Letters from the Home Front and Local Happenings
A hometown roundup includes Harold Moyer’s wartime work at the Brunswick shipyard earning a Maritime M award, Bob and Mrs. McMurry’s Texas home life, and Jack Dozier’s confidant confession about reading the column. The piece urges sending letters to servicemen overseas, notes delayed mail delivery concerns, and records ongoing readership efforts as the column nears its goal of 300 readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Moyer
Cpl. Schickelruber
Sons of Heaven
Harold
Brunswick
Georgia
Pacific
Italy
R.A
Bob) McMurry
Bob
Temple
Texas
Growlers
Aes
New Postal Rates Set to Go Into Effect March Twenty Sixth
Alpine postmaster Mrs Annie K Tumey notes new postal rates effective March 26. First class local letters stay one cent, out of town three cents. air mail up six to eight cents per ounce. Overseas military mail unchanged at six cents for half ounce. Money orders rise from six to ten cents, registry from eighteen to twenty, parcel post insurance minimum from one to two and a quarter cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie K. Tumey
Alpine
United States
Alpine chamber outlines year of committee work
Alpine Chamber of Commerce plans heightened committee participation for the coming year. President Jack Cross said past year’s business pressure limited involvement, but the group will form at least 22 committees covering ranching, military affairs, Sul Ross College, highways, mining, tourism, and cross border business with Mexico, with each director leading sub committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Alpine CC
Jack Cross
Wight
Alvine
Big Bend
Davis Mountain
Sul Ross College
Mexico
Cross
Alpine FFA Fat Stock Show Held March 25
Alpine FFA Fat Stock Show is scheduled for Saturday March 25 on Main avenue. R Mitchell Alpine V A teacher notes fewer animals fed but higher quality this year. J Bierschwabe head of Sul Ross college Animal Husbandry will place the animals. A district FFA Livestock Judging contest will feature teams from Ballnoche Alpine for district honors. Classes include fat lambs breeding ewes breeding beef cows breeding gifts and fat barrows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Ffa
Main Avenue
R. Mitchell
Alpine V.A
J. Bierschwabe
Sul Ross College Animal Husbandry Department
FFA
Balnochea
Alpine
Bierschwabe
Alpine Chapter
Workman Injured by Blown Tire at Oil Yard
Oden Vance a colored worker at the W. B. Oil Co. yard was badly bruised and cut on face and head when a dismounted inflated tire blew from the rim. The rim lock struck him, rendering him unconscious and cutting his cheek just below the eye. He suffered several stitches and minor injuries. doctors deemed wounds painful but not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oden Vance
W. B. Oil Co
Starnes
Texaco
Vance
Alpine and Marfa Chambers Push Highway to Chihuahua
The Alpine and Marfa chambers of commerce advance a postwar plan to complete U S Highway 67 to Chihuahua. Alpine reps found Chihuahua interest and Dallas and Fort Worth chambers backed the project. District Rotary conference in Chihuahua City April 18 19 15 is urged for Alpine and Marfa members. Glenn Burgess Alpine manager will present Alpine views to Chihuahua Rotary March 23 at a 45 member meeting invited by Efrain Antillon president of both local bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Marta Chambers of Commerce
Chihuahua
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Dallas and
Fort Worth
Marfa
Chinuahua City
Glenn Burgess
Alpine CC
Wife of Former Blogs Leader Dies Feb 24
Fort Davis reports that Mrs John H Burma died in Temple after an operation. Her husband Dr John H Burma served as Presbyterian preacher at Bloys camp meeting and later as platform manager. She was active in Texas church work and education and leaves son John H Burma Jr at Grinnell College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
John H. Burma
Temple Fee
Hockaday School
Dallas
Trinity University
San Antonio
Grinnell University
Grinnell
Lows
Alpine Pilot Awarded Oak Leaf Cluster for Meritorious Achievement
1st Lieut. Don E. Taylor of Alpine received the Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of an extra Air Medal on February 10 from Lt. General Millard F. Harmon. The award cites meritorious achievement on sustained combat missions and hazardous flights. Taylor was slightly wounded in action last November as a bomber pilot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don E. Taylor
Alpine
Millard F. Harmon
U. S. Army
South Pacific
Taylor
Income Tax Help Available In Alpine Office
A Forrest Hope deputy collector of internal revenue and an assistant will remain in Mr Hope's office in the Alpine courthouse to assist taxpayers with their income tax returns through March 15. He urges those needing help not to wait until the last minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Forrest Hope
Internal Revenue
Mr. Hope
Court House
Alpine
Red Cross Appeal Urges Support for Funds Drive
The Red Cross calls for public support in ongoing funds drive. Community entities urged to donate to aid disaster relief, health services, and emergency assistance programs nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
Calf ropers to compete at Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth
Two top calf ropers Clyde Burk of Clanche Oklahoma and C T Mansfield Bandera and Big Spring ranchman will duel in the Fat Stock Show Rodeo at Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum Fort Worth March 10 19. They previously teamed in Midland in 1942 with Mansfield winning a 2000 purse. Mansfield was world champion in 1939 1940 1986 and 1943. Burk also has championships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum
Fort Worth
Clyde Burk
Clanche
Okla
C. “Toots
Mansfield
Bandera
Big Spring
Midland
Burk
County Sets 1944 Auto Licenses Mid-Week Total
About 125 1944 auto licenses had been issued in the county by mid week. April 1 is the final date to secure licenses and attach 1944 tags. Two papers must be presented for new tag purchases: the 1943 registration receipt and the certificate of title. Commercial vehicle operators must provide extra information for federal purposes including body type capacity axles and wheel details.
Former Pastor Here Is Ordered to Take a Rest
Rev. M. M. Fulmer of the First Baptist church at Uvalde has been ordered by his doctor to take a three month rest. The congregation granted leave for the period as he remains away from duties. Fulmer led the church here from 1936 to about two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Fulmer
First Baptist Church
Uvalde
Fulmer
Landlords Urged to List Rent Property in Big Bend Area
The Special Service officer at the pilot school urged landlords in the Big Bend area to list all housing for rent with the special service officer at the airbase. The office will maintain a housing list and register personnel seeking housing. Landlords can phone Marfa 800 extension 389 or write in to list properties for rent. Buy War Bones and Stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Special Service Office
Plans For Annual Me et of Trans-Pecos Teacher Association
Sul Ross Skyline reports the Trans-Pecos Division Texas State Teachers Association annual meet March 17 18 at Hotel Cortez El Paso. Co chairs A H Hughey D M Wiens. aviation education talk by F W Hart. luncheon with Hart as guest. wartime attendance limited to 53. reservations via Elsie Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Trans-Pecos
Texas State Teachers Association
Hotel Cortez
Fl Paso
Southwestern Administrators
Cortez
A. H. Hughey
de. D. M. Wiggins
Sul Ross College
TSTA
I Am the Red Cross Share in War Fund Support
The speaker declares commitment to aid soldiers and families through the Red Cross War Fund. It promises comfort for homesick troops, relief of worry, provision of food clothing and medicine, blood for the wounded, dressings, hospital presence, and support for disabled veterans and families through discharge and hardship. The pledge emphasizes personal contribution to wartime relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Red Cross
Red Cross War Fund
Hiway Improvement For Area Proposed Heads Teacher Group
Miss Irina Lee Batey, head of Sul Ross music department, resident of the Trans-Pecos division of Texas State Teachers Assn, will preside as the group prepares for its annual meeting in El Paso on March 17 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irina Lee Batey
Slides of Masterpiece Paintings at Sul Ross Museum
Sunday afternoon lecture in the Sul Ross museum showcases lantern slides from the National Gallery of Art Washington, with a recorded talk by Dr Dudley Crafts Watson. Artists include Cezanne Delacroix Monet Rembrandt El Greco Henri and Grant Wood. bi monthly lectures through May 21 feature Miss Hill Miss Batey Dr Coleman and Miss Ferguson in varied topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross Museum
Miltia Hill
National Gallery of Art
Washington, D. C
Dudley Crafts Watson
Cezanne
Delacroix
Monet
Rembrandt
el Grey
Robert Henri
Grant Wood
National Gallery
Miss Hill
Musicale
Miss Batey
Dr. Coleman
Subscriptions to Red Cross Reach $2500 in County
County Red Cross War Fund drive total reaches about 2500 announced by county chairman Dr. B F Berkeley. Alpine district supplies most pledges with volunteers Mrs Waller Diggs and Mrs Frank Wedin in charge at Marathon. Ed Waldron to organize Terlingua mining district. D N Scott and Border Patrol Chief Earl Fallis added to Alpine committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
B. F. Berkeley
Alpine
Berkeley
Waller Diggs
Frank Wedin
Marathon
E. A. Waldron
D. N. Scott
Border Patrol
Earl Fallis
Clay Holland
G. W. Baines
Otis Kimball
King Terry
Lutie Britt
Don Littleton
First National Bank
Seal Coating 135 Miles of Highland Roads Planned
The State Highway Department seeks bids by March 21 to seal coat over 135 miles of highways in Brewster Presidio and Jeff Davis counties. Projects cover U S highways 90 and 67 and state routes 17 118 and 223 loop road from Sul Ross campus Kokernot Park to Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Counties
State Highway Department
Brew
Jett Davis
Presidio Counties
U. S
Austin
Marfa
Brewster County
Presidio County
Alpine
Ale Pine
Sul Ross College
Kokernot Park
Christian Church To Honor Men In Service
The Christian church will hold a special service Sunday at 8 o'clock to re dedicate the church Service Flag. Rev. M. A. Buhler announced the event to honor church members serving in the armed forces, urging families and friends to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
M. A. Buhler
Buhler
Infant dies in Marfa. burial near March 3
Jon Clarence Bishop infant son of Mr and Mrs Jack Bishop of Marfa died March 2 in Marfa. Funeral services were held at the paternal grandparents home and interment followed in Marfa cemetery March 3. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs J H Jessup Alpine. Alpine attendees included Mrs Jessup Donald Boyer Rev R La Wittner and others. Mrs John Young Sr. left for Ozona to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Clarence Bishop
Jack Bishop
Marfa
Joe Bishop
J. H. Jessup
Alpine
Jesssup
Donald Boyer
R. la Wittner
J. A. Kidd
T. B. Autrey
T. JM. Lankford
Arthur Callahan
J. D. Holman
Ernest Jessup
Sanderson
Ration Calendar Details for Sugar Meats Shoes 1944
War era ration update lists stamps and books with validity dates for SUGAR MEALS and FATS PROCESSED FOODS and SHOES. Stamp 30 40 Book 4 covers sugar through March 31 1944. MEATS AND FAT stamps Y Z ABBB C8 D8 EB FS valid Feb 13 to May 20. BOOK 4 K L M and blue AS BB CB E8 stamps Feb 27 to May 20. Shoes Book I stamp 18 and Book 3 stamp 1 for one pair indefinitely. Tire inspection for A and B book holders requires inspections by Mar 31 and Feb 1 respectively.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack Dozier
New Guinea
Ebout i
Sagal
Workman
C.ofc
Bay
John Young Sr
Ozona
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