Local items from the community and travels
Local notes recount varied family visits and moves. Mrs. FF Johnson underwent a reoperation in a Houston hospital last Friday. Mrs. L. B. Menielle of Teron Visited her mother, Mrs. Bana It Blaxey, here last weekend. Mrs. Clara Mae Kenzor learned Tuesday of her father-in-law A. Kenzor's death in Pittston, Pa. Mrs. Melvin Stover and baby left Friday for Kermit after a stay with the Blower family. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Townsend returned home Wednesday from San Antonio where Townsend was under medical care. The Birdsongs, Alpine residents for 17 years, left Saturday for Lut Kin to resettle. J. P. Reardon and J. P. Reardon of Decatur visited, returning with E. R. Cox who plans a month or 90 visit with his sister. Chay Holland returned from Wharton with plans to visit daughter-in-law Mrs. John Holland and newborn granddaughter born Feb. 18. Vernon McIntyre and daughter Janette left for Cameron and Marlin. They were joined by Mrs. Nancy Parks and Miss Patsy Smith visiting Austin, and Mrs. Margaret Ann Brown returning to the university. Wise Sutie Britt received word Saturday of the death of her son BAM Britt in Houston on Tuesday. Miss Britt returned Wednesday with her brother and his two daughters, Swend Ann.
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J. P. Reardon
Baird
Decatur
E.R Cox
T. P. Beardon
Vernon McIntyre
Janette
Cameron
Marlin
Austin
Nancy Parks
Patsy Smith
Margaret Ann Brown
University
Wise Sutie Britt
Bam Britt
Houston
Miss Britt
Swend Ann
Alpine Independent School District Election Order
The Alpine Independent School District issues the election order for a district election. The document notes that returns are to be sent to the Board of Trustees and that a signed copy of the order serves as notice. The president and acting secretary attest to the order dated March 14 in the Alpine district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Dusret
Marc
LC. Pope
J. Alpine Independent School District
Reston Group Sees Employees Released From Agate
An unclear passage notes that Reston associated group releases occurred from their employ, with references to Agate and potential personnel changes. The text is fragmentary but implies a staffing action affecting multiple individuals and ties to a company named Agate.
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Sitio Reston
Agate Rt Wa
Veterans help visit set for Alpine at Molland hotel
J H L Mitchel field representative from the Veterans State Service office will be in Alpine next Friday at the Molland hotel to assist World War II veterans and dependents with claims arising from military service. All eligible veterans and dependents are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. HL. Mitchel
Veterans State Service Office
Alpine
Molland Hotel
Mr. Mitchell
Following the Flag With Brewster Service Members
Otis B. Griggs marine at Sanford Florida promoted from corporal to sergeant. Sgt Gabriel Armigo at Camp Kohler California reports transfer to a new unit. Major J. K. Allen, stationed in Great Britain, visits Belfast and London before joking about Texas. Pvt Anastacio Cobos of Alpine serves in England with field artillery. Pte Jacob Rodriguez moves from Will Rogers Field Oklahoma to De Ridder Louisiana. Frank Chambers from Texas A and I Kingsville moves to Camp Howze Gainesville. T. R. Knight returns from Galveston after pre induction work for Navy. Sgt Woodrow Epperson receives APO address, stationed on East Coast. Sgt Jack Hord on furlough from Amarillo AAB en route to Salt Lake City AAB. TS Howard Sonnier at Camp Pinedale Fresno now has APO address. Francisco Dwight Hiebert in Phoenix naval gunnery school. nephew of Jack Davis, parents living in Kearney Nebraska.
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Dwight Hiebert
Naval Gunnery School
Phoenix
Jack Davis
Kearney
Neb
Home Front Battle Rages Over Inflation Control
A wartime home front appeal urges citizens to enforce price ceilings to support soldiers abroad. It condemns profiteering and urges reporting violations to local Price Panels, stressing unity and sacrifice. The piece notes a Dublin court ruling: Mrs Teresa O Connor awarded 6800 for her husband’s death in a military truck accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Kire
Teresa O'Connor
Gard Asks Re election To Office Of Surveyor
H R Gard announces his candidacy for re election as county surveyor and pledges continued careful attention to duties. Mrs L M Rane has returned to Alpine and is employed at Linns Shop. About 11000 banks in the United States have qualified to issue war bonds and stamps.
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Gard
H.R. Gard
United States
Rotary News Highlights Salesmanship and District Meet
A Ro tary meeting discusses sales ethics and training, stressing confidence and service to patrons. Ray Williams links law enforcement identity to community duties. A District Governor visit and Chihuahua City conference draw interest, with pumpkin details of local community notices and a long Texas highway construction bid notice following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Gams
Johnny Gentry
Frank McCollum
Sul Ross
Rotary
Chihuahua City
Firpo
Townsend
Loca
Old Time Church Supper Brings Gentle Cheer
A warm church supper featured Bert Childers on the shidie and plenty of refreshments from the ladies. Attendees missed the away-going boys but found the evening mighty pleasant, balancing worries with wholesome enjoyments in support of soldiers overseas.
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Bert Childers
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FF. Johnson
L. B. Menielle
Teron
Bana It
Clara Mae Kenzor
A. Kenzor
Pitta On
Melvin Stover
Baby
Kermit
E. B. Townsend
San Antonio
W. B. Birdsong
Lut Kin
Chay Holland
Wharton
Mrs. Holland
John Holland
Holland
A. J. Joyce
Whase
Casner Motor Co
J. A. Kidd
Clare Mae Kenzor
Jane Morrow
Hulda Hollis
Marathon
Tex
T. L. Hatch
Gut Servicenter
Holland Hotel
Ritchey Hotel
Hancock
Walker Strew
Heal
Alpine City
A.M. Turney
Gulf Servicenter
Fay McKenzie
Morrison & Co
Gulf Warehouse
Newell Oil Co
Cory Courts
J. R. Watkins Co
Iowa
Memphis
Tenn
Rawlings Wool & Movie Co
Marta
Mechanica
Post Office
Jon
Rewart
Lonely Hearts Club of
P.O
Brewster
Otis B. Griggs
U.S
Sanford, Fla
Gabriel
Armigo
Kohler
Calif
Co. 1
J. K
Ted) Allen
Great Bitain
Belfast
London
Texas
British Isles
European ‘Theatre of Operations
Pvt
Anastacio F. Cobos
England
Pre
Jacob Rodriguez
Will Rogers Field
Oklo
de Ridder
Army Air Base
Frank Chambers
Texas A. & I
Kingsville
Infantry
Chas. Chambers
Camp Howz
Gainesville
T. R. Knight
Galveston
Navy
J. C. Epperson
APO
Sgt
Woodrow Epperson
Jack Hord
Amarillo Army Air Base
Salt Lake City Army Air Base
Howard A. Sonnier
Camp Pinedale
Fresno
Care
Francisco
Granada Theatre
Deadline
William Boyd
Bob Haymes
Lynn Merrick
Dennis Morgan
Irene Manning
U. S. War
Penny Singleton
Arthur Lake
Randolph Scott
James Brown
Europe
Send
Rotary News
Sandy Alderson
Sandy
Ray Williams
Alfred J. Fritz
San Francisco
Fritz
Bishops
Jessups
Marfa
Brewster C. L
Presidio C. L
Jet
Pecos CL
Port Davis
Fort Davis
Maria
Presidio Cutom House
Jeff Davis
P.S. Bailey
el Paso
Highway Department
Y Joe Marsh
Coery
Eeetelen Nedy
Bre
Storey- Whiteside Lumber Co
T. F. Skevington
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