Church Services and Local Weather in Fort Davis
In Fort Davis the week featured sermons at First Baptist and First Methodist with Rev. R G Hopson delivering a two part message on lighting lamps for Christ and the value of true riches. Attendance included Paisano Baptist encampment attendees and youth campers from Monahans Marfa El Paso and Fort Davis. Rainfall across area measured up to 0.57 inches with Mount Locke totals reaching 0.94 inches.
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First Baptist Church
R. G. Hopson
Matthew
Hopson
God
Tyrone T. Kelley
Beverly
Paisano Baptist
Baptist Church
Paisano
First Presbyterian Church
Monahans
Marfa
E] Aso
Fort Davis
Lucy Foster
Julian T. Hendren
First Methodist Church
S. M. Mim
Li Hung Chang
United States
Jesus
Gilbert Chesterton
Old Fort Davis
Presbyterian Church
Limpia
Mount Locke
McDonald Observatory
Fort Davis Historical Society Meets July Meeting
The Fort Davis Historical Society gathered Monday evening at the Old Fort grounds Fort Davis museum room. Guest speaker Victor J. Smith from Sul Ross College addressed attendees on local history.
Local residents and visitors gather for talks and visits
Residents and guests assembled for discussions on Indian pictographs and the Old Fort purchase. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs. McIver of Concord New Hampshire and several Texas visitors. The Presbyterian Women met July 16 to study missions and the event featured prayers and the book These Rights We Hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Jean Binkley
van Horn
Jo Lee Carlton
Shady Nook Inn
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Woman's Organization
R. D. Swartz
Fred Brownlee
Mabel Bloys
R. L. Irving
W. H. Brennand
Visitors Leave After 10 Day Stay in Local Area
An, La., and Avitts of Alvin departed Thursday for home after a 10‑day visit with Mrs. H. A. Heyduck and family. Tommy Heyduck is W roe brother of Mrs. Arles Heyduck. Mrs. W. B. Sharp of Houston and Fort Davis remains at her summer home for the season, with Miss Eva Davis of Houston as her guest.
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Johnny Snead
Danny Welch
Sweetwater
Davis Mountains
Johnny
Iva Snead
Fort Davis
John Montgomery
Dallas
E. H. Carlton
Doctor Montgomery
Avitts
Alvin
Mr. Heyduck
H. A. Heyduck
Tommy
Arles Heyduck
Genevieve Thompson
Denver, Colo
H. G. Thompson
Miss Thompson
Children’s Hospital
Denver
Death Claims Charles Cook at 63 in Meridian
Charles Cook, 63, died Friday July 10. Survived by wife and seven children, all now in Houston. Funeral in Meridian with interment in Morgan. Relatives gathered as J R Cook and Mrs. Cook, with H L Cook of Carlsbad, NM, traveled to Meridian for services.
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J. R. Cook
Meridian
Charles Cook
Houston
Morgan
H. L. Cook
Carlsbad
N. M
Giant Sequoia Could Become Natural Bridge After Wind
In Sequoia National Park California a massive 2000 year old sequoia toppled by a windstorm blocks Generals Highway engineers say tunneling beneath the tree is cheaper than moving it That would leave the giant as a lasting natural bridge attracting visitors and redefining the road’s route
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Visalia
Calif
California
Sequoia National Park
Scenic Generals Highway
Building America’s New Railroad Keeps Moving Forward
Communities feel benefits as construction progresses on the Santa Fe line. Day after day workers complete tasks enhancing the rail corridor and improving transportation for residents and businesses along the route.
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America
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A. N. Alkire
Nicholson
John G. Prude
G. C. Williams
B. R. Taylor
Lillian Mims
Sul Ross
Jimmy Cook
Pecos
Jimmy
Horace Cook
Thelma F. Adams
B. A
M. A
W. Uvalde St
Alpine, Texas
Model
Motoriess Electric Models
Nepertel
Alpine E Butane Company
Donald G. Mcliver
Concord
N. H
Juan Villarreal
Portland
Texas
Manuel
Lily) Travenia
Corpus Christi
Betty Rosas
Falfurrias
Gregorio Silvas
John Bailey
Clyde
Johnny Bailey Jr
Jimmy Taylor
Midland
Sid Bouchette
J. K. Miller
Bailey
Bouchette
Miller
Jo Katherine Hicks
San Antonio
Sid C. Bouchette
Chames Heyduck
Linda and
Geraldine
Mary McIntosh
Austin
C. G. Matthews
University
Maria
Molly Matthews
Lytle
C. G
H. L. Steele
Carlton
McIntosh
Ruth Carlton
Point of Rock
J. S. Fitzgerald
Elizabeth
Cheyenne
Wyo
Mr. Fitzgerald
Southwestland
Price
Southwest
Agit Ais
Gard
A. J. Gard
Santa Fe
Lindbergh
Atlantic
New York
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