Around Town Notes From Alpine a casual column
Local column reflects on summer changes in town life, radio modesty, price rises, and community efforts in Alpine. Mentions small businesses like the Chicken Mut near the Marfa highway, civic organizing, and nostalgia for postwar material improvements. Notes about college reception, fashion, and state history with Rhode Island joining the Union on May 20, 1790.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Garrett
Marfa Highway
Alpine
Navy rocket power shown as German threat grows
Navy officials inspect a large rocket display claiming the device delivers about 66 000 pounds thrust, surpassing German developments. The inset shows a navy bomber aided by four rockets, each about 100 horsepower, with remarks on future use for ships taking off from small fields and commercialization plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Impos Laren
Ri Demeh
Geneva Tieets
Theodore von Karman
Aeronautical Lencen
Navy
Aino Maken
War Time Insurance Extended by Congressional Act
County service officer notes Congress extended National Life Insurance for veterans from five to eight years, enabling continued low premium protection without medical exam. Veterans may convert to a new policy anytime during the eight years. Some drop coverage after service or face disability hindering new plans. a lump sum payment bill is pending. Reinstatement requires back premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Woodrow Epperso
National Life Insurance
Taking Inventory by Rotarian Claude Coleman
Lion Walter Henderson led a Lions Club program with Rotarian Claude Coleman discussing global hunger and security. Coleman noted about a quarter of the world faces starvation or less, half survive on a 30 day security basis, and a quarter have security to weather emergencies. He touched on China India Argentina and international affairs and urged character building in industry over profits, plus views on veteran life insurance benefits and policy questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Henderson
Claude Coleman
Coleman
China
India
National Life Insurance
Card of Thanks from Alpine and area for bereavement
The message thanks Alpine Fort Davis and nearby towns for kindness and sympathy after a bereavement. The family of C. G. Catmack expresses appreciation for expressions of sympathy and the beautiful flowers. High school social note mentions guests including Jimmie Pats, Lion Curtis Gros, Lion Bill Carrico and the band director at Laredo High School.
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Jimmie Pats
Lion Curtis Gros
Lion Bill Carrico
Laredo High School
Alpine
Fort Davis
C. G. Catmack
Allan Shivers Campaign to Promote Lieutenant Governor Post
Allan Shivers, former senator, left the Senate to volunteer in World War II, served overseas, and now seeks the promotion to Lt. Governor. Port Arthur, Texas.
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Senate
Sks
Port Arthur
Texas
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Washington
United States
Prime Club
Unizations
Nanized
Fim
Toften
Mar
Lawrence
Rhode Island
Canning
US. Navy
Marfa Locker
Highland Area
Jack Kelly
Allan Shivers
Sport's Sweet Shop
Fountain Service
Candies
L. C. Smith and Corona Typewriters
Bagly Dept
Dr. Pepper Bottling Co
Alpine, Texas
OPA
Storey - Whiteside Umber Vo
Alpine Lumber Co
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