Texas hospital staff in New Guinea group photo captions
A captioned photo lists 14 Texas acc ors and hospital staff in New Guinea with ranks and hometowns such as Capt. (Dr.) WE Lockhart Alpine Maj F Strashan Houston Lt. Col. Jessie G Heard Canyon Capt. A E Chandler Houston Maj D M Paton Houston Capt. Eugene L Slamaper Houston Capt Robt L Price Graham Capt. Alfons Salinger Houston Maj J B Ralls Houston Capt Chas N Nester Houston Capt Henry W Poetter Austin Lt Col Heard Major R A Neblett Canyon and others. Photo courtesy Fort Worth Star Telegram.
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Texas Accors
New Guinea
WE. Lockhart
Alpine
Jessie G. Heard
Houston
F. Strashan
Graham
Alfons Salinger
J.B. Ralls
Lockhart
Chas. N
Hardened Soldier Keeps Faith With Alpine Paper
A reader from Fort Davis mails a donation and praise for the Alpine weekly, noting Mount Monks and Mountain Peaks columns. He and Cpl Elias Marin of New Guinea express intent to resume subscriptions after returning to the U.S. and praise local news coverage and Mr. Peeks. Alpine plans for observances around the Schickelgruber episode are uncertain.
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Elias Marin
Davis
New Guinea
U. S.A
Thaveret
Big Bend
Misterscobee
Jen Neuen
Helen Steffens
Kerrville
Steve
Wren
Motorists Urged To Apply For New A Ration Books
Motorists who have not renewed their A gasoline ration book are urged by the OPA to apply immediately so they receive the new book before coupons become valid. Ely Fonville, district Rationing Executive, announced that as of Sept 18 the tire inspection record requirement is revoked. Each motorist will receive a new Mileage Rationing Record to serve as the record of gasoline rations issued.
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OPA
Ely Fonville
Clear cool fall weather follows rainy period in Alpine area
Weather calmer after a siege of rain last week with no moisture since Friday. Gauge recorded 20/1 inches over 48 hours including Thursday. Highland areas expect adequate moisture for ranges though some parts remain dry between Marathon and Sanderson. Lowest temp at the air base was 2 degrees and the high reached 81 on Wednesday. forecast for today is fair and warmer.
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Marathon
Sanderson
Porecast
Christian Church Meet At Marfa Nov 22 District Event
The annual Christian Church district convention will be at Marfa Sept 22 from 9 30 a m to 4 15 p m. The sermon will be by Wm R Holder of Indianapolis former missionary to Africa. Rev M A Buhler of the Alpine church will lead Scripture Song and Prayer at 9 45 a m and urge attendance in the war effort through stamps and bonds.
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Christian Church
Marta
Wm. R. Holder
Indianapolis
Ind
Africa
M. A. Buhler
Aupine Church
Alpine youths honored in unique lamp shade project
W D Smithers of Big Bend Photo Shop appeals for more Alpine military photos for his lamp shade project. He notes strong initial response and praises parents for their cooperation. Only Alpine boys and girls will be pictured, with mothers described as the boys' Second Front, and photos should be left with him promptly.
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W. D. Smithers
Big Bend
Thade
Thome
Predatory Animal Overflow Not Expected From Park Area
Marathon reports no anticipated overflow of predatory animals from the Big Bend National Park area as development proceeds. Texas wildlife staff, led by Walter P. Taylor, notes cattle movements will begin within weeks, with the park area’s carrying capacity low.
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Gederal
Big Bend
National Park Service
Walter P. Taylor
College ‘Station
Texas Co-operative Wildlife Research Unit
Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Veteran Sicilian Italian campaigns veteran returns home
Roy F. Johnson, son of E. E. Johnson and Alpine residents, is back with his parents recovering from head and lung injuries. A veteran of the Sicilian and Italian campaigns, he enlisted in artillery in October 1942, arrived in Africa, saw 38 days of active combat in Sicily, served at Anzio where injuries were sustained, and spent time recuperating. He earned three battle stars and the Good Conduct Medal and will report to Sam Beach, Florida, on September 28 for non combat reassignment.
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Roy F. Johnson
Ate
E. E. Johnson
Alpine
Set Johnson
Artilery
Africa
Anzio Beach
Johnson
Sat Johnson
Jessie Anna| Gulley
Norton
Sul Rows
Sami Beach
Fla
New Air Scout Patrol To Be Organized Here
Alpine area youths can join a new Air Scout Patrol. Inquiries via postcard to Sat William Dunn, Base Weather, Ma[i]a Field. First regular meeting Friday Sept 22 at the Methodist church for charter member enrollment. Otis French earned the bicycling merit badge with a 50 mile ride in six hours. Other Scouts have completed 25 mile conditioning trips and will attempt longer runs with Scoutmaster Dunn.
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Alpine
Air Scout Patrol
William Dunn
Methodist Church
Otis French
Otis
Dunn
Processed foods to be removed from ration list Sept 17
Washington announces removal of several processed food items from rationing on September 17. Fruit spreads including jams and jellies lose ration points, while canned vegetables and related products are also decontrolled as supplies allow. Byrnes cites government policy to lift wartime restrictions as soon as feasible.
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Washington
James F. Byrnes
War Mobilizaion
Byrnes
OPA
Marvin Jones
Directors of Sheep and Goat Raisers Assn Meeting at Fort Stockton
Directors of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Assn meet for their last 1944 quarterly session in Fort Stockton at 10 am in the Pecos County courthouse. Rev. Ray B. McGrew will give the vocation. Clayton Williams will deliver the welcome. Horace Fawcett will respond.
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Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers’ Assn
Fort Stockton
Pecos County
Ray B. McGrew
Vestel Askew
San Angelo
Alpine Girl Sees Beauty in Bogota Colombia
Miss Aleta Bierschwale, daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Bierschwale and State Department staffer, writes home from Bogota about the citys crowding and poverty yet magnificent country scenery. She recalls club outings, a British oilman relief event, a Paris celebration post fall of France, and her new Secretary to the Counselor of Embassy role with a pleasant boss, good staff, and a modest new office.
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Aleta Bierschwale
A. J. Bierschwale
U. S. Department of State
Bogota
Columbia
South America
Excelent
Paris
Embasy
Enrollment Opens City Schools With 734 Students
The 1944 45 term started Monday with 734 enrolled by Wednesday, Superintendent Bankhead reported. Last year on the same date enrollment was one more. High school and Central School declined while Centennial School rose sharply. Totals by level: High 116, Central 240, Centennial 378. by grade counts range from first 107 to twelfth 27, with more students expected in coming days.
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R. Mc Fankhead
Bankhead
Central School
Enteal
Cemetennial
Revolutionary Guard Clash at Shatter Armory Maneuver
About 85 men from Fort Davis Marfa Alpine and Presidio staged a two and a half hour battle at the abandoned Shatter mining town near Presidio. Seized state guard arms were defended by five companies with baring rifles sub machine guns and grenades. Capt. Johnson led a three direction attack while Capt. Edmondson simulated the enemy. Maj. Spencer observed the exercise with Lt Jarrett and Capt. Fuller present.
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State Guard
Presidio
Shatter
Fort Davis
Marfa
Alepine
W. B. Johnson
Co. B
Co. A
Merrill
Alpine
Webb
Revolo
Jack Edmondson
Comemanding Co
D. Presidio
Maj
George Spencer
Adjutant General's Department
Austin
Spencer
Johnson and Edmondson
LA. Jarrett
Avarill
Volenteers
Courthouse Square
Fuller
Lis. McBride
Worthington
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Tras
J. G. Fain
Post
Fromer Alpine
Eter
Altho
Zou
A. Schickelgruber Co
Poland
Lublin
Germany
Japan
Skipper
P. S
Peeks
Cpl. Schickelgruber
Tong
John Tape
John. W. Tape
Livingston
Tape
Texas
G. W. Hargus
Chas, Walker
Methdist
Tom Henderson
Jack Dozier
Ed Bardwell
Earl Clark
Cap Shackelford
M. L. Causey
Oma Berry
Silver City
N. M
Jake Hargus
Alpine Girl
Parla’ Liberation
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