Fort Davis News Highlights Local Weddings and Town Events
Two 1956 Fort Davis High School graduates married recently with ceremonies in Carlsbad New Mexico and Lovington New Mexico. Local clergy and townspeople attended events as Fort Davis sees visits from former residents, church services, and a growing museum audience during summer tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Betty Mayes
Henry Mayes
Harvey Harbour
Balmorhea
Carlsbad
N. M
Harour
Patsy Espy
J.P.’ Espy
Kenneth’ Smith
Lovington, N. M
First Presbyterian
J. Paul Stevens
J. P. Espy
Ruidoso
Davis Mountain golf tourney winner and Big Bend notes
S E Stretton of El Paso won Alpine s sixth annual golf tournament in match play beating Coach B C Graves on the 21st hole. C P Watson of Pecos took the second flight by defeating George Baines on the 19th hole. The Big Bend stock country hosts a Field Day on the 18th and 19th with cattle industry concerns amid meat advertising campaigns. Deputy Game Warden Pete Crawford warns bear cub captures are illegal and plans to send seven cubs to the state game farm near Kerrville. A rodeo, Old Settler s and Cowboy s Roundup July 3, led by Joe Parker and E J Benson, features guessing games with prizes. Chamber luncheon discusses Alpine becoming Texas best school town under Dr H W Morelock. Local residents J M Floyd family visit E R Cox, with Mrs Jett Oliver traveling home to Edinburg after a visit. heavy rain last Friday noted at A L Stroud s ranch east of Alpine.
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S. E. Stretton
el Paso
Alpine
B.C. Graves
C. P. Watson
Pecos
George Baines
Big Bend
Park's Water Supply Boosted
Park water supply for the Chisot Mountains development in Big Bend National Park is increased by 150 percent. Supt George W Miller announced the extra water is secured from the Cattail Falls area via a nearly complete pipeline. Stralls Tanks Inc of Odessa received the award to furnish a half mil ed at tank.
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Chisot Mountains
Big Bend National Park
George W. Miller
Cattail Falls
Stralls Tanks, Inc
Odessa
Keesey Miller
Lon Garrison III in critical condition at Garfield Hospital
Lon Garrison former Big Bend National Park superintendent now with National Park Service in Washington is seriously ill according to Rep. Rutherford. Cards may be sent to Lon Garrison Room 4 Garfield Hospital 10th and Florida N W Washington D C. Supt Miller notes water supply expansion at Oak Spring pumping plant to support future Chisos Basin development and campfire safety reminders urge enjoying picnics without causing forest fires.
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Lon Garrison
Big Bend National Park
National Park Service
Washington
U. S
J.T. Rutherford
Garrison
Garfield Hospital
10Th
Florida
N. W
D. C
Oak Spring
Chisos Moi
Miller
Ater
Belt Solar Battery Aims to Power Phones from Sun
The article explains a new Belt Solar Battery using silicon disks made from sand to convert sunlight into electricity. An experimental solar-powered setup already supplies rural telephone lines elsewhere, signaling ongoing research by telephone scientists to improve service.
Long Distance calls speed up staying in touch
The notice touts Long Distance calls as fastest way to connect with distant friends or relatives, and to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, or family gatherings. It highlights low rates, especially for station-to-station calls, and reminds callers to dial by number for quicker connections.
Telephone visitors observe how we handle service at the tel
Groups drop by the telephone exchange to learn how the local service operates and to see behind the scenes of phone company operations. They tour switching equipment and hear explanations from staff about routing, maintenance, and customer support practices.
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J. A Roach, JR
Davis
Texas
Marfa N.F.L.A
J. Fred LA Lanne
Marfa
Lone Star Beer
Lone Star State
Toribio Fierro
Clarence Hord
Vicky Young
Clarence Hord Jr
Alpine Cowboys
Kobernot Field
John Skinner
Istributor
Brewster
Presidio Counties
Armour
Swift
Stokley’s
Jirre
Alpine Cash Grocery
Holland
Callie Holt
Alva
Elza Ramsey
Forton
Clark ‘Apartments
Stone Village
George Thomason
Sal Ross
Baptist Church
Miles Pierce
Balmorhea Baptist Church
Donald Murphy
Lily
Murphy
Fort Davis Methodist Church
R.D. Swars
Or. L. Ahrens
Betty
Farmington, N. M
Sid Bouchette
Kingse, Texas
L. C. Lange Jr
Tamly
Burnet
Barry Scobee
Jeff Davis County
Dallas
J.B. Flowers
Houston
Harris County
Flowers
C.F. Carlton
Taylor
W. HL. Rawlings
Canyon Lode
Fort Davis Grocery
C. R. Fryar
Albert
Leonard Rinehart
Mont Nasi
Jim Walker
Roe Miller
Howard Tarvin
Donna
California
RL. Sproul
Ben Martin Jr
el Pa
J. C. Duncan
Mrs. Haley
Mrs
Ray Fitzgerald
First Baptist Church
Old Post Museums
Presbyterian Church
The
Union Sunday
Pou
Eddie Fisher
Rademet
Rogers
First National Bank
Davis Mountain
Pete Crawford
Kerrville
Harper Sparks
Western Department
M. H. Moorman
Joe Parker
E. J. Benson
H.W. Morelock
Sul Ross College
Chamber of Commerce
J. M. Floyd
Enuaren
J. M.jr. LaMerle
Betty Theo
Simonton
E. R. Cox
Jett Oliver
Edinburg
Kate Nevill
Neville
A. L. Stroud
L.C. Ritchey
Jas
Fred Martin Jr
Fred Martin Sr
Billie Louise Granger
William. Granger
Ysleta
Norma June
Redford
Hamilton
T. D. Redford
Bob Montgomery
Thas
Pnone Selentane
Belt Solar
Bell
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
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