Square Dance Club Formed In Fort Davis Area
A community recreation project promoting square dancing began with education at Fort Davis High School gym. The Mile High club sponsored dances at the Hotel Plaza and officers include Leon Fort Davis president Walter gett treasurer Gene Sproul Prude. Donations to Regional Library Fund support Brewster Presidio Jeff Davis counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Ta
Ron Ee
Pollock
Otie Britt
Sal Ross Cole
Reba Burleson
Ostant
Terreve
Vna
E Idea
Mile High Club
Mile High Ee
Plaza Ree
E Hotel
Charlie
Marfa
Leon Bair
Fort Davis
Fort Davis Barate
Leon and
Walter Gett
Gene Sproul
Prude
Regional Library Fund
Brewster
Presidio
Jeff Davis
Weather notes from Fort Davis and Mount Locke
Temperatures at Fort Davis and Mount Locke remained relatively low for the period though warmer than usual. The observatory reported a high of 83 degrees on July 13 and a low of 55 on July 9 and 10. The week recorded 0.53 inch of moisture.
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Fort Davis
Mount Locke
McDonald Observa
Observatory
Joiners Return Home After Visit to Carlsbad Caverns
Mr and Mrs Clyde Joiner returned from Carlsbad caverns to their Kingsville Texas home after a week or two in town. They plan to teach in Riviera Texas for the next school year Clyde at the high school and Fay Joiner in the primary grade. Clyde is son of Rev and Mrs Joiner residing in Texas where J Joiner was a Baptist pastor in Fort Davis.
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Joiners
Clyde Joiner
Carlsbad Caverns
Tuay
Kingsville
Texas
Riviera
Clyde
Joiner
Fay
Ane Texas
J. Joiner
Ohs the Baptist Chu
Fort Davis
Freedom of Christian Ideas Sermon At Old Fort Grounds
The Sunday evening service at the Cottonwood grove on Old Fort grounds was led by Rev. Jack W. Myrose of the First Presbyterian church. He presided and preached on the subject Freedom of Christian Ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Bouchettes
John Kimball Miller
Lewis Rey Jarrett
Presbyterian Church
Myrose
First Methodist Church
First Baptist Church
George Thomason
Bible School
Alpine
Jesus
Cottonwood Grove
Old Fort Grounds
Jack W. Myrose
First Presbyterian Church
Methodist Women's Society Meeting Notes and Guests
The Methodist Women's Society of Istian met Wednesday afternoon July 13 at Mrs. W. E. Smith's home with J. R. Cook as co host. Presiding was Mrs. P D Jose. Leader was Mrs. A N Alkire who led devotionals and letters from foreign missionaries in China Singapore Malaya described wartime experiences and Communist threats. Watermelon was served during social hour. Several guests attended from Texas and Connecticut including Mrs H Smith Mrs M A Piercy Mrs Gertrude Dingle Mrs DeWitt Snead and Mrs Poplar. Several local families and visitors from Ingram Hobbs and Mountainview were noted as well.
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MWSCS
Methodist Women’s Society of Istian Service
Eof
W. E. Smith
J. R. Cook
P. D. Jose
A. N. Alkire
China
Singapore
Malaya
H. Smith
Howton
M. A. Piercy
Pecos
Fort Vis
Brittain Family Shares New Pastorate Letter
Mrs. M. C. Brittain of Taft Texas writes Fort Davis friends from their new pastorate saying they are beginning to feel at home. She notes pleasant weather and steady activity as they settle into duties.
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Brittains
Fort Davis
M. C. Brittain
Taft
Texas
Gulf breeze brings cool days and rain at Fort Davis visit
The Gulf breeze cools the area while a rain falls since arrival. Children adjust quickly and make friends. Martha joins a reading contest by the Library, earning points for books read and their types. Mr Brittain enjoys new work, while Fort Davis ties remain close to heart. Greetings go to Dr Renee Canavaggia of Paris and Dr V Kourgenoff of Paris. Mr and Mrs Oscar Pogue and John Newman with two sons visit Fort Davis friends including Miss Mabel Bloys and Herbert Bloys.
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Martha
Library
Brittain
Fort Davis
Oscar Pogue
John Newman
Cleburne
Texas
Mabel Bloys
Herbert Bloys
Visiting relatives bring several families to Petersburg
In Petersburg Texas visitors include Mrs Espys parents Mr and Mrs J D Harvey Mrs Betty Jayne Jamie of Eldorado Ark visiting with sister Mrs Loucile Derman and family Mr and Mrs Jack Magee and daughter Susan left for Alton Tr Dr C E Eaton went to Elon to be with a relative Endows endows husband Mr and Mrs McPhail and their two children Jackie and Jerry from Texas spend the summer with Mrs McPhails parents Mr and Mrs W G Patton
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Petersburg
Texas
Betty Jayne Jamie
Eldorado, Ark
Loucile Derman
Jack Magee
Susan
C. E. Eaton
Alton
Dr. C. *. Eaton
Elon
Endows
Reay
McPhail
Jackie and Jerry
Dominguez ties host family visit within Texas trip
Visitors staying at the Dominguez home in Fort Davis included Ben Dominguez and Virginia Kath erene Doming, plus Ben Jr. and Mrs. Dominguez. They were joined by Bia Be Dominguez, Chap Dominguez’s daughter, from Fort Davis, with additional weekend guests Mrs. Louis Alvarado and her son Louis Jr. from Odessa.
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Alex Dominguez Sr
Ben, Dominguez
Ben Jr
Virginia Katherene Doming
Mel
Bia Be Dominguez
Chap Dominguez
Fort Davis
Louis Alvarado
Louis Jr
Odessa
Missionary society meets at Gibson home for China study
Monday night the Baptist Wu s Missionary society gathered at Mrs. Clara Gibson’s home with Mrs. C. H. Bird presiding and Mrs. Harry Jarrett leading the lesson on the mission field in China. Fourteen ladies attended as Miss Callie Holt Miss L L Jarratt and Mrs. June McNew assisted. A social hour followed with rainbow punch and cookies.
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Baptist Wu‘s Missionary Society
Clara Gibson
C. H. Bird
Harry Jarrett
China
Réa
Callie “Holt
L. L. Jarratt
June
McNew
A Il
Wil Bein
Bame
Iya Hecati
Fos
Fellowship Club Meets Mrs Miller Jr in July Event
The Young Women's Fellowship Club gathered Wednesday night July 13 with 15 members and one guest Mrs L J Pickett of Birmingham Alabama. Programmer Ju W Myrdse led the program and Genesis 21 22 was the Bible study. Closing prayer by Mrs P Espy. An upside down pineapple cake was served with Lana and Judy mentioned among the attendees.
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Fellowship Club
M. Miller Jr
Young Women’s Fellowship Club
Ju W. Myrdse
Genesis
P. Espy
L. J. Pickett
Birmot
A Soldier’s Silent Farewell and Last Messages
A veteran narrator recalls a son’s World War II journey from enlistment in 1944 to Alpine Texas and distant seas. The account covers family bonds, final letters, and parting words urging courage, memory, and hope for a safe return.
Letters From a World War II Sailor Paints Ahaunting Voyage
A wartime correspondent recalls a sailor in South China Sea in 1945 writing a last will and testament Bury in Austin and a farewell Good night and Goodbye. He describes premonitions and emotional letters from shipboard Easter service in April 1945 as thousands of brave soldiers trust in divine reward for their sacrifices.
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South China Sea
Austin
Mother
Memorable prayer for courage and return from the voyage
A commander's prayer asks God to bless loved ones at home and grant strength to endure the struggle for a just cause. It seeks courage for duty to country, even at the cost of life, and a safe return to loved ones on the home shores.
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Jesus Christ
Genius Defined as Man Who Sees Hidden Target
A celebrated quote frames genius as a man who shoots at unseen aims and hits them, praising vision beyond common sight.
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Fort Davis News
Mas. A. BM
Alkire
Gertrude Dingle
Corsicana
Teddy Bacon
New Haven
Conn
DeWitt Snead
Johnny
Stanton
E. C. Poplar
Galveston
Asa Tenney
Tommy
Jimmie
Ingram
Tex
Mountainview
George W. Merrill
Tom
Rice Institute
Jim
Andover Academy
J. H. Clark
W. H
Bill) Clark
Hobbs
N. M
J. W
Eeee
Ruth Clark
Mui
Storey-Whiteside Lumber Co
Alpine, Texas
Schooe Ando College
Newion
Trinity College
Cambridge
Mieion
Coléeé Giris
Ooo
M. A. Webb
Lynn Forbes
Merle Friesen
C. D. Wood
Society
A. N. Alkhert
Davis
M. L. Causey
Marathon
Foreign Service
Washington, D. C
Fort Worth
Mom
Willa B
Frank
Congress
Renee Canavaggia
Paris Observatory
V. Kourgenoff
Astrophysical Institute of
Paris
France
Mrs. "Gibson
Ana
Ae 'Ithe
Ade
Ina Gray
Fort da Carl Sch
San Anton
South ¢ Manta
J. RB Ik
Stone Village
W. Bzers
Gonzales
Fort
T. F. Harwood
Jimmie Bloys
Arthur Bloys
Kent
Clay Espy
Lana
Judy
Navy
Ile
Reduff Dam
Casa Grande
Dad
Daddy
Santo
C. R. Shannon Butane
Wilson Building
Big Bend Gas Co
Buddy King
Tradnst
John Burchett
Frank Burleson
Ft. Davis Highway
City
First National Bank
G. P. Smith
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