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In New Guinea a Signal Corps tele operator endures heat, humidity, mud, and daily misadventures with a chaotic telephone exchange. A humorous wartime vignette follows Fred at the desk as he battles lines to reach the RAAF. The piece riffs on miscommunications and the quirks of long-distance calls amid Pacific theater service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Signal Corps
New Guinea
New
Australia
Alex Bell
Base
Fred
RAAF
Malibu
Central
Giore
Legislation to Save Vanishing Big Horn in West Texas
A Texas bill moves to create a fenced Big Horn preserve on mountainous lands in Culberson and Hudspeth counties to protect the species. The measure, endorsed in both houses, would be under the Game Fish and Oyster Commission, exclude domestic sheep, and help prevent pasturage loss and disease. Also noted are retirements and local school ties involving Mrs. Vick Winter, long-time Alpine educator, who resigns after 13 years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Texas
Austin
Culberson
Hudepeth
House
Senate
Dana Kirby
el Paso
Senate Finance Committee
H. L. Winfield
United States
Rio Grande Valley
America
New Gas Ration Coupons Issued With 45 Plates
The OPA states no new gasoline ration coupons are needed when 1945 license plates are issued. Do not change license numbers on endorsed coupon faces. Instead, draw a line through the old number on the back of the gas ration book cover and write the new plate number on the Mileage Ration Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Officer appointed first lieutenant in Texas State Guard
Austin March 19 Marvin Carl Kay named to the rank of first lieutenant in the Texas State Guard 3rd Battalion Mt Alpine announcement by Brigadier General Arthur B Knickerbocker adjutant general Kay to serve as Adjutant and Commanding Officer Headquarters Detachment and Battalion TSG
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Marvin Carl Kay
Texas State Guard
Arthur B. Knickerbocker
Texas
Kay
TSG
Status of Vets Explained Draws Large County Turnout
County court room overflowed as government and veterans bureaus outlined veteran status and claim filing steps. Emphasis urged using one service officer once appointed, with Alfred E. Creigh Jr handling temporarily and Fred Haddock available for guidance on life insurance, gratuity pay, pensions, burial expenses, loans, and home or farm assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans
Commissioners Court
Alfred E. Creigh Jr
State Service
Fred Haddock
el Paso
Brewster War Fund Reaches 8800 Mark
Brewster County's 1945 Red Cross War Fund contribution stood near eight thousand dollars yesterday under the guidance of Mrs. Clay Holland the War Fund chairman. The county's quota of three hundred ninety dollars was exceeded well over the current total with further gifts expected to push the sum toward nine thousand dollars. Colby M. Chester national chairman sent appreciation to Brewster residents, placing the county on the nation’s Honor Roll. The drive ends tomorrow and a correction notes Marathon quota was one thousand five hundred not five hundred with about two thousand raised in that community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Red Cross
Clay Holland
War Fund
Hana Tual
Ene
Mra
Holland
Colby M. Chester
Tomor
1014 Licenses Issued In Brewster County
Brewster county motorists reported 1014 auto licenses issued, including 718 passenger, 177 commercial, and 119 farm vehicles. Deadline is April 1 for 1945 licenses, with proof of title and last year’s receipt. Tax office extended hours to 8 p m to assist those unable to visit. Recruiters from the Navy, led by G W Sheridan, will visit Alpine April 8 to discuss programs with locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Yesteray
G. W. Sheridan
Navy
Alpine
Visitors Recount Hardships of Early-Day Texas Big Bend Life
Monae, Cine and Jett Guthie and George Guthrie from Tulsa visited Pampa and shared memories of pioneer life in the Big Bend region. They described horse travel on rough trails, long separations between trips, and limited farming beyond Laguna tops. They recalled Burro Mesa, Emory Peak and the Grand Canyon as landmarks, noting erosion changes since those days before the family moved to educate the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Big Bend
Monae
Cine
Jett Guthie
St Pampa
George Guthrie
Tulsa
Oklo
Hiss
Fry Outen
Laguna
Trroyon
Burro” Mesa
Emory Peak
Grand Canyon
Eucate
Presbytery and Presbyterial Meetings Set for Alpine
The Presbytery of El Paso will hold district meetings in Alpine April 2 3 with the local Presbyterian church hosting. The Presbyterial women will meet concurrently, with Rev Robt A Brown moderator and Mrs Allen Forsythe of Monahans as president. Irene Forsythe, former China missionary, will speak as Inspirational speaker. She was once Japanese prisoner repatriated on the Gripsholm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbytery
el Paso
Presbyterian
Alpine
Robt. A. Brown
Divine Saviour Church
Allen Forsythe
Monahans
Irene Forsythe
China
Miss Forsythe
Gripsholm
PLAN EASTER SERVICES AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Presbyterian church announces Easter worship with two services at 10 am and 11 am. The Junior choir performs at the first service and the Senior choir at the second, both under W. C. Friesen. The pastor will deliver the sermons at both services.
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The
Presbyterian Church
W. C. Friesen
Pecos Air Field Not To Be Inactivated
The Pecos air field will continue operation, according to a War Department order reported by The Pecos Enterprise. The paper had said a week earlier that the field would move to active status around April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
War Department
Pecos Air Field
Post War Planning For Alpine By J C EPERSON
Alpine should position itself as a premier postwar destination by boosting tourism and retirement appeal. The piece urges residents to unite in chamber of commerce efforts, align with Sul Ross officials, and promote sunshine and climate as key draws. Future articles will cover Big Bend National Park, Sul Ross, water, and beautification initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Epperson
Alpine
Ward
Sul Ross
Chamber of Commerce
Big Bend National Park
School Trustees To Be Elected April 7th
The Brewster County area ranch home of Charles Durham known as the old Syl Adams house in Bend park area was destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning. Mr Burnham, Wm Cotter, cattle pasturer, and a Mexican employee were inside when they heard a roar and saw the entire homestead ablaze. Burnham lost personal effects including linens sent home by his daughter Lt Evelyn Burnham, army nurse, from the Southwest Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Durham
Syl Adams
Theig Bend Park
Brewster County
Burnham
Wm. Cotter
Balmorhea Hereford Feeding Trial to Highlight April Field Day
Bal morhea Experiment Station concludes a winter feeding test on about 130 registered Hereford bulls from six ranches including Smith Bros Maria Perry Cartwright Alpine Reid Bros Fort Davis W A Daugherty Fort Davis Richard Merrill and Jett Ranch Fort Davis. Field day on April 2 features progeny group views and a barbecue lunch at 1 p m with Geo W Barnes John H Jones and other cattlemen discussing cattle problems. Some bulls will be offered for sale or return to ranches for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balmothea Experiment Station
Smith Bros
Maria
Perry Cartwright
Alpine
Reid Bros
Fort Davis
W. A. Daugherty
Richard Merrill
Jett Ranch
Balmorhea Experiment Station
Frank Newsom
Geo. W. Barnes
John H. Jones
College Station
Severl
Col Malone Relocated to New Air Field Station
Col A J K Malone longtime commanding officer of the local air field, transferred to Yuma Army Air Field, leaving a farewell message praising the cooperation and loyalty of personnel. He will replace Col Herbert W Anderson as CO of the Yuma field. successor here remains unnamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. K. Malone
Yuma
Ariz
Army Air Field
Malone
Army Air Forces
Col. Malone
Herbert W. Anderson
Flower shop relocates to former Wright quarters
The flower shop moved from its prior Linn street location to the block across the street, occupying the quarters recently vacated by Dr. Joel Wright. The change places the business in a newly freed building and updates the street’s storefront mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carwaras Rower Shop
Linn’s Chop
Joel Wright
Alpine Independent School trustees election set for April 7
Two Alpine Independent School District trustees will be chosen Saturday April 7 at the county courthouse to replace resigned members C E Patterson and D L Cross. Mrs Linnie L York is premade election manager. only candidate James H Logan has filed so far amid unusual interest and expected strong voter turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Independent School District
C. E. Patterson
D. L. Cross
D. N. Scott
Linnie L. York
James H. Logan
Easter Cantata Program At Methodist Church
Easter cantata to be performed Sunday morning at 7 o clock at the Methodist church directed by Mrs Wm I Winter with Miss Wahlers as organist. Choirs include The Tragedy Scripture Lament and The Victory Script ure selections by Mrs Benson Mr Whiteside and others travel through Alleluia Christ Is Risen There Is A Green Hill and Now Christ Is Risen. Public invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. I. Winter
Marie Walelers
Mra
Gene Benson
Calegary
Miss Wahlers
Green Hill
Fred Williams
Kott
Mr. Whiteside
Benson
John Weyerts
Christ
McGregor Resigns as Alpine High School Economics Teacher
Miss Kanamarl McGregor resigned after eight years at Alpine High School due to her mother's serious illness. The district notes her uniformly high standards and credits her with strong department performance under state inspectors. Mrs. Dorothy O'Donnell Perryman will replace her, holding a B.S. from Texas State College for Women and substantial teaching experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanamarl McGregor
Knott
Texas
Miss McGregor
Alpine High Schoob Hus
Dorothy O'Donnell Perryman
Texas State College For
Next Class To Graduate At Air Field April 15
The graduation of class 45 B members will take place on or about April 15, announced by Vol A J Kerwin Malone commanding officer. The 200 edge ung airmen include a group of Chinese and Air Transport trainees. The Chinese will receive new wings of the Army Air Forces and the Chinese Air Force. Air transport trainees with over 1000 hours of long-time service will become flight officers and transfer to the Air Transport Command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AIR Field
Lass
Vol A. J. Kerwin Malone
Ung
Army Air Forces
Chinese Air Force
Air Transport Command
Weather Report Forecast With Snow Trace Likely
Weather report notes minimum temperature 36 degrees and maximum 81 degrees with trace of snow expected Saturday. Advises buying bonds and stamps to help curb inflation by investing surplus cash.
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Winter
Vick Winter
Hi. W. Morelock
Dr. Morelock
Sul Ross College
Wir. Winter
Lorenzo Lafarelle
Carl Shults
Anne Gibson
Dean Etheridge
Virginia Parker
Frank Daugherty
Mary Boyd
Hipolita Valenzuela
Toth
Lees
Mrs. Winter
Brewster War Fund
Brewster
Sessor
McGregor
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