Teeth Talk And New Readers In A Summer Column
In a chatty hometown column Mrs Walter Lor muses on teeth from infancy to braces and the tooth fairy. She also notes a San Francisco peace conference and the idea of America lending money abroad. New reader Mrs W W Leggett of Houston visits, boosting local readership to 308 as editors dodge questions about where silk in the United States comes from.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lor
Big Bend
Cal
Johnny
Sue
San Francisco
Russia
America
U.S
W. W. Leggett
Houston
Hubby
Sul Ross College
United States
Three International Dams on the Rio Grande Planned
The Fall meeting of the board of regents and presidents of seven state teachers colleges will be in Alpine. Dr. Richard M. Hawkins of Sul Ross College will be inaugurated, following Dr. H. W. Morelock. Three international dams across the Rio Grande, costing about 86 million, would save 4 million acre feet of flood waters and nearly double irrigated acres in the US and Mexico. Dam sites: Big Bend south of Sanderson, between Eagle Pass and Laredo, and between Laredo and Roma. Construction to start within two years of ratification, completion in eight years.
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Board of
Regents
Sevem State Teachers Colleges
Alpine
Dallas
Richard M. Hawkins
Sul Ross College
H. W. Morelock
Hawkins
Morelock
Rio Grande
United States
Mexico
Frank B. Clayton
International Boundary Commission
Big Bend
Sanderson
Martin Canyon
Eagle Pass
Laredo
The
Boundary Commission
Rio Grande Valley
Roma
Former Resident Killed In Europe
Cpl. Woody L. Burle sa, 28, electrocuted while wrecking a radio tower in Germany on June 1. A field artillery man with the 995th Battalion he served since Aug. 1, 1942, later overseas in 1949. He fought with Fifth Army in Italy and Seventh Army in France and Germany earning Good Conduct and European campaigns with five battle stars. He resided in Alpine before service. widow Elisabeth Yancey and son Michael Lyn live in Blanco. Burleson’s parents and many siblings reside in Texas. one brother serves in Germany.
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Woody L
Buddie) Burlesa
Germany
Cpl
Burleson
995Th Field Artillery
Camp Roberts
Cal
Fort ‘Bragg
N. C
Fifth Army
Italy
France
States
Alpine
O. D
Elisabeth Yancey
Michael Lyn
Blanco
PE. Burleson
Fort Stockton
Corp
Bob Burleson
D. Burleson
Corn Patch Origin May Bring Pot Verdant News
A fragment suggests a larger animal producing more silk and hints at Kansas origin in a tall corn patch. If that one succeeds, the piece promises a return next week.
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Kansas
Alpine FFA Boy Wins Fund Place toble Public Speaking Event
Larry Jecker of Alpine FFA placed third in the state FFA public speaking contest in Austin. Winners from each area earned trips to Austin to compete for Texas representation in higher contests. Larry’s speech Food In War and Peace impressed judges. he and supervisor W E Williams traveled by train. The state winner goes to the Tri State contest in the near term and may reach Atlanta for the Southern Regional. The Southern Regional winner advances to Kansas City in October for the finals. This marks Alpine’s first appearance in the event with Larry’s strong showing and plans for next year’s contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Jecker
Alpine Ffa
Austin
FFA
Texas
Larry
W. E Williams
Atlanta
Kansas City
FFA Committee
Alpine
Coites
Alpine Pilot Major Adams Killed in Philippine Action
Major Charles Benton Adams 26, son of Alpine residents Mr. and Mrs. Dom Adams, was killed in action in Luzon. A telegram from the War Department notified his parents Wednesday. Born April 6, 1919 in Alpine, he graduated Alpine High, attended Texas A&M, and received his wings at Marion Army Air Field. He served as a squadron commander at the time of death after a career as an instructor at multiple fields. He is survived by his parents, a sister in Albuquerque, and grandparents in Greensburg and Corpus Christi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Benton Adams
Dom Adams
Alpine
Luson
Philippine Islands
War Department
Major Adams
Alpine High School
Texas A. & M
J. W. Francois
Local Rains Break Heat Wave Across Hiland Country
After a weekend of record heat reaching 100 degrees, the Hiland country saw showers bring milder weather. Ranch reports near Alpine cite three-fourths of an inch on the Bird ranch, with other rains around John Lane, Vernon McIntyre, and Henderson ranch areas. Alpine posted 1.0 inch Monday and 0.8 inch Wednesday, while highs reached 100 last Saturday and 98 Friday, with lows of 56 Sunday and Monday. Grass fires from last Saturday’s storm were put out or controlled, and local officials note improving conditions. Louis Uranga was elected parliamentarian at the Methodist Young People’s Southwest Mexican conference in Kerrville, and Mrs. Santiago Zoarra was named a delegate to the national assembly in Mt. Sequoia, Tennessee.
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Highland Country
Bird Ranch
Alpine
Henderson Ranch
Marta
Louis Uranga
Methodist Young People’s Southwest
Kerricle
Santiago Zoarra
National Assembly
Mt. Sequoia
Tenn
Local servicemen and relatives on furlough or home visits
King Terry Jr returns home on a 30 day furlough from William Beaumont hospital El Paso after wounds in Germany. Cesareo Terrazas serves in public works at Barber's Point Hawaii before Navy enlistment in 1944. Three Terrazas brothers in the army or Navy include Santiago Pfe Reijes in Hawaii and another in France. Cpl Oliver Bierschwale visits on furlough from Fort Myers Va en route to Lincoln Neb. Israel Valenzuela in England on leave from the Air Force. Major John W. Gillett of Fort Bliss receives overseas orders for June departure. Sgt Herbert Dalton, recently back from the South Pacific, discharged and home. Navy V-12 student Hal D. Smith to visit Los Angeles with parents. Billy White returned from Dallas to join Merchant Marine training at Catalina Island. Pvt Elena C Leyva on furlough after 34 months in the Pacific with quartermaster’s corps. Douglas Dorris’s son to El Paso for Navy training. Bill Dorris leaves for Navy duty.
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King Terry Jr
William Beaumont Hospital
el Paso
Germany
Cesareo R. Terrazas
Ssc
Marathon
U. S. Naval Air Station
Barber's Point
Hawaii
Navy
Cp&l
Cpl Santiago Terrazas
Gregoria
Pfe
Reijes Terrazas
France
Rotary Tribute Marks Death Of President Adams Son
Rotary pays tribute to Major Charles Ben Jon Adams son of President Dom Adams reported killed in action on Lauzon. Also honors Rotarians Louie Starns Al Creigh and Fritz Weyerts who lost loved ones in this war. Wright urges support and sacrifice for democracy as neighbors mourn and young men make the supreme sacrifice. Joel recalls the young man’s purpose and work toward it.
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Rotary
Adams
Dom Adams
Charles Ben- Jon Adams
Lauzon
Louie Starns
al Creigh
Fritz Weyerts
Jvel Wright
Joel
Rotarisas
Brewster County Bond Efforts Lag in War Missing Paratrooper Creigh
War department letters reveal Pfc Alfred E Creigh III reported missing in action after his unit prepared to demolish a bridge near Vielsart Belgium on December 22. Creigh and another guard were last seen as the fuse was lit and they took cover. Authorities are reviewing prisoner records and interviewing returning soldiers to determine his status. No POW list includes his name.
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Alfred E. Creigh III
Inc
Alfred E. Creigh Jr
War Department
Creigh
Vielsarm
Belgium
Pte
Anoter
Westen
Salm
Jubilee and Bond Rally a Big Community Success
The Lions club sponsored Jubilee and Bond Rally last Saturday night to sell bonds and entertain. Bond sales reached 7,125 dollars with 150.05 dollars in savings stamps. most buyers were in the lower denomination bracket. A large crowd attended under clear skies at Sul Ross tennis courts with a 9 p.m. dance led by W. O. Zimmermann and the Pyote Army Air Field band. Organizing chairman Jack Perryman and a small committee kept events running smoothly. merchants and businessmen donated prizes for contests. The club thanks all contributors and asks for community service ideas for the chamber of commerce.
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Lions Club
Sul Ross
Zimmermann
Pyote Army ‘Air Field
Jack Perryman
Liv
Brewster County War Bond Quota Nears Unmet Target
Brewster county reports weak interest in the Seventh War Loan with only 8000 gained and an overall sales total near 165000, leaving about 47000 short of a 228000 county quota. E bond sales reach about 53000, 47000 under the 100000 target. Treasury notes all sales through July 7 credited to the county quota. Officials urge residents to invest in gilt-edge securities to support the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
G. W. Baines
County War Finance Committee
Treasury Department
Brewster
Calves Fed by 4H Club Members Across Highland Counties
Seventeen Brewster and Jeff Davis county 4 H members, one girl and sixteen boys, feed 23 calves from eleven Highland Hereford herds and two outside sources as announced by county agent Frank Newsom. Sixteen calves are with junior owners. seven remain with mothers, to be joined by the fall caseload. Club members feeding milk fed calves include Alpine Dorothy Crawford and others. calves from Combs Cattle Co and multiple local outfits. The group also secured a carload of bright cane hay from Hillsboro, arranged with Her bert Kokernot Jr. aiding in the hay transfer and feeding plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Counties
Brewster and Jett Daevis County
Frank Newsom
Highland
Hereford
Dboys
Alpine
Dorothy Crawford
Ernest Gibbons Jr
Joe Gale Jr
Luis Valadez
Fort Louis
Bruce Jarrett
Chris Kounts
K. K. Miller
Deron Wilson
Marathon
Sherman Adams
Combs Cattle Co
J. E. Baylor
Ernest Gibbons
Jeff Ranch
Kimball de Son
H. L. Kokernot & Son
J. W. Merrill
Reid Bros
Jack Roberts
Sul Ross College
Smith Bros
Fite
Simons Land and Cattle Co
Tommy Brooks
Brewster
Jeff Davis County Club
Hillsboro
Herbert Kokernot Jr
Rationing Calendar Highlights Stamp and Coupon Dates
Sugar stamp 36 covers 5 lbs through Aug 31 while stamp 35 expires June 2. Meats and fats book 4 coupons 2 through U2 valid for 0 points. several sub-stamps expire June 2 or June 30. Processed foods blue stamps N2 through S2 and M2 expire June 10. D1 to H1 valid June 1 2 12. Gasoline coupons for No 15 and No 16 expire June 21 and June 22 with six and six gallons. other B C D and R notes list values and bulk delivery applicability.
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Threas Rakin
Board of Regents
United We
Byritzpatrice
Alinr
Europe
Orporal Buddie Burleson
Alpine Ffa Boy
Philippines
Chas. B. Adams
Hiland Country
Oliver Bierschwale
Fort Myers
Lincoln
Israel Valenzuela
Theth Air Force
England
Ann
John W. Gillett
Fort Bliss
Major Gillett
Herbert Dalton
South Pacific
Hal D. Smith AL
University of California
Los Angeles
Victor J. Smith
Billy White
Merchant Marine
Catalina Island
Elena C. Leyva
Pacific Area
Quartermaster's Corp
Douglas Dorris
Ars
Bill Dorris
Lions Mere
Lions
Chamber of Commerce
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