Fort Davis Briefs On Headlight Dimmers and Accident Reports
Fort Davis news notes new headlight dimmer law effective after Sept 5 and mandatory accident reporting with penalties for noncompliance. The Fort Davis Mile High club heard patrolman George Rushing discuss code changes. August 25 attendees and forthcoming Aug 17 events noted. Local sermons covered biblical trees with Mount Sinai references. Aug 24 services at the grove announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mile High Club
George Rushing
Alpine
Rushing
Hicks Gray
el Paso
Barry Scobee
T. A. Nored
Fort Worth
C. E. Eaton
Frank Kelso
Gatesville
E. Y. Freeland
Canyon Lodge
J. G McIntosh
J. W. McClendon
Austin
Hotel Limpia
Dr. Eaton
Mr. Freeland
Engagement and Upcoming Marriage in Fort Davis
Announcement last Friday Aug 8 reports the engagement of Betty Bouchette of Fort Davis to R L Ahrens of Menard and their wedding set for Aug 26 at the Presbyterian church. The couple, both Sul Ross students, are described with family ties, school histories, and wartime service details. A church vesper series continues with strong attendance and local music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jeanne Bouchette
Fort Davis
R. L. Ahrens
Menard
J. Keesey Miller
Presbyterian Church
Ray Fitzgerald
Espy Miller
Miss Bouchette
Abilene
Ahrens
Menard High School
Mr. Ahrens
Sul Ross
Old Fort Grounds
John G. Prude
Tyrone Kelly
Lewis Jarrett
Oine Jarrett
Velma Jones
Martha Brittain
M. C. Brittain
The
Baptist Church
S. M. Mims
Methodist Church
Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Ramsey at Mil ler Home
A miscellaneous bridal shower for Mrs David Kenneth Ramsey was held at Mrs F M Miller home on Aug 9 with Miss Elizabeth Sproul former bride and Miss Dorothy Hinds co hostesses. Guests exchanged gifts including silver crystal and linens. Over fifty friends attended and refreshments were served by Mrs Alice Sproul and Mrs George Williams. Additional attendees from Marfa and Rankin hosted and shared in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Miller
David Kenneth Ramsey
Elizabeth Sproul
Dorothy Hinds
Miss Hinds
Mac H. Sproul
Ramsey
Alice Sproul
George C. Williams
Fort Davis
Bob Sproul
R. J. Johnson
Marfa
Prude Groom Officials Attend Nuptials at Davis Mountains
Robert Prude served as best man for the groom at the wedding. Mrs J G Prude presided over the three tiered cake and Mrs S H Boyd of Rankin poured punch at the reception. The couple journeyed to the Davis mountains for their bridal trip staying part of the time at the Prude Guest ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Prude
J. G. Prude
Missionary society meeting and regional visitors announced
Mrs. A G Prude hosted the Presbyterian Women’s Missionary society with co host Miss Martha Prude. Rev Swartz led stewardship and devotion with Eph 3 14 21. Forecasts for the year were shared by Mrs R L Irving. Several local ladies and visitors attended and social time followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Prude
Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society
Martha Prude
J. H. Clark
W. H. Brennand
A. N. Alkire
Fort Davis Residents Visit Carlsbad Guests and Travel
The Fairchilds previously lived in Fort Davis and later moved to El Paso. Hicks Gray and son Jim Bob Gray of El Paso joined the Golden Anniversary at Marfa and extended their visit to Fort Davis area for Bloys camp meeting. W A Lurber of Junction and Mrs Morris Brown hosted their relatives during a recent stay, while Cpl W D Razo, stationed at Eglin Field, toured Fort Davis Alpine Balmorhea and Carlsbad before returning to Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Prude
Bloys
Tyrone Kelly
Peggy Mims
Fort Davis
Hicks Gray
Jim Bob Gray
el Paso
Marfa
The
Christian Church
W. A. Lurber
Junction
Morris Brown
Mr. Brown
Cpl
W. D. Razo
Eglin Field
Fla
Alpine
Balmorhea
Carlsbad
Florida
Temperatures, visitors, and arrivals at McDonald Observatory
Cloudy week with minimal moisture recorded at McDonald Observatory. Temperatures ranged from 54 to 85 degrees across the week. New arrivals and visitors included Dr John Hall Amherst College Dr W A Hiltner from Yerkes Observatory Dr Frank Edmondson and family from Kirkwood Observatory and Dr Bart Bok with family from Harvard Observatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald Observatory
John Hall
Amherst College
Mass
W. A. Hiltner
Yerkes Observatory
Williams Bay
Wis
Frank K. Edmondson
Edmondson
Kirkwood Observatory
University of Indiana
Bart J. Bok
Harvard College Observatory
Cambridge
States
McDonald
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