Fort Davis News highlights Fort Davis wedding and local events
Franklin Moreau Miller married Miss Gene Barton of Vancouver after a Seattle ceremony. The couple visited Fort Davis and plan to reside at Astoria Naval Air Station, Oregon. Miller earned the Air Medal in the Pacific. Also noted are local service inductions, Lions Club activity, Easter service at the Methodist church, and community updates from Fort Davis and surrounding areas.
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Barton. Miller
Fort Davis
Franklin Moreau
Gene Barton
Vancouver
J.S. Barton
JG. Weber
Seattle
Wash
M. Miller
Astoria
Oregon
Naval Air Station
Miller
Naval Air Corps
Pacific
DFE
Sage
Gardenias
Mijas Mavis Taylor
Henry Lanewu
Parwtie
Montana
250 Pilots To Receive Wings At Exercises This Weekend
Over 250 pilots including a Chinese contingent will receive wings at the air field this weekend. Graduation exercises for American cadets and Air Transport Trainees will feature a review Saturday and the presentation of wings and commissions on Sunday. The Chinese graduation will be held Tuesday with Major General P. T. Mow and his staff as honored guests. A reception for visiting dignitaries will follow Tuesday night at the Officers club.
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Air Field
Air Transport
P. T. Mow
United States
Officers’ Club
Plyers Escape Injury In Plane Crash Monday
AIR FIELD April 10 Officers Joseph Jaworski and Herbert Kurnick escaped injury as the AT-17 they were landing at the air field Monday toppled. A board of officers is appointed to investigate the accident. Jaworski is from Corry Pennsylvania Kurnick from Brooklyn North Carolina and both are assigned to Fort D A Russell. Other items note Bob Gray and family military updates Lt Col Joe Cowhey wounded in action and Fort Davis Red Cross drive totals and school notes from Alpine Sul Ross and Marfa settings.
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Air Field
Joseph Jaworski
Herbert Kurnick
FC Jaworski
Corry
Kurnick
Brooklyn
N. C
Fort D. A. Russell
Marta
Joe Cowhey
Fiom Hospital
France
Jonell Jones
Hudnel M. Jones
Fort Davis
el Paso
Matthews
Sul Ross College
Fir Base
Marfa
Dre
Amy Lou Bioys
Foster Bell Granger
John Kimball Miller
Jane Meltosh
Mary Fisher
Tax Levy Increase and Trustees Elected in Fort Davis District
The Fort Davis school district carried the tax levy increase in last Saturday’s election. Incumbent local trustee Tom 8. Redford was reelected. County trustees elected include Mrs. C. M. Bird of Fort Davis in Prec. 2, Mrs. Lo Bell of Valentine in Prec. 1, and Ralph J. Brandon of Fort Davis as trustee at large, succeeding Mrs. Barry Scobee who has served as trustee at large and board chairman.
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Fort Davis
Tom
Redford
C. M. Bird
C. [Lo Bell
Valentine
Ralph J. Brandon
Barry Scobee
Seabees Keep them Moving amid Shifting Tractor Misdirection
Seabees push forward amid unclear delays as supply and transport challenges shift routes and timing. Officials press to restore steady movement, citing ongoing efforts to resolve bottlenecks affecting equipment and personnel.
Lions Roar Meeting Highlights and War Bond Appeal
Lion President Kemp opened the meeting at 12 10 with a song service by Lion Friesen. Guests included Gordon Barrow C W Bruce and Mr na as noted by Lions Griffin Kay and Pittman. Kemp urged investing surplus cash in War Bonds to help inflation.
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Lion
Kemp
Lion Friesen
Roaring Lions
Lion Rogers
Lion Kemp
Lion Griffin
Gordon Barrow
Lion Kay
C. W. Bruce
Lion Pittman
Mr. Na Fine Way
Lions
Cadets Rally To Defeat TSG Team In Sunday Game
Cadets avenge a prior 15-11 loss to Alpine TSG by beating the local team 7-3 Sunday. Davis, standout base runner and shortstop, led the Cadets with speed and power. TSG's battery featured Sotelo, Rodriguez, and Llanes, while Cadet battery names were not learned.
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Air Field Cadets
Davis
Sotelo
Rodriguez
Llanes
TSG Battery
New Arrivals at Air Field Hospital
Sgt and Mrs John Prude Fowlkes welcome a daughter weighing 8 pounds born Tuesday morning at the air field hospital. Mrs Fowlkes is Ruth Rogers daughter of Rev and Mrs Fred S Rogers of Alpine. Sgt Fowlkes is stationed at Camp Mowze Gainesville.
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John Prude Fowlkes
Airfield
Fowlkes
Ruth Rogers
Fred S. Rogers
Camp Mowze
Gainesville
Back Our Fighting Men Buy Bonds and Stamps
A brief wartime appeal urges readers to support the war effort by purchasing bonds and stamps. The message emphasizes backing servicemen and contributing to national defense through financial contributions.
Chicks for Livability and Production From Breesland
Order guaranteed delivery later from Breesland in San Angelo Texas for hearty production poultry. Send postal information and prices to Breesland. Local ad promotes reliable supply with contact by mail and rates.
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Breesland
San Angelo
Tex
Tfe
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