Snow depth and temperatures reported in Fort Davis notes
Fort Davis records three inches of snowfall with deeper drifts and subzero to low teens Fahrenheit readings. Observatories at McDonald log daily highs in the 40s and 50s with nighttime in the teens to mid-50s through the week. Faculty and guests Annotations include Dr. Bengt Stromgren, Dr. G P Kuiper, and Dr. W A Hiltner visiting from Copenhagen and Wisconsin. Highland Hereford Breeders Assn. met in Marfa opposing meat rationing with officers elected and a vacancy filled by the late Oscar Roberts continuing on the board along with re-elected directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Highland Hereford Breeders Assn
Marfa
Ray W. Willoughby
San Angelo
George Jones
Espy Miller
Valentine
David Combs
Marathon
Jean Shannon
John Catto
Oscar Roberts
Mills announce birth of Shirley Ann in Alpine hospital
Mr and Mrs Lane G Mills of Fort Davis announce the birth of a daughter Shirley Ann on Saturday January 17 at an Alpine hospital. The baby weighed 6 pounds and 8 ounces. Mrs Mills is the former Emilea Bloys, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Bloys of Fort Davis. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Arthur Mills of Kent.
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Lane G. Mills
Fort Davis
Shirley Ann
Alpine
Mills
Emilea Bloys
Roy Bloys
Arthur Mills
Kent
Honor To Bounds Girls Tacky Party Scheduled
Honor To Bounds girls held a small gathering in honor of Ann and Sue Bounds, daughters of Mr and Mrs B B Bounds, last Saturday evening starting at 5 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bounds
Ann
Sue Bounds
B. B. Bounds
Kay Carlton
Lucy Miller
E. H. Carlton
Shady Nook
Patricia Newton
Sue
Fort Davis Bank Completes 1947 Financial Statement
The Fort Davis State Bank in Texas filed its official statement of financial condition as of December 31 1947 with the Texas Banking Commissioner. It lists total resources of 1 385 674.85 including loans and discounts 144 291.03 US government obligations 341 500.00 and deposits totaling 1 306 988.54. The statement is sworn by vice president J K Miller before notary H D Coleman on January 9 1948 with directors Frank Jones J H Clark and J W McElroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
United States
U.S
State OF
Texas
Jeff Davis I
J. K. Miller
H. D. Coleman
Jeff Davis County
Frank Jones
J. H. Clark
J. W. McElroy
Methodist WMSCS Meets At Alkire Home In January
The Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service met January 14 at Mrs. A N Alkire’s home with Miss Ruth Carlton presiding. Twelve members attended. The study theme Thy way O Lord was led by Mrs. Alkire. Refreshments were tea coffee and small cakes. Next Sunday January 25 the new officers will be installed at the church service with Rev S M Mims officiating. In Sanderson Edward Clark Rainbolt 24 died after an accidental self inflicted gunshot wound while handling his father’s revolver. He died en route to Alpine hospital. Funeral services were held in Norman Oklahoma. He was survived by parents and two brothers. W H Bill Clark left for Umatilla Florida to visit relatives after a stop in Baton Rouge Louisiana.
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Methodist Wmscs
A. N. Alkire
Ruth Carlton
Sanderson
Edward Clark Rainbolt
E. M. Rainbalt
Mr. Rainbalt
J. J. Kimble
Fort Davis
Fort Davis Referee Couple Mentioned in Fairchild Edit
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Buddy Fairchild noted as former Fort Davis residents in a social column. The item highlights their long residence and ties to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J
Buddy) Fairchild
Fort Davis
Presbyterian Women Missionary Society Meets Thursday
Thursday afternoon January 15, members of the Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society gathered for a meeting likely to discuss church work and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society
One Lord One World Theme Meeting At Weatherby Home
Mrs J P Weatherby hosted with Miss Lela Weatherby as co hostess Bible study on Matthew chapters 1 3 led by Mrs W D Bloys missionaries prayer by Mrs J W Merrill and study of Outreach magazine on church work at home and abroad Weatherby presided and announced next meeting at Mrs J J K Millers home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Weatherby
Lela Weatherby
W. D. Bloys
Matthew
Lord
J. W. Merrill
George
Merrill
Weatherby
JJ. K. Miller
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fort Davis News
McDonald Observatory
Bengt Stromgren
California
Dr. Stromgren
University of Copenhagen
Denmark
G. P. Kuiper
Paul and
Lucy
Williams Bay
Wis
McDonald Observaory
Dr. Kuiper
W. A. Hiltner
Yerkes Observatory
Hereford
Rock of Ages
Kalten
Beme
Ken Murray
el Capiton Theatre
Hollywood
Oe Angeles
Acme Brewing CO
F. E. Lavaus
Cor. Water & Ball
Monahans
Young Matrons Fellowship Club
James L. Dale
Jack Dumas
Luke
Dumas
Johnny Fitzgerald
Baptist W.M.S
Church
Baptist Women's Missionary Society
J. W. Friend
W. B. Etheridge
J. H. Oort
University of Leiden
Holland
Columbia University
State Highway Department
Helen Etheridge
Earlene Wilson
Patsy Espy
Jean Espy
Martha Brittain
Mabel Edith Kelley
Virginia Spencer
Nadine Casebeer
R. L. Babb
Holland Hotel
Storey-Whiteside Lbr. CO
Mrs. Alkire
W. H
Bill) Clark
Umatilla
Fla
Tom Brennand
Baton Rouge
Orks and
Othe Aur Conte
Hareres
Reddy Kilowatt
West Texas Utilities Company
Mrs. Weatherby
NORGE
Quality Hardware & Furniture CO
Big Bend
Marfa, Texas
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