Christmas Week Union Services in Fort Davis
Fort Davis notes detail Christmas week worships across local churches. Union services planned at First Presbyterian Christmas Day 11 a.m. with Rev. James H. Hardin, special choir music. Christmas Eve White Christmas celebration at Presbyterian church. prior week features sermons at Baptist and Methodist churches and Universal Bible Sunday observance.
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Union
First Presbyterian Church
James H. Hardin
Austin
Fort Davis
Methodist Church
Woodson Mims
Baptist Church
S. M. Mims
Baptist Women’s Missionary Society Observes Week of Prayer
On Monday night the Baptist Women’s Missionary Society met at the church to observe the Week of Prayer. Presiding was Mrs Tyrone Kelly with program leader Mrs Wilson Armstrong and assistants Mrs Harry Jarrett Mrs Beatrice Wooley Miss Callie Holt Mrs Clara Gibson and Mrs Loucille Dearman. Fourteen members shared round table discussions prayers and brief articles in a festive Christmas motif with hostess Mrs Ray Newton providing a cherry congealed salad plate canapes cake and hot tea.
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Baptist Women’s Missionary Society
Tyrone Kelly
Wilson Armstrong
Harry Jarrett
Beatrice Wooley
Callie Holt
Clara Gibson
Loucille Dearman
Ray Newton
Weather summary from Mount Locke readings last week
Cloudy weather and high winds persisted with no moisture. McDonald Observatory data for Mount Locke list daily highs and lows: Sat Dec 3 58 40, Sun 52 27, Mon 55 33, Tue 59 43, Wed 58 49, Thu 57 39, Fri Dec 9 62 39.
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Mount Locke
McDonald Observatory
Sat
Sun
Mon
Wed
Christmas Musical At High School Auditorium
The Friday night program features an operetta Santa's Magic Bell and a concert of Christmas music directed by Mrs. J. H. Clark. All grades and the high school chorus perform with no admission charged.
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J. H. Clark
Anderson pupils present Santa's Magic Bell operetta
On Tuesday night December 20 Anderson school pupils will stage their performance of Santa's Magic Bell. Rev and Mrs James H Hardin are registered at Mile High courts this week after arriving Friday from Austin where Mr Hardin studies at the Presbyterian Theological Seminary. They plan a few weeks vacation here.
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Anderson School
James H. Hardin
Mile High Courts
Austin
Hardin
Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Church Groups Host Evening Programs and Christmas Plans
The Baptist Young People union led last Wednesday’s prayer service at First Baptist with hymns and a simulated radio program directed by Foster B. Granger. Participants included narrator Charlie Ann Fryar and pianist Margaret Jarratt, with many actors and ushers named. The Lottie Moon Christmas program is set for December 21 at 7 30 p.m. The First Baptist pastor notes new telephone extensions for contact. The Methodist Women’s Society met December 7 at Mrs. A N Alkire’s home for the final chapter Maturety from Ness of Life and a Christmas social is planned for December 21 at 4 p.m.
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The
Baptist Young People’s Union
First Baptist Church
Foster B. Granger
Charlie Ann Fryar
Kenneth Cox
L. H. Newton
Pecos
Fort Davis
Lottie Moon
Baptist Church
B. C. Neill
Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service
A. N. Alkire
Estelle C. Carver
J. G. Prude
W. E. Smith
Fort Davis Tournament Honors In Volleyball And Basketball Winners
Fort Davis High School acknowledgement thanks donors and lists tournament performers. Volleyball winners include Fort Davis Indians and Marathon Mustangs with consolation by Conejos from Fort Davis. Basketball recognitions cover players from multiple schools and include Best Sports honors for Dale McClure and Tom Blount.
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Blackwell Broncos
Buena Vista
Fort Davis Indians
Marathon Mustangs
Conejos
Fort Davis
Fort Davis High School
Baker
Mendoza
Marfa
Mathers
Barnett
Marathon
Acton
Prude
Dutchover
Talavera
Pounds
Gallego
Centennial
Jackson
Pyote
Sierra Blanca
Keane
Moreno
Alpine
Harrison
Balmorhea
Lara
Blackwell
Rose
Holloway
Hampton
Alvarez
Webster
Dale McClure
Tom Blount
Mile High Club Sets Pause Until January 9 1950
At its regular meeting on Monday night the Mile High club voted to hold no other meetings until Monday January 9 1950. No program was presented as the session was a brief wholly business gathering.
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Mile High Club
Plaza Lights Spark Fort Davis Christmas Event
The downtown Plaza in Fort Davis shone with lights on Monday night as the Young Women's Fellowship Club, aided by local merchants and citizens, showcased a Christmas tree. Daron Wilson of Detroit visited his Fort Davis family for the holidays. The fifth annual invite tournament for volleyball and basketball ran December 8 to 10 with 29 teams and strong crowds. extra periods were needed in three games. Alpine Bucks won the basketball title.
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Fort Davis
Young Women’s Fellowship Club
Daron Wilson
Detroit
Mich
Mrs. C. D. Wilson
Alpine Bucks
Regan Addresses Central Students on Tideland Taxes
Mr Regan urged Texas tidelands remain state property to boost public school funds and support the Gilmer-Aikin program. He painted a vivid Capitol Washington image and spoke at Central School. Band director John A Conway plans December 19 concert with turkey raffle for uniforms.
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Regan
Central School
Tidelands
Texas
Gilmer- Aikin
Capitol
The
United States
Washington
John A. Conway
Classifieds require advance payment from all buyers
The notice states that all classified advertising must be paid in advance with no exceptions, except for those who carry regular monthly accounts. It emphasizes that advance payment is mandatory for everyone.
Tape rolls and dispensers at the Avalanche
1 inch cellophane tape offered in large rolls with dispensers. Kraft gummed tape available in 1 inch and 1 1/2 inch widths in 2 inch sizes at the Avalanche.
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Avalanche
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