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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1942
Page
2
Fort Davis details national registration for War Ration Book No 1 during May 4 5 6 and 7. Teachers and helpers in elementary schools will register all family members and individuals, issuing one book per person, with careful instructions to provide full family details and exact relationships.
Davis parents and teachers met at the high school on Thursday April 23 to review the book Young Man for Caracas presented by Mrs Pred Rogers of Alpine. The district PTA meeting at El Paso was reported and a $10 donation to China Relief was approved. Officers for next year were named with C Kivey president Bill Fryar VP Callie Hot treasurer and W E Smith secretary. The next meeting May 6 at 8 pm will install the new officers and feature local motion pictures.
From Mr. and Mrs Clarence L Bell of El Paso comes news of a daughter named Julian born April 23 1942 at 1am weighing 7 pounds 8 1/4 ounces blue eyes. Congratulatory message from Jett Davis County. Sergeant Redford and brother Tom Redford visited Wilson Fort Davis high school grad 1937. Wilson was en route from a visit to his parents.
A big turnout is expected as Jett Davis urges voters to support legalizing sales and wines up to a 14 percent alcohol limit. The issue has drawn considerable warmth and attention ahead of Saturday’s election.
A hospitality picnic at Picnic Rocks north of Fort Davis followed church services. Guests included Dr. Otto Struve director of Yerkes Observatory, Dr. and Mrs. CT Kivey and son Tommy, Mr. and Mrs. J W Merll, Mr. and Mrs. G W Davis, Mr and Mrs RK Merrill, Mr and Mrs Hicks Gray and son Jim ob, Miss Verna Gray of Weatherford, and others. Mrs L A Singleton and Miss Nancy Clawson joined sight seers on mac Sproul ranch hike nearby. Inspector Ed Hunter of Valentine visited the county seat Tuesday, extending greetings to friends.
Notice states that individuals not attending the school house must register for sugar ration cards May 4 to May 7, with a two week wait to obtain their card. Harold A. King, chairman, emphasized the regulation.
Fort Davis high school will graduate only Miss Mildred Bloys, daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren D Bloys, this year. School closes May 22. Fort Davis hosts the third annual meeting of predatory animal hunters and trappers, about 25 coming from Far West Texas with families. Nelson Elliott of the federal biological survey arranged the meeting, with ranchman Miller also helping as host. A calf barbecue and veal were served for the celebratory dinner, after a panther rescued livestock months earlier. More than 100 people reportedly attended the dinner.
Ross Graves, a local sumter and trapper, helped make the Sunday occasion pleasant. Corporal Jaccovelli, injured in a winter car truck crash near McCamey, may be fit to return to service after skull and leg fractures. Mrs. Mary Pancoast Bogel presented a spring recital with pupils from piano violin and guitar. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Irving returned to Fort Davis after their Minnesota wedding. Mrs. H C Goodman recovered from a nasal hemorrhage after brief Alpine hospital stay. Eastern Star held a special monthly meeting and Bridge dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Crawford at their new home. Barbecue hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Espy at their ranch marked shearing time. Navy relief quota for Jeff Davis county exceeded with 142 dollars collected. Navy relief drives aided by local ranch folk. Club and Study Club gathered at Mrs. Miller’s home. officers for the coming year nominated.
China Relief quota for the county stood at 250 dollars when B E Coan announced on Wednesday noon that the amount was topped by several dollars with more to be obtained. Superintendent Coan led the solicitation in the county while Pearl Williams at Valentine helped with a substantial portion. He praised the school children for their valiant effort in soliciting and noted Miss Williams’s notable Red Cross work.
Pvt. Cat Schroegel, Spokane, has served a month and 13 days in the Army, married 13 days after enlisting, and received a 13 word telegram from his bride on Friday the 13th asking him to meet in Seattle. The Army granted only a 12 hour leave.
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