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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1942
Page
3
Marathon News notes a flurry of visits from Ft. Bliss and Alpine families en route to Streeter Texas with Mrs. Johnnie Adams hosting a sister, Mrs. Cavness. Local social rounds mention dining, dove hunts, and birthday dinners amid school events and community notices at the Play Nite and Boy Scout meetings.
The Baptist women observed the Week of Prayer for State Missions with an all day meeting at Mrs. A R Davis home led by Mrs Press Chambers on the theme That They May See. Articles on Texas Baptist work were discussed and a noon chicken buffet был served by Mrs Davis and guests and members. Birth announcement: Mr and Mrs P E Adams welcomed a baby girl named Fae Loray on Thursday Sept 24. Alice Adams returned from Del Rio. daughter Eula Mae attends San Marcos Baptist Academy. Sophomore class plans a play Oct 1 for the assembly program.
A collage of remarks and snippets from students and teachers in a Junior Business Training class. Characters like Dadie Miss Wade Mr Conway Emma Effie Jo Billye and Earlene appear, noting hobbies crushes and routines. The piece humorously reflects on adolescence and school life with casual dialogue and quips.
Washington announces nationwide gasoline rationing likely to start about November 22 with a basic allotment under four gallons per week for private vehicles. The plan merges auto and Atlantic coast rationing into one program, with on-wheel inspections every 60 days to verify tire care and vehicle condition.
In a lively scene Miss Nail and Miss Cunningham are seen playing volley ball at noon. The event promotes vigor and vitality through the Girl’s Fizzical Fit Mess club.
The text explains estivation as the torpor period some mammals undergo during the hot dry season when food is scarce, contrasting it with winter hibernation. It defines estivation as a prolonged torpid state occurring in adverse conditions.
A brief note thanks patrons for years of support then records an abrupt departure as the speaker says they must leave due to war. The message emphasizes gratitude and a sudden change in circumstances affecting the business and readers.
An electrical contractor, W B Dorris, writes that he hopes to be understood and asks for patience as he plans to return later, expressing appreciation for the navy yards business and promising future service.
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