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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1944
Page
1
A fragmentary reminiscence describes a young man in New Guinea and El Paso joining radio teletype and photo roles, ongoing training, and humorous misadventures with cryptic jargon, tape messages, and a bemused narrator reflecting on military communications.
Alpine Future Farmers of America earned the Gold Emblem at the National convention in Kansas City for its Program of Work and overall accomplishments, marking a second Texas chapter to gain national recognition. The group was represented by Keesey Kimball and Joe Lane, with advisor R C Mitchell receiving the Honorary American Farmer degree for outstanding vocational agri culture work.
Alpine Rotary assists in a program through Rotary International to gather clothing for London bombing victims. A local committee led by H. E. Gates and others will organize donations, urgently seeking used suits, coats, shoes, underwear, shirts, socks, workwear, and warm clothing for women and children.
AIR BASE The body of Pfc. Charles E. Woods of the Medical detachment at the air base was found early Sunday morning in the Rio Grande between Presidio and Ciudad Acua Mexico. Authorities suspect drowning but will withhold a definite finding until the investigation ends. Woods 38 is survived by his wife Mrs. Ruby Mae Woods of Oakland California. Next of kin have been notified.
Rev Miss Winifred Kelton, pastor for three years, left this week for Kansas to reside with her brother while recovering from illness. She has resigned and a new pastor will be called in the near future.
In a handwritten letter from Private Reeves, Alpine Marine Pte Reeves describes the death of his best friend in a Tinian cave sniper attack. Reeves recalls their patrol, the fall of his comrade, and the burial, praising him as a swellest guy who wanted to go home to his family. He notes the buddy’s longing to meet the family and his courage in battle and training, reflecting on the bond and loss among Marines.
The Parent-Teacher Association will meet Monday at 3 48 p m in the high school auditorium with an urgent executive session for carnival planning. Mrs TH Biteridge will speak on the purpose of PTA and the fourth grade, directed by Miss Helen Fielder, will present a program.
Mrs Alma Harley Van Sickle longtime Alpine resident died Tuesday afternoon after a two week illness from a heart attack. She came to Alpine from Hallsville in 1895 and led local club church and social work. Funeral services set for 3 PM at the Methodist church with interment in Elm Grove cemetery.
Pvt. Oscar W. Guthrie, former Marathon boy and son of W. W. Suhre, awarded the Soldier's Medal for rescuing five injured enlisted men from a sinking Tank Landing Ship No. 411 after hitting a mine off Corsica on December 31, 1943. He, with six comrades, saved the men before the vessel sank. he is with the 63rd Fighter Wing, Army Air Corps.
Bob Wyatt long time superintendent of the Sa inal waterworks system is hired by the City of Aldine as waterworks and sewer systems superintendent. The State Health department requires a licensed engineer and Wyatt’s state license meets this need. He succeeds J. G. Leath who held the post previously. Rev Fred S. Rogers and F. L. McCollum left for Wichita Falls to attend the Texas Synod meeting.
Air Base announces two officers promoted to major. Doane Tolleson, superintendent of maintenance, and William B. Furman, assistant deputy for training and operations, receive field rank. Tolleson, from Norman Oklahoma, a ingle pilot since 1994, worked with Oklahoma Gas and Electric. Furman, a Charleston College graduate, is a reserve officer recalled to active duty in August 1940.
Major Roy, formerly commanding officer of Section C, named provost marshal at the air field. Col. A J. Kerwin Malone announced the change, with 1st Lt. Jack Rafshoon off to the Military Government school in Virginia and Major Thomas M. Eubanks taking over Section C from Kingman Army Air Field arrivals.
Sgt Joe O Lopez of Alpine Texas survived a bomber crash in New Guinea jungle after a five day trek by foot and canoe with nine others. Radioman gunner, Lopez was part of the Air Apaches unit of the Fifth Air Force that had hunted Japs for 17 months. The crew reached an Australian rescue outpost and returned to their unit. Lopez attended Alpine High School and worked for Sava y Stores before joining the Army Air Forces in 1942.
County chairman C. E. Patterson reported 2165 raised toward a 974 quota with Alpine residents contributing most. other parts of the county had not yet sent in reports. Patterson urged un solicited supporters to leave contributions at the courthouse or with treasurer John Clanton at the bank, hoping to meet the week’s target without high pressure.
Pfe R L Bobby Hamilton writes his parents from the Pacific after visiting with his brother in law Pfe Bill Sloan and J H Webb, former Alpine high school coach now with the Red Cross. Pvt Wally L Johne son has been transferred from Fort Oglethorpe to Crowder Missouri. TS Marco A Giles at Fort Bragg now has an APO address in San Francisco. Sgt Wayne Mosley of the Marine Corps returns to the States after nearly three years overseas and will visit his parents soon. 1st Lt L G Kokernot Air Service Command completed an orientation course in England to prepare for service in France. His wife and baby son are with his mother Ida Kokernot. Sgt Margarite Cobos ends safely in France. brothers Macario Cobos in India and a Cobos in a coast artile unit. Billy West leaves Alpine for Fort Bliss with wife Harold Nichols joining at Carlsbad Army air base. Mrs Raymond Thomas reports Sgt Thomas is in France and updates from Belton.
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