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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1941

Page

5

Society Ridge Hosts and Club Parties in Alpine

Mr and Mrs J W Shepperd hosted a spaghetti supper with guests B B Bounds J E Burgess Dr Marvin L Majors Mr and Mrs Ray LaBeff Mr and Mrs Dan Ritter Autumn garden flowers decorated rooms In contract LaBeff duo won high score Mrs Ernest Mollison hosted her contract club Mexican luncheon at Green Cafe Then at Mollison home were Mesdames W H Terry Jr Anja Wilson Jr Edgar Martin Vernon McIntyre W H Terry John Newell Lois McIntyre High prizes went to the two Mesdames Terry Mrs Bill Winter hosted contract with sister Mrs Buford Harrell of Lockhart Guests included Mesdames B B Bounds Billy West Hoyle Cooley Percy Wallace Dan Ritter Carroll Vaughn R C Mitchell Gifts of linen presented to honorees and to Mrs Bounds for high score A salad plate served Mrs F L McCollum hosted contract club guests Tuesday cold drinks served Present were Mesdames Bill Winter John Newell Carroll Vaughn Malone Hill L D Har Edgar Martin R C Mitchell and the hostess Prizes went to Mrs Winter and Mrs Hill.

J. W. Shepperd B. B. Bounds J. E. Burgess Marvin L. Majors Ray LaBeff Dan Ritter Ernest Mollison Green Cafe Bill Winter Contract Buford Harrell Lockhart Mesdames Billy West Hoyle Cooley Percy, Wallace Carroll Vaughn R. C. Mitchell Bound F. L. McCollum Alpine John Newell Malone Hill L.D. Har- Edgar Martin

Alpine Grove No. 71 Woodmen Circle Meeting Report

The Alpine Grove No. 71 of the Woodmen Circle held its meeting on Wednesday. Members discussed upcoming events and community activities, with emphasis on local engagement and fraternal service.

Alpine Grove Woodmen Circle

Dance Studio Set to Open at Legion Hall in October

Mrs. Jo Maner Stephen announces a new Studio of the Dance at the Legion Hall with registration on September 27 and classes starting October 1. She has led summer tap ballet and acrobatic classes and produced several beginner ballets and tap routines for a spring recital. The studio features tango rhumba and exhibition waltzes with training from the Southwestern School of the Theatre and studies under noted instructors.

Jo Maner Stephen the Legion Hall Stephen Southwestern School of the Theatre Daphne, Campbell Margaret Quince Ruth Laird Jack Manning Dorothy K. Scott

United States Civil Service Seeks Assistant Custodian

The Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for the position of assistant custodian at the Alpine post office. Applications must be filed by October. For information contact C. A. Lease, local Civil Service secretary, at the Alpine post office.

United States Civil Service Commission Alpine Post Office C. A. Lease Civ

Tourist camp changes as Camp Brewster closes

A. Callahan who ran Camp Brewster on West College Ave. has closed the grocery there, disputed stock, and left for Waco to seek a new location. Miss Margaret Jeter will operate the tourist camp in the future. A business meeting was held at IOOF hall at 3 o clock. Plans were made to attend the Woodmea de convention of District 23 in Fort Stockton on October 4. Those present included Mesdames Oma Doole Azile Davidson Fern Garrett Mamie Lange Frieda Wade Metta Williams and Thelma Williams.

A. Callahan Brewster West College Ave Waco Margaret Jeter IOOF Fort Stockton Mesdames Oma Doole Azile Davidson Fern Garrett Mamie Lange Frieda Wade Metta Williams Thelma Williams

Big Bend Park Featured in New York Times Article

The New York Times in a Sunday feature titled The Last Frontier for Adventure covers the Big Bend park project. It details the Chisos range, Santa Elena canyon, Mules Ears, and Rio Grande canyons with maps showing the park’s relation to Texas and Mexico. The piece emphasizes archaeology, geology, and the goal of an international park fostering peace.

New York Times Big Bend International Park Santa Helena Canyon Mules Ears Peaks Chisos Range United States Texas Mexico Big Bend Mexco William Ullman Chisos Rockies Rio Grande Santa Helena Mariscal Boquillas Ultman Ullman Old Mexico Texas Rangers Border Patrol Bloody Bend

City Dairy Buys More Cows Builds New Barn

G B Mosley owner of City Dairy announced purchase of the Dees dairy herd north of Alpine. Dees have bought Stephenson laundry and will operate it. Mosley plans a new barn northwest of town to house feed and cows, costing about 1500 dollars. Major Owens and Lt Kokernot head to Austin for a Texas Defense Guard conference with 50 majors and their adjutants.

City Dairy G. B. Mosley A. H. Dees Dees Alpine Stephenson Mr. Mosley A. E. Owens Texas Defense Guard John W. Kokernot Austin

Alpine Saddlery Change of Ownership Notice

Notice is hereby given that Alpine Saddlery is now owned and operated by C. H. Werner. The partnership of H. C. Byler and C. H. Werner has been dissolved.

C. H. Werner H.C. Byler

Adlerika Endorsement Claims Quick Relief for Gas

A fragmentary testimonial cites Adlerika as a quick relief for gas and sour stomach, recommending travel use and daily carrying. The ad copy emphasizes immediacy and personal approval by G. D. Cash and references price and availability.

G.d.cash

America on Guard Minute Man statue display upset copy

A reproduction of the Treasury Defense Savings poster reproduces the Minute Man statue by Daniel French, sparking controversy over copying a famous sculpture. The incident raises questions about originality and official imagery.

Treasury Departments Defense Savings Daniel Charter "French

Gas Mask Deliveries for Alpine Units Reported

Texas Defense Guard units in Alpine received 52 gas masks as part of a government supply. Major Arthur E. Owens stated the delivery occurred during the current government week, with the first consignment including stamps and bonds.

Texas Defense Guard Arthur E. Owens Bay

Terlingua Native Alfonso Flores Dies in Town

Alfonso Flores prominent Terlingua resident dies here after brief illness from infection. He had long served as a Terlingua original and persistent figure. Body to be returned to Terlingua for burial.

Alfonso Flores Terlingua

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