Alpine Avalanche rebukes Japan threat to Alaska and Pearl Harbor warning
The Alpine Avalanche notes Brewster County focus and edition details while warning against Japanese attacks on Alaska. It reports reinforcement movements to Alaska and stresses Alaska must not be allowed to threaten the continental U S. It asserts Alaska will not become another Pearl Harbor regardless of outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Aleutians
Japan
Alaskan
United States
Pearl Harbor
War News Mixed As Allies Battle Japan In Pacific
The piece notes Japan’s early Pacific advances and the fall of Bataan as a UN setback while praising American Filipino defenders. It mentions British losses in the Indian Ocean and a possible Japanese drive on India, balanced by Allied air and naval counterblows in Australia, Burma, and surrounding theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
Roosevelt
Japan
Pacific
Bataan
United Nations
Indi
India
Australian
Burma
Springtime is Tree Planting Time
Conservation officials urge spring tree planting to restore timbered areas lost to the nation. Planting early improves soil and moisture conditions, protects farms from harsh winters, and creates wind breaks. Individuals should obtain trees from nurserymen and prepare land such as eroded or idle plots for future wood products and erosion control.
Notice By Publication Of Damages In Big Bend Park Case
Public notice details the Texas State Parks Board condemnation case in Brewster County, naming defendants led by Protestant Episcopal Church actors and local landowners. It cites May 11 1942 petition filing, a June 29 1942 deadline, and a June 20 1943 hearing for assessing damages to land within Big Bend National Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunnem Cyana
Brewster County
Alpine
Davis Mountains
Big Bend
Oak Bennett
Bater
Publiher
C.D. Wood Society
Barry Scobee
Fort Davis
Mass Marie Simpson
Marathon
Texas
Congress
Protestan Episcopal Church
Indiana
J. M. Francis
Protestant Episcopal Church
Diocese of
G. C. Greenwood
JM. Carnes
Alice Carnes
Lizzie G. Lu
Henry G. Green- Greenwood
Felix
A.M. Nodine
A. M. Nodine
Wm. J. B. Nodine
Virginia G. Nodine
R. F. Dickson
T. W. Gregory
RL. Batts
M. Brooks
Court House
Saferty
J. M. ‘Carnes
Henry G. Greenwood
Jam. Nodine
4. M. Nodine
RF. Dickson
R. F. Dicke JSON
Til W. Gregory
R. L. Batts
M. Bites
Mee Ot Brooks
W. L. Brooks
Curtis Spaulding
Curtis “Spaulding
Joe
Wooten
Mboi
State of Texas
Big” Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park
Teaas
Mary 'S
Jonds
Cour
Berly
H W Morelock Publishes Story of a State Institution
Dr H W Morelock completes a history of Sul Ross State College titled The Story of a State Institution. The volume traces pioneer days Big Bend development and the college’s growth from 1920 enrollment 96 to 1362, 2897 certificates and 1217 degrees. It highlights public service, Good Neighbor Policy exchanges with Mexico, expansion plans and future emphasis on art science health education and range animal husbandry. Every student should read it to understand the college’s unique climate and history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. Morelock
Sul Roe
Sul” Ross Cole
Roosevelt
Sul Ross
Mexico
Bussinet
Ut Ross
Sul
Big Bend
Marathon Marie Simpson Corresponds Guests at Buttrill Ranch
Marathon Marie Simpson reports visits by Mrs. Lobit of Paso and Mrs. Paul Lobit of Galveston en route to San Antonio. Capt. Lobit’s mother stayed on the Buttrill ranch while he served with the Sth Cavalry at Glen Springs. Various locals arrived from San Antonio and Fort Stockton to visit and assist with construction projects and airport work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Lobit
Paso
Capt. Lobit
Paul Lobit
Galveston
L. F. Buttrill
San Antonio
W. W. Crawford
Pat Lester
Otto Lochausen
Marie Simpson
Ft. Stockton
Fragmented WWII era clipping yields muddled military slang
A jumbled OCR snippet mixes drill sergeants corrections with random lines about a recruit and crude remarks. It references a battleship in port, a bronze tablet on deck, and stray phrases about rain and fertilizer, with unclear context or coherent events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vétepisin
Advertising Milk War Sparks Daredevil Car Pranks
Two dairies clashed in a week long ad battle. One firm hired a daredevil to race a car around town with signs claiming that the driver drinks their milk. The rival answered with placards stating You dont have to be a daredevil to drink our milk.
Just a Verbal Bout Salesman Tries to See Mr Jones
A purchasing agent avoids a salesman by sending his secretary with a false excuse. The salesman insists he only wants to talk to Mr Jones. He declines the backstory and presses for an audience despite the sprained back claim.
Marathon News Briefs Bring Local Social and Military Updates
Local residents visit from Dugout and Tesnas register for sugar while Alpine families note medical and travel news. Cadet May 14 report at Kelly Field. Marshall and Marathon high school graduates host Western party at J. M. Roberts home. Army and Navy moves include Clifton Roark on furlough and E. S. Lambert family reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Ritchey
Kelly Field Cadet Reception Center
Jamboree and Graduation Events Highlight Alpine News
Mrs Loyd Wade hosted a jamboree for Sarah Ferdl and classmates with a Mexican theme and a Little Mexico cafe supper. Rev Leonard Miller gave the baccalaureate sermon for the 1942 graduates. commencement set for May 16. Attendees included Mrs Nellie Martin as guest of honor and families from Alpine, Marathon, Pecos, and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyd Wade
Sarah Ferdl
Nellie Martin
Tead Dahler
Bill Pierce
Alpine
Wilton Youngblood
Adele Heit
Pecos
Lee
Marathon
Earl Fallis
Earleen Fallis
Martin
Model T Picnic Honoring Senior Class at Fort Pena
Mr. and Mrs. Press Chambers hosted an old fashioned picnic for the senior class Saturday evening at Fort Pena. The event featured a Model T trailer ride to the site, a bountiful meal, and dancing until midnight. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Matthews, Billy, and numerous Misses and Mesars with Charners, Dozier, Hindman, and Chambers families listed among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Chambers
Fort Pena
Matthews
Billy
Helen Steffins
Fay Bowynan
Avis Chard
Alma Mayfield
Sarah Ford Wade
Julia Mille
Henry Jo Snodgrass
Marie Martin
Vada
Mattie V. Chain
Yners
Vincent Brown
J. V Dozier
Marshall Roberts
Wayne Hindman
James, Wallace
Richard Chambers
Joe Hinsaman
Chambers
Local Families Visit As Fort Mr Wm Green Hosts
Mr. Wm. Green and daughter Judge spent the weekend in Valde. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Hess and their son Leonard returned to San Antonio Monday after a few weeks stay here. Willis, their son, will host guests stationed at Ft. Mr. Wm. Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Hess
Charlie Hess
Ramona Grive
San Antonio
Charlie
Terry Sneig
Chas. Shely
Tesnas
San Pedro Playhouse
Claire
Ruth Marie Hess
Wayne Green
Morris Wayne
Ft. Stockton
Geor
Fia
Willis
Wm. Green
Valde
L. L. Hess
Leonard
Study Club Holds Last Meeting of Year
The Study club met at the Tub House Tuesday May 12 with Mrs C G Matthews hostess The group decided to extend the town campaign for War Bonds and Defense stamps and to award Defense Stamps to top high school students They will study World Leaders and Countries next year Mrs Geo Hargus led the program and Mrs Pless Chambers won the Defense Stamps prize After the quiz program members sang V for Victory and Deep in the Heart of Texas and Green performed a tap dance Miss Dorothy Martin competed in the state essay contest in Austin three members visited Austin and returned Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tub House
C. G. Matthews
Geo. Hargus
Pless Chambers
Dog Party at Meth Dist church hosts canine themed youth night
Metho dist church youths held a dog party with entrants bringing dogs to join a dog Latin check in. Participants formed kennels with papa and mama captains supervising games and hot dogs as refreshments ending with a brief singing session. The event is part of a series of recreational activities sponsored for Marathon community youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Fog
Evening service and social scene described with scattered quotes
The fragment describes a Thursday evening event with a 7:30 start, decorated auditorium, and a sermon by Brother Miller. It includes stray lines about working cars, customs, home memories, curious questions, and a professor rationing grades in a memory‑rich, dialogue‑heavy snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Mare Irtertal
Ian Conter
Miller
Xoluma
Omelia
Billie
Langtry
Dot
Julia
Mma
Teen
Tommy Jean
Harold
Miss Echard
Jakey
Mr. Brown
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MacArthur
Australia
Lee M, Sarrn
P.W. Cartwright
Cas Edwards
Special Commissio
Airs
Hal Sansom
Kelly Jr
Ray Roberts
Oscar Roberts
PE Stockton Hospital
R. B. Slight
Walter Diggs
Amarillo
Mr Diggs
Willjohn Spain
Billy Ross
Lubbock
Howard Hamutton
Alpine Gas
Walton Shoe
Leroy Granger
Ralph Coe
Jmmie Hagar
Mark Herrin
W. Green
Virginia Young
Cathy Martin
J. W. Dozier
Marathon High School
M. Roberts
Mises
Marie Marti
Dorothy Martin
Sarah Ferd Wade
Henry de Snodgrass
Tnd Moss
Marahail Roberts
Dover
Johnnie Doster
Johnnie Chambers
Boyd Chambers
Walace
Richard Chambes
Wayne
Hindman
Earl Young
San Marcos
Miss Katherine Young
Dan Collier
Merizon
Yada Chambers
Virgie Dra
Una May Wedin
Evelyn Barnett
Dorothy Barnett
Cinda Mei+ Donald
Emma Ann Lemons
Hai ‘el Mathers
Jimmie Schrier
E Dell Stewart
Mattie V. Chambers
Pat Shely
Patsy Ruth Granger
Frances Stewart
Jack Roberts
Chas. Cowell
Roberts Ranch
Jack
Kate Roberts
Mae Starr
William
Camp Roberts
Calif
Che Hak Beer
U.S. Army
U. S
Broad
Clifton Hoar
Air Corps Ferrying Command
Presque Isle
Maine
J. C. Roark
Clifton
Donald
Guy
Combs
San Antonio R
Ucos
Leonard Miller
Jakey Woo
A. R. Davis
Austin
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