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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1948
Page
2
A humorous note critiques federal bulletins printed with tax money including odd topics like bat habits and muskrat cooking. The piece notes high printing costs, mocks unnecessary publications, and mentions roadside parking gadgets and a tale about an American wife in China.
A casual note presents a large batch flapjack recipe serving about 1200 with details on flour baking powder eggs shortening milk water and salt. The piece also shares anecdotes about George Kempen a Texas native and former Texas A&M student who works for the State Highway department and jokes about his Southern drawl and pencil habit.
Disabled American Veterans chapters nationwide launch their annual drive to supply Christmas gifts for hospitalized disabled veterans. Local units urge residents to add veterans to their lists, with community counters for gift suggestions and dropoffs. The DAV will oversee distribution, stressing gift morale for injured servicemen.
A reader recalls Sul Ross Lobos romping to an easy win last week and looks forward to another scoring spree in tomorrow's game. The note also praises Silver City players for a clean, hard fought effort and comments on old five dollar bill humor about Lincoln.
Wilfred wishes readers a happy Thanksgiving and asks everyone to pause and be thankful for the many blessings received this year.
Amid wartime austerity the downtown Pine installation honors distant servicemen with festive gift bundles. The piece notes isolated veterans in hospitals deserve a normal life and Christmas cheer. It cites 1946 Navy clothing value at $143.20 per enlistee.
The Alathean class of the Baptist Sunday school held a Friday meeting at Mrs. R. T. Key’s home with cohostesses. George Thomason installed officers including president H. L. Bagley and secretary treasurer R. H. Brooks. Members shared a program, songs, prayers, and a solo, closing with Blessed Be the Tie.
The column cheers the Alpine Bucks for several wins this season and urges pride over losses. It notes the annual leaf battle and praises local volunteers who rake leaves, stressing a clean town and efficient fire department. John Stowell and commissioners are thanked for a park improvement with permanent new buttons saving repainting costs.
Alpine branch of AAUW will host a seated tea Sunday at 3 in Lawrence Hall. Members bring a guest and club guests are invited. Honored guest and principal speaker will be Dr Pearl Ponsford state president of AAUW.
The Dolan-Benkendorfer District of the Woodmen Circle held a convention on November 11 at the Plaza hotel in San Antonio. National President Talley and First National Vice President Willard from Omaha attended as distinguished guests along with Mrs Talley and Mrs Willard, both former Texans. About 125 to 150 district members were present, with Rhine Grove members Mesdames Mathilda Forchheimer Jane Wirkus and Thelma Williams in attendance.
The Big Bend chapter DAR gathered at Mrs. Malone V Hill’s home on Saturday afternoon November 13 with Miss Miltia Hill as co host. Regent H W Morelock presided as members discussed the Sul Ross student loan fund. Ashley Webster newly elected from Hartford chapter spoke on Navajo needs and U S government efforts. A social hour followed with pumpkin pie coffee and a table decorated in green and white.
The author praises Sul Ross College Range Animal Husbandry and its Agriculture department. About 125 ag majors are enrolled this year, including many ex students from larger schools seeking hands on instruction. The piece predicts Bar-SR-Bar branded ranchers will bolster Sul Ross as a key West Texas institution.
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