Local items from Alpine reflect train of visitors and moves
Moody of Houston visited Alpine on business while numerous residents made short trips. Mrs. Merrell, Melton, and Seales returned from Dallas Fort Worth and Alice. Harfst recovering from appendectomy at Alpine hospital. Navy career notes include Virgie Young advancing to first class seaman and Mrs. Barker’s student Corinne Barker remembered. Travel to Cameron San Angelo San Antonio and Globe noted with family ties and military moves.
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Seales
Alice
Woodrow Laughtin
H. G. Harter
Virgie Young
Rotary Meeting Enjoys Technicolor Cavern Film
Thirty five members and four visiting Rotarians attended the Alpine Rotary meeting and enjoyed a Santa Fe railroad courtesy technicolor film about Carls and Caverns. Jerome Kerby of Sul Ross operated the projector. Attendees included Rev. Rock, Rev. Wittner, Rev. Perkins, Dr. Lockhart, Katie Lee Galbraith, Steve Stumbers, Jimmie Owen, Mayor Bobbie Crawford, Commissioner Billie Weston, and Commissioner Don Oliver. County USO drive organizers Dr. Berkeley and Mrs. Lois McIntyre outlined the local setup and the $1800 county quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Carls and
Caverns
Santa Fe Railroad
Dennis Brown
Jerome Kerby
Sul Ross
Ray W. Rock
Marfa Methodist Church
RL. Wittner
Oscar Perkins
Port Arthur
Alpine
Dr. Lockhart
George Koury
Katie Lee Galbraith
Sul Ron
Steve Stumbers
W. J. Pletcher
Jimmie ‘Owen
Arthur Owens
Secretary Knox Praises Sul Ross For Its Training Role
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox lauded Sul Ross and 32 other colleges in Louisiana Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Mississippi and Alabama for adopting the Class V-1 training program for Naval Reserve reserves. The telegram urged students applying for enlistment to continue college courses, stating they would serve the nation as alumni now in active service. Sul Ross University was among the listed institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Louisiana
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Mississippi
Alabama
United States Naval Reserve
Navy
Sul Moss
Legion Seeks Work For Veterans During Employment Week
The American Legion sponsors National Employment Week May 2 to May 9 to place veterans in Texas at 17 employment offices. Cooperation with the U S Employment Service and Veterans Placement reps aims to help ex service members, including white collar and skilled labor, find jobs soon. A note mentions Mrs Clark and her husband visiting Alpine, prior trip to Central America, and her husband’s torpedoed ship near the Ta dies.
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Legion
Onal
The
American Legion
Ior Victory
Texas
United States Employment Service
Legionnaires of Texas
Political Announcements From Local Party Candidates
The Avalanche lists candidates for Democratic primary on July 28, 1942 including RB Sligh for County Judge, Clarence Hord for Sheriff, CLARENCE HORD for Assessor and Tax Collector, Eugene Wynne and others for Commissioners, FH Peters for Constable, and Chas Bunham for Commissioner. Also notes advance payment of fees and community support for wartime employment and local projects with varied volunteers and organizations assisting.
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Tne Avalanche
RB. Slight
Clarence Hord
Eugene
Rastas
Wynne
J. Frank
Woodward Frank Mangum
W.H
Bill King
Farl Clark
Preck
FH. Peters
Prec
Chas. G. Bunnam
Photographer Studies North American Terrain For Big Bend Projects
Orr notes audiences relate to Canadian, Montana, Wyoming and Colorado mountains while Texas Chi 805 scenes lack ruggedness, snow, streams, and northern timber. He cites the Pan American highway and The Heart of Mexico as showcased works. A new film, to be released in three or four months, aims to tell regional stories and attract northern visitors to a Wyoming style Dude ranch during winter.
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Chasis Mountains
Orr
Canadian
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
Texas
Big Bend National Park
Ar. Urenas
North Americ
Canadian Rockies
Mexico
Texas Defense Guard Demonstration in Big Bend Training Maneuver
Guards swarmed to take cover and recapture outposts in a rapid demonstration under Major Arthur Owens. The Texas Defense Guard showcased wide coverage and swift action across hundreds of miles near Terlingua, framing the exercise as a public display of readiness rather than a real battle. After action, officers and troops dined on site and held talks to boost efficiency and preparedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Defense Guard
Arthur Owens
Big Bend
Texas Defense ‘Guard
Terlingua
Texas Defense Guard Thanks Terlingua for Hospitality
The Texas Defense Guard officers express gratitude to the people of Terlingua for their hospitality and cooperation. They describe the event as an interesting and enjoyable occasion and note it was a battle long to be remembered, even if it was a sham battle.
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Texas Defense Guard
Terlingua
National Park Service Eyes Big Bend Growth and Mexico Link
Drury from Washington tells Texas boards the NPS plans to advance tourist facilities for Big Bend National Park and proposes expanding the park across 1,000,000 acres into Old Mexico. Morelock plans a Mexico City delegation to push allocation of needed acres. County registration totals are listed for Alpine area polling places. Citizens urged to support the campaign as Brewster County readies itself for the effort.
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Drury
Fort Worth
Washington
Carter
Texas State Parks Board
Texas Dig Bend Park
Old Mexico
H. W. Morelock
Alpine
Texas Big Bend Park Association
Mexico City
Republic
United States
Brewster County
Old Time Quiz From the South American Peak to Montana
A historical quiz touches high peaks in South America over 23 000 feet and asks about New Zealand’s original inhabitants. It ranges from Asia to Europe naming France’s “Tiger,” Canada’s eastern range, and Egypt’s early habitation. It also asks for London’s population and Montana’s capital. It cites a home printer and clockface driving hand positions.
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New Zealand
Austria
Hungary
Canada
Egypt
France
Montana
London
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Dallas
8. M. Melton
Mrs. S. P. White
Rar Anderau
San Diego
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Anderau
Naval
James Cotter
Wil Cotter
Doris Chattin
el Paso
Quartermaster’s Department
Fort Bliss
TR. Knight
W. E Vanney
Mark Carruthers
San Angelo
Vernon McIntyre
Aetna Smith
Cameron
Miss Smith
GM. Marist
EL Campo
Harfst
Alpine Hospital
RC. Dickson
Jackson
Miss
T. F. Skevington
Corinne Barker
M. K. Brown
Won
Raymond
Globe, Ariz
Randolph Brown
Maude Holland
Marfa
Baker
Camp Bowle
Haringen
CA. Brown
Mr. Brown
Army
Camp Barkley
George A. Brown
Mary Linn
Margaret Ann
San Antonio
Karnes City
Ross
Bowers
J.M. Peters
Bryan
8. P. Wimpten
Ralph Peters
J. L. Holder
Lozier
Olin 8. Clark
Tucson, Ariz
Rotary News
FURN
W. A. Daugherty
I Furn
Apts
Grandview Courts
Alto Lodge
T. J. Hatch
J. C. Walker
Alpine Disposal Service
Knox
Nalco
Pine
Devoe
Lace
Desert Beauty
Chamber of Commerce
Gene Cartledge
Castelon
Jack Wise
Santa Helena Canyon
Otho Keler
Louis Lewenthel
Henderson Ranch
O2 Ranch
al Kinsey
Sul Ross College
Alpine High School
Bob Hamilton
T. A. Beard
Frank D. Quinn
No Pictures
Air Express
New York Fox
Purina Startena
Erma
LEE Smith
Pestettice
Granada Theatre
Sierra Sue
Gene Autry
Smiley Burnett
Jeffry Lynn Jane Wyman
Eros Volusia Produceu
Pandoc
Pemmon
Joan of Paris
Michael Morgan
Paul Henried
Melvyn Douglas
Norma Shearer
Texas Defense
U.S.A
NPS
Giles
Austin
North Alpine
Marathon
South Alpine
Centennial School
San Vicente
Sunshine Cleaners
Ished
Gossard
S. C. Stone
Linn’s
Natures
Pittsburgh Paints
Pittsburgh
Nature
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