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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1943
Page
5
The home of Mrs. w. van Sickle hosted eighteen members and guests for a study club gathering. Mrs. J. W. Gilmer and Mrs. Gene Parr co hostesses. discussion focused on This is the Victory by Leslie Weatherhead and postwar living with spiritual emphasis.
The annual Junior-Senior dance at Alpine High was held Friday May 7 in the college cafeteria. The MacMillan Orchestra performed while Mothers of the Juniors sponsored the event. Purple and gold decorations and spring flowers created a festive air as punch was served and about 80 attendees attended with juniors, seniors, and their dates.
Mrs Clay Holland and Mrs George A Brown hosted a Sunday al fresco barbecue supper and lawn party at the Holland home. About 40 guests attended to honor Lieut and Mrs John Holland and Mr and Mrs Charles Stringfellow with supper served from the barbecue grill on the back lawn.
President and Mrs. Morelock hosted a Monday, 5 to 6 30 p m informal reception at College Hill home honoring Lieut Col and Mrs Alton B Arnold of the US Army and the WAAC Unit 7 at Sul Ross College. Faculty helped with entertaining about 100 guests including Dean T H Etheridge and Mrs Etheridge. floral décor featured goldfen iris and roses.
Mrs. Vernon McIntyre hosted the Wednesday Bridge club at her ranch near Twin Mountains. An iced drink preceded dessert after the game. attendees included Mesdames Crenan Hudson, Shellie Barnes, J S Hord, J Burgess, John Newell, C D Wood, Edgar Martin. High prizes went to Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Newell, with consolation to Mrs. Wood.
Pvt James Norman Beard son of Mr and Mrs T A Beard Alpine is at Oklahoma A and M college for RAF instruction about five months before becoming an aviation cadet. Set J J Holland son of Mrs Maude Holland Alpine is a fan instructor in the 10th Academic squadron Johnson Field Goldsboro NC. Adams Fort Knox visitor in Alpine and Secrathon the pest weak called here by the death of his father Pink Adams. Zeb is with the armored division training in medium tanks. Cpl E J Van Fossan back at Roswell NM flying school on 15 day furlough visiting his parents and family. Pfc Joaquin Carrera Infantry Fort Benning GA at home on 15 day leave visiting father Gregorio Carrera and family. Mr and Mrs W O Hale Alpine with four sons in the armed forces. T/Sgt W E Bidl in North Africa Pvt Clifton Hale with 40th Infantry San Diego CA Cpl Wayne Hale Fort Riley KS and Cpl Chas Hale Westover Field MA. Cpl W E Baker son-in-law of Mrs Maude Holland Alpine with American forces in North Africa. Cpl Marco A Giles Anti Aircraft Fort Fisher NC left for station after visit with mother Mrs Norma Giles at Marfa and other relatives. He was caused here by the death of his uncle Pink Adams.
The Juniors and Seniors of Al Pine High held a rationing party at the home of Mr and Mrs Harris Smith with hostesses. Honor guests were Willene Smith Reid Richmond and Hal Smith. Three tables with rationed goods and questions gave ration cards A B and X. Rationed refreshments followed roast beef tiny potato mush and milk. X card holders performed stunts. Partners were assigned among scarce boys for supper. Prizes for worst outfits went to Charlotte Jean Miller and Bob Soleman.
US Treasury report shows March bond sales 6.4% higher than February and 65% ahead of March 1942, with redemptions through March 31, 1943 at 84.4% of total sales. Eugene W. Sloan praises American patriotism and continued holding of Savings Bonds Series E F and G to finance total war. The note highlights national resolve to support war costs and maintain bond investments.
The regular FF A meeting held Wednesday May 5 elected officers including Keesey Kimball as president and Joe Lane as vice president. Walter Wooley became secretary, Paul Weyerts treasurer, Ralph Berkeley reporter, Jiggs Davis parliamentarian, Billy Leyva historian, and Pat Holland Watch Dog. Berkeley reporter urged support for the War Savings program.
Texas implements the regional Labor Stabilization Plan effective midnight April 28. G W Puller of Alpine’s Employment Service notes the plan covers workers and employers in essential activities with rules on hiring, availability certificates, and cross-community clearance, plus appeals and movement restrictions.
The advisory committee chaired by Mrs. F. C. Coleman met last Friday to set club programs, equipment, finances, and a new budget. The group agreed to Friday 1:30 p.m. meetings as the club organizes, with members including Mrs. George Baines, Mrs. George A. Brown, and Father Francis Juaniz among others.
The narrator recalls chats with Jeb Crowell about postwar life. Crowell, a veteran, warns that many will not return to the old world. He also weighs in on Prohibition, noting his own moderation while stressing the principle behind it.
Government issued table lists consumer point values for meat fats fish and cheese effective May 2 1943. It details per unit points assigned to various commodities and serves as a reference for rationing categories during wartime.
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