Royal Society of Avalanche Readers Reunion Report
Pfc Bobby Hamilton describes a Florida gathering of Alpine veterans and friends including Ens Phillips, Lt Billy Fielder, and Ens John Whiteside at the Phillips home for a home cooked meal and stories of past campaigns. Pvt A S DeAx from Lincoln notes Sgt James Miller’s return and sunny weather contrasts with Lincoln’s rain as he thanks readers for encouragement while war bonds drive continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
R. L
Bobby
Hamilton
Naval Air ‘Technical Training Center
Jacksonville
Fla
Royal Society of Avalanche
Ens. E. O. Phillips
Florida
Ens. Phillips
Ens
Winn
Walter Garnett F
Billy Fielder
John Richard Whiteside
A. S. DeAx
Lincoln
Neb
Army Air Field
James F. Miller
DeAx
Air
Late Candidates File Before Final Deadline
The Democratic primary ballot for July 22 is being compiled this week by the County Democratic Executive Committee after the filing deadline last Saturday. New filings include Miss Virginia Young for justice of the peace and Earl Young for constable of Precinct 3, plus Raymond Garnett for J P Precinct 1. Gerron and Eudaly won't appear on Brewster county ballot as they run in another district. Candidate expense reports are due June 27 for first and July 17 for second. Also note honors for former air field officers Col George F. Hartman and Col Gerald Hoyle for their recent assignments and awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Executive Committee
Mae M. Ament
Avalanche
Virginia Young
Justice of the Peace
Earl Young
Raymond Garnett
J. P
O. E. Gerron
Odessa
Harold B. Eudaly
Grandratts
Brewster County
Jeff Davis
Presidio
George F. Hartman
Air Feld
India
Pasengers
Hartman
Col Dartman
Gerald Hoyle
Muroc Army Air Field
Cal
Alpine Bomber Henry J Manning Receives Air Medal Cluster
2nd Lt Henry J Manning of Alpine is awarded the Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal by the 18th Air Force for actions in Italy. Manning, a bombardier with a Libera bombardment group, has served in Europe bombing German targets. He is a nephew of Mrs Vera Keane and Brit Henry Neyer and a graduate of Alpine High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Manning
Alpine
Manning
Forerties 2 Chievenwat Taveraign
Italy
Liberar
Europe
Vera Keane
Brit
Henry Neyer
Alpine High Schoo
Grass Off To Fine Start In This Area Needs More Moisture
Soaring Alpine temperatures follow early month rains that gave a good start to grass and vegetation. Ranchmen warn that without additional moisture in the coming days the tender vegetation will burn badly and benefits of the prior rain will be lost. The last rain recorded here was Tuesday of last week when 0.66 inches fell in the Alpine area. Clear skies in recent days offer little promise of more moisture soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont
Tost
Aline
City Buys Office Quarters From First National Bank
The city commission announced this week it will purchase the city offices building from the First National Bank. The city had rented it for 10 years after the bank moved to quarters in the Holland hotel. Warrants will be issued over eight years to pay for the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
Natonal Bank
Holland Hotel
FOR VICTORY Buy Bonds Fight Message
A wartime morale notice urges readers to buy bonds and support the war effort. The message warns of ongoing threats and encourages vigilance against enemy actions and discouraging resistance. It emphasizes unity and dutiful contribution to victory.
Dozier Files For Marathon Precinct 3 Commissioner
L. K. Wack Dozier of Marathon has filed as candidate for commissioner of Prec 3. He has lived in Marathon 30 years and served as justice of the peace 10 to 12 years. He pledges to serve the precinct and county fully and asks voters to consider his candidacy at the polls on July 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. K. Wack Dozier
Marathons
Marathon
Baptist Vacation Bible School Ends After Graduation
Rev. R. L. Wittner reports the Baptist church hosted a successful Vacation Bible School closing last Thursday evening with graduation. The program enrolled 77 students and averaged 61 attendees daily, and six professions of faith were recorded during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
R. L. Wittner
Bakery changes hands with Mead's Bread name shift
Abilene headquartered panery, formerly Surebest Bakers of El Paso, buys the business and operates bakeries in San Angelo and Amarillo. The trade name Mead's Bread is adopted for its products sold in the region. Mrs. Ernest Thompson Jr. serves as agent for the company in this area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Surebest Bakers
el Paso
San Angelo
Amarillio
Mead’s Bread
Ernest Thomson Jr
Marathon Pilot Receives Air Medal and Oak Leaf Clusters
Flight Officer William W. Hargus of Marathon Texas is awarded the Air Medal and two Oak Leaf Clusters by Maj. Gen. Kepner for meritorious aerial service over enemy occupied Europe. The 22 year old Thunderbolt pilot has flown over 35 combat missions including bomber escort and low level strikes in France and the Low Countries. He entered service January this year and is from Marathon where his parents reside. He graduated Marathon High School in 1940 and studied at Sul Ross State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighthaaf
England
William W. Hargus
Marathon
Texas
W. E. Kepner
VII
RAF Fighter Command
M. C. Woodbury
Europe
r/o
Hargus
Forign
Germany
France
Low Countries
F/O Hargus
G. W. Hargus
Marathon High
Sul Ross State
Cowboy Soldier Roark Dies While Holding the Line
S/Sgt. Tilden H. Roark, brother of Mrs. Lacy Wright of Mangum and of Lt. Leroy W. Roark overseas, was killed Feb. 18 in Italy during a forward action. A former cowboy in Texas, he earned the Purple Heart and Silver Star after fighting through Sicily and Italy. He rode motorcycles into battle, unseen in the dark, and returned to duty after injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mangum
Okla
Daily Star
Roark
Ray Williams
Alpine
Leroy W. Roark
Sul Rows College
Eai
Tilden H. Roark
Lacy Wright
Maly
War Department
el Paso
Texas
Italy
Sgt
Mrs. J. W. Kokernot Dies in San Antonio at 73
News reaches from San Antonio of the death Tuesday of Mrs. J. W. Kokernot age 73 born in Gonzales County who had lived in San Antonio for 48 years. Her husband the late J. W. Kokernot was a famed Alpine ranchman uncle to H. L. Kokernot Sr. and W. H. Kokernot and grandfather to John and Beebe Kokernot. Funeral services were held there Wednesday with burial at Mission Burial Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
J. W. Kokernot
Gonzales County
Alpine
H. L. Kokernot Sr
W. H. Kokernot
John and
Beebe Kokernot
Glenn Kokernot
Ida] Kokernot
Mission Burial Park
Jack Johnson Seeks Constable Post in Precinct 1
Alpine resident and Casner Motor Co. mechanic J T Johnson announces his candidacy for constable of Precinct 1 in the July primary. He says he seeks service to the community rather than remuneration and asks residents for their support in the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Jack) Johnson
Johnson
Alpine
Casner Motor Co
Avalanche
Equipment Arrives To Arm Texas State Guard 3rd Battalion
A Camp Mabry convoy delivered more .30 caliber Enfield rifles for all companies in the 3rd battalion area including Alpine Headquarters. The shipment adds 16 Tommy guns and Browning 30 cal machine guns, with at least one heavy gun kept in Alpine armory. The State Guard will train units to use the arms and maintain over 250 Enfields. Shotguns issued earlier were returned to Camp Mabry. Captain Johnny Ko cemnot led the convoy and stayed several days in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Guard
Camp Mabry
Austin
Alpine
War Department
Texas State Guard
Aterial Security
Johnny Ko |Cemnot
Adjutant General's Department
Ritchey Visit With Elliott Family Members
Mrs. L. C. Ritchey of Marathon visited her mother Mrs. J. H. Elliott and Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Elliott here last Friday to Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Ritchey
Marathon
J. H. Elliott
Mrs
D. R. Elliott
County Bond Sales Reach 100000 and Death of Drug Dealer
W C Fisher Sr who ran Fisher's Drug Store in Alpine died at his Oark Arkansas home last Wednesday after a heart attack. He had sold his Alpine store in 1936 to Alpine Drug and moved back to his former home in Uvalde with his wife and two children, W C Jr and Mrs Lucius Bunton. Interment was in Uvalde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Fisher Sr
Alpine
Oark
Ark
Lucius Bunton
Maria
Uvalde
Vacation Bible School Opens At Air Base In Western Flying Command
The first Daily Vacation Bible School at the Air Field in Civilian Housing Area opened Monday with more than twenty children. Directed by Chaplain W. R. Richerson, the program covers mu se, handwork and Bible study under the theme Know Your Bible. Sessions run two weeks for ages six to eighteen with Mrs Daniel O. Webster as superintendent and a team of helpers. Closing program in the post chapel will award certificates. Also notes that Mrs Julian Walker and her sons John and Jim have returned home to Terlingua after visiting her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Field
Western Flying Training Command
W. R. Richerson
Daniel 0. Webter
Leslie D. Nance
D. Burwards
James R. Bull
WR. Richerson
Mary Highsmith
Irene Webster
Robert Devatte
Col Malone Installed Air Field Commander Succeeding Phillips
Brigadier General Hewitt praised the post as Col A J K Malone took command from Col Donald B Phillips at ceremonies last Saturday. Hewitt lauded the post’s efficiency and aircraft maintenance while officers and civilians shared in the achievement. Visiting officers and 70 guests from Marfa and Alpine toured afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Malone
Col. Phillips
L. L. Hewitt
WETC
Col. Donald
B. Phillips
A. J. K. Malone
Phillips
Hewitt
Marfa
Alpine
Seven Million Pairs of Shoes To Be Ration Free
The OPA announces a ration free release of about seven million pairs of shoes from July 10 to July 21. The distribution covers men’s and women’s shoes in all sizes and youths’ and boys’ shoes sizes 1 to 6. Children’s and little boys’ shoes are not affected as they were ration free in May. Dealers must implement specified price reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
County War Bond Sales Near Half of Quota in Fifth Drive
By yesterday noon bond sales in the county totaled about 100000 dollars, under G W Baines, chairman of the County War Finance committee. The Fifth War Loan target was 280000 dollars. The report includes countywide sales up to that time and notes Granada theatre proceeds from a Tuesday night premiere event and a theater sale of a 1000 and a 500 dollar bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Baines
County War Finance Committee
Baines
Granada
Air Field Drives Fourth Bond Sale Surges
Cash bond sales at the air field total 5831.25 for the drive period with civilians at 918.75 and military personnel 4032.50. The June 1 to June 12 period counts toward the drive, while the first 14 days of March show 131.28 civilians and 5268.75 military, totaling 8300. Forecasts imply continued proportional increases in allotments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Field
Pioneer Alpine Woman Passes Away Last Week
Ramona Ortega Fierro aged 73 longtime Alpine resident since 1887 died last Thursday and was buried Friday in the local cemetery. Rev Francis Juan 42 pastor of Catholic church of Fierro born in Mexico came to Alpine when it was a frontier village. Her husband Pertece Fierro, once employed by the old C H Larkin store, was injured 42 years ago in a delivery wagon mishap and was an invalid for years. Surviving are seven children Toribio Jim Julian Antonia Arriola Guadalupe Alarcon Bonnie Murray Eljia Fierro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramona Ortega Fierro
Alpine
Francis Juan
Catholic Church
Fierro
Mexico
Perteceto Fierro
C.H. Larkin
Toribio
Jim
Julian
Antonia Arriola
Guadalupe Alarcon
Bonnie Murray
Eljia Fierro
Ration Calendar and Stamp Details for 1944 Food Rations
The notice outlines Sugar, Meats and Fats, Processed Foods, Shoes, Gasoline, and Tire Inspection ration rules. It lists Book and Stamp numbers, points or gallon allocations, validity periods, and special conditions such as endorsements and bulk delivery restrictions. It emphasizes indefinite validity for many stamps and specifies inspection requirements for tires and gas rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ugar
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ace
Bey
Reeder
Ovens
Richted Lewis
Turing
Bean
Tony Bay
Gost Leks
Froat
Seatoe
Tacon
Richard
First National Bank
Jack Dozier
Baptist Vacation Bible School
Malta
Dinard
39Th General Hospital
Bur
Clint and
Higgins
Jack Johnson
Arkansas
Julian Walker
John
Terlingua
Jim Featherstone
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!