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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1943
Page
1
Our Fort Davis correspondent reports a mix up in the weekly issue where a Dutchover high school operation notice was misprinted as Mrs Dutch illness. Mrs Alkire explains printer errors are common and apologizes to Mrs Dutchover and the Ft Davis school.
The Paisano Baptist encampment planned for July 26 to August 1 will be held on assembly grounds in Paisano Pass between Marfa and Alpine. Some changes include housing Army officers on grounds and emphasis on preaching with minimal study courses, plus new officers named for the sponsoring organization.
Commencement exercises of Marathon high school will be held next Friday evening at 8 30 oclock in the high school auditorium. The program includes processional Miss Steffens invocation Mr Lambert salutatory eighth grade Patty Jean Sansom song America audience valedictory eighth grade Patricia Bhely special music valedictory high school Emma Ruth Partridge introduction of speaker Supt Conway address S M Melton Deputy State Supt presentation of diplomas Supt Conway benediction Rev A L Miller recessional Miss Steffens
J W Ferguson age 87 a native of Terre Haute Indiana and resident of Alpine for 37 years passed away after an extended illness. He married Frances Josephine Leverton in Bowie in 1868. Survived by a son Clifford of Houston a daughter Mrs Whiteside six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral at the Christian church with Rev Isaacks and Rev McGrew officiating. Interment Elm Grove cemetery Livingston Funeral Home in charge. Back our fighting men buy war bonds and stamps.
A contract was awarded to Alpine Lumber Co. for renovating the USO club building in Dallas. Work to begin this week after WPB priorities approval. The club will be in the two Wilson buildings on North Fifth Street between Fort Davis cafe and the Ration board office.
The Alpine Independent School District reports 1226 scholastics enumerated this year, about 100 more than 1942. M. P. Slover, who conducts the census, notes most growth on the south side due to mine closures at Shafter and workers moving in for new jobs at the air base.
Alpine Parent-Teacher Association will meet at Alpine High School auditorium at 3 30 p m next Monday. The Girl Scouts will present a Court of Award under Mrs L C Pope. Major Leo Bach Post Medical Officer will speak. Installation of new officers will close the season.
The May 4 issue of The Christian Science Monitor features an etching titled Spring Plowing by James Swann, a former Sul Ross student and current secretary of the Etchers Association of America, with headquarters in Chicago. Swann, a native Texan, has gained national prominence in art circles in recent years.
Arthur L. Connell seaman first class from Alpine has been missing in action for 14 months and is reportedly a prisoner of war in the Philippines. A cable from the International Red Cross via Tokyo and Geneva confirms he is held by Japanese forces after his ship was lost in the region.
Mrs Isaacks Mrs J D Jackson and Mrs J E Casner left Monday with Isamexs pastor for Fort Worth to attend the Christian churches of Texas convention and expected to return today.
WAACs-A-Poppin will be shown next week at Marfa USO and Sul Ross Alpine in free civilian performances and a 2 pm airbase showing for base personnel. The Army show features WAAC members, music, and dance with Lt Col Durrette coordinating with West Texas Recruiting.
Brig. Gen. Holdridge will deliver the keynote at the formal opening of a WAAC unit in San Antonio on May 22. Sgt. Bill Hale of Odessa, formerly Alpine, has been promoted to his present rank after arriving in North Africa. Before enlisting a year ago he worked for Sewell Motor Co. in Odessa. Mrs. Hale, formerly Georgia Benson of this city, is visiting her parents in Ft. Worth.
Glenn Burgess Alpine chamber of commerce manager was elected vice-president of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce Managers Assn at the Midland meeting. He urged better Anglo Latin cooperation and good neighbor policy while stressing fair treatment of Mexican citizens and growing border ties in West Texas postwar planning.
Alpine, DHUUTH NO 2 reports beer parlors sold their last bottle early this week. Local revelers lament the drought’s impact on drink availability, with some hoping for rain or new beer shipments to ease their thirst.
Brig Gen H C Mota ridge will be principal speaker May 22 when the WAAC unit is formally opened at Sul Ross College in Alpine. President H W Morelock and Mayor L B Starns will deliver welcomes. The entire Sul Ross faculty will support WAAC training with 120 class hours daily and extended spaces in the museum and library for WAAC staff and civilian instruction.
Retailers and wholesalers register with ration boards during this period to receive points in inventories. Red Stamps other than one point stamps remain valid through May 31. Stamp E from April 28 to May 31. Stamp F May 2 to May 31. Stamp G May 9 to May 31. Stamp HL May 16 to May 31. Stamp J May 23 to May 31. Processed foods Blue G H and J stamps 48 points valid for rationed foods until midnight May 31. Coffee Stamp No 23 in Book No 1 good for one pound until May. Stamp No 17 expiration date June 15. Second tire inspection for T book holders 60 days from Feb 28. Every 5,000 miles or the first.
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