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Mrs. R A Bennett is visiting friends in Maria.
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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
3
Mrs. R A Bennett is visiting friends in Maria.
Alpine schools opened Monday with full attendance as Rev. Messer and Polsgrove spoke to pupils. Medals awarded in girls athletic contest. Local notables including Braden Walks and J. F. Sutton mentioned among visitors. several residents announced moves and furloughs.
The Alpine citizen W. E. Caldwell sails to complete arrangements for YMCA service overseas in the Great War. He is described as highly qualified and a brave, long-standing resident with many friends. A letter from France dated August 6 1918 is quoted noting exposure to shrapnel, rest, and hopes for recovery.
A clipped notice indicates Supt. Bentley has received for service with departure date not yet fixed. The item hints at possible forthcoming change and references local names Hord Gibson Niggli Edwards and Alpine Texas.
A special church service unfolded as Supt. E R Bentley spoke on the flag’s meaning. The Red Cross work was presented by Mrs J R Midd and urged by the ladies present to aid a forthcoming project. The ceremony featured the Polsgrow directed choir and paid tribute to listed servicemen by name.
Atha hosts a lively party with games cream and cake for friends including Aliss Miriam Webly. Mrs. W. Van Sickle hosted a lawn party after prizes. Miss Ine Hatley of Marshall is visiting to attend school.
Caswell C. Fidwards accepted a position with the University and its School of Motor Mechanics and plans to leave for Austin Saturday. His subject knowledge aims to aid special mining work for view in the army. Mrs. H W Ferguson left San Antonio yesterday.
Clauzens from all areas are in Maine today for a registration purpose. T. Cherry accompanies sister Mrs JF L W ter. Mr and Mrs Max Mayer lease the McFarland cottage and will take possession soon. Mrs McFarland and sons plan a trip to California.
A brief ad from Dr. W. S. Bechtold invites dental clients to visit the office in Building 5 at night. It notes appreciation for dental work and presents a personal greeting from the dentist.
The fragment outlines wholesale and retail pricing for flour rye flour potatoes bread onions meat and other items. It references the Federal Food Administration and a committee, noting that prices are subject to change and indicating specific per dozen and per unit rates in various coded figures.
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