Movie Morons of America Club Born in Orange Texas
A digressive column reports on a proposed organization named the Movie Morons of America started by Kent Watson of Orange Texas. Membership requires noisy behavior in theaters and loud eating, plus social quirks. The piece humorously recalls local readers and a 30th anniversary as Alpine residents, noting changes over three decades.
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Collier's Weekly
America
Kent Watson
Orange
Texas
Watson
Mr. W
MMOA
Peve
Legion
Nstration Department
Consolidated Aircraft Corp
Fort Worth
Cor
Alpine
al- Ass
Brewster County Reaches War Fund Quota
Brewster County reports a War Fund drive total of 5377.02 with credits from last year. Half of air base funds will boost the county total, says C. E. Patterson, county committee chair. Marathon contributions exceed 800. some landowners donated directly to the county chair. Patterson thanks Alpine Marathon Terlingua and the air field supporters for their cooperation. Henry Nats of Del Rio, independent candidate for representative, is in the area supporting his bid. They GIVE their lives you can LEND your money Buy War Bonds and Stamps.
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Brewster County
C. E. Patterson
Marathon
Patterson
Alpine
Henry) Nats
del Rio
H. M. Mills
Following the Flag With Brewster Service Members
A column lists Brewster residents serving in World War II. Highlights include A/S Hal D. Smith on furlough from UCLA, Pvt. John B. Weyerts visiting family, and Capt. Chas. Benton Adams now with APO address. Tech. Sgt. Jack Hord earns the Air Medal for 10 bomber missions over Europe while Jonn W. Gentry Jr. completes 10 missions on B-24. Other notes cover Cpl. Ray McNeill awaiting hospitalization, James L. Crawford overseas with three major engagements, Pfe. Jacob C. Rodriguez reassigned to Army post office duties, Harold J. Sonnier returning to the States after 64 Mediterranean missions, and Sgt. H. W. Mosley to Camp Pendleton for signal corps schooling. Bob Coleman on furlough at home ends visit.
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Tech
Jack Hord
Joe Hord
Alpine
Air Medal
Europe
Germany
England
County Quota Set for Sixth War Loan Campaign
Brewster county announces a 225000 quota for the Sixth War Loan drive running Nov 20 to Dec 16. The county will offer Series E F and G Savings Bonds, Series C notes, and various 2 percent bonds and notes with denominations from 800 to 1,000,000 dollars. National quota is 14 billion dollars. Bonds dated 1944 and mature 1971 with callable dates in 1968 are planned.
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Brewster County
G. W. Baines
County War Finance Committee
Alpine Boy Commended for Gauge Design in Aircraft Testing
Staff Sergeant Melvin P. Slover Jr of Alpine designed a gauge for testing hydraulic systems in propeller hubs, measuring in thousandths of an inch. The device speeds testing, reduces errors, and influenced overhaul work for Curtiss variable pitch propellers. Slover received commendation from Brig. Gen. I. W. Ott and a tester model was sent to the United States. He served at a remote Air Service Command depot since 1943 after prior work at San Antonio.
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AIR Service Command
England
Melvin P. Slover, Jr
Alpine
Slover
M. P. Slover
I. W. Ott
Army
San Antonio Air Depot
Mary Fisk Slover
Steven Earl
Kermit, Texas
Preliminary road surveys at Big Bend Park reported
Public Roads administration officials recently vis ited Big Bend National Park and conducted preliminary surveys of roads from Persimmon Gap to Boquillas Rio Grande and spur routes to Basin and Santa Helena canyon. Officials plan high standard road estimates and seek funding for a winter surveying party.
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Public Roads Administration
Big+ ‘Bend National park
Persimmon Gap
Bo- Tuilas
Rio Grande
Ross A. Maxwel
Persimmon Gap-Bogull
Chisos ‘Mountains
Santa Helena Canyon
West Park
PRA
Maxwell
J. Ralph Lassiter
Interest Is Intense In Tuesday's Election
H W Morelock president Sul Ross college and Glenn Burgess chamber of commerce manager embark on a tour from Sierra Bianca to Laredo to promote Sul Ross college offerings. They will meet school superintendents officials civic leaders and Re employment committee chairmen to discuss educating returning veterans and collect teacher and senior lists for follow up.
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H.W. Morelock
Sul Ross College
Glenn Burgess
Chamber of Commerce
Sierra Bianca
Laredo
Alpine High Begins Basketball Workouts With 24 Boys
Twenty four Alpine High students, under Coach G Hannaford, report regularly for basketball practice this year and are already in fair condition. No game schedule yet, but a December 1 target for play is expected. Promising players include Meridan Garner Billy Leyva G H Harfst Robert Allen Glynn Uranga John Reeder Rudy Valenzuela and John D Harris.
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G. Hannaford
PTA Carnival Sets New Court Record At High School Event
The twentieth coronation of the Queen of the Por. A. corniv was staged Monday in the high school auditorium. A trumpet fanfare opened the event with Sgt. Walter David as announcer. The court featured duchesses and their escorts from various houses, including the House of Frese and the House of Weyerts, in a procession before an audience of boys in service and townsfolk. (Continued on page 5)
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A. Corniv
Graham Bogel
Graves Boge
Walter David
Breddie
Billy Paul Davis
Sailor Veastume
Tee Court
Duke Prankallen
House of Newton
Geraldine
Howe of Mills
Duchess of
Absentee votes mark historic Brewster county election turnout
Voters show intense interest as general election nears with record absentee ballots reported totaling 91 up to yesterday. Six precincts tally including East Aleine Alpine 30 West Alpine 26 South Alpine 8 Terlingua No 3 Marathon 19 San Vicente none, last day for absentee voting announced. Polling places listed at courthouse West Masonic building Centennial school Terlingua Marathon San Vicente schools. Roosevelt Truman ticket expected to carry county with Republicans and Texas Regulars fielding sizable support.
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Brewster County
J. W. Frazer
Aleine
Alpine
South Alpine
Terline
Marathon
San Vicente
Young
Bet & Fast
Masonie
Centennial
Terlingua
Texas
Many Useful Articles of Clothing Gathered for British Bomb Victims
Alpine Rotary club sponsored a drive to collect used clothing for bomb victims in Britain. H R Gates chairman reported a strong response with items including 38 pairs of shoes, slippers, suits, coats, sweaters, and blankets. The parcel weighed 445 pounds and was shipped Tuesday from Marathon.
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Alpine Rotary Club
H.R. Gates
Marnethon
Cadets Escape From Midair Collision Near Air Base
Army reports two planes in a three craft formation collided near the air base late Friday night. All four cadets aboard the two planes escaped serious injury, receiving hospital treatment at the station.
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Army
War Bonds Purchase Promises to Save Lives
The article urges purchase of war bonds now to fund relief efforts and save lives, highlighting citizen support and nationwide mobilization. It emphasizes financial sacrifice and timely investment as a duty.
Fort Worth Evangelist to Lead Church of Christ Revival
Horace W. Busby of Fort Worth, a noted evangelist, will conduct evangelistic services at the Church of Christ from November 3 to 12. Elvin Bost, pastor of Sanderson Church of Christ, will oversee the singing. Services are scheduled daily morning and evening and the public is invited.
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Monace W. Busby
Horace W. Busby
Fort Worth
Church of Christ
Elvin Bost
Sanderson Church of Christ
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Everett
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Brewster
Hal D. Smith
Navy
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N.C
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John
Pre. Catarino Enciso
AAF Services Command
Granada
Chas. Benton Adams
Drew Field
Tampa
Fla
APO
Care
San Francisco
Jonn W. Gentry Jr
Cpl
Ray McNeill
India War
James L. Crawford
Prim
Pacific
James
Guy Crawford
Pfe
Jacob C. Rodriguez
Key Fiel Meridian
Miss
New York
N. Y
Harold J
Jodie) Sonnier
States
Mediterranean
AAF
Miami Beach
Calif
H. W. Mosley
U. S. Marinvs
Camp Pendleton
Oceanside
Cal
Signal Corps
Bob Coleman
Kansas University
E. C. Coleman
Yande
Kem
Big Bend Park
Col. Lassiter
Harold M. Rateliff
National Park Service
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Kannea
Highland
Alpine High
PTA Carnival
Tods
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