Alpine Local Items Chronicle Weekend Travels and Visits
Ray Garnett spent the week end in Marfa visiting Jerry Garrett. Mrs T M Hill returned Sunday from San Antonio and went to Marfa for a two week visit with relatives. Mr and Mrs J C Coleman and Mr and Mrs C A Gilley left for Boyd Texas to attend the funeral of R J Ratliff. Mrs Vernon McIntyre and Mrs D Wood with Mrs Mable Arnold joined them at Marathon for a visit with Mrs L F Buttrill at her ranch. Mr and Mrs R W McKinley spent last week visiting Coahoma and Big Spring with Mrs McKinley s parents. They also visited relatives in Fort Worth. Miss Ethel Baker on furlough from Presbyterian mission work in Guatemala was an Alpine visitor Sunday and spoke at the Presbyterian church. She stayed with Miss Alice Cowan. Rev and Mrs Stowers and Mr and Mrs Paul Jones of Jacksboro were guests of Rev Stowers uncle Rev Fred S Nogers and family. Stowers is pastor of the Jacksboro church and they attended the morning service at Alpine. They were returning from El Paso where the men represented the Jacksboro church at the Texas Bmw. Mas Helen Cushman of El Paso was a weekend guest of Missio Francis Cushman. Helen volunteers as a technician in a flying field and will report for duty at California hospital on Nov 3. Bro Anja Wilson Jr. and female daughters left Monday for Owens, called there by the death of her grandmother Mrs Mary Louise Ferner, a Crockett county pioneer. Mrs Perner, who died at 78, came to Crockett county in 1800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Baker
Presbyterian Mission
Guatemala
Presbyterian Church
Alice Cowan
Lloyd Stowers
Paul Jones
Jacksboro
Stowers
Fred S. Nogers
Alpine Presbyterian Church
el Paso
Theacksboro
Mas Helen Cushman
Fl Paso
Sioe Francis Cushman
Helen
Ita
California Hospital
Anja Wilson Jr
Ema
Ovens
Mary Louise Ferner
Crockett County
Perner
Dodd Nominated for Co A Captaincy in TDG Reorganization
Herbert A. Dodd rural rehabilitation supervisor with the Parry Security administration is slated for Captain Bedford P Cain’s Company A in the TDG reorganization. Dodd, with Texas A&M military experience and Alpine residency, is endorsed by local officials and chamber groups and will seek Brigadier General Page’s endorsement before Governor Stevenson confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert A. Dodd
TDG
Parry Security Adminitration
Bedford P Cain
EG. Burgess
Cain
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Lions Cub
Dodd
Texas A. & M. College
Texas
Big Bend
Alpine
Burgess
J. Watt Page
Stevenson
Last-Minute Rush For License Renewals Snows Chief Under Al Austin
AUSTIN Oct. 20 Twenty thousand Texans daily seek driver license renewals as old two-part licenses expire after Nov 1. Homer Garison says renewal by mail before midnight Nov 1 avoids exams. J B Draper notes near deadline rush. renewal rate may hit 10,000 daily but approvals could take three to four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Austin
Austin
Btate
Homer Garison
J. B. Draper
Alpine PTA Meeting Discusses War Time Problems and Duties
Over 600 members attended the Alpine PTA meeting where CC Manager Mr Burgess urged mothers to take First Aid and Home Marine courses, stressed gas and tire restrictions, and highlighted issues from labor shortages to racial distinctions. He called for close cooperation with commissioners and war agencies, while new PTA officers and a PTA PotA project were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn ‘Burgess
Burgess
Well Baby Conference Held In New Town
A well baby conference sponsored by the Public Health board and the Community center was held at Mrs Natividad Arriola's home Tuesday September 20 at 2 30 pm. Twenty mothers, 21 infants including twins, and 12 pre school children attended. Children were weighed and measured and mothers advised on diet and care and to take children for regular check ups and immunizations. Follow up visits will be made by the Public Health nurse. Assisting were Messrs Baines Gard Arriola and Mrs Lee Ulurry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natividad Arriola
Public Health Board
Community Center
Fulcrod
Messrs. Baines
Gard
Arriola
Lee Ulurry
Mayor Issues Rubber Mat Recollection To Prevent Slips
Mayor Benjamin F. Barnes stated he ordered mats salvaged for the home front to keep sidewalks dry and prevent slips on rainy days. He warned the mats are not 100 percent rubber and may have limitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Barnes
Rewster Boy Promoted to First Lieutenant in Kerrville
Kerrville Texas October 20 William Jesse Burnham son of Mr and Mrs W L Burnham Marathon was promoted to first lieutenant of Company C in the first special order of the year issued from Major Sam G Fuller Commandant Schreiner Institute Kerrville as second rear student
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrville, Tex
William Jesse Burnham
Schreiner Institute
Kerrville
W. L. Burnham
Marathon
Sam G. Fuller
Dirt hauled and moving services offered by Alpine Disposal
J C Walker at Alpine Disposal Service offers dirt hauling for gardens or lawns and moving services. Reasonable prices and contact by phone 258.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J C. Walker
Alpine Disposal Service
County Health News Conference Attended by Pearl Fulcrod
The Health committee met with Miss Pearl Fulcrod at her office for Oct. Ltd. Attendance was good. The Well Baby conference at the Mexican Settlement center drew a strong crowd the last Monday in September. A new conference is to start this week in New Town with a home nursing class planned for mothers. One hundred and two visits were made by Miss Fulcrod in the homes during the month.
Marathon Spiritual Emphasis Services Announced
Reverend Vernon, editor with the General Board of Education for the Methodist church, leads a series of spiritual emphasis services. He has edited church school literature and the Church School Magazine and lectures at conferences across the South. Reverend A Leonard Miles, Marathon’s resident pastor, will oversee all services and invites the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
General Board of Education
Methodist Church
Church
Offical
Teacher Helps
Eastoral
Brother Vernon
Lakewood Methodist Church
Dallas
A. Leonard Milex
Marathon Methodist Church
Lusty Action Drama Stars To The Granada Theatre
A lusty action drama at the Granada Sunday and Monday stars Ann Sheridan Roald Reagan and Richard Whorf in Juke Girl. The plot follows hard working townsfolk in Cat Tail Florida under Gene Lockhart as town ruler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granada
Warner Bros
Ann Sheridan
Roald Reagan
Richard Wharf
Sheridan
Reagan
Whorf
George Tobias
Alan Hale
Gene Lockhart
Betty Brewer
Jake Girl
Quiz Qs From a Historic Page
Questions cover measurements and geography including fathoms and feet. They ask who owed allegiance to the Duke of Normandy, remedies like Chaulmoogra oil, and define a conch. Other prompts name Elizabethan dramatist Sir, an ancient toy like an airplane, 4004 B C creation, Cortes parliament, Stars and Bars flag, and the Tarquins set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Normandy
Chaulmoor
Tarquins
Rotary Visitor Adds Dean Etheridge To Club Roster
Rotary News reports Ken Oliver and E Marvin Goodwin visiting El Paso and Mission respectively with W. D. Raft of Greeley among attendees. New member Dean Etheridge of Sul Ross joins. Geo Koury shares Africa settlement experiences as a five minute program continues Spanish lessons. Guests include Rev Gregory Sierra Monahans and Tapia New Mexico Consul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Oliver
el Paso
E. Marvin Goodwin
Mission
W. Draft
Greeley
Colo
Rev
Gregory Sierra
Monahans
Francis Juaniz
J. C. Epperson
Fred §. Rogers
Geo Koury
C. P. van Gilder
T. A. Beard
Sr. Tapia
New Mexican
Joel
Afria
Nile
Move to Alpine Seen in Seeral Section
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a transfer or relocation to Alpine involving individuals named in garbled form. Includes mentions of Gary, Indiana, and possible Serene or Seeran names, plus chores or career references, but details are unreadable.
Card of Thanks to Alpine Volunteer Fire Department
Expresses gratitude to the Alpine Volunteer Fire Department for quickly extinguishing a Sunday evening fire at the writer's home preventing disaster. Signed by Mrs. Crenan Hudson, owner of 1290 Montana St El Paso Texas, memorial arts dealer for Rock of Ages monuments territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Volunteer Fire Department
Crenan Hudson
Two Women Battle Over Shoes at Dollar Day Sale
In Williamsport two Women clashed over a pair of shoes during a crowded dollar day sale. Both refused to relinquish their shares, sat down to wait, and glared at each other for four hours before counters replaced the sale price.
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Williamsport
Tire rules under gas rationing regulate sale and inspections
OPA outlines tire handling under gas rationing requiring repair or recapping before resale. Dealers bear redistributing costs and retailers price to retail ceilings. Gas inspectors will be named and paid by motorists, with fees to be set. Trucks and buses with more than five tires per vehicle are exempt from selling excess tires.
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Railway Express Agency
DSC
OPA
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Ray Garnett
Marfa
Jerry Garett
T. M. Hill
San Antonio
J.C. Coleman
C. A. Gilley
Boyd
R. J. Ratliff
Vernon McIntyre
D. Wood
Mable Arnold
L. F. Buttrill
R. W. McKinley
Coa’ Sma
Big Spring
Mrs. McKinley
Mr. J. , A. Roberts Sr
Fort Worth Whiteay
P.T.A. Group
E. C. Coleman
P.T.A
John Newel
J. C. Cooley
TH. Etheridge
Fannie King
Ruby Durst
New Town
Tues
Rewster Boy
C.D. McMillan
Haney
P.O
Buick
C. L. Vaughn
Hegira
Carl Smith Gin
AN. Coppin
Fort Stockton
Tex
Modern Duplex
College Hill
Chase Bishop
Box
Marta
J L. Milam
Edstead
Magnolia
Dave Sublett
City Drug Store
Ward School
Pete Crawford
Furn
Grandview Courts
Alto Lodge
Rainbow Station and Grocery
Abe Martin
Ona
County Health News
Granada Theatre
FRU
SAT
Pearl Harbor
Pay McKenzie
Don Barry
Riding the
Wind
Tim Holt
Tahiti
Chas. Laughton
Jon Hall
Jackass
W. Beery
M. Main
Cat Tail
Florida
O Ann Sheridan
Reagan i Whorf
Lockhart
Gene Tobias
Tobias
Lockhhart
Ierness
Curtis Bernhardt
A. J. Bezzerides
Rotary News
M. A. Webb
Gary
Sunshine Cleaners
C. W. Davis
Brewster Co
Nee
Fee of War
Uncle Sam
Gage Hotel
Marathon, Texas
Alpine Drug Store
Weer
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