Alpine Avalanche notes staff and billing details
The Alpine Avalanche mentions Bennett Vaiter and Publisher C D Wood with Fort Davis and Marathon correspondents Marie Simpson and others. Subscription rates listed: one year two dollars, outside county one dollar twenty five cents. Paper notes postage and post office classification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bi Bennett Vaiter
C.D. Wood
Society Baker Aln
Alkire Fort Davis
Marie Simpson
Marathon
Alpine
Texas
Congress
Do We Need 10 000 000 Fighters Now
The piece argues for massive war manpower while warning against overloading production, farms, and war plants. It cites Selective Service chief Hershey, draft boards, and Lend Lease effects, cautions Britain’s lessons, and urges targeted skilled labor for physics chemistry engineering and medicine amid a growing three‑fold war machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Italy
Lewis Hershey
Britain
Home Front
Final Victory and Free Enterprise in War Economy
A Monmouth editorial argues real freedom rests on free enterprise as the war economy thrives. It criticizes wartime government controls as temporary and warns permanent power could erode liberty if the public accepts bureaucracy. The piece urges citizens to reclaim governance and preserve fundamental freedoms for lasting victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch
New Jersey
Herbert Hoover
Expecting The Unexpected War Message Reflection
A public wartime reflection notes that citizens often assume misfortunes will affect others not themselves. It cites surprises like Japan attacking the United States and Germany’s advances, rationing, troop deployments, and food shortages, stressing that unexpected events can occur to all despite wishful thinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
United States
Germany
Czech
Local Marathon News Highlights Weekend Visits and Events
Community notices record visits by Rev A L Miller and family, Mrs Mary A Pierson, Miss Mamie Pierson, and others. Honors bride elect Frances Hargus with a Gage hotel reception. Halloween carnival raises 229 61. church meeting led by W Hamilton continues.
Frances Hargus to Marry Henry Allen Springfield Dec
Frances Hargus daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hargus plans to wed Henry Allen Springfield son of Mrs. A. J. Springfield. Engagement announced at a tea hosted by Mrs. Hargus with about 18 guests present. Wedding set for November 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Starr
Fern Uldrich
Helen Steffens
Cora Cunningham
Julia Nail
Gage Hotel
Frances Hargus
Henry Springfield
Fern Ulbrich
Tom Yarbro
Zoye Decie
Randolphs
Ettville
George Hargus
Henry Allen Springfield
A. J. Springfield
Hargus
Mteg
James Mabel Arnold
J. F Witchey
Pat Lester
Mead
Hal Sansom
Dede Sutiwel
D. W. Coling
Meen Sietiens
Philip Wortington
California and Midwest cattle feeders show rising activity
As of November 2, about ten percent more cattle are in feedlots in Southern California than a year ago, signaling growing feeder confidence. The Midwest reports larger feeder movement into the Corn Belt, while many cattle are fed only 40 to 60 days. The market remains firm with strong demand for better cows and steers, while canners, cutters, and lower grades sell at reduced prices. Bulls, heifers, and slaughter cattle show varied but steady bids across categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Middle West
Corn Belt
Los Angeles
Varying School Shenanigans And Notices From A Local Class
A collage of brief notes and quirks from a school context mentions candy in study hall, signers for a petition to move a chair back, mischief among students Alex Sam and Curtis, and remarks on Mics Nail. It notes a science class request to keep doors closed when burning sulphur, a lost weight item with reward, and a patient recovery after an operation. It also references Halloween plans and Marfa weekend, plus a fact about aluminum usage in aircraft and pots and pans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veachers
R. E
Emeral
Mics
Nail
Alex
Sam
Curtis
Gage
Mlow
Cornelia
Elizabeth
Spanish club formed at Junior High with select members
The seventh grade at Junior High formed the Los Amigos club for students with report card scores over 90 in Spanish. Officers elected on Monday November 2 were Patricia Wilson president Shirley Blevins vice president Carolyn Cooley secretary Patsy Lane treasurer Robert Cross reporter. Attendees included Shirley Blevins Philip Coleman Carolyn Cooley Robert Cross Fred Dumas Patsy Lane Loretta Ross Louise Thee and Patricia Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Wilson
Shirley Blevins
Carolyn Cooley
Patsy Lane
Robert Cross
Los Amigos
Friends
Philip Coleman
Fred Dumas
Loretta Ross
Louise Thee
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Collins Weekly
Ant
Harvey N. Davis
Stevens ‘of Techs
V. McNutt
Manpower Allocation Board
Secretar Stimson
Alexander Ham- Utes
America
Kaiser
Rome
Axis
Berlin
Russia
Free Enterprise
Guy S. Combs
A. L. Miller
Ily
Mrs. Miller
Rev. Vernon
Mabel Arnold
G. W. Worthington
Mary A. Pierson
Mamie Pierson
Fil Paso
W. D. Krebaum
Phoenix
Ariz
Wood
Maryland
Burnham
Bill
Carlsbad
Katharine Arnold
Frances Witting
Sul Rose
Jack Todd
Pecos
Fort Riley
Kansas
Mrs. Claude Milner
LaPryor
W. R. Green
Billy
Ralph. Coe
Gayle Loui
Big Bend
Ray Miller
L. F. Buttrill
Hallowe'en
Guy Crawford
Roy’ ‘Stillwells
Jack Jolly
Kent
Edgar Dawson
Leslie Lyn
W. Hamilton
Church of Christ
P.m
Press Chambers
James
Air Corps
Kearns, Utah
P.T.A
Earieen Schrtz
Alex Martin
Betty Sue Margus
Kenneth
Kat Keluma
Mr. Conway
Effie Jo
Earlene
Emma Ruth
Dane
George
Baptist
W. T. Burnham
D. W. Collins
Kerrville
San Antonio
Bill Burnham
D. W. Collins Jr
Waddie T. Burnham
Edge
Livesto
The
First National Bank
Crawford - Baines Insurance Agency
Otis Turner
EAL Estate—Insurance
Alpine, Texas
T.A. Beard Distributor
Standard Oil Products
Alan R. Fraser
Big Bend Abstract Co
Fuller Bidg
Frank C. Ray
Bankers
Ale Eteler
Renee
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