine anecdote about three youths debating who is the best doctor, ending with the joke that the climate prevents death. The column also recalls a furlough soldier’s reception, noting mixed greetings, and mentions a letter from Pfc. Clifton Hale in France praising The Avalanche reading, with complaints about slow mail and wartime life.
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Pfc
Clifton Hale
France
Peeks
Clifton
Paisano Baptist encampment opens near Alpine with notable pastors
The 24th Paisano Baptist encampment begins next Monday at the Alpine grounds with evening services led by Rev. E. H. Westmoreland and Dr. Perry F. Webb. Baylor's Dr. J. B. Tidwell will teach, meals cafeteria style, and a concurrent boys and girls camp runs with a full daily program from breakfast to vesper and campfire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paisano Baptist
Alpine
E. H. Westmoreland
South Main Baptist Church
Houston
Perry F. Webb
First Baptist Church
San Antonio
J. B. Tidwell
Baylor University
Sebi
Fort Davis visit for decorated sergeant Manuel Gonzales
Manuel Gonzales, a Fort Davis area sergeant with action in Sicily Arica and Italy, reunites with his wife and mother Carmen Mendoza. He will report to San Antonio by August 6 for orders. He wears five ribbons and an Infantry Combat badge, yet remains modest and unassuming contrary to hero image.
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Fort Davis
Manuel Gonzales
Sicily
Arica
Italy
Carmen Mendoza
Gonzales
el Paso
Angel Gonzales
San Antonio
Manuel
D. S.C
Pearl Harbor
Scattered Showers Reported Across Highland Area
Weather notes indicate scattered showers and rains in many parts of the Highland region. Local observers report inconsistent precipitation, with some towns receiving measurable rainfall while others see only light drizzle. Temperatures remain mild as clouds drift southeast across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
Lightest Primary Vote In Jeff Davis County Ever Reported
Fort Davis July 26 The eightest vote in Jeff Davis County since primaries began was 142 ballots across six precincts. No local contests reduced turnout. Unopposed officials included County Judge Granger, Sheriff Walker, and others. Governor Stevenson led with 124 votes. lieutenant governor Satterwhite 0 and Smith 38.
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Fort Davis
Jeff Davia
Epperson
Alpine
Crumpton
Fort Stockton
Gerron
Eudaly
William Granger
J. C. Walker
R. H. Bloys
Myrtle Stewart
J. W. Merrill
H. J. Kokerot Jr
Will D. Reynolds
J. C. Duncan
Stevenson
Satter- White
Smith
Sellers
Martin
Erisman
Cruz
Supreme Court
Simpson
Sheppard
McDonald
Woods
New Air Base Chaplain To Conduct Services at Alpine, Marfa Churches
Capt Harry V Smith former pastor of First Baptist Forsyth Ga joined the air field chaplains staff He comes from Walnut Ridge Army Air Field Ark A Mercer University Macon Ga graduate has served in the Army since September 1942 and attended Chaplains School at Harvard University He will lead special services for service men and families at Marfa and Alpine churches Next Sunday he will preside at First Baptist with a section for service men and families as announced by Rev R L Wittner
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Harry V. Smith
First Baptist Church
Forsyth
Caplains
Air Field
Smith
Walnut Ridge Army Air Field
Arkansas
Mercer University
Macon
Land
Haard University
Mar'+ fa
Alpine
Building Program at the Christian Church Moves Parsonage
The First Christian church advances its building plan by relocating the parsonage two blocks west. Mrs. J. D. Jackson donated the new lots, enabling an auditorium expansion with classrooms lounges kitchen banquet room and pastor study. Construction depends on wartime labor and materials. Donations fund the project from members and friends across Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
J. D. Jackson
Texas
Alpine Church
Sheriff Hord Wins Democratic Primary in Alpine Race
In Saturday’s primary Sheriff Hord secured re election with over 1200 votes to Marelé Wynne’s 808. Other county results: Travers Crumpton beat Fort Stockton’s Travers Crumpton in district attorney race by just over 200. H. C. Hernandes defeated H. B. Pruett for Commissioner Precinct 2. Bart Clark won Precinct 3 commissioner. Jack Johnson took Precinct 1 constable. Stevenson led county races with 964 votes to Martin Jones’s 36 in a tight attorney general contest. Countywide totals and run off decisions noted.
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J.C. Epperson
Travers Crumpton
R. B. Slight
C. E. Patterson
J. W. Fraver
Clarence Hord
Harold Wynne
Avora Owens
H.R. Gard
Raymond Garnett
Wil Um Cotter
H. C. Hernandez
H. R. Pruett
Earl Clark
Jack Dozier
Lewis Lewenthal
R. A. Ogle
Frank Duncan U
Jack Johnson
Dat. Barnett
R. E. Caraway
E. C. Coleman
W. E. Young
Fred Griffin
M. R. Haynes
F. E. Weyerts
Hord
Marelé Wynne
Alpine
Jost
Fort Stockton
H.C. Hernandes
Incume Bent
H. B. Pruett
Marathon
Bart Clark
J. K. Dozier
Constable
Prec
D. T
Boog) Barnett
Frank Duncan
Duncan
Democratic Committee
Stevenson
Ove Stevenson
Martin Jones
Sellers
Jesse E. Martin
Satterwhite
John Lee Smith
Gordon Simpson
Richard Crut
Joseph Dickson
F. L. Hawkins
Geo. H. Sheppard
L. A. Woods
McDonald
Ree
Aera i Sena
Beyee
W. J. Minton
Alex M. Ferguson
Gene S. Porter
Minnie F. Cunningham
Rev Jeff Ray Vacationing in Alpine with Mrs Ray
Rev Jeff D Ray longtime homiletics professor at Southwestern Theological Seminary Fort Worth and Mrs Ray vacation in the Texas highlands for a few weeks. He attends Paisano encampment and recently retired to devote time to writing his Star Telegram column. He is a renowned Baptist preacher of the Southwest and preached at the local Baptist church last Sunday morning.
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Jeff D. Ray
Southwestern Theological Seminary
Fort Worth
Ray
Texas
Alpine Transport Pilot Wins Distinguished Flying Cross
Mrs. C. A. Brown received a letter from her son Lt. A. N. Brown stationed in the Burma area reporting that he and three other group members were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the air corps highest honor. Lt. Brown, known locally as Alfred Neill, is a transport pilot born and raised in Alpine. His wife and two children live with her parents in Roswell, New Mexico, for the duration.
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C. A. Brown
A. N. Brown
Burma
Air Corps
Lt. Brown
Alpine
Alfred Neill
Roswell
N. M
Service Men Pictures At Granada Theater Event
Pictures of home boys in the armed forces will be shown at the Granada theatre next Wednesday and Thursday. Featured are Sgt. H. W. Garnett, T/Sgt. F. W. Garett, Lt. John Young 11, D. R. Williams S2C, Lt. J. W. Blevins, Lt. E. Beall, Lt. Grady M. Nelon, Lt. John L. Sublett, Warren Mosley, coxswain, Pvt. W. W. Cowell, Pte. John W. Hill, Basil Matthews, Navy, Pte. Joe Miles, Cpl. M. Rodriguez, Cpl. F. Granado, S/Sgt. S. P. Fulcher.
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Granada Theatre
H. W. Garnett
F. W. (Panch) Garett
John Young
D. R. Williams
J. W. Blevins
E. Beall
Grady M. Nelon
John L. Sublett
Warren Mosley
Coxwain
W. W
Brewster Registrants Pass Examinations At The Reception Center
Brewster county registrants were accepted for general military service at the El Paso Reception Center last Wednesday. Named are Alpine residents Ralph K. Fabian Sabas Carrillo Manuel A Urquidez Miguel Luna William A Cooper Jr Alberto A. Garcia Secundino B. Ramos Marathon Willie L. Babb Del Rio Pedro G. Silvas Sanderson Luis R. Herrera Di Piedra. They will be called after 21 days unless deferred. Five examined were rejected.
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Brewster County
Army
Navy
el Paso
Ralph K. Fabian
Sabas Carrillo
Manuel A. Urquidez
Miguel Luna
Alpine
William A. Cooper Jr
Alberto A. Garcia
Secundino B. Ramos
Marathon
Willie L. Babb
del Rio
Pedro G. Silvas
Sanderson
Luis R. Herrera
di Piedra
District Governor Visits Alpine Rotary Club This Week
Ray Stallings of Clovis New Mexico governor of Rotary District No 118 paid a formal visit to the Alpine club this week. An assembly meeting Wednesday evening drew 18 members. The talk highlighted Rotarys four objects club vocational community and international understanding. The club voted to buy one Sul Ross scholarship for a student from China. Visitors accompanying Stallings included Melvin Pittman Bob McMurry and others. Frank Newsom was welcomed as a new member and Dr Scott was reinstated.
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Ray Stallings
Clovis
New Mexico
Rotary International
Eeting
Ray
Rotary
Board of Directors
Assembly
Sul Ross
China
Yeterday
Melvin
Pittman
RL. Witiner
Bob
McMurry
Louie Starns
Maj. Ritter
Dan
Supt
Metton
Dom Adams
Sm ‘Chas
Talbot
Joel Wright
Prank Newsom
Dr. Scott
Open House at Air Base Invites Area Residents Next Week
Area residents are invited to an open house at the air base next week. Col A J Kerwin says attendees from St Alpine and nearby communities may tour facilities and see base operations. War bonds are promoted as a means to support the fight.
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Air Base
St. Alpine
Col
A. J. Kerwin
Bse
Tony
Svane Olan Abe Hs
Pioneer Alpine resident Aurelio Avila dies from ladder fall
Aurelio Avila age 82 a pioneer Alpine Latin American resident died last Sunday from injuries after a fall from a ladder a few days earlier He was a charter member of the Amor Trabajo y Union club and worked as a carpenter for many years He was unmarried Burial was Sunday afternoon with Rev Francis Juaniz officiating
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Aurelio Avila
Amor Trabajo Y Union Club
Francis Juaniz
Fueral
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