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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1940

Page

2

Local residents noted visiting friends and relatives

Local items record several visits and travel: Mr. and Mrs. Dom Adams in Fl Paso, Mr. and Mrs. Wally Davis welcomed a newborn son, Mrs. W. G. Fielder hosted her mother Mrs. L. B. Brunner from Hamlin, and Virgil Williams family left for Stephenville. Others include J. H. Doss of Weatherford in Alpine, George M. Beacon of Ft. Worth visiting son Gene, Parker’s trip from Sierra Blanca and F&F Paso, Helen Haimes visiting mother Laura Haimes, Dr. Carroll Vaughn returning from a Texas State Chiropractic Association convention in Dallas, Adame couple visiting Del Rio and down-state, and Felix McGaughy with baby due home from San Antonio.

Pete Adame Dave del Rio

Bennett Couple Headed to Sulphur Reunion

Mr and Mrs D M Bennett left yesterday afternoon to attend a Bennett family reunion at Platt National Park in Sulphur Oklahoma.

D. M. Bennett Bennett Platt National Park Sulphur Okla

Smith Return Home After Visit with Sul Ross Faculty

C. KR. Smith went back to El Campo last week following a visit with his son Dr. G. PP. Smith of Sul Ross faculty and Mrs. Smith.

C. KR. Smith el Campo G. PP. Smith Sul Ross

Mrs. Nettie Blevins and daughter move to Three Rivers

Mrs Nettie Blevins and her daughter Shirley left this week for Three Rivers where she will work in a hospital recently built by Dr C D Gibson formerly of Pecos.

Nettie Blevins Shirley Three Rivers C. D. Gibson Pecos

Miss Inda Benson Named Director of Youth Activities

Miss Inda Benson of Far Worth and formerly of Alpine has accepted a post as director of young people's activities at a Kansas City church. Friends here have been advised of the appointment.

Inda Benson Far Worth Alpine Kansas City

Deputy Supt Miss Mann heads to Fort Worth on trip

Miss Sue B. Mann deputy state superintendent left last weekend on a business journey to Fort Worth. She was accompanied by Mrs N M Clifford who will visit there with relatives and friends.

Sue B. Mann Fort Worth N. M. Clifford

Mrs Salisbury to Spend Winter in Mexico City

Mrs E F Salisbury plans a winter sojourn in Mexico City. She has rented her home to Dr and Mrs A J Parkhurst, with Dr Parkhurst the new dean at Sal Rosas College.

E. F. Salisbury Mexico City A. J. Parkhurst Parkhurst Sal Rosas College

Barger and Sister Visit El Paso This Week

C F Barger traveled to El Paso at the start of the week accompanied by his sister Mrs S J Lovell of Canyon. She has been visiting the Bargain and will stay to see relatives before returning home.

C. F. Barger el Paso

Mosleys Leave for Brownwood Cantonment Post

Mr and Mrs J W Mosley and baby depart Wednesday for Brownwood after a short visit with her parents Mr and Mrs C F Barger. Mr Mosley will work at the government s new cantonment in Brownwood.

J. W. Mosley Baby Brownwood C. F. Barger Mr. Mosley

Pugh Family Opens New Ranch Home Near Springerville

Friends report Mr and Mrs Jean Pugh and family have moved to a newly purchased ranch in extreme northwestern New Mexico near Springerville Ariz They left late last week and are delighted with the new location.

Jean Pugh Springerville Ariz Pugh New Mexico

Earl McCall improves after Dallas medical visit

Mrs. W. D. McCall and son Earl, with Mrs. B. Griggs, returned from Dallas where Earl was examined by a specialist. He sustained serious injuries in an accident months ago, but the leg is healing and doctors expect he will regain use of the limb in a few months.

The American Boy magazine a trusted companion to youth

Hundreds of thousands of boys read The American Boy each month and regard it as a living companion. The periodical offers sports advice from famous coaches and players, plus fiction and factual articles. Subscriptions run 2.00 for a year and 3.50 for three years, with foreign rates 50c extra. Send name address and remittance to Detroit Michigan.

American Boy Magazine Detroit Michigan

Vast Range of American Apples Exceeds Seven Thousand Varieties

A historical report notes there are more than 7,500 varieties of American apples. It highlights the rich diversity in cultivars and suggests extensive experimentation in orchards and markets.

Grady Case Robbed by Boys on Charlotte Bridge

Grady Case of Charlotte North Carolina, ten years old, was robbed of 78 cents by a gang of small boys who held him as he crossed a bridge.

Grady Case Charlotte N. C

Nativity Certificates Issued After Alien Registration Boom

County Clerk R H Bloys and staff process birth certificates for many Mexican newcomers following national alien registration. Each case involves a certificate two affidavits and probate. Aliens are fingerprinted by Postmaster Robbie Ellis with help. About 41 aliens registered in Jeff Davis county.

R. H. Bloys Robbie Ellis Jeff Davis County

Anglo-Saxon Women Topic At Fort Davis Club Meeting

Fort Davis Study club held a Tuesday session on Anglo-Saxon women of the 18th century with papers on English and American pioneer family life, social codes, and a dialogue featuring William Pitt and Lady Mary. The program included a discussion of the cowboy as a North American creation and contrasts with the gaucho and vaquero.

Fort Davis Virginia Parry L. A. Singleton William Pitt Lady Mary America R. C. Withers Alkire L. E. Wood Southwest South America Spanish California Montana Northwest

October 16 Military Registration in Jeff Davis County

County Clerk Roy H. Bloys says registrants aged 21 to 35 will register October 16. Election judges are being lined up to handle the registrations with offers of volunteer aid. Registrations occur at the usual polling places.

Jeff Davis Roy H. Bloys

Frost Nips Fort Davis As Norther Blows Through

The scribe notes a sharp cold snap at Fort Davis Monday night with Jack Frost suspected in the air. Temperatures remained frigid from late afternoon through Tuesday morning, prompting shiver weather for those without coats.

Jack Frost Fort Davis

CCC Officer Hawes Returns Home to Capitan

Lieutenant Milton D. Hawes U S Army Reserve commanded a CCC camp at Fort Stanton New Mexico and spent a few days at home with Mrs Hawes and their young son before moving to Capitan near his duties The camp works on conservation efforts Hawes noted Fort Stanton sits 2000 feet higher than Fort Davis bringing slightly cooler weather and a crisper climate.

Milton D. Hawes U. S. Army Reserve CCC Fort Stanton N. M

California Poultryman Will Hatch Featured in News

Will Hatch, a California poultryman, is highlighted for his farming practices and industry contributions. In Brooklyn, I. Cook performs his restaurant duties, showcasing the city's dynamic dining scene and culinary expertise.

California Will Hatch I. Cook Brooklyn

Firehouse under construction in jail yard with community help

Work progresses on a fire house in the jail yard funded by American citizens near one thousand dollars for an engine and equipment. The Mexican community answered the appeal by making adobes for the building, which will hold two vehicles and a meeting room for department members. Joe Mulhern named fire marshal by the Mile High club and reportedly accepted.

Mile High Club Joe Mulhern

Mrs C B Friend dies in San Antonio after illness

Mrs. C B Friend mother of Mrs C B Eaton of Fort Davis died in San Antonio Monday after a period of illness. She had spent parts of the last decade in Fort Davis since the Eatons moved from Brownwood. Dr and Mrs Eaton left Monday to join other children for burial rites in Brownwood Wednesday.

C. B. Friend C. B. Eaton Fort Davis San Antonio

Bargain List for Rent and Sale Houses

Local housing ad details multiple properties including 8 room stucco houses in College Hill and College Ave, a modern furnished rental near the Post Office, a choice business district store building, a hollow tile 8 room near College Hill, and a 7 room stucco on College Ave. Terms vary with prices from 500 down to 4000. Some properties include servants quarters, garages, or recent repairs. Appointments required to view.

College Hill College Ave

Hitler's best year tied to 1903 airplane gift claim

A terse line from the Classified Ads references 1903 as a pivotal year when America allegedly gifted the airplane to the world, attributing the claim to Hitler. The fragment lacks corroborating details or context.

Hitler America

Rotary Luncheon Reports and Local Efforts Highlight Meeting

Thirty Rotarians and guests attended the luncheon with two visiting Rotarians George McDougal of San Rafael and M A Buhler of Marfa. New members Mac Mc Mullen and J A Parkhurst were introduced and committee reports urged help for Scout work and the Brewster County selective draft registration next Wednesday. Nelson Lee Jr outlined Chamber of Commerce efforts for Big Bend park, highways, and a stopping point on the San Antonio El Paso airline. Arbor Day origins and Peru's American-owned mines were noted along with local business servicing by The Kandy Kitchen and Monroe Slack guarantees.

Calif M. A. Buhler Marfa Mac McMullen J. A. Parkhurst Don Littleton Cliff Casey Rotary John Gillett Worth Frazer Brewster County Chamber of Commerce Nelson Lee Jr Nelson Big Bend Park Naional Park Service Park Service

Alpine Wool and Mohair Feed Specials Notice

Local ad lists 11 percent sweet feed with crimped oats at 1.35 dollars and economy hen scratch at 1.80. High quality 18 percent protein egg mash or nugget and bright alfalfa offered at bargain prices with prompt delivery and contact by phone.

Alpine

Dry and dusty Montana Maine or California drought noted

The reader in Montana, Maine or California is told it is dry with weeks of no rain. Early summer moisture left grass on the ground and livestock in excellent condition.

Montana Maine California

Woman speaker breaks tradition at Mile High club supper

Miss Lutie Britt, physical director at Alpine's Sul Ross Teachers College, spoke to the Mile High club last Wednesday becoming the first woman to sit at the table in the all male supper gathering. She spoke on Texas folk lore, opening a new chapter for the club with its male core.

Smithereens Mile High Club Lutie Britt Alpine Sul Ross Teachers College Miss Britt Texas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dom Adams Fl Paso Wally Davis W. G. Fielder L. B. Brunner Hamlin Virgil Williams Stephenville J. H. Doss Weatherford George M. Beacon Ft. Worth Gene J. P. Parker Sierra Blanca F&f Paso Helen Hainea Carlsbad, N. M Laura Haimes Carroll Vaughn Dallas Texas State Chiropractic Asean Felix McGaughy Byron Yates Smith Furn. Co G. P. Smith W. D. Craddock Ft. Stockton Tex Good Oak Wood A. H. Hill Ira Heetor Jr. Hi School Lubbock Amarillo San Angelo Turner Furn Jack Cross J. D. May Tfe Marta W. T. Meriwether P. T. Ross Alpine Disposal Service Barry Scobee Corre Sian Granada Theatre SUN Italy Achille Starace M.L. Hopson Rotary News George McDougal San Rafael San Antonio-El Paso Nebraska Peru Kandy Monroe Slack Sean Frank McHugh Edmund Lowe Life Coomppaan Ian Central Power and Light Company Sea
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