Sunday Worship in Fort Davis Community Churches
Sunday worship in Fort Davis featured Union Church services in a Cottonwood grove with Rev. Woodson Mims of First Baptist delivering a sermon on the Rich Young Ruler. At First Presbyterian Rev. J W Myrose spoke on His Friends and John 15 14 to 17. The First Methodist hosted Rev L B Trone with a service titled The Church is a Service Station. Next week’s speaker is A V Chapin.
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Union
Cottonwood Grove
Old Fort
J. W. Myrose
First Presbyterian Church
John G. Prude
J. W. Clark
Woodson Mims
First Baptist Church
Mims
Christ
First Presbyterian
L. B. Trone
Pecos
S. M. Mims
A. V. Chapin
Fort
Virginia Ruth
Billie Mims
M. L. Mustian
Waco
Robert C. Withers
John G. Pryde
Fort Davis Baptist Church
Mustian
Baptist Hillcrest Memorial Hospital
Visiting Caldwell Family and Local Guests at Shady Nook
W. C. Caldwell and Mrs. Caldwell of Houston visit family, with children Mary Jim Kay and Ginger spending the summer at Shady Nook. Clyde and Mrs. Joiner of Kingsville stay with Robert C. Withers and friends. The Joiners, former Fort Davis residents, recently moved via Marshall, Texas, and Clyde earned a B A from A I College. They drive a rare English Ford, likely the first seen locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Caldwell
Houston
Mrs. Caldwell
Mary
Jim
Kay
Ginger Caldwell
Shady Nook
Clyde Joiner
Kingsville
Robert C. Withers
Joiner
Fort Davis
Marshall, Tex
Clyde
A. & I. College
United States
Funeral services for Bonnie Harden held in Fort Davis
Funeral services for Bonnie Hector Latta Harden were conducted Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Fort Davis for a death by rifle shot in Fort Stockton. Officiants included Rev. R. L. Wittner and Rev. J. W. Myrose. Interment was at Elm Grove Cemetery. Survivors: husband Charles A. Harden, parents Ira H. and Mrs. Hector, two children Barbara Kay Latta and Kenneth Latta, a sister Mary Lee Hector, and a brother Weldon Hector. Numerous relatives attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Harden
First Baptist Church
Fort Davis
Bonnie Hector Latta Harden
Fort Stockton
R. L. Wittner
Baptist Church
Paisano
J. W. Myrose
Fort Davis Presbyterian Church
Sid C. Bouchette
Tyrone Kelly
Har Jarrett
Ray Newton
Lowell McAulley
Harden
Alpine
Charles A. Harden
Ira H. Hector
Barbara Kay Latta
Kenneth Latta
Mary Lee Hector
San Antonio
Weldon Hector
Waymart
Susie Eastewood
Thompson Easterwood
Christoval
P. L. Hector
R. E. Cook
Burleson
J. E. Martin
Penwell
Tex
James Martin
Odessa
E. E. Townsend
Card of Thanks for Mrs Bonnie Latta Harden
We express sincere appreciation for kindness sympathy and remembrance during our sorrow in the loss of our daughter sister and mother Mrs Bonnie Hector Latta Harden Ira H Hector Mrs Ira Hector Mary Lee Hector Barbara and Kenneth Latta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Hector Latta Harden
Ira H Hector
Ira Hector
Mary Lee Hector
Barbara
Kenneth Latta
Weather Still Warm With Little Moisture Reported
The weather remains warm and agreeable though dry, with no significant moisture recorded. Atmospheric readings show steady warmth across regions and minimal precipitation noted in the latest reports.
Weather and arrival at McDonald Observatory notes
Last week at Mount Locke the high reached 88 degrees on June 26 and the low 55 on June 25. Measurable moisture varied from .03 inches on June 25 to 35 inches on June 28 and a trace on June 29. Dr. Guido Munch arrived from Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay Wisconsin last Friday.
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McDonald Observatory
Mount Locke
Guido Munch
Yerkes Observatory
Williams Bay
Wis
Observers Dr Irwin and daughter depart for California
Dr John Irwin and his daughter Esther, who had been at McDonald Observatory for several weeks, left Sunday for California. Dr Irwin teaches at Kirkwood Observatory of the University of Indiana in Bloomington. Billy Coldwell and Amalia Marin spent the Fourth of July in San Antonio and Ingram Texas, leaving early Saturday. In Ingram they visited Tenney School with Jimmy Tenney and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Irwin
Esther
McDonald Observatory
California
Doctor Irwin
Kirkwood Observatory
University of Indiana
Bloomington
Ind
Billy Coldwell
Amalia Marin
San Antonio
Ingram
Texas
Tenney School
Jimmy Tenney
Carlton Family Reunion Near Limping Creek
Mr and Mrs Don Carlton and their three children from Big Spring visited Mrs E H Carlton and family in Fort Davis. On the Fourth a reunion picnic honored Mrs Keith Wallace and son Keith of Pyle Tex with about twenty people at a dinner near Limping Creek under the cottonwoods. Also present were Mrs J G McIntosh and daughter Janie of Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Carlton
Big Spring
Fort Davis
E. H.carlton
Keith Wallace
Keith
Pyle
Tex
Carltons
Limping Creek
J. G. McIntosh
Janie
Austin
Vacation Bible School Closes After Successful Session
Vacation Bible School closed Friday night July 1 with 66 enrolled and 52 average attendance. Proceeds from daily offerings and closing gifts funded CARE box shipments overseas. Rev J W Myrose led opening and closing prayers, with Miss Margaret Jarratt as pianist and aides supporting each group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vacation Bible School
Community Vacation Bible School
J. W. Myrose
United States
Myrose
Margaret Jarratt
Dorothy Marie Grubb
Patsy Espy
Bob Rinehart
Harry Jarrett
Louicille Dearman
Lester L. Jarratt
Alice Sproul
A. V. Smith
Dorothy Grubb
J. Weedingham
Bob Sproul
Lettie Ann Colwell
Schoolsecretary and ushers named in event
The school secretary is mentioned along with ushers Betsy Myrose Linda Helen Woolley Patsy Espy and Jean Espy in the readable segment. The passage notes their roles without additional context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy Myrose
Linda Helen Woolley
Patsy Espy
Jean Espy
Story Lady entertains children at Public library weekly
Wednesday at 3 o'clock the Public library hosts a Story Lady program for children under 12 with Mrs. Paul D. Jose presenting. Other Story Ladies include Mrs. J. W. Myrose and Mrs. Norman Dicken. Visitors include Mrs. D. M. Reeder Sr. of Hayesville and Mrs. Jarratt.
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Public
Paul D. Jose
J. W. Myrose
Norman Dicken
Presbyter ian WMS Meets for Racial Relations Talk
The Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society met at the church on Thursday afternoon June 30 with Mrs. J P Weatherby presiding and Mrs. W D Bloys as program leader. The program centered on Racial Relations and World Order. Roll call featured quotations from II Timothy.
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Presbyterian Wms
Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society
J. P. Weatherby
W. D. Bloys
J. W. Merrill
Te-OL Foot Germ Killer Promises Rapid Action
An Alpine Drug Store advertisement touts TE-OL a 90 percent alcohol solution that penetrates to deliver medicine for athlete's foot, foot odor, insect bites and poison ivy. It claims relief in one hour and offers a 35 cent refund if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Drug Store
Local Family Links Highlight J Colwell and Key Kin
In a note on family connections, Ronald Wilton Key son is linked with Mr and Mrs J Colwell and TM Alpine. J B Perry and L E Perry are identified as brothers of Mrs Bill Colwell and Mrs Key.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Colwell
J. B. Perry Jr
J. D. Wooten
San Antonio
L. E. Perry
Corpus Christi
Wilton Key
Ronald
J. Colwell
Alpine
J. B Perry
Key
Typewriter Ribbons and Paper Sellout at The Avalanche
Typewriter ribbons paper car bons and second sheets appear in a brief Avalanche listing. Readers find repairable office supplies and miscellaneous items for sale. Local sellers advertise practical pieces for writers and businesses within a compact classified notice.
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Fort Davis News
A. N. Alkire
Big Bend
Davis Mountain Area
F. Revere
R&r Inc
Dept
Albuquerque, N. M
Business and Professional Directory
BIG Bend Abstract CO
Helen D. Gibb
Brewster County Abstracts
N. 6Th
Photo Des
Photo & Curio Shop
Sixth Street
T.A. Beard
Standard Oil Products
Harris Cabinet Shop
W. Helland Ave
Ralph W. Peters
Alpine, Texas
Trans-Pecos Abstract Company
Alpine, Brewster Co
P. O
EAY Insurance Agency
Life - General Insurance
Jeter-Hill
Alpine, Tex
W. G. Fielder
Mobilgas Mobiloil
J. C. Epperson
Harry W. Carpenter
M. L. Hopson Trans-Pecos Abstract Co
D. A. Hilton Chiropractor
Activ
E. Holland
Cockrell
U. S. Hy
Pine, Texas
General Insurance and Bonds
Hopson & Hopson
Alpine Plumbing Co
Fifth St
Livingston Funeral Home
Funeral Directors
Crawford - Baines
Howell’s
Big Bend Feed Co
G. I
Big Bend Abst. Co
T. B. Davis
Public Accountant
Drima
Cross & Cross
D. M. Reeder Sr
Hayesville, la
L. L. Jarratt
Reeder
Jarratt
Martin Merrill
George Merrill
Snyder
Western Geo Physical Company
Los Angeles
J. W. McClendon
Ann Knight
Lloyd A. Crabb
Clare
Aline
Pud) Easley
Taylor
A. G. Prude
George Jones
Sargie Ruth
Alice
Chihuahua
Mexico
Alice Jones
Pud Easley
Hockaday School
Roy Clifford
Sanderson
J. C. Snead Jr
Johnny Bess
Jack
Robert Lee
Iva Snead
Ruidoso
N.M
Miss Snead
Stanton
B. E. Coan
Callie Holt
el Paso
A. J. Gard
Hel
Brewster County Motors
Fashion Academy
Storey-Whiteside Lumber Co
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