Crowning Day Observances Across Fort Davis Churches
Fort Davis notes describe Communion at First Presbyterian with Rev. Julian T. Hendren officiating and choir hymns. El Paso Presbytery meets Jan 26–27. First Methodist features Rev. S M Mims sermon on Paul's past tenses. First Baptist reports both morning and evening services by Rev. Robert D Lovell with talks on faith and stillness and special music. Lovells attend Evangelistic conference in Fort Worth with 500 ministers present.
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First Presbyterian Church
Julian T. Hendren
Jesus
Baker
Smith
S. C. Bouchette
Presbyterian Church
el Paso
Mims
Paul
Christ
G. C. Williams
First Baptist Church
Robert D. Lovell
God
Lovell
Edwin Hatch
W. V. Gross
T. T. Kelly
Training Union
Fort Davis Presbyterian Woman’s Organization Meeting
Thursday January 7 the Fort Davis Presbyterian Woman s Organization met at the president Mrs R L Irving s home. Devotional led by Mrs J P Weatherby Bible study by Mrs A N Alkire on Acts outreach quiz. Prayers by Weatherby and Miss Mabel Bloys. Lemon pie and tea or coffee served. Visitors included the Mulloy and Bloys families with local residents and friends.
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Fort Davis
Mothers March on Polio to light porches nationwide
For the fifth year running an army of women called Paul Reveres will mark the national Mothers March on Polio on Friday January 29. Homes with porch or window lights lit will be visited during a one hour effort to collect volunteer gifts. Mrs. Jack Dumas chairs the local Mothers March in our area.
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Paul Revere
Boston
Charles River
Paul Reveres
Polio
Jack Dumas
Polio Benefit Dance Jan 16 at Anderson School
Polio prevention fundraiser at Anderson school features a Mexican supper, a food sale last week netting 63.90, and a dance with all proceeds to the polio fund. Local NAPP prevention officers thank citizens for support and request further aid due to great needs.
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Anderson School
Fund For Prevention of
National Association For Prevention of
Keep Wits And Windshield Clear
Col. E. B. Tilley of Houston, president of the Texas Safety Assn., urges safe winter driving with the slogan keep your wits and windshield clear. He speaks during the Winter Traffic Hazards program run by the Texas Safety Assn. and the Department of Public Safety. He notes three key hazards added by winter weather and stresses a clear head and windshield for safe driving.
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Col
E. B. Tilley
Houston
Texas Safety Assn
Texas
Col. Tilley
Texas Department of Public Safety
Observation readings from McDonald Observatory
The record lists daily figures for last week from the McDonald Observatory with two numbers per day. Entries include Monday through Sunday with paired measurements and a date on Sunday January 10.
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McDonald Observatory
Fort Davis district basketball tourney opens with eight teams
In Fort Davis last Friday and Saturday January 8 9 eight boys teams and eight girls teams competed. Teams included Sanderson Marathon Presidio Valentine Barstow Pyote Blackwell of Marfa and Fort Davis. Presidio girls beat Valentine in consolation and Sanderson topped Pyote for the girls title. Presidio boys won the championship over Fort Davis. Faculty and players thank parents friends and donors of food with proceeds supporting the Junior Senior banquet fund.
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Fort Davis
Sanderson
Marathon
Presidio
Valentine
Barstow
Pyote
Blackwell
Marfa
Presidio Boys
Winter driving hazards warned by Texas safety official
Col. Tilley highlighted three hazards reducing winter driving safety reduced visibility inadequate traction and varying braking distance due to temperature shifts. He urged pre trip car checks tire chains defrosters and windshield wipers and cautioned drivers to slow down and stay alert as daylight shortens and road conditions worsen. He invoked the January Stay Alert Stay Alive in Winter slogan.
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Col. Tilley
Dan
Texas Safety Assn
Texas Department of Public Safety
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Pat Mulloy
la Grange
F. M. Miller Sr
Batesville
Ark
E. H. Carlton
Austin
J. G. McIntosh
Roy H. Bloys
Truth Or Consequences
N. M
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Mabel Bloys
Joe M. Newton
Wink
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E. H. Sproul
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Bernardo Lamas
Arlene Dahl
Gilbert Roland
Thrilling
Granada Theatre
Merrills
Jesse W. Merrill
W. B. Bloys
Merrill
Mount Locke
Ford
America
Fordomatic
Jean SX
Brewster County Motors
E. Holland Ave
Mary Baker Eddy
Science and Health
Horace J. Carver
Deent
Norway Street
Moston
Christian Science Society
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