Local Social Notes Highlight Area Visitors and Departures
D J Boyd telegraph operator at Fabens visited home folks last weekend while Frank McCollum traveled to San Antonio for business. Nelle Pierce of Albuquerque visits grandmother Mrs S F Pearce and Mrs Paul Proper. Mrs Richard Donovan Jr of Fort Worth stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Clay Holland. Jimmie Logan and children spent weekend in San Angelo with her parents Mr and Mrs M J Askey. James Cotter returned from two months in Springfield Mo with daughter Mrs Boyd Scott and family. C W Copeland returns from Weslaco. Gay Copeland stationed at Beeville naval school. Chas Livingston Jr medical student at Texas University ill with typhoid fever, now greatly improved. Bob Hunter arrives from San Francisco to stay with his parents. husband is overseas. Out-of-town relatives attend funeral of Arthur B Owens. guests include Mrs J M Owens and sister Mrs Lara Kent of Richardson, brother Mulkey Owens of Austin, nephew Paul Sweikert of Richardson. KA Seamon and two sons Clifford and Jimmie visit sister Mrs Wm Cotter en route to San Diego to settle. Seamon and oldest son in Navy at San Diego. Momer Graham attends funeral of father J W Graham in Deming NM. father died after long illness. Allen C Connell leaves Cosden station here for Fort Stockton to run station there. expects family in Alpine until school ends. Alfred B Craig Jr and wife attend funeral of Lt Bawant K Downie, killed in crash near Salt Lake City Jan 26. Downie to be buried near base. Creigh family note.
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Momer Graham
J. W. Graham
Deming
Graham
Wiboro
Clay Holland
Millsboro
Alfred B. Creig’ Jr
San Antonio
Bawant K. Downie
Salt Lake City
Downie
Empty Bottles Needed If Demand Is To Be Filled
Mrs Lynn Matthews of Dr Popper Bottling Co appeals for returned bottles to ease a beetle shortage and conserve materials. She urges the public to reuse and rapidly return bottles as new ones grow scarce and operation hinges on community cooperation. The Texas State Historical Association notes the context of this plea.
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Lynn Matthews
Popper
Bates
Tate
Fannot
Wanted a house or apartment for officer and wife
Lost and found items include a scottie male dog missing for two weeks. Liberal reward for return or information. Notify H. E. Gates at 300 W. A. D. Alpine, phone 106, or Avalanche office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottie
H. E. Gates
W. A. D. Alpine
Avalanche Office
Big Bend Delegation Heads to Chihuahua Rotary Meeting
Plans show 38 people from Alpine and Fort Hancock area traveling to Chihuahua April 13-17 for the district conference. Delegates from El Paso, Van Horn, and other border towns will ride a special car from Marfa, with entertainment including Mercedes Raza soprano. Frank McCollum and George Kouy are coordinating, viewing the trip as postwar Highway 67 outreach and cross border goodwill. The group aims to strengthen ties with Chihuahua for regional road-building efforts and mutual understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Chihuahua
Rotary Club of
Nijahua
Spine
Masta
van Horn
el Paso
Jinage
Ncusica
Mercedes Raza
Mexico City
Bledsoe
Marfa
George Kou“y
Alpine Chamber of
Merce
Presidio
Frank McCollum
Rotary Club
Rotary
Church Service Schedule and Revival Announced
The notice lists Sunday morning and evening services at multiple churches with pastors Reverend Wittner and Reverend Francis Juaniz. Catholic Masses are at 9 and 10 30, with weekday mass at 7 30. Bible School at 10 am, morning worship at 10 50, sermon Behold Thy King Cometh unto Thee, Young people's meeting at 7 pm, evening service at 8 with sermon We Would See Jesus. Revival services continue daily from 4 20 pm with worshipful music, fellowship, and Bible preaching. A Christian welcome is extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Juaniz
Matt
Jesus
M. A. Buhler
Christian Science Lesson Sermon Read in Churches Sunday
The lesson sermon for April 2 in all Christ Science churches centers on the golden text about salvation from the Lord. It cites biblical passages from Jeremiah and Corinthians and quotes Mary Baker Eddy on the meaning of now is the day of salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Scien
Mary Baker
Apostle
Palm Sunday Church Services and Programs Across Local Faiths
Sunday morning preaching at 10 50 for Church of Christ with evening service at 8 00 and mid week Wednesday 8 00 p m Women’s Bible class at 3 30 p m Palm Sunday family day urged with morning worship at 11 and musical program led by Mrs Winter and Marie Wahlers organist Sermon on The Voice of the Palm Evening worship with Junior High Glee Club directed by Mrs Rogel Rainbow Girl service led by Rev Fred Rogers Sponsored by Mrs Guy Crawford
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Church OF Christ
Communion
Jas. A. Fry
Supt
Barrow Assit
Barrow
Winter
Marie Wahlers
Serman Subject
Voice of the Palm
Rogel
Miss Wahlers
Fred Rogers
Guy Crawford
Horace Oliver Elected Van Horn Superintendent
Horace Oliver former Alpine high school principal now Van Horn and Menard superintendent is elected Van Horn superintendent for a two year term. Raymond Wheat Alpine Menard principal and former Van Horn teacher was chosen as Van Horn high school principal. Mrs Oliver, wife of the superintendent, will teach in Van Horn schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Oliver
Alpine High School
van Hon
Menard
van Horn
Raymond Wheat
Alpine
van Hor
Oliver
Supt. Oliver
Inspiring church service announced by Pastor Marvin Williams
The message invites the public to attend a series of services at the church from Tuesday 8:30 p m through Friday evening led by Pastor Marvin Williams. Friends are encouraged to join and participate in the uplifting event.
Nazarene Church Services Schedules and Invitations
At Legion tau Sunday Bible school and preaching services listed with times. Morning and evening worship, prayer meeting, and church school details. Rainbow Girls honored at Method shared service. Special communion service planned Thursday before Easter. Pastors Fred S. Rogers and Winifred Kelton invite parishioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Tau Sunday Bible School
Winifred Kelton
Dave Elliott
Method Shared
Fred S. Rogers
Benefit Dances For Air Base Band In Alpine Tomorrow
Two benefit dances will be held in Alpine tomorrow to raise funds for a day room for the pilot school band. Held at the USO and the courthouse, the events aim to collect at least 300 dollars. Band members work regular hours then donate time to performances, seeking community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot School
Alpine
USO
Sultan Moulay Ismail’s Vast Stable at Meknes Catalogued
Sultan Moulay Ismail, known as the Bloodthirsty, ruled two centuries ago and maintained stables for his 12 009 horses and mules at Meknes, reflecting a legendary scale of royal cavalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sultan Moulay Ismail
Meknes
17 Year Olds May Join Air Corps Reserve
Seventeen year olds in the Big Bend area may qualify for the Air Corps Enlisted Reserve at the local air base. Col Donald B Phillips says those meeting physical and mental standards will receive an Enlisted Reserve insignia but won’t train until 18. Selected pilots bombardiers navigators attend college. gunners go to technical schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
AAF
Air Corps
Donald B. Phillips
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D. J. Boyd
Fabens
Mies Nelle Pierce
Albuquerque, NM
S. F. Pearce
Paul Proper
Richard Donovan Jr
Fort Worth
Jimmie Logan
San Angelo
M. J. Askey
James Cotter
Springfield
Boyd Scott
C. W. Copeland
Gay Copeland
Weslaco
Gay
Naval School
Beeville
Chas. Livingston
Austin
Chas, Jr
Texas
Bob Hunter
San Francisco
John Young
Marine Corps
Arthur B. Owens
J. M. Owens
Lara Kent
Richardson
Mulkey Owens
Paul Sweikert
KA. Seamon
Clifford
Jimmie
Wm. Cotter
San Diego
Cal
Mr. Seamon
Navy
Allen C. Connell
Cosden
Fort Stockton
Conswell
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Inquire Ritchey Hotel
L.A. Dietrick
Hill Cottage
College Hill
C . A. Brown
Clara Mae Kenzer
Jane Morrow
Hulda Holt
Marathon
Tex
Alpine City
A. M. Turney
Ritchey Hotel
Clifford House
N. Harrison St
Lee
Arthur Owens
Letha Alice
James Lee
RL. Hammons
Don Littleton
Training Union
RL. Wittner
Christian Science
St James Episcopal
W. H. Martin
the Big Bend
Granada Theatre
Johnny’ Andrews Sisters
Gene Autry
Lucille Browne
Olivia de Havilland
Sonny Tuffs
Mickey Rooney
Judy Garland
Marvin Williams
Nazarene
Storey- Whiteside Lumber Co
Air Corps Reserve
University of Texas College of Fine Arts
New Spring
RED Cross
Cross & Cross Millinery
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