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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1942

Page

11

Weather, rationing talk, and a El Paso visit note column

A column discusses wartime rationing patience and a tongue in cheek sugar coffee tip, then complains of drought and links a reader in Tu lare California Mr Argue Campbell to weather. It recalls a Fort Stockton visit with Leo White and his wife, noting they are readers of the column.

Argue Campbell Tulare Calif el Paso Leo White Alpine Fort Stockton Leo

Big Bend Comes Up To Advance Notices

National Park Service director Newton B. Drury praised Big Bend's land purchase program during a tour with Conrad L. Wirth. The group met Texas State Parks board officials at Chisos CCC camp and heard Eugene Thompson report 85 percent land acquired. 10 percent more likely before June 15. Funds would target title clearing and condemnation if needed.

Glenn Burgess Big Bend Newton B. Drury National Park ‘Service Washington National Park Area Conrad L. Wirth Branch of Land Planning United States National Parks Texas State Parks Board Chisos CCC Eugene Thompson Big Bend Land Department Thompson Chisos Mountains J. W. Ash Botrop Tom Ashford Maude J. D. Sandefer Breckenridge Wendell Mayes Brownwood Frank D. Quinn Austin M. R. Tillotson National Parks Service Santa Fe Ross Maxwell 1 National Park Service Harry Connelly Castelon Gene Cartledge

Marathon Contractor W. W. Crawford Dies at 81

W. W. Crawford of Marathon, 81, contractor and resident, died last Friday in El Paso. Born September 13, 1890 in Alpine, he moved to Marathon and built an active life. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Crawford home with Rev. A. I. Miller officiating. He leaves wife Lizzie Crawford, two daughters Pat Lester and Ralph Coe, two granddaughters Gayle and Marilyn Coe, plus siblings and many relatives. Interment followed at Marathon cemetery under Livingston Funeral Home. A large crowd gathered for the funeral with out-of-town relatives attending.

Marie Simpson W. W. Crawford Marathon el Paso Bill Fudge Mr. Crawford Alpine Crawford A. I. Miller Lizzie Crawford Pat Lester Ralph Coe Gayle Merilyn Coe Allie Davis Myrtle Smith Oakland California Annie Adams San Bruno Fannie Foster John Day Oregon T. C. Taylor Bart Pattis Archie Miller Perry Shely Earl Young George Hargus Ode Roberts Jack Dozier Lee Dragoo Lebo Simpson Elliott Stewart J L. Shoemake Calvin Harris Otto Lochausen Joe Granger Earl Clark H. L. Roberts Chas. Shely Frank Vickers J. D. Greenway R. Cox Elmer Taylor Edgar Martin Clarence Ellison Bob Yarstough Evan Hord John Reiniger Bill Jones J. W. Gillett Avert Chambers Pete Miller Louie Ritchey Zenas Decie George Lines F. E. Weyerts Leroy Granger Boose Harris Earl Pier Livingston

West Texas Ranchers Face Material Labor Shortages Hurting Production

West Texas ranchers confront shortages of materials and labor while push for higher production. Emphasis shifts to pounds per animal, risking overuse of ranges and future declines in grass. Officials urge marketing of breeding cattle, debt repayment, and improved herds, with windmill pipe fencing and bag shortages looming. Co op with U S Employment Service and WPA tackles labor gaps as women’s ranch duties grow.

Facea West Texas U. S. Department of Agriculture U. S. Employment Service Works Progress Administration Department of Agriculture

Alpine High School rites set for May 24 and 31

Baccalaureate services for Alpine High seniors are planned Sunday evening May 24 at 6 30 in the high school auditorium with multiple pastors taking part and the school chorus singing. Commencement exercises follow next Friday at 6 30 in the same auditorium with Frederik B Seely delivering the address. Poppy Day events occur tomorrow with World War I memorial poppies distributed by the Big Bend American Legion Auxiliary to raise funds for disabled veterans and families in Alpine.

Alpine High School R Ray B. McGrew Methodist Church Mary Besse Sloan Jas. A. Fry Church of Christ Fred S. Rogers R. L. Wittner High School Frederik B. Seely Big Bend Land Dorothy Caldwell Freddie Beth Reeder Alpine Big Bend American Legions Auxiliary Annejo Wedin Marathon Auxiliary Uni America American Legion and Auxiliary Legion

District Meet of Draft Boards Held In Alpine Last Tuesday Evening

A district meet of selective service boards from Jeff Davis Pecos Presidio and Brewster counties met at the Alpine courthouse Tuesday evening to discuss new regulations and issues facing local committees. State representatives Lt Col Danice Burns Col Dwight Horton Major Morgan and Lt Commander J P Crowder attended. A dinner at the Holland hotel preceded the meeting with all four county boards their clerks and government appeal agents. 2d Hord of Dallas visited his aunt Mrs Walter Garnett and his uncle Sheriff Clarence Hord Wednesday.

Selective Service Boards Jeff Davis Pecos Presidio Brewster State Board State Card Dannce B. Burns Dwight Horton Morgan J. P. Crowder U N Holland Hotel

Sul Ross seniors to receive degrees in absentia

By Bernice Straw five of 48 Sul Ross State college seniors will graduate May 27 in absentia due to military and government service. Active duty names include John E. Cross Eastland Shepperd Field Charles Leonard Ford Iraan San Diego Naval Training Station Archie Oliver Parks Eola Jerry Viesca Del Rio and Oscar Nichols Crowell Pasadena Calif as government meteorologist.

Bernice Straw Sul Ross State College John E. Cross Eastland Shepperd Field Charles Leonard Ford Iraan San Diego Naval Training Station Archie Oliver Parks Eola Jerry Viesca del Rio Kelly Field Oscar Nichols Crowell Pasadena Calif Sul Ross Lucio F. Diaz James C. Duncan Fr. Davis H. Engelking Floresville Helen Fielder Alpine Sam Alvin Holmes Rankin Charles Motsch Eagle Pass Julia Nail Marathon Anita Hudson Turner Mary F. Wade Charlotte Louise Ward Clint Helen Marr Watkins Agnes Winkler van Horn

Serial numbers assigned to April 27 registrants

Serial numbers have been assigned to the 45 to 64 age group in the fourth registration held April 27. It was announced at the focal draft board office this week. The numbers will be posted at the office this weekend. No order numbers will be assigned to the last group of registrants, though occupational questionnaires will be mailed out.

Focal Draft Board

County Over Tops Bond and Stamp Drive for USO

Brewster County reports 880.08 subscribed in the bond and stamp drive to aid the USO, about half of the 1500 goal. Alpine led with 658.91. Marathon contributions totaled 191.17. Committee members urged continued contributions if the quota is met, highlighting USO services for service personnel and home-away-from-home facilities.

USO Brewster County B. F. Berkeley Marathon Roy’ Stillwell D. W. Collins Jake Hargus T. B. Henderson G. W. Baines Cotty H. W. Morelock D. M. Bennett Lois McIntyre Gene Benson W. H. Terry Jr Lutie Britt Alan Fraser Persimmon Gap W. P. Hinson Marie Cooper Berkeley Alpine Alpine Lumber Company Edwin Gillett F. E. Weyerts

Descendants of Old Man Dutchover at Fort Davis

Forty-two Dutchover descendants live today around Fort Davis and nearby areas, tracing back to Diedrick Dutchover one of the first white settlers in Indian Days at Fort Davis. The story links Dutchover with El Paso, a Spanish wife, and a web of related families including Vallejos Dominguez Olivases Granados and Rodrigu ezes.

Dutchover FT. Davis Barry Diedrick Dutchover Fort Davis el Paso Maria el Paso Balmorhea New Mex Jeff Davis County Dominguez Rodriguez Spain Mexico Smith Or Jones Granado Tribucio Granado Diedrick Dutehover Granados Tribucio Granada Francisco Pancho Trinidad Lucio all_ slim Tirbuio Antwerp Belgium Snow Anton Diedrich Galveston

Bond and Stamp Quota For May Is Over-Subscribed

Brewster county reports May sales of war savings bonds and stamps at 13001.55, surpassing the 11800 quota by 1201. The totals include Marathon 2756.55 and Alpine 10248. June and July quotas rise to 19500 and 24500 while chairman G W Baines notes strong local patriotism and no monthly canvass planned.

Brewster County G. W. Baines Baines

New Officers Installed At Year’s Final PTA Meet

At the year's last PTA meeting in the high school auditorium the group approved two new standing committees Legislative and War Time. Mrs J C Coleman installed officers for the coming year including President Mrs B C Coleman and Secretary Mrs Dorothy Scannell. The assembly urged compulsory smallpox vaccination and diphtheria immunization for students. A report from the National Congress of Parents and Teachers 46th annual convention highlighted war work and postwar rebuilding. The kindergarten rhythm band earned $9 room award for highest mother turnout.

J.C. Coleman B.C. Coleman John Young Dorothy Scannell A. E. Owens Bernal Slight Ways and Means John Clanton Crenan Hudson C. E. Patterson Guy Crawford King Terry L. C. Pope J. M. Floyd Mis . Kolodzie Car Shults Alan Fraser J. Time Fannie . Coleman E. C. Coleman National Congress of Parents and Teachers San Antonio

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NPS Pioneer County West Texas Marie Dowdy Panoranian Rev. McGrew Rcceeds Hord Dallas Walter Garnett Clarence Hord Rowena Laura Armke Blanco Katharine Armold Anne Louise Bennett Groesbeck Clyde M. Bradley Quemado Witl
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