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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1951
Page
3
Fort Davis column recalls Marguerite Piercy’s vow to learn grace and kindness. It reports Sunday services at First Presbyterian Saint Pauls Marfa and area churches with sermons on community, generosity, and character, noting music by local pianists and violinist.
Fort Davis State Bank reports its financial condition as of June 6 1981 with assets totaling 1 059 112 39 and liabilities 1 060 112 39 including loans and discounts 231 580 41 cash 320 550 27 United States government obligations 403 781 25 deposits 946 705 27 and capital accounts 35 000 00 plus surplus 35 000 00 and undivided profits 17 882 07 The statement is sworn by cashier J H Clark before notary H D Coleman in Jeff Davis County Texas on July 12 1961 with attestations by J W Espy J W McElroy and J K Miller
Ground breaking ceremonies were held in Marfa for a new First Presbyterian church with Dr Raymond C Burns presiding. Earth turning was led by Mrs R Irving and Miss Mabel Bloys of Fort Davis. Names from Fort Davis attended including Mrs G W Davis and Mrs W H Brannand. Ground breaking also noted Fort Davis youth attending a Royal Ambassador encampment at Paisano camp. Graveside services were held for infant Prude, son of Mr and Mrs John Robert Prude, who died after 24 hours.
A church service recounted in brief notes with the Rev. Mr. Mims reading scripture John 14 and a continuation noted to page 7. The fragment underscores a solemn prayer and sermon delivery in a local religious gathering.
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