Engagements and a June wedding announced in society notes
Miss Kokernot and Lt. Lawrence Cooper Lacy announce their engagement, with details on both families and the brides education from Alpine High to Baylor and Hockaday. Also Catherine Slight to wed Armin Aufderhaar June 18 in a private ceremony at home. both couples linked to Texas, military service, and regional institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Am. Ang
Dallas
Bermuda
Nassau
Bahamas
Hockaday Junior College
Tat Gamma Epsilon
Junior Texas Historical Society
Texas Play Party
Club
Catherine Slight
R. B. Slight
Catherine
Armin William Aufderhaar
Aufderhaar
W. H. Aufderhaar
San Antonio
Birmingham
Ala
Sul Ross
Sigmar Corps
United States Army
Seguin
Texas
National Church Women’s Group Meets Monday
The Alpine chapter of the National Church Women’s Group met May 31 at the Methodist church, lacking president Mrs Kim Nichols. Mrs Ray McGrew presided, giving a talk on Christian living, reading Corinthians XIII, and a Grace Nell Crowell poem Hope. Lieut Gilliland WAAC spoke. a committee was formed to plan cooperation with him. They agreed to cooperate with public relations to provide recreational facilities and cookies. Punch and cookies followed. next meeting at the Catholic church on the fifth Monday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ne Alpine Group
Neonal Council of Church ‘Women
Methodist Church
Kim Nichols
Ray McGrew
Presi Fa
McGrew
Grace Nell Crowell
JD May
Fred S Rogers
Lieut. Gilliland
WAAC
A. Commines
Liew
Gilland
Alpine
Jimmie Logan
J. D May
Lucky Jinks Sorority Holds Formal Dance at Courthouse
The Lucky Jinks Sorority held a formal dance at the courthouse Wednesday night. Pledges were inducted before the event. Guests included high school students, town youths, and cadets. Music was provided by the MacMullan orchestra. Original members listed include Mary Neal president Dorothy King v p Harriett Walker secretary Celia Smith treas June Joyce Wilene Smith Phena Brown Barbara McDougal Rusty Moore Savilla Weston Marion Bobo Marian Chambers Mary Ann Cox Nell Mills. Chaperones present were Mrs Bill Neal Mrs McDougal Mrs Bowman and Mrs Forrest Weston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucky Jinks Sorority
MacMullan Orchestra
Mary Neal
Dorothy King
V. P. Harriett "Walker
Secy
Celia ‘Smith
Treas
June Joyce
Wileen Smith
Phena Brown
Barba
Ra McDougal
Girl Scout Swimming Instructions Announced
On Mondays at 10 a.m. during summer Mrs Head will lead Girl Scouts at the Locust swimming pool for swimming instruction. Mrs Pope will meet each Wednesday at 4 p.m. with all patrols at the Methodist church basement for guidance. Reporter notes attendance.
Mrs Lourene Terry Hosts Lucky Thirteen Bridge Club
Mrs Lourene Terry entertained the Lucky Thirteen bridge club and guests on Wednesday. Present were Mesdames Malone Mill L D Harris H L Kokernot Jr John Newell with guests Mrs Forrest Hope Mrs Jancisco Polin Mrs C D Wood Miss Eva Chaffin. High prizes were awarded to Mrs Polin and Jes Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RS. Terry
Lucky 13
Lourene Terry
Lucky Thirteen Bridge Club
Mesdames Malone Mill
L. D. Harris
H. L. Kokernot Jr
John Newell
Forrest Hope
Jancisco Polin
C. D. Wood
Eva Chaffin
Polin
Jes
Hill
Emily Livingston Birthday Party Honors Teenager at Raymond Garnett Home
Emily Livingston celebrated her 13th birthday on June 2 on the lawn of the Raymond Garnett home with guests Susan Walker Pat Watson Carolyn Carruthers Joyce Nevill Clare Glenn and Bettijean Slover. The cake and ice cream were served and guests contributed disordered hose to Alpine's growing collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Garnett
Emily Livingston
Susan Walker
Pat Watson
Carolyn Carruthers
Joyce Nevill
Clare Glenn
Bettijean Slover
Alpine
Card of Thanks and Humorous Note on Bats
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy after a recent loss and appreciation for acts of kindness. The text also includes a curious aside on bats using a skin trap between hind legs to catch insects, followed by a subscription payment question.
All-American Duroc selections Sturdle Bilt and Red Beauty
Sturdle Bilt by S I Kincaid & Son Fairfield Illinois won first in class as All-American Senior Yearling at the Illinois State Duroc Show in Princeton Illinois last September. Red Beauty owned by Harper & Winner Story City Town won her class as All-American Senior Yearling at the 1942 Nebraska State Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Ill
S. I. Kincaid & Son
Fairfield
Red Beauty
Harper & Winner
Story City
Town
Inside Nazi Pigboat Pen Views Published in Axis Magazine
Two photographs depict the interior of a German submarine pen used to shelter U boats under repair. The top image shows a sub entering under its own power while the lower frame shows water pumped from the drydock as work continues. Allied raids aim to disrupt these pens along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Germany
U. S
Alpine woman earns bachelor of science at TSCW Denton
Flora Ruth Matthews of Alpine received a bachelor of science degree in general home economics at the Texas State College for Women commencement May 31. Dr. L. H. Hubbard delivered the address. Matthews, daughter of long-time Alpine resident W. L. Matthews, was noted as an outstanding student at TSCW. Only 4 percent of New Mexico oil wells require amps due to high gas pressure in southeastern oil fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jhaduates
TSCW
Denton
Flora Ruth Matthews
Alpine
Texas State College For Women
L. H. Hubbard
Matthews
W. L. Matthews
New Mexico
More Food Items Stocked At Air Base Commissary
The flying school commissary sales store opens daily from 9 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. for military personnel and dependents. It offers items scarce in civilian markets such as pasteurized milk and rye bread. St Cooper issues a monthly price list with all articles and fixed prices, helping customers plan costs a month ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marfa
Alpine
Flying School
St. Cooper
Ration Schedule Updates for Sugar and Coffee Stamps
The calendar lists Sugar Stamp 13 valid for five hectares through August 18, with Stamps 15 and 16 valid until March 31 for home canning. Coffee Stamp No 24 in Book No 1 covers one pound from June 1 to June 30, with red stamps K and M values and dates shown as May 30 to June 30 and June 6 to June 30 respectively.
War Ration and Lend Lease Details From Government Notices
Government rationing dates set for N and M usage from May 24 to July 7 plus June 15 expiration of War Ration Book No 1 No 17 allowing one pair of shoes. Mileage rationing notes two month validity for No 6 A book. Agricultural market administration reports daily lend lease purchases averaging $5,000,000 in eggs and dairy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Market Administration
Real Discovery Promises Cure for High Blood Pressure
A Chicago area advertisement touts Diamonex as a breakthrough for essential hypertension. It claims rapid relief from headaches and dizziness within days, and promises a two week trial with a full refund if unsatisfied. The offer seeks $1.80 for a prepaid two week supply and guarantees satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smitton
Mic Ave
Chicago
Cameras Fly Off South American Shelves For War Time
Sales of cameras in South America rise as soldiers seek homeward images of new lands and families mail snapshots to the men at the war fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Kokernot
Lacy
A. & M. College
University of Southern California
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Alpha Kappa Psi
Navy
Naval Officer's Training School
Northwestern University
Pacific Fleet
National Church Women's Group
Girl Scouts
J.P. Graves
Sturdle Bilt
Techide Revirae
Yeu
Pittsburgh
Techide
Pittsburgh Paints
Alpine Lumber Company
Air Base
Cription
J. M. Hartman
W. Ave
Hirohito
Vidler, Hirohito & Co
Ritchey Brothers
Marathon
Beast
Telanenes Wa
Savage
Mors
Sarai
Ene
Wanery
the Renee
Wales
Cote Commoorry
Trang
al Rede
Bette Fm
Trang Ance
Sears
Chuck Souler
Bion
Hal Beton
Wachtel
Eles ‘Shandon
Psa
Ry Saage
Carl
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