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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1944

Page

5

World Day of Prayer Observed in Fort Davis Church

Fort Davis marks the World Day of Prayer with 32 attendees representing five denominations. Mrs. Vejil and Mrs. Villescas led the event, which featured music by Mrs. Lucy Foster and followed a National Council study theme. Several locals and visitors were noted, including Dominguez, Carlton, and Foster families, with updates on military and observatory weather and community church activities.

Fred Vejil Little Daugh- Fort Davis Vejil Villescas Dominguez National Council F. M. Miller A. N. Alkire Lucy Foster

Officers Installed For Woman's Society Service

The Rev Charles S Walker installed the newly elected officers of the Woman's Society of Christian Service. Officers named were President Mrs William Granger Vice President Mrs J M Newton Secretary Mrs Jack Ledingham and Treasurer Mrs George Williams The pastor's sermon titled The Whole Armor of God referenced Ephesians 6 10 19 He spoke on upright conduct despite scientific advances and outlined the infant baptism rite The Crossland family moved to Brady from here via the airport assignment and Rich ard Arliss film The Iron Duke is the weekend feature March 4 5 A recital by Mrs Kellys music pupils and a folk play are at the high school auditorium at 830 tonight

Charles S. Walker Woman's Society of Christan Service William Granger J. M. Newton Jack Ledingham George Williams Walker God

British Coed Studies American Building Materials and Methods

A British woman, Joan, attends Northwestern University’s Technological Institute in the United States to study gypsum and related building materials. She examines plaster components, sound control, and fire resistance, aiming to apply findings to improve English construction and reconstruction methods back home.

Joan Northwestern University Technosogtal Institute United States England All England Bits Fey Patie Dean Post Homes

P T A Prize Winners And Local Activities

The PTA program featured Quezana Newton winning first prize for selling the most tickets and Dorothy Marie Grubb taking second prize. Kenneth Cox and Charlie Ann Fryar earned free tickets, Verdine Johnson presented stereopticon views of Carlsbad Caverns and the Grand Canyon, and Fryar demonstrated ore varieties from Western states. Joe Glaze relocated to Marfa, and Fort Davis Boy Scouts plan an evening hike to Musquiz Creek in Musquiz Canyon with Mr. Kouitz providing transportation.

P T. A Quezana Newton Dorothy Marie Grubb Kenneth Cox Charlie Ann Fryar Verdine Johnson Carlsbad Caverns Grand Canyon Fort Davis Musquiz Creek Mulhern Place Musquiz Canyon Kouitz

Card of Thanks for Jeanne Stewart Bennett

Gratitude is extended to friends in Fort Davis and Alpine for kindnesses shown at the time of Jeanne Stewart Bennett's passing. Mr. and Mrs. F M Miller Mrs. Myrtle Stewart Kenneth Stewart Carol and Betty Stewart express appreciation.

Fort Davis Aldine Jeanne Stewart Bennett F. M. Miller Myrtle Stewart Kenneth Stewart Carol Betty Stewart

Texas Theatres Sell 47 Millions In War Bonds Campaign

Texas motion picture theatres reported 47,655,059 in War Bond sales during the 4th War Loan drive, representing about 10 12 percent of the state total. The industry claims over 550,000 bond units with shows like 200 War Bond Premieres where admission included a gratis bond. Local theatres alone sold more than 20,000 in bonds, with praise from state War Finances officials for the statewide team effort.

Motion Picture Theatres of Texas C. W. Davis Granada Theatre R. J. O'Donnell Motion Picture Idustry Davis O'Donnell Nathan Adams

Fat Stock Show Set for Fort Worth March 10 19

Fort Worth officials report entries from more than a dozen states for the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock show to begin March 10 at the Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum. A 2 p.m. opening parade marks the start, with major events including Hereford cattle and Aberdeen Angus classes from multiple states and a national rodeo feature.

Fort Worth United States Atlantic Seaboard Rocky Mountains Great Lakes Gulf Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum Davis Louisiana Georgia Tennessee Arkanasas Oklahoma Texas Colorado Mississippi Nebraska Kansas Dallas

No Change To Be Given On Green Brown Stamps

Ration stamps in War Ration Book 3 will remain usable until they expire after March 20, 1944, accepted only at their designated values. J Doyle Ceattle, district ration executive for Lake County, explains no tokens will serve as change for these stamps. Red and blue ration tokens will serve as change only for stamps from Ration Book 4 that became valid Feb 27 or after.

J. Doyle Ceattle Lake Bock Office of Price Administration Settle

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