Thanksgiving Notes From the 274 Readers Club
An opinion column reflects on education, politics, and wartime feeling. The writer thanks Fred Williams and 274 guaranteed readers for following their honesty about losing a vote and notes Thanksgiving messages from Mrs. Sarah N. Cares of the city. The piece laments war strategy debates and urges mercy for soldiers, while lampooning ACS officials and ending with a toast to venison steak wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Q. Williams
Fred
United States
Sarah N
Christian Science Committee
State of Texas
Alpine Girl Works In Photo Lab On Base
Lola Hunter, MAAF photo lab worker, started interest in photography after husband Marine Lt. Robert O. Hunter sent her a Graflex camera. A 1941 Sul Ross fine arts graduate, she spent months in Washington DC research before joining MAAF four months ago. Now in the photo lab under W O Harry Lear she learns to shoot, develop and print. The couple plans to return to a California ranch after the war. Lola Lee Young of Alpine is her name crested here.
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Lola Hunter
MAAF
Marrine
Robert O. Hunter
Harry E. Lear
Aya
Planning for Purchase of Post War Surpluses Urged
Cooperating with Radio Cantor broadcast show Time To Smile and gifts to service boys. American Legion and auxiliary to collect items in town for hospital and gifts. War bonds bought today will save lives. Dr H W Morelock urged Southwest Texas towns to survey needs, purchase surplus goods at low prices, and use them for community development to avoid speculators. Burgess explained Surplus Property provisions and a committee was named to study war surplus foods for county growth.
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Radio Cantor
American Legion
Bketries
HR Gard
Sul Rose College
H. W. Morelock
Alpine
Brewster County
Morelock
Glenn Burgess
Chamber of Commerce
Southwest
Texas
Burgess
Congress
Dick Bankhead
R. B. Slight
L. B. Starns
Marathon
Supt. Bankhead
War victim from Alpine named Bruno Acosta dies in Germany
Refujia Acosta of Alpine is notified by the War Department that her son Private First Class Bruno V. Acosta, 31, was killed in action in Germany on October 25. He served three years, overseas two months, and is survived by his wife Mary Cabarrubio of Big Lake, a seven month old daughter, his mother, three brothers Pepe Pete Anastacio, and three sisters Maria Manuela Jesusita in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico. Navy recruiters upcoming in Alpine December 2. Navy WAVES also noted. War Bond and Stamp drives urged to support the Sixth War Loan.
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Refujia Acosta
Alpine
War Department
Pfc
Bruno V. Acosta
Germany
Mary Cabarrubio
Big Cake
Pepe
Pete
Anastacio
Maria
Union Thanksgiving Service Set For November 30 Here
A city wide Thanksgiving service will be held at the Methodist church Thursday November 30 at 4 30 am Rev R L Witter pastor of the Baptist church will preach the sermon and city choirs will assist in the musical program The Alpine Ministerial Association arranged the service
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UNION
Thunday
R. L. Witter
Baptist Church
Alpine
San Antonio Man Roy Johnson Fatally Injured in Train Crash
Roy E. Johnson, 57, of San Antonio, died at 6 30 p m after his car was struck by an east bound Southern Pacific passenger train at the Storey Whiteside Lumber corner in Alpine. His son Kenneth, the driver, suffered a concussion and could not recall the accident. Johnson was visiting relatives in Marfa and Alpine before the crash. He leaves a wife, three daughters, two sisters, and a brother. Burial occurred in San Antonio and his wife joined the family later. Brewster County reports War Fund contributions totaling 5600 08, surpassing the 5374 00 quota by 126 08, according to county chairman C E Patterson. The campaign benefited from strong support from county residents and the air base.
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Roy E. Johnson
San Antonio
Wright Hospital
Johnson
Marfa
Alpine
H.C. la
California
Brewster County
Inal
C. E. Patterson
Patterson
Punty
Two Pecos Air Field Men Die In Plane Crash
Nov 20 report from Pecos Army Air Field near Fort Stockton states aviation student Reinhard Roman of Contin Michigan and flying instructor Lt Arthur Malone were killed in yesterday’s training plane crash. Roman is survived by parents Mr and Mrs Henry Roman of Conlin Michigan. Malone by Mr and Mrs W B Malone of Quincy Florida.
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Pecos
Reinhard Roman
Contin
Mich
Arthur Malone
Pecos Army Air Field
Fort Stockton
Roman
Henry Roman
Conlin
Malone
W. B. Malone
Quincy
Fla
Lt Ramon H Newman of Alpine Killed in Action
Lt Ramon H Newman, Alpine native and Flying Fortess pilot with the Sth Air Force in England, was killed in action on Sept 12 after being reported missing following an air raid over Germany. He had earned the Air Medal and two Oak Leaf clusters. his parents Mr and Mrs Henry O Newman now live in Coleman.
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Jat
Ramon H. Newman
Alpine
Germany
War Department
Henry O. Newman
Coleman
England
Sth Air Force
Newman
Lt Newman
Sul Ross College
State Highway Department
Elizabeth Adair
Kirk Newman
Belsum
Following the Flag With Brewster Men and Women in Service
Local notices honor Brewster County service members near and far. Pvt Jimmy Hernandez Fierro arrives at Camp Wolters Texas for basic training. Pfc Filomeno Bustamante Jr graduates at Laredo AAF gunnery school and joins a bomber crew. Joe S Billeiter, Alpine native, graduates Pecos Army Air Field Class 44 J and heads to duty. Mrs Billeiter travels to Yuma to join Joe as he is stationed with the Navy. Lt Harold J Nichols and Lt Elvie Williams visit home from Carlsbad and Kelly Field. John Young III moves from Albuquerque to Buckley Field. Maj H M Mills Jr in Germany promoted to Lt Col and awarded Silver Star and Bronze Star. Nicholas J Thee ordered to report Nov 25 at Seattle and then to Memphis. Woodrow Mills transfers from New Guinea to the Philippines. Cpl Br Van Fossan on furlough from Roswell AAF Base. Manuel Espinosa Jr. mentioned. Continued on page 2.
Purle Heart and Oak Leaf for Alpine Soldier
Pfe. Nat R. Rodriguez Jr of Alpine has earned the Purple Heart and an Oak Leaf Cluster for wounds in action in Europe. His parents were advised as he remains in Germany after 16 months in the army, four months overseas, with trophies including a Nazi emblem banner, watches, French money, and German insignia.
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Pfe
Nat R. Rodriguez Jr
Alpine
Germany
Rodriguez
France
Cruz Rodriguez
Alpine Girl Co Authors of Medical Journal Item
Dr. Rose W Coleman daughter of Ar and Mira J C Coleman of Alpine with Dr Wallace Saburo Sako both doctors of pediatrics at Charity hospital New Orleans co author a recent American Medical Journal article on penicillin use in treating attacks of multiple posts in children Dr Coleman was raised in Alpine a graduate of Alpine High School Sul Ross College and the University of Texas medical school
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Rose W. Coleman
Mira
J. C. Coleman
Alpine
Wallace Saburo Sako
Charity Hospital
New Orleans
Fare
American Medical Journal
Coleman
Alpine High School
Sul Ross College
University of Texas Medical School
Shang Chen Speaks at Graduation for Chinese and American Cadets
General Shang Chen, Chief of the Chinese Military Mission to the United States, addresses the graduating class of American and Chinese cadets at the air field. He praises the Allied Air Force for Pacific victories, notes roles for new Chinese fliers, and emphasizes training to defeat Japan. Lt. Robert D. Bond also speaks on teamwork and discipline. Included are Brigadier General Leland Hewitt and Col. A J Kerwin Malone.
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Air Flald
Shang Chen
United States
Leyte
Shang
Japan
Philippines
Formosa
Robert D. Bond
Shane
Leoland R. Hewitt
37Th Flying Training Wing
A. J. Kerwin Malone
Rainy 3 Day Totals Reach Near Inch In Alpine Area
Moisture drenched the Big Bend-Davis mountains from Wednesday night through Sunday morning, with McDonald Observatory north of Fort Davis recording 1.19 inches. Fort Davis 80, Marathon 2. Alpine total .88 inches. It ends a moisture lull since Oct 1 and aids ranges, followed by a sharp freeze and lower temperatures predicted by the air base forecast.
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Big Bend-Davis Mountains
McDonald Observatory
Fort Davis
Marathon
Presbyterian Church to Observe 53rd Birthday
The Presbyterian church will observe its 53rd anniversary next Sunday with a program led by Rev. Fred Rogers. A birthday dinner will follow the morning service in the hospitality room for congregants. The church organized November 27, 1892 by the late Dr. W. By Bloys, with Mrs. Walter Garnett of Alpine the sole surviving charter member. T.R. Knight, longtime McGough Bros. construction superintendent at Goose Creek, is visiting for hunting season. his son Tommy attends Peacock Military Academy, San Antonio, and the Knights plan to return home after the new year.
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Presbyterian Church
Fred
T.R. Knight
McGough Bros
Goose Creek
Knights
Tommy
Peacock Military Academy
San Antonio
Mrs. Knight
War Bond Premiere to Be Shown at Granada Theater
Granada Theatre will screen Mrs. Parkington starring Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon next Tuesday at 8 30 p m. One showing only with admission tied to a War Bond purchase. C W Davis, theatre manager, announced the event amid a county War Finance push led by G W Baines.
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Granada Theatre
C. W. Davis
County War Finance Committee
Hunters Report Big Bend Blacktails Amid Short Texas Season
Hunters in the Big Bend Davis mountains report several deer kills during opening period of the deer hunting season. About 28 blacktails are stored at CP&L as observers note unusually good conditions. A 13 pointer weighing 240 pounds was cited as the largest deer in the area, while the West of the Pecos season closes tomorrow.
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Big Bend-Davis Mountains
Cp&l
C. W. Davis
O. F. Harlow
Denison
Texas
West
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Eoven
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Jord
Brewster
H.C. Labeff
Pvt
Jimmy Hernandez Fierro
Santiago Fierro
Camp Wolters
Filomeno Bustamente Jr
AAF
Laredo
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Jean Mollison
Raymondville
Yuma
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New York City
J. S. Arledge
Roscoe
Hushband
J. C. Penney
Pearl Harbor
Guam
Harold J. Nichols
Carlsbad, N. M
Army Air Field
Elvie F. Williams
Wac
Kely Field
John Young
Albuquerque
Buckley Field
Denver
H. M. Mills Jr
H. M. Mills
Nicholas J. Thee
Oregon
Seattle
Memphis
Tenn
Woodrow Mills
New Guinea
Cpl. Br. van Fossan
Roswell, N. M
Army Air Base
Manuel (Chito) Espinosa Jr
Hilands
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