Christmas services fill Fort Davis churches despite snow
On December 26 the Union worship service at First Methodist featured Rev. S M Mims and a cantata recording The Music of Christmas. Tyrone Kelly led this innovation. Christmas Eve at Presbyterian offered a tree Santa Claus and a film The Child of Bethlehem. All churches held Sunday services with decent attendance despite stormy weather and power outages.
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First Methodist Church
S. M. Mims
Presbyterian Church
Santa Claus
Mrs J K Miller Hosts Fort Davis Study Club Christmas
The Fort Davis Study club met December 21 at Mrs. J K Millers home with co hosts S C Bouchette C E Eaton and George M Merrill. Guests enjoyed holly day decor a large Christmas tree and colored iced cakes with tea and coffee.
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Fort Davis
J. W. Myrose
Christmas program at Central school directed by Mrs. J H Clark
On December 21 at 7 30 pm the annual Christmas program at Central school featured first and second graders in red coats and rhythm band numbers, solos by Kenneth Latta and Shannon Grubb, and performances by intermediate and higher grades. Miss Sue Dearman moved to a Bell Telephone post in Midland.
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Central School
J. H. Clark
Kenneth Latta
Shannon Grubb
Linda Helen Woolley
Mary Jane McNew
Betsy Myrose
Ann Flowers
Billy Louise Granger
Charles Brandon
Bobby Ledingham
Dugets
Virginia Spencer
Patricia Newton
Trudy Acton
Pat Talavera
Jane Chapin
Charlie Ann Fryar
Elisabeth Prude
Francis Jeminez
Charlene Brandon
Miss Iva Snead to Spend Christmas in Robert Lee
Miss Iva Snead is spending the holidays in Robert Lee with her father J. C. Snead and will return the latter part of the week.
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Iva Snead
Robert Lee
J. C. Snead
Dominguez Family Travel Note and Local Visit
Mr and Mrs Alex Dominguez Jr travel to Los Angeles to see Joe Dominguez and relatives and plan a Santa Barbara stay with Mr and Mrs Sammy Dominguez. While away La Fiesta cafe closes for about two weeks. In Florence Arizona last week were Mr and Mrs H Newton Ruth and Cora Newton and Mrs Mary Dutchover. Paul Dutchover and daughter Gloria of Carlsbad also mentioned.
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Alex Dominguez Jr
Los Angeles
Calif
Joe Dominguez
Santa Barbara
Sammy Dominguez
H. Newton
Ruth Newton
Cora
Mary Dutchover
Florence
Arizona
Paul Dutchover
Gloria
Carlsbad
Holiday Guests at Newton Home
N. M. were holiday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Newton, enjoying a festive gathering.
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N. M
Mrs. H. Newton
Weather summary for December at Mount Locke and Fort Davis
The text reports generally cloudy skies with light precipitation during the holiday season. McDonald Observatory notes trace moisture on December 18 and 23, while Fort Davis records indicate snow sleet and rain. Daily temperatures range from the mid 40s to upper 60s with distinct day and night readings.
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McDonald
Soldier to Return for Army Air Forces Honorable Discharge
Sgt W D Razo of the Army Air Forces at Eglin Field Florida visited his parents in Carlsbad New Mexico and relatives in Fort Davis during holidays. After three years in service he expects an honorable discharge in January and plans to fly back to the Air Base before January 8. Also home for holidays are Mr and Mrs Worth Evans who traveled to Los Angeles California, plus students J Kimball Miller Lewis Jarrett Bruce Jarrett Chris Kountz Miss Pauline Friend and Martin Gaither Merrill. Fabens residents Mr and Mrs W A Yarbro visited daughters and families including R L Ahrens and Betty Bouchette formerly Mrs Ahrens at S M U Dallas.
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W. D. Razo
Army Air Force
Eglin Field
Florida
Carlsbad
N. M
Fort Davis
Worth Evans
Los Angeles
Calif
J. Kimball Miller
Lewis Jarrett
Bruce Jarrett
Chris Kountz
Pauline Friend
Martin and Gaither Merrill
W. A. Yarbro
Fabens
R. L. Ahrens
S.M.U. Dallas
Ahrens
Betty Bouchette
Long Time Resident Martha Dominguez Dies in Fort Davis
Mrs. Martha M. Dominguez 65 died Thursday afternoon December 23 at her Fort Davis home after illness. Funeral at St. Josephs Catholic Church with Rev. Anthony Iroz officiating. interment in St. Josephs Cemetery. Survived by husband Felipe and ten children, 41 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and four sisters. Born in Alpine, lifelong area resident, former Miss Martha Millan.
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Martha M. Dominguez
Fort Davis
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Anthony Iroz
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Dominguez
Felipe Dominguez
Alpine
Josephine Dutchover
Big Spring
Angelita Dutchover
Carolina Garcia
Petra Acosta
Midland
Elodia Mendoza
Christmas Music And Pageant At Anderson School
In the Anderson school auditorium on Monday night December 20 a program of music and a pageant titled Holy Night presented the Nativity story. Under Mrs J H Clark directions the event featured piano soloists Ernest Rivera and Martha Jane Jimenez and a 1st and 2nd grade segment with Spirit of Christmas impersonations and Yuletide songs directed by Mrs Ray Fitzgerald Mrs W E Smith and Mrs Clark.
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Anderson School
J. H. Clark John Robert Prude
Ernest Rivera
Martha Jane Jimenez
Ray Fitzgerald
W. E. Smith
Clark
Pageant Stars Shine as Students Perform in School Showcase
The 4th to 8th grades presented a pageant with about 20 actors directed by Mr. Prude and assisted by Mrs. J D Crawford, Mrs. Clark, and W E Smith. Teachers involved included Mrs. Wilton Key and Mrs. Clark. News arrives of Jim Newton of Riverside California being very ill in a hospital, brother to H Newton Fort Davis Joe M Newton Wink and Mrs Tiny Sims Odessa.
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Mas
Wilton Key
Clark
Prude
J. D. Crawford
W. E. Smith
Jim Newton
Riverside
Calif
H. Newton
Fort Davis
Joe M. Newton
Wink
Tiny Sims
Odessa
Rainbows Formed by Refraction and Reflection of Sunlight
The article explains how rainbows form from the refraction and reflection of sun rays in raindrops. It notes that Parcel Post was established in the United States in 1913.
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Parcel Post
The
U. S
Foreclosure of Tax Liens in Brewster County Court
In Alpine Texas a 1949 suit seeks delinquent ad valorem taxes on described property. Taxing units may intervene to recover taxes penalties interest and costs through foreclosure of liens with a court citation return day February 14 1949.
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District Court
83Rd Judicial District
Brewster County
Texas
City of
Alpine
State of Texas
County of
Brewster
Alex. Pollock
Atte
Towit
Shipman
TOTAL
J. W. Frazer
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Rock of Ages
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Bell Telephone Exchange
Ncasoms
Famous Brands
Tel
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N. Fifth St
Brewster County Motors
Federal Land Bank Loans
Marfa National Farm Loan Association
Marfa, Texas
J. Fred Lalanne
Trans - Texas
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