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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1944

Page

7

World Day of Prayer Observed by Alpine Churches

On February 28 the first day of Lent the Alpine unit of the National Council of Church Women sponsored the local World’s Day of Prayer observance. Representatives from all Alpine churches met at the Presbyterian church with Mrs. J. D. May presiding. Mrs. J. B. Davis led hymns and solos, while Mrs. W. G. Raudabaugh accompanied the soloist. Assistant leaders were Rev Miss Kelton Mrs. Fred S. Rogers and C. I. French. Attendance was strong and interest shown.

National Council of Church Women Alpine Presbyterian Church J. D. May J. 8. Davis W. G. Raudabaugh Miss Kelton Fred Rogers C. 1 French

Bridge Party Notes From Mrs Stringfellow and Mrs Shepperd

Mrs Stringfellow hosted a Friday afternoon bridge gathering with her mother Mrs Earwood of Del Rio as guest of honor. Attendees included Mrs Earwood, Mrs Benson, Mrs Caldwell, Mrs Decie, Mrs Hill, Mrs Martin, Mrs McIntyre, Mrs Polin, Mrs Wilson Jr, Mrs Harris, Mrs Terry, Mrs LaBelt, and prizewinners were Mrs McIntyre, Mrs Wilson, and Mrs Benson. Mrs Shepperd then hosted a midweek bridge at her home with guests and members, rewarding high score to Mrs Logan, second to Mrs Parr, and low to Mrs Wood, followed by a salad and sweet course.

Charles Stringfellow Raymond Earwood del Rio Earwood Gene Benson B. E. Caldwell Zeb Decie Malone Hill Edgar Martin Vernon McIntyre Francisco Polin Anja Wilson Jr LD. Harris W. H. Terry Cecil LaBelt McIntyre Wilson Benson Low J. W. Shepperd G. Hi Harist Jimmie Logan Mesdames Casner Hudson Frazer Wood Burcham Burgest Parr Hord Barnes Logan

Meeting Notice of Urner Eastern Star

Urner chapter of the Eastern Star meets Tuesday at 8 p m. Visiting sisters are welcome. MABEL BEARD W M

Urner of Eastern Star Mabel Beard W. M

Garden Club Selects Hudson as President for Two Years

The Garden Club met February 1 with Mrs. Crenan Hudson hosting. Mrs. H W Morelock declined the presidency. Hudson agreed to preside for two years. Monthly meetings set for the second Friday, light refreshments allowed. Miniature arrangements judged with Hoyle Cooley, Harfst, Hudson, and Alderson placing. Next meeting scheduled for March 10. first-place arrangement to be shown in Linn’s shop window.

Crenan Hudson H. W. Morelock G. H. Harfst Hudson Alderson Linn

Women Workers Demand Equal Pay in Chicago Factory

In Chicago a group of women workers presses for equal pay with men, arguing for fair wages while noting many peers accept lower wages without protest. The report highlights ongoing wage disparities and workplace grievances in a Chicago factory setting.

Chicago

USO Club News Highlights Leap Year Dance and Events

The USO reports a successful Leap Year dance with clever stunts and a spring themed refreshment table. Episcopal and Catholic Ladies hosted a Sunday reception, with a bridge night directed by Miss Marie Bennett. Residents from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania celebrated a service members party. A $5 prize was offered for a musical question by Carl Thain. Corp. Weinerts won last Sunday. Rotary hosts and Baptist ladies events noted. An appeal to service wives asks about beauty routines and a new cold wave service advertised.

USO Marie Bennett New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Carl Thain Sunday Corp Weinerts the Baptist Ladies Melton Mesdames C. N. Wiest T. L. Hatch Crenan Hudson Vernon McIntyre George Baines Eric Williams R. S. Carnes Fred Rogers E. E. Johnson Hattie Lamb Virgil Miller Turner F. Austin Alan Fraser Faye Vice Edgar ¢ Martin Horock Graves Rogel C. P. Rogers Charles Fisher Mary Linn Brown Clara Mae Bogel Frances Fabian Don Littleton George Koury Louie Starns

Church Schedule Changes with Sunday Services

Sunday school at 9 55 a m led by Don Attleton morning worship at 11 00 mid week service Wednesday pm training union Sunday 7 00 p m choir practice Friday 8 00 p m evening preaching Sunday 8 00 p m pastor R L Wittner announces the weekly times and activities for the church program

Don Attleton Training Union R. L. Wittner

Christian Bible school and church services offer First Freedom

J M Floyd Superintendent invites attendance at Bible school 10 a m. Morning worship 10 50 to 11 50 vermon subject The First Freedom The Bible proclaims this Freedom The Constitution of the United States declares for it May it not be interfered with nor restricted Evening service 8 sermon subject Gods Equipment for the Greatest Soldiers A Christian welcome at all services M A Buhler Minister

J. M. Floyd United States M. A. Buhler

Christian Science Lesson Sermon for March 5 in All Churches

The weekly Christian Science lesson sermon for Sunday March 5 centers on the theme that God created man in His image with male and female. The Golden Text quotes Genesis 1 27 and cites a Biblical passage about the Spirit bearing witness that we are the children of God, reflecting the enduring scriptural framing of the lesson.

Churches of Christ Scientist Jon Mary Baker Bay Gomes

First Full General in Marine History

In Marine Corps history, Alexander A. Vandergrift is noted as the first full general. The account references a command era and the pivotal Test to event, mentioning Gen. Hoke See.

WAVES recruit vows service in wartime Navy station

A young woman is sworn into the WAVES at a Navy Recruiting Station. She begins an exciting career serving her country in wartime with pay, a $200 clothing allowance, free meals and quarters or subsistence pay, low-cost government insurance, and other extras. The Navy aims to enlist 91,000 WAVES by year end 1944.

Navy

Church and Episcopal services announced for Sunday and week

Church of Christ class meets at 10 with preaching at 10:30 and followed by communion. Evening service at 6. Mid week Wednesday 8 00 p m Women’s Bible class 3 30 p m Wednesday. Also Episcopal church invites worship every Sunday at 6 30 p m until further notice Archdeacon Ven W H Martin Big Bend offers welcome to worship.

A. Fry Episcopal Church W. H. Martin the Big Bend

Methodist Church Schedule Emphasizes Restful Invitation

The church invites all laboring and heavy laden to come unto Him for rest. Church school at 10 a.m. led by Mrs. Edgar Martin with assistants. Morning worship at 11 features music by Miss Marie Wahlers and Mary Besse Sloan. Sermons titled In His Temple and The Worthy Lamb. Communion Sunday. Evening worship at 8 with congregational hymn singing. Young people meet at 7 p.m. Refreshments for Senior League. Junior League meets with Mrs. Barrow. Marvin Williams, Pastor.

Edgar Martin Barrow Marie Wahlers Mary Besse Sloan Temple Graves Bogel Lockhart Junior Marvin Williams

Mazaren e Preaching Service Schedule Christ Church

Mazaren presents morning service at 11 with Theme The Joy of the Lord and an evening service titled One Way Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8. Invitation extended. The text notes the Savior goes before, promises guidance, and reassurance that temptations faced will be borne with strength.

John Os

Vac Recruiters In Alpine March 8 and 9

Recruiters will be at the Holland Hotel in Alpine from 10 am to noon on March 8 and 9 seeking men ages 20 to 80 with no children under 14 and not in essential industries. Two years of high school not required. Applicants can choose branch and air field. WACs serve in 250 jobs across five countries, with domestic service possible.

Tomen Washington WACS

Jury Fails To Reach Verdict In Civil Case

A district court failed to reach a verdict in the Swearingen and Bletsoe versus Neyland et al case, an attorney fees suit, and jurors for the February term were excused. Court stated little business remained for the term.

Swearingen & Bletsoe Marfa O. L. Neyland

Presbyterian Worship and Sunday School Schedule

Presbyterian Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Pastor Fred S. RO. In the central United States most rain falls at night while in the southeastern states about 75 percent falls during the day.

Presbyterian Sunday School Fred S United States Southeastern States

Varieties of poisonous fishes span global waters

Over a hundred species of poisonous fishes inhabit temperate and tropical seas worldwide. These species vary in venom delivery and habitat, but pose risks to divers, fishermen, and swimmers. Knowledge of their distribution helps avoid dangerous encounters and aids medical response after exposure.

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