Easter Services Unite Fort Davis Churches in Sunrise Observance
Easter Sunday activities included a 6:30 a.m. sunrise service under cottonwoods at the Old Fort grounds with Rev. S. M. Mims presiding. Thirty to fifty attendees heard an Easter anthem and multiple choir selections as part of a united morning program across First Methodist First Presbyterian and First Baptist churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Fort Grounds
S. M. Mims
First Methodist Church
John G. Prude
J. H. Clark
Elisabeth Prude
Audine Jarrett
Hotel Limpia
Ben Morriss
Chris Kouitz
Roy Brooks
Kimball Miller
First Baptist Church
M. C. Brittain
Tyrone Kelly
All
Kelly
Brittain
J. W. Myrose
First Presbyterian Church
Minis
Easter Cantata at Fort Davis Baptist Church
The Fort Davis chorus presented The Divine Redeemer by Charles F. Gounod at 5 pm with Milner C. Brittain directing and Mrs Tyrone Kelly on piano. Soloists included Mrs. C. E. Miller Mrs. J. K. Miller and W. H. Bill Clark with prayers by Rev S. M. Mims and benediction by Rev J. W. Myrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
the Divine Redeemer
Charles F. Gounod
Fort Davis
Milner C. Brittain
Tyrone Kelly
S. M. Mims
C. E. Miller
J. K. Miller
W. H.bill Clark
J. W. Myrose
Mrs Friend Is Hostess For Missionary Society Meeting
Baptist Women's Missionary Society met Monday night April 18 at the ranch home of Mrs. L. L. Jarratt. The program theme centered on Moments With The Mission and featured religious and community service discussion and fellowship.
Fort Davis Bride Weds Kerrville Man in Abilene Church
Velmar Jones of Abilene married Jesse Sager of Kerrville in Emmanuel Baptist Church Abilene with Rev Floyd Strickland officiating. Attendants included maid Audine Jarrett and Richard Hopkins. Music by Clyde Arrender and Pat Craig accompanied songs. The couple, both Hardin-Simmons students, plan ministry work and a short bridal trip including Hamilton, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Velma Ruth Jones
Abilene
Jesse Sager
Kerrville
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Floyd Strickland
Audine Jarrett
Richard Hopkins
Fort Worth
Clyde Arrender
Pat Craig
Dallas
Sager
Dee Jones
Velmar
San Angelo
Hardin-Simmons University
Texas
Shirley
Cordion Music Group Rolls Call at Social Event
Cordion members answered the roll call and were hosted by Mrs Worth Evans Mrs J W Friend Mrs J E Flowers and Mrs Clara Gibson Guests enjoyed cake and fruit punch upon arrival at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordion
Worth Evans
J. W. Friend
J. E. Flowers
Clara Gibson
Methodist Women Hostesses and Club Elections at Davidson Ranch
Members of the Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service gathered at the Davidson ranch between Fort Davis and Alpine on April 13. Ruth Carlton chaired the business session electing P D Jose, John G Prude, A N Alkire, and J W Ledingham to lead next year. The program was led by A N Alkire with devotional and a study review. Fifteen attended with three visitors. Attendees included Mrs Everett Anglin Alpine and Mrs J H Killough and Miss Verna Dipple La Grange. Refreshments were strawberry sundae ice cream and angel food cake. Weather notes mention light snow and warm breezes in the area with highs around 73 at Mount Locke on April 9 and 14 and a 1 inch snowfall. Notable visitors Dr Otto Struve from Yerkes Observatory and Dr Pol Swings with son Pete visited McDonald Observatory. K N Rao from Kodaikanal Observatory is in the U S to study at the University of Chicago. Mrs J C McIntosh of Austin visited last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Ledingham
A. N. Alkire
China
Everett Anglin
Alpine
J. H. Killough
Verna Dipple
la Grange
Brewster County Sheriff Sale of Alpine Property in 1949
Sheriff Jim Skinner announces the sale of Lots 6 and 7, Block 16, Thomas & Derrick Addition in Alpine Brewster County Texas. The sale follows a 1949 judgment against F L Turner for taxes and costs with a May 3 date set for bidding at the courthouse between 10 am and 4 pm. The sale is to the highest bidder for cash with redemption and division rights preserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Brewster County
Texas
Alpine
State of Texas
County of
Brewster
Alpine Independent
F. L. Turner
Towit
Thomas & Derrick
Court House
Jim Skinner
Jeff Ranch Hosts Killough and Dipple Guests
Carlton and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Killough and Miss Verna Dipple of La Grange visit Jeff ranch to see Mr. and Mrs. Pat Mulloy. Walter T. Burns of Brownsville Texas stays April 9 and 10 as a guest of the Mulloys and is identified as Mrs. Mulloy’s cousin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Killough
Verna Dipple
la Grange
Jeff Ranch
Pat Mulloy
Mulloy
Killoughs
Walter T. Burns
Brownsville
Tex
Mr. Burns
Fellowship Club Honors Members and Hosts Easter Night
Mrs Margie Grubb hosted the Fellowship Club gathering on Wednesday evening April 13. Mrs Vivian Grubb led a Genesis study covering chapters six through eight. The home featured Easter decorations and birthdays from the past six months were honored. Secret sisters were revealed and new names chosen. Miss Dorothy Hinds provided accordion music and delightful entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship Club
Margie Grubb
Young Women's Fellowship Club
Vivian Grubb
Dorothy Hinds
Easter social notes and Easter Cantata attendance at Fort Davis
Major and Mrs. B F Coan of El Paso stayed at their Fort Davis residence during Easter, visiting friends, attending the Baptist church service, and sharing Sunday dinner with Miss Callie Holt. Mrs Dee Jones of Abilene is visiting J and Mrs Harry Jarrett while Velma Jones wedding is noted elsewhere. Mr and Mrs C G Matthews of Marfa and Mr and Mrs B B Bounds of Alpine attended the Easter Cantata at the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Grubb
Frances Harvey
Major
B. F. Coan
el Paso
Fort Davis
Baptist
Dee Jones
Abilene
Harry Jarrett
Audine Jarrett
Velma Jones
C. G. Matthews
Marfa
The
Baptist Church
B. B. Bounds
Alpine
Interscholastic League Honors Points Totals Listed
School notes detail how pupils earn grade points for entering literary events and contest effort. The article lists the names and point totals for high school junior high and grade school participants, noting Dot Swartz and Willie Ellen Boling will gain 5 more points for regional Odessa representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quetana Newton
Wink
Fort Davis
Charlie Ann Frayar
Audine Jarrett
Ura Sue Rinehart
Tom Redford
Willie Ellen Boling
Rayford Newton
Emma Jimenez
Pete Grey
Elisabh Prude
Dot Swartz
Pat Tavaluera
Kay Carlton
Om Chapin
Trudie Acton
Virginia Najar
Nadine Casbeer
Lucy Dominguez
Patricia Newton
Jimmy Granger
Rge Medley
van Kountz
Clay Espy
Gerald Wilson
Earline Wilpoor
Sammie Redford
Elizabeth Fitzgerald
Becky Braun
Billie Louise Granger
Martha Brittain
Isy Myrose
Patsy Espy
Bill Grubb
Jyan Woolley
Joan Weaver
Evangeline Williams
Ann Flowers
June Redford
Nola Acton
Horace Lee Crawford
Albert Fryar
Odessa
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Fort Davis News
Aries
Japan
Jones
Alvin Jarratt
Keith
Balmorhea
L. L. Jarratt
Margaret Jarratt
Alvin
Margaret
Jack Lark
Midland
Chris Kountz
Brady
John Tarleton Agricultural College
Stephenville
W. C. Kountz
Chris
John Kimball Miller
Texas A.&m
Pauline Friend
Ysieta
Sid Bouchette
Storey Whiteside Lumber Co
Alpine, Texas
Mount Locke
McDonald Observatory
Otto Struve
Yerkes Observatory
Williams Bay
Wis
Pol Swings
Pete
Belgium
K. N. Rao
Kodiakanal Observatory
South India
America
University of Chicago
J. C. McIntosh
Austin
C. E
State OF
Sheriff's Sale
J. W. Dollahite
Lues
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Penney
C&c Savines
CEC Savines
Cross
Avings
Carlton, and Family
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