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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1942
Page
5
The Alpine Avalanche outlines publication rules for city and county coverage in Brewster County. It details corrections procedures and rates for notices, cards of thanks, and reading notices, including per line charges and subscription pricing for inside and outside county readers.
Texans are urged to vacation within the state as rail transport strain and tire shortages push travelers toward nearby getaways. The Texas coast offers swimming and fishing, the Davis and Chisos Mountains provide cool scenery, and Hill Country streams promise outdoor sports. Staying local saves money and reduces crowding without sacrificing vacation enjoyment.
Wartime editorials urge Americans to keep up support for Red Cross bonds and defense as ships sink and lives are lost. They defend Congress, call for labor law changes, and urge patience with lawmakers while condemning profiteering and overcharges in war contracts.
The Los Angeles Union Stockyards report broad demand for higher quality cattle with better grass fattening prospects. Last week receipts approached 5800 cattle, about 20 percent above last year, California ranges supplying roughly 3600 head and Arizona 1150. Prices show better grades up to 25 dollars higher, with good steers at 13.35 to 13.75, medium at 11.75 to 13.25, and common 10 to 11.50 per cwt.
Americans are urged to apply for trainee radio and telephone technician jobs with the U S government, offering $120 monthly during training plus potential high pay. Open to ages 16 to 50 with basic radio or telephone experience and a mechanical aptitude test from the Civil Service Commission.
Warmer Bros special effects department creates illusion of disappearance for Jane Wyman in The Body Disappears with Jeffrey Lynn. The film focuses on invisible people and plays Friday and Saturday at the Granada.
Sept W Caudell announces wartime labor shift at Spring Mill State Park in Mitchell Indiana. Women will serve as lifeguards gatekeepers and guides replacing men drafted for war, prompting a new era for park staffing this season.
An urgent notice announces a joint meeting of the County School Trustees and trustees of Common School Districts No 2 and No 4 at Alpine County Courthouse on May 8 at 1 30 p m The session is for business matters with R B Slight serving as Ex Officio County Superintendent
We express deep appreciation for the sympathy expressed and acts of kindness shown during our bereavement. We are sincerely grateful for the many beautiful powers shown. Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Corkins and family. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Carpenter
Corresondent Marie Simpson reports on neighbors traveling to Del Rio San Antonio and El Paso visits. Local ill health improves at home. Families from San Angelo Abilene and Randolph Field visit relatives. Birthdays bridge club and social gatherings noted with names and small details.
A satirical cartoon panel features dialogue about a night incident and a dramatic cataract metaphor. Women joke about a drunken return home and a forewoman’s age while a punchline questions birthday candles triggering a fire sprinkler. The humor centers on exaggerated figures and stage business.
A clothing merchant's son asks how to handle an ethical issue after buying goods, paying ten dollars too much, and wonders whether to inform his partner. The exchange frames a moral decision about honesty and business integrity.
A railway car scene unfolds as a conductor calls out to passengers while a passenger in a dress answers from the back. A humorous moment develops as someone explains they are fetching clothes, prompting the carful to turn and watch the exchange.
A Los Angeles teacher saved humorous exam answers and jokes, including quips about marriage as acrimony, rabies as Jewish priests, a departing gift as momentum, and a census taker as one who increases population. The material satirizes education, religion, and government with dated punchlines.
An ey colorful luncheon at the Buttrill Ranch on Tuesday April 21 featured host Mrs L F Buttrill and guests including Mrs A B Hitchman of San Antonio Mrs Beulah Van Deman Mrs EH Todd and Miss Emma Burnham Hitchman returned to San Antonio after a two week visit with Van Deman construction oversight of Van Deman s new home was noted Son Ray left for Fort Blading Fla on furlough with mother driving him to Brownwood before visiting Menard Red Cross received a yarn consignment Mrs IG Worthington urged knitters to contact Mrs Lee Dragoo for garments The Study cra met at the club house with Mrs E P Rooney hosting Mr Jakie Wood reviewed The Ivory Mischief by Arthur Meeker Jr Refreshments served to members and guests.
The missionary groups shared a joint Tuesday afternoon meeting at the club house with Rev. A Leonard Miller leading a World Outlook quiz. A light refreshment was served to guests and members including Mrs. G W Worthington, Miss Emma Burnham, and several named club members. The plan called for young people to meet Sunday night after church to begin work on games.
One hundred twenty two volunteers, aged 45 to 65, registered for war duty on Monday April 27 as part of a wartime readiness effort. The listing notes enlistment and regional readiness, with names and districts pending verification.
The seniors organized a regional carnival with a minstrel and pageantry. Marta finished second in a weekend meet while Comela Bennett won queen with about 1000 votes, as Kat Kolumn asks where the play cast was sourced.
Mrs Elizabeth Jensen Brand of The Thingvellir Teeland asks the Chicago Association of Commerce to supply a medium sized soda fountain with freezing equipment flavors and syrups, to be replied to by air mail. The note mentions impatient service members and a neglected site, with references to various unnamed people and stray lines about sugar and government bonds.
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