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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1942
Page
2
Local residents share updates on travel and family, with Mrs M H Moorman visiting in Odessa while Mr and Mrs Green of San Angelo stay with C W Copeland. Many readers note relatives in San Antonio Mission and Midland, and soldiers Navy and Army assignments abroad.
Classifieds list 1200 solid-mouth ewes for sale with Sept. 10 shear, priced at 4.25 to 5.25, bred ewes lambing in March. Also many items: electric carrot juicer, 1941 Buick Special sedan, modern duplex apartment on College Hill Alpine, rooms and apartments for rent, defense workers lodging, and misc. services. Also mentions earthquake-like draft on local housing repairs and community notices.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Willis Giffin of Laredo on October 29. Mrs. Giffin, formerly Miss Allene Martin of Alpine, is linked to Mrs G W Martin. Don Carlton and Mrs Carlton announce a son born in a Fort Stockton hospital named Donald M NI. Mrs. Carlton, formerly Miss Vida Mae Coulson of Alpine, is also noted.
Various denominations list Sunday morning worship at 10 o clock with preaching at 10 50 and evening services at 1 or 8 p m plus midweek gatherings. Names include Jas A Fry W H Martin L Wittner E Buford Isaacks and Ray B McGrew with youths program led by Miss Anna Mae Erdman.
Christian Science lessons for Sunday November 8 focus on obedience and redemption. The Golden Text cites Romans six with belief that disobedience made many sinners, while obedience by Christ brings many to righteousness. The Lesson includes Psalms and a Mary Baker Eddy essay affirming the science of being that true man reflects God’s image and remains upright and perfect.
Sunday Bible school at 9:49 a m with preaching at 10:50 a m and evangelistic service at 8 p m. Thursday 8 30 p m prayer and praise. Winifred Kelton pastor. Presbyterian Sunday senior opens all departments at 10 a m with morning worship at 11 a m and sunset vesper at 7 p m. Fred S Rogers pastor.
William T. Davis longtime Presidio County executive and judge, testified to service in Marfa, died last Sunday after three years of ill health. Funeral held at family home with Rev. Akins and Rev. Keith officiating. burial in Marfa cemetery. Survived by widow and four children Truett Davis El Paso Trice Davis Mertzon Mrs. C. E. Patterson Alpine and Lieut. Norman C. Davis Fort Leavenworth Kansas.
Fort Bliss inducted three men from Wrewster County. Julian Sanches and Alberto G. Alvarado from Alpine and Miguel A. Chavarria from Marathon entered service last Friday and will report for duty on November 12.
Brewster County voters cast 329 ballots in the general election Tuesday across precincts 1B Pine 98 1W Alpine 69 No 2 Alpine 100 No 3 Terlingua 11 No 4 Marathon 47 No 5 San Vicente 7 Only the military instructors amendment failed 88 to 85 John Tarleton amendment led 97 to 80 and other measures carried probate jurisdiction 91 state office building 97 63 For senator O Daniel 9 to 14 Lawson 1 to 14 Somerville 1 Stevenson 274 McDowell 8 All county candidates won with few scratches
Enlistments in Co A 3rd Bn Texas Defense Guard at Alpine are coming in satisfactorily on a voluntary basis. Major Glenn Burgess says volunteers will fill the first platoon in Alpine within the week. Captain Herbert Dodd announces Mac McMullan will be second lieutenant. McMullan has ROTC and National Guard training. Enlistments are being taken at the chamber of commerce office.
Lee Smith, longtime operator of the market and Purina feeds dealer, announced the local market will close November 1 for the duration. He will keep his Purina feed business and set his office in the feed store building just west of the market. Patronize the hometown merchant and save money.
October precipitation totaled 1.01 inches per official records at Sun Ross College. The heaviest fall, .82 inches, was on the 12th. The month brought the year’s total to 14.83 inches, about normal for the area. A drizzle midweek added .15 inches and a killing frost occurred Tuesday morning.
Rotary News reports only two members absent from yesterday's meeting while the club maintains a 97.15 percent October attendance. Guests included Paul Calderon new pastor of the Mexican Methodist church and Mrs Carroll Vaughn. Alan Fraser spoke on Youth Service condemning modern literature and its effect on youth. Bishop J M Stoney named principal speaker for next week's meeting.
Sul Ross College joins federal and state efforts to disperse 16mm wartime films over 23 weeks. Materials include color scenes with sound from Mexico, Canada, South and Central America, and Australia. Free to schools in Deputy District No 13. only round trip expressage charged. Dr G P Smith named District War Film Coordinator. requests go to him. Fulmer visit notes special guests and open house at Howard Johnson home.
Alpine postoffice undergoes a fresh coat of paint this week, brightening both exterior and interior woodwork.
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