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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1941
Page
4
Local columns list Mrs C A Brown visiting in El Paso on business. several families hosting Thanksgiving with relatives in Marathon Wickett Fabens and San Antonio. teachers and trainees from Clint El Paso Fort Bliss visit here. many residents traveling to see kin or attend events, including birthdays, funerals, and football games.
Notice announces the purchase of the Stephenson Laundry and its planned opening for business next Monday morning. Prices will be moderate, work guaranteed, and supervision provided by experienced workmen. The article also notes regional social updates and a local death.
P. T. Ross promotes Alpine Disposal Service for dirt hauled to gardens or lawns and for moving needs with reasonable prices.
New arrivals include Birdie Jean born to Mr and Mrs Bird E Babcock in Fort Stockton hospital on November 2. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Dave Medley of Marfa at Alpine hospital on November 20.
The Rose of Sharon is described as a tulip mon tana with deep red flowers and black centers, a member of the lily family. The Yukon is noted as a major Alaska stream that bisects the peninsula for about 2,000 miles, framing the regional geography.
The Yates family thanks friends for kindnesses shown during their recent bereavement. Gratefully signed by Mrs G Yates and Mr and Mrs J E Yates and others including Byron F Yates and Felix McGaughy.
The notice lists Episcopal and Methodist services for Sunday with times 5 p.m. 10 50 morning worship and 7 30 evening worship. It mentions a special organ recital Friday December 5 at 7 30 by Rob ert G Chromer and a Hammond installation dedication by El Paso Music Co with Dr Wm E Brown of El Paso to dedicate the organ on Sunday December 7. Ray B McGrew is the pastor.
The Friendly Church announces next Sunday programs with 9:45 Sunday school led by John Wey cetts and 10:50 morning worship where Dr. H W Morelock will deliver the message. Also a special service by children from the Community Center directed by Miss Mitchell and Mrs Burkett with Buford Isaacks as pastor.
The notice lists Sunday worship at 9:45 am and 10:50 am plus evangelistic services at 7:00 pm, with invitations to all. A Baptist pastor invites attendance for morning service and evening programs. Additional times cover Sunday school, Training Union, WMS meeting, mid week choir rehearsals, and Christian Science lesson sermons for November 30 including biblical citations and passages from Science and Health.
Alpine chapter members vote to sponsor a December turkey shoot to raise funds for chapter activities including judging and leadership trips. Committee to set date with Advisor. live turkeys to be given. Thirty two members attended with refreshments served. Green Hands degree work postponed.
Sunday school opens in all departments at 10 a.m. Morning worship follows at 11. Youth vespers scheduled for 6 p.m. Presbytery Planning Conference set for 7 p.m. Fred S. Rogers, Pastor, notes pages in Avalanche printing needs.
An examiner from the highway patrol will visit towns in this area to assist drivers in securing new licenses. All licenses from 1 to 450,000 must be renewed before Jan. 1, 1942, with others to be renewed later. Regular weekly schedule lists Alpine Monday mornings to 5 p.m. Fort Davis Tuesday 9 to 11 p.m. Marfa 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday Ft. Stockton 10 a.m. Seachem ener] Assent rarmecaicorelel
A Navy recruiting party will visit Alpine on December 11 for one day and establish headquarters in the courthouse. It will conduct physical examinations and accept applications from local young men interested in enlisting in the U S Navy or Naval Reserve. Commissions are available for qualified applicants. Age requirements are 17 to 21 for the regular Navy and 17 to 50 for the Naval Reserve. Opportunities for advancement are emphasized, with the appeal to Earn Learn and Travel in the Naval Forces while serving the country during the National Emergency. Saturday Alpine 8 am to 5 pm.
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