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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1944
Page
4
Fragmentary Alpine Avalanche item mentions Brewster events and a four dollar rate for notices. Publication lists editors and society column staff, with subscription details noted as two dollars per year and six months pricing.
The article recalls Poland’s five year war effort since September 1, 1939. It highlights Polish forces abroad and at home, including units in France Norway the Middle East and on the Red Army front. It notes Polish naval and air contributions and their heavy human cost while affirming Poland’s enduring spirit aiding Allied victory.
A portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower tracing his Mennonite and Midwestern roots from Germany to Pennsylvania to West Point. The piece highlights a balance of war leadership and peaceful, homey character as described by friends and his mother, portraying his fate driven path to command the greatest army in history.
Optimistic views of wholesale demobilization after Germany’s defeat fade as Army and Navy announce continued buildup. The Army shifts strength to the Pacific, retains occupation forces, and anticipates long transportation needs. Navy expansion persists to 4 million by July, with a more sustained Pacific war. The forecast suggests continued mobilization, possible China invasion, and a protracted conflict with Japan.
A wartime reflection cites 74 000 American dead and Lincoln’s words on a “new birth of freedom” as living tribute. It warns that panic in fires remains a danger in theaters, clubs, schools, and other venues and urges visible fireproofing, exits, sprinklers, and public cooperation to save lives.
Cattle receipts across twelve markets totaled about 280000 head, up 20000 from the prior week. Cows advanced 28 to 50 cents, with canners and cutters steady to weak. Bulls and calves remained strong, replacement stock steady. top fed steers around 15.50 with 1120 pound loads at 15.00. Sheep and lambs declined 25 to 50 cents. choice lambs near 13.0 to 13.50, ewes 3.50 to 4.00, shorn.
The War Production Board and OPA announce that rationing of coal and wood heating and cooking stoves ends October 15. Oil and gas stoves will remain rationed. Officials say current inventories and expected production should meet demand after October 15.
Eugenia D. Rowland and Janie L. Rowland alongside Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Starns express gratitude to friends for love and kindness during a family bereavement for their son and brother. A family dog, Molly the Airedale owned by Charles Cox of Atchison, Kan, reportedly reburied 17 bones in the new yard after relocation.
Plaintiff W A Maddox sues E J Everett and S H Carson and unknown heirs in Brewster County Texas to quiet title and obtain writ of possession for Lots 3 4 5 in Block 3 Hurley Addition Alpine under fee simple title and three five and ten year statutes of limitation. Citation requires appearance by 10 am October 16 1944 before the Honorable District Court in Alpine.
The Texas Liquor Control Board recommended a 48 hour halt on selling all alcoholic beverages upon public announcement of hostilities ending in Europe or the Pacific. The measure, while advisory, urges liquor distributors and retailers to join the nationwide V Day observance and cease sales immediately after the ceasefire news. Signed by Chairman W. J. Townsend and members Morris Roberts and Fred H. Minor.
Pvt Salvador Hernandez from Marathon Texas earned the Combat Infantryman badge for actual combat with the enemy while serving with the Fifth Army front in Italy. The medal, authorized by the War department, honors proven infantry fighting ability. its design features a silver rifle against blue, enclosed in a silver wreath.
In a playful exchange two men discuss a rolley car accident. Pat claims no injuries and jokes about striking his wife in the face. A bellhop memorial moment follows with a guest confusing a ringing bell for a death.
A quirky household inventory unfolds from attic to cellar with items listed in oak and ending with a chaotic note. It catalogs dining room furniture and two full bottles of whiskey, later struck through and corrected to empty, finishing with one revolving door mat as the last item.
A Louisiana legal proposal alters punishment terms to align a life imprisonment sentence with a 15 year minimum. The draft also suggests a symbolic penalty act described as a firm wrist slap for violations.
A patron storms a restaurant demanding two fried eggs burned both sides, damp toast, and coffee two days old and strong as carbolic acid. After the waitress delivers the strange meal the man mutters to sit down and nag him, claiming he is homesick.
A Chicago man was invited by a New York friend to call on him whenever he happened to be in the city. He was advised not to think of staying in a hotel during visits.
A Chicago man recalled inviting a friend to his house any time and, when visiting New York, he went to the friend's home at 2:30 am. He asked the sleepy maid if Mr. Brown lived there and was told to carry him in.
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