Avalanche Honor Roll Subscriptions Rise in Local Paper
The Ava nche announces brisk renewal activity and welcomes new readers including local boys in army training. A special offer for new readers at one dollar for one year remains in effect. The week’s Honor Roll lists nine new subscribers from Abilene Marathon Stephenville San Antonio Alpine Fort Bliss and more, with several names connected to military bases and communities across Texas and nearby states.
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Avaanche
Ths
Loral
Correct Tire Inflation Aids Gas Conservation
Tire engineers say proper inflation, wheel alignment, and tire inspection save fuel and extend tire life. A 28 psi standard rises to 24 psi cuts efficiency by about 2.5 percent on smooth roads, with lower gas mileage on rough surfaces. Owners should drive calmly, replace worn tires, and a Goodyear sale runs to July 8 in Alpine. Miryam Schaar of Pittsburgh sues for divorce claiming her husband was bashful, had no temper, and fought with her.
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Oc Binion
Goodyear
Mr. Binion
Alpine
Miryam Schaar
Pitsburgh
Kokernot Springs Historic Site Near Alpine Vividly Recounted
An article recounts Kokernot Springs near Alpine as a historic outdoor center used by Sul Ross State College. It traces its names from Burgess Water Hole to Alsate and Kokernot, notes donations of land in 1929, and describes the outdoor theatre seating 1200 with dressing rooms and a relief project stone stage, amid regional lore and pioneer ties.
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Su Rose
Sul Rose
State College
Korernot Springs
Cabeza de Vace
Antonio de Ispeyo
Antonio de Mendoza
Rio Grande
Pecor
Chihuahua
Presidio
San Antonio
Burgess Water Hole
John Burgess
Big Bend
Alsate
Chisos
Chareo de Alsate
John Kokernot
Kokernot
Sul Ross State College
Sul Ross
Kokernot Springs
Cabeza de Vaca
Selective Service Rules Revised to Include Men Convicted of Violations
The revision narrows felon disqualifications for Selective Service. General J Watt Page, state director, says debarment now targets only certain heinous crimes and habitual criminals. Texas boards are advised the change expands eligibility for many registrants previously barred.
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Army
J. Watt Page
Selective Service
Boards of
Texas
General Page
Patrio
Dean and Schools Promote Defense Training Effort
A fragmented statement notes International Correspondence Schools and Colleges detailing a heavy responsibility in defense education. Experts urge rapid training expansion to fill supervisory roles and accelerate employment in tense industries, stressing ongoing student engagement with future needs.
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Rufus T. Strohm
America
Javelina Invades Town with Fatal Outcome in Sonora
A javelina invaded a Sonora yard causing chaos before being shot by a neighbor after menaced a resident. Reports note rare invasions of civilization by javelinas, with a Houston incident cited as a pet escapee. Also mentioned is Leon A. Dance’s 2000 word English composition on home-made phonograph. a commentary on moral turpitude in wartime laws.
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Austin
Sonora
Game Department
Houston
Leon A. Dance
Harvard
Wardens Rescue Calf and Cow in Muddy Texas River
In Austin an East Texas farmer's cow and calf were rescued by two state game wardens who found the cow stranded with only its head out of the water. After sustained pulling and pushing, the calf and cow were freed from deep mud. patrols continued.
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Austin
East Texas
After the rescue bonds and stamps touted as safest option
Government bonds and stamps promoted as the safest investments. Advertisement urges readers to save hotel costs in San Antonio by purchasing discount scrip from the Avalanche.
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San Antonio
Scriprom
Avalanche
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J.B. Arledge
Abilene
New
J.B. Pruett
Maria Edgar Dawson
Marathon
J.P. Swateell
Stephenville
Tex
Paul Stack
Keny Field
San
Amon Guy
Linton Futener
Fort Bliss
Elvie Williams
Wayne Mosley
Marine Corps Base
San Diego
Calif
G. B. Mosely
W. W. McCutcheon
Davis
Jean Pugh
Red Hill
N. M
Axe
Hilton Hotels
Yoruminionen Tone Semel Mae Rese the Eens
Bem Econ Sans Septet
Srieareeun Tae
Eee
Long Beach
Sir Francs Deake
San Francisco
TERAS
Lumbe
Alpine Lumber Company
By Rufus T. Strohm
International Correspondence Schools
Javelina
Vian
Akers’ Funeral Home
Pure Best Bakers
el Paso
MUS SS AM Tss Bakers
Eoread
First National Bank
Alpine, Texas
Alpine Cemetery Assn
Cemtery Fund
George Stroud Dallman
Farvis
Slue
Robinson
Eras Peete Ees
Otis Turner Real Estate
Rwatra
J. W. Shepperd Jeweler
T. A. Beard Pistaranr
Standard Oil Products
Alan R. Fraser
Mae M. Ament
Mora
G. Fielder
Lobilgas Mobiloil
Crawford - Baines Insurance Agency
Carroll L. Vaughn
Pho
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