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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1945
Page
6
A dramatic wartime photo compilation praises Pearl Harbor’s avenged defeat and the U S battle fleets. It highlights the Battle of Midway as a pivotal U S blow to Japan with carrier planes and naval bombardment.
Chester Bowles announces household washing machines ironers and aluminum cookware will return to stores this fall at 1942 prices under the reconversion price program. The program caps increases and shares burden between wholesale, retail, and consumer, aiming to keep durable goods affordable as output rises. Shoppers can expect limited stock but a restoration of availability for washing machines and related appliances.
The piece celebrates Jeb Wilkins trading long rail trips for at home vacations due to gasoline shortages and space on trains. He values sunny days with family and a cold beverage, saying this is living as millions grumble about travel constraints.
State Health Officer Dr. Geo W Cox urges parents to vaccinate children before school. He stresses smallpox vaccination and booster toxoid for diphtheria protection, plus thorough medical exams with family physicians and dentists before school entry to ensure no avoidable handicaps. The note also mentions Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce safety initiatives for 1945 86 and a UT safety training conference.
The notice lists Sunday school and worship times for multiple churches. It names M D Ice as pastor with Sunday school at 10 and services through the week. Catholic Masses are at 9 and 10 30 on Sunday and 7 30 during the week. John E Pickering and Francis Juaniz are pastors or ministers for Christian and Catholic communities.
The weekly Church of Christ, Scientist lesson explains the Golden Text from Psalms about hearing the Lord and seeking righteousness. It cites 2 Corinthians 4 6 and Eddy's Science and Health defining eternal life as present knowledge of Love Truth and Life.
OM OF CHRIST and ST JAMES EPISCOPAL announce Sunday services at 10 a m and 9 30 a m respectively with additional events including Bible classes at 10 80 a m Young people's meeting 7 p m and evening service 8 p m Women’s Bible class Wednesday 3 p m and prayer meeting 7 p m J S Batey minister Waldrum superintendent notes time changes for young people meeting and juniors at the Waldrum church context
A church notice lists pastors Marvin Williams and David H. Walworth for Nazarenes and Presbyterians. It notes evening worship times at 7 30 and 8 00 with Bible school at 9 48 and 10 a m for Presbyterians. A cordial welcome is extended to all attendees and choir rehearsal is scheduled under W C Friesen.
The Sanctuary is open each day for prayer and meditation. The Hospitality room dining room and kitchen welcome servicemen and their families. Signed PRED S ROGERS, Pastor.
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