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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1953

Page

3

Fort Davis NE News Highlights Include Sermons and Camp

Fort Davis area churches reported sermons on stewardship and obedience. Rev. Hopson preached at First Baptist on God and bad stewards with Scripture Mark 12 1 12. He also spoke on walking in life with Christ. The Paisano Baptist encampment opens July 20 with music by local quartets. The Rev. Hendren led Presbyterian services and attends Reserve Chaplains school at North Fort Hood.

First Baptist Church R. G. Hopson Hopson John God Christ Barbara Latta Mary Jane McNew Linda Woolley Tyrone T. Kelly Paisano Baptist Mr. Hendren North Fort Hood Gatesville S. M. Mims Paul Jesus Mims G. C. Williams

Fort Davis State Bank 1953 Financial Statement

Charter No. 781 official statement of Fort Davis State Bank at Fort Davis Texas shows resources totaling 1 176 950 10 with loans and discounts 229 918 94, government obligations 433 500 00 and deposits 1 074 445 13. It lists common stock 35 000 00 surplus 35 000 00 profits 32 424 97 and notes public funds 71 750 71. liabilities total 1 176 950 10 including deposits and 80 00 other liabilities.

Fort Davis United States U. S. Govt State OF Texas

Red Cross Bloodmobile Visit Set for Marfa

Fort Davis branch of the American Red Cross meets to coordinate volunteers for the Bloodmobile event in Marfa on Tuesday August 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donor refreshments will be provided. Several Fort Davis members attended and more volunteers are urged to help with instruction registration canteen and beverages.

Fort Davis Presidio Jeff Davis Counties American Red Cross Marfa Red Cross George Williams Worth Evans Tom Gray H. D. Coleman Marry Scobee Will

Blood Drive Efforts Planned at Fort Davis

Sunday and Monday events at Granada Theatre to register donors age 18 to 59. Mrs. L. E. Howard and committee urge local residents to recruit donors as Fort Davis seeks strong turnout. Weather notes show cool, cloudy conditions with light weekly rainfall and observatory readings on Mount Locke.

Davis Mountains Mount Locke McDonald Observatory Fort Davis

Double Funeral Held for Taylor Family Matriarchs

Attendants include Mr. and Mrs. B R Taylor of Hotel Limpia. The double funeral for Mrs. J B Taylor of McGregor and Mrs. B G Roach of Meridian took place in McGregor on Saturday July 4. Survivors include four Taylor sons and two Taylor daughters plus Roach children.

B. R. Taylor Hotel Limpia Taylor J. B. Taylor McGregor B. G. Roach Meridian

Vacation Bible School at Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian and Methodist churches sponsor a Vacation Bible School at the Presbyterian church from July 27 to July 31. Mrs. Julian T. Hendren chairs the program with classes for ages three to fifteen. Nursery by Mrs. Jack Dumas, kindergarten by Mrs. J. P. Espy, primary by Mrs. Joe McWhorter, juniors by Mrs. H. D. Coleman, and junior high by Mrs. Hendren. Lucy Mildred Miller is secretary with refreshments led by Mrs. H. E. Sproul. Closing exercises Friday night July 31.

Presbyterian and Methodist Presbyterian Church Julian T. Hendren Jack Dumas J. P. Espy Joe McWhorter H. D. Coleman Hendren Lucy Mildred Miller H. E. Sproul

WMU Meeting at Church Delves Into Ministerial Relief Fund

Members of the Baptist WMU met at the church on Tuesday evening July 7. Presiding was Mrs. R. G. Hopson. The program addressed ministerial relief for retired pastors and explored its various aspects as discussed by the group.

WMU R. G. Hopson Bob Sproul P. N. Johnson

Bazaar and enchilada dinner at St Joseph’s Church

A bazaar of handwork and an enchilada dinner will be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church on Sunday July 19 at 11 o'clock. The display will be attractive and the cause is worthy.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

Mrs Chapin Hosts Methodist Women Group Meeting

The Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service met July 8 at the home of Mrs. A V Chapin with Mrs G C Williams giving the opening prayer. The study theme The Giving of the Gospel to Industrialists was presented by Mrs A N Alkire. The Mizpah benediction closed the session with a social hour featuring sandwiches.

Dinner Service For Twelve At Manuel R Event

Olives, potato chips and fruit punch were served to twelve attendees including Mr and Mrs Manuel R at the event.

DeAnda and Soza Engage to Marfa Couple Announces

Anda of Marfa announces the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Nancy Marie DeAnda to Henry D. Soza of Marfa. Miss DeAnda is a granddaughter of Mr and Mrs John Webster of Fort Davis.

Martin Gibson Stanton Fort Davis Anda Marfa Nancy Marie DeAnda Henry D. Soza DeAnda John Webster

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