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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1944

Page

2

Local Items From Nearby Towns and Visitors

Local items note Garrett Jr. at the local hospital last week for treatment. Visitors include W Pritenard of Baird to Mrs. J R Boyd, Maude Holland at Dryden, W G Archer and children from Uvalde visiting Mr and Mrs FE Wey ons. Drs Witt Stack traveled to Boise Idaho to visit Lt Grady M Nelon and family. James Johnson of Ponca City Ohio left after visiting cousins and relatives. Don Littleton and family returned from Corpus Christi. Miss Janette McIntyre heads home from Kerrville and Austin. DM Bennett and Friesen visit Fort Worth. Dairy F Adams and nieces Pat and Corene Fulcher visit LA Elvie F Williams. A R Milam of Teams hospital after railroad motor car accident. B Nelly of Paris visits aunt Mrs KS Mangum en route home from Uvalde funeral. Kieworth Hazell and child leave for Camp Hood. Elaworth in training with W L Witner party to Gatesville. J M Norman and baby depart for Los Angeles via El Paso. Mrs J E Newell visiting Chicago. Mrs Mary White returns home. Robt Willett and son leave Indian Town Gap area after months here with HW By. Rev KW Wittner attends funeral for Mrs Ba Wither of Eddy, Texas in Marlin. George J Kempen, senior highway engineer at Sanderson, visited Lacille after College Station highway officials course at A&M. Permanent wave ad promotes Charm-Kurl Kit by C G Morrison.

Political Candidate Announcements with Advance Fees

Public notice listing required advance payment for political announcements and naming multiple candidates. District, county, and precinct positions include District Attorney 83rd Judicial, Representative 87th and 88th districts, County Clerk, Sheriff, Assessor and Tax Collector, County Judge, County Attorney, County Treasurer, and Commissioners for Precincts 2 and 3 with incumbents noted. Dates referenced include a Democratic primary on July 22, 1944.

Por Dist C. Epperson Alpine Tor Jake M. Mabe Maverick County C. B. Gerron Betor County J. W. Frazer Clarence Hord Harold Wynne R. B. Slight R.A Ray) Ogle

Personal Affairs Office Opens At Pilot School For AAF Relatives

Personal Affairs division opens at the pilot school to aid soldiers' relatives and friends. Lt. Donald J. Reeder heads the office—one block north of headquarters—open weekdays 8 am to 8 pm. The unit liaises with Red Cross, Army Emergency Relief, VA, and dependents office, handling benefits, advice, claims, pay, allotments, insurance, war bonds, legal aid, placement, education, and Women’s Volunteer group matters. This service supports soldier and family, with emphasis on timely, reliable help. Buy War Bonds.

Donald J. Reeder Donald B. Philips Army Reeder Red Cross Army Emergency Relief Veterans Adminitration Office of Dependiecy Paul K. Dean Womens Volunteer Branch National Association of Air Forces Women War Department

Terlingua Items Reflect Social And Mining Activities

Terlingua news notes visits and stays from Dr. Johnson and Mrs. Ogden plus Bill and B. H. Martin. Brown and Root executives from Houston arrive to oversee business. Topography and wildlife surveys proceed in Chisos and Castolon areas as mining crews pause in Mariposa and Willow Mountain regions. Cinco de Mayo celebration and a May 5 wedding for Miss Isabel Franco mark social highlights. Terlingua post office upgrades include box service new lights and a lobby table.

W. T. Dunnington J. Harlan Johnson Golden Colo Ted Terlingua Johnson Esperada Mining Co Ogden Conroe Texas RE. Caraway Bill Johnson Buena Suerte E. B. Butts B. H. Martin Arizona Martin George and Herman Brown Houston Company of Brown and Root E. A. Waldron Alpine Col H. F. Wine Earl Caraway M. R Haynes Polk Hinson B. L. Shoemaker Oxden Butts Park Farea Chisos Mountains Castolon Peak Bob Pulliam Mariposa R. Nail Frank Parker W. D. Burcham Lalpine Humphries Willows Mountain Isabel Franco Antonio, Franco Natividad Ybarra Presidio Herbert Wright Salt Lake City Utah

American Town Pride Echoes in Quiet Hall

A resident recalls a visitor praising the town as a real American place to be proud of. He notes the town’s simple offerings a few stores a village green and blue stars on the Service Flag displayed at the town hall reflecting a modest community identity.

Joe Bny

Midway Cafe Reopens on Main Avenue After Closure

The Midway cafe on Main Avenue reopened last Saturday after a three year closure. Mr. and Mrs. Ed W. Nevill are operating the cafe again, restoring local dining options with new hours and menu offerings.

Midway Main Avenue Ed W. Nevill Caf

Grandfather’s cuffless pants heirs to style

W. G. Henderson of St. Helens Oregon inherited a pair of cuffless pants said to be worn by his grandfather in the mid sixties. The garment is described as durable and still in good condition reflecting long family use and era fashion.

Ana W. G. Henderson St. Helens Ore

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eux Garrett Jr W. Pritenard of Baird J. R. Boyd Maude Holland W. E. Yarbrough Dryden W. G. Archer Uvaide FE. Weyons Drs. Witt Stack Boise, Idaho Grady M. Nelon James Johnson Ponca City Ohio Mes D. J Boyd Don Littleton Corpus Christi CPL Janette McIntyre Southern Prcffic Kerrville Austin DM. Bennett Fort Worth Mrs. W. ©. Friesen Mr. Friesen Baby Dairy F. Adams Pat Corene Fulcher Elvie F. Williams Wac Kelly A. R. Milam SP. At Teams B. McNelly Paris J. E. Newell Chicago Mary White Newell Mrs. Robt Willett Robi, O. Jr Tues Pati Willett Mra HW KR. L. Wittner Ba Wither Eddy Marlin Kev Witiner Edward Lee Cottonwood George J. Kempen Sanderton Manis Ave Ste. Apt Frank Higgins Fort Davis Tex Riteney Hotel ROLET South Alpine Adda J.C. Bird W. R WELAA P.O A. M. Turney Fay McKenzie C. G. Morrison T. A. Beant J.B Watkins Co W. Jows Memphis Tenn Granada Theatre Gratheatre Rena Faye Mara Kandy Kitchen Wm. H. Bickie San Angelo Everybody Cate Nob Moore Arroyo Episcopal Church Courthouse Marfa, Texas Silver City Raiders Russell Hayden Bob Wills Richard Dix Edith Barrett Pvt. Hargrove Robert Walker Donna Reed U.S Cross of Lorraine Pierre Aumont Gene Kelly Rosalind Russell Brien Aherne Mr. P. Fernandes Odessa Castalon Christmas Mountains Carlos Cortez del Rio Merced Cepeda Mr. Cepeda Joe Marsh Midway Cafe Alp Inn J. L. Werst Mation Congress Santa Fe Alony Gove Am WE OF America
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