Vacation Bible School Sets Start Date In Fort Davis
Fort Davis notes convening of Union Vacation Bible School starting Monday June 5 at 8 30 a m with opening exercises open to interested parents. On Saturday at 10 a m youths 4 to 16 will parade from the Baptist church downtown with classes split between Baptist and Methodist facilities. Various pastors teach Juniors Intermediates Beginners and Primary groups with a full staff and volunteers. Fryars made a business trip to El Paso last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Vacation Bible School
Baptist Church
Woodson Miming
First Baptist Church
Harry Jarrett Il
S. M. Mims
First Methodist Church
J. Keesey Miller
Tyrone Kelly
H. E. Sproul
Jarrett
W. E. Smith
J. K. Miller
J. H. Clark
S. C. Bouchette
Lettie Ann
Colwell
Bob Sproul
Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
Pentecost Sermon At First Methodist In Town
On Pentecost Sunday the Rev S M Mims preached Pathways to Power from Acts 2 at the First Methodist church. About 25 to 30 visitors from Odessa joined in the 11 o clock service. The union night service followed with Mr Mims presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
S. M. Mims
Odessa
Methodist Church
Mims
Moose Jackson’s fence stirs small town stir near depot
Last week parents called Moose Jackson and kids teased him as he fenced his field near the depot where they play. Doc Sherman used psychology over beer to urge compromise, Moose added a stile, and the youths pledged no further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Jackson
Moose
Doc Sherman
Andy’s Garden Tavern
Doc
Strength Through Trials Sermon Highlights Community News
The sermon titled Strength Through Trials featured Mrs. W. E. Smith as pianist. The Rev and Mrs Mims with Virginia Ruth and Billie Mims traveled to Dallas last week for about a week to visit relatives and friends. Mrs Ira Hector and grandchildren Barbara and Kenneth Latta with Miss Mabel Bloys and Miss Callie Holt left Thursday May 25 for San Antonio to visit relatives and celebrate Mary Lee Hector’s nursing graduation. Miss Bloys planned to visit her sister Mrs L C Fawcett and Mr Fawcett. Miss Holt went to New Braunfels to visit her brother the Rev Judd B Holt and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodson Mims
Virginia Ruth
Billie Mims
Dallas
Ira Hector
Barbara
Kenneth Latta
Mabel Bloys
Callie Holt
San Antonio
Hector
Mary Lee Hector
Miss Bloys
L. C. Fawcett
Fawcett
Miss Holt
New Braunfels
Judd B. Holt
Holt
Bride-To-Be Dorothy Grubb Honored At Shower
A Monday bridal shower for Dorothy Marie Grubb was held at the First Baptist church parlor from 4 to 6 pm with six hostesses. The event favored pastel flowers, a pink and white centerpiece, light refreshments, and gifts of crystal, china, silver, and linens. Dorothy will marry June 1, and guests included her sister Mrs. Jack Dumas. Mrs. S. M. Mims and Stuart Jones planned a Dallas trip this week visiting Mr. Mims Jr. and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Dorothy Marie Grubb
Beatrice Woolley
H. D. Coleman
C. R. Fryar
J. W. Friend
Ross Graves
Bob Sproul
Miss Grubb
Jack Dumas
S. M. Mims
Stuart Jones
Dallas
Fort Davis Birth and Library News Highlight Local Events
Fort Davis announces the birth of Alfred Robert Eppenauer III in an Alpine hospital on May 27, weighing seven pounds. The Fort Davis Public Library reports growing circulation and month-long book loans for ranch families, with Linda Gail Roberts winning a wildlife stamp album for reporting on 25 books. Community notes cover library improvements, a May 9 banquet screen painting, and generosity to a Belgian Congo leper colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Eppenauer Jr
Fort Davis
Alfred Robert Eppenauer
Alpine
Public Library
Fort Vis
Linda Gail Roberts
Wild Life
National Wild Life Federation
Washington, D.C
Nadine Casbeer
Dolores Dominguez
Lucy Mildred Miller
Gregorio Silvas
George van Biesbroeck
McDonald Observatory
Sawtooth Mountain
van Biesbroeck
Birth Announcements From Marfa And Fort Davis
Tyr rel Glenn DeVolin born in Marfa weighing seven pounds on May 27 to Tyr rel G DeVolin and Carol Stewart DeVolin. Grandparents Myrtle and J Kenneth Stewart of Fort Davis and W Bryan DeVolin of Trinidad Colorado and Mrs Gerald Getchell of Fabens. Karen Gayle Roach born in Big Lake weighing seven and a half pounds on May 28 to J A Roach Jr and Mrs L Proffitt of Big Lake. Maternal and paternal grandparents named. Roach Roach Sr of Andrews. E Y Freeland arrives from Brownwood to prepare Canyon lodge for opening 1950 season and son Tommy to arrive later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Eppenauer Sr
Marfa
E. H. Fowlkes
Fort Davis
Tyrrel G. DeVolin
Tyrrel Glenn
DeVolin
Carol Stewart
Myrtle Stewart
J. Kenneth Stewart
W. Bryan DeVolin
Trinidad
J. A. Roach Sr
Andrews
Jose family arrives in Curtisville from May 28
Locke and Dr. and Mrs. Paul D. Jose are the Mrs. Jose and Dr. Paul D. Jose's family. Mrs. John F. Jose is another relative. Dr. J. Fred Jose and his wife also visit with their two sons Jimmie and Larry. They arrived Sunday May 28 in Curtisville Pennsylvania.
Marfa History Club Hosts MUeller Ranch Arts Meeting
About 20 people from Fort Davis attended a fine arts program hosted by the Marfa History club at the Mueller Ranch home north of Marfa. Club members included Fort Davis Study club attendees with program chaired by Mrs O M Bunton. John G Prude led a sing song with piano by Mrs John Mead, and Mrs J Keesey Miller performed songs. Refreshments were served by Mrs A L Baugh and Mrs W Brennand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mueller Ranch
E. A. Mueller
Marfa
Fort Davis
O. M. Bunton
John G. Prude
John Mead
J. Keesey Miller
Fort da Foster
Lacyment
A. L. Baugh
Thank You From Central School Children
The 3rd and 4th grade students and their teacher Mrs. Clara Gibson thank the room mothers for their generosity during the school year. Gratitude goes to Mrs. John Fitzgerald Mrs. Bob Sproul and Mrs. Lee S. Williams Jr for helping with picnics parties and other favors. Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School
Clara Gibson
John Fitzgerald
Bob Sproul
Lee S. Williams Jr
Texas citation summons Gertie Cowell before Brewster County court
The state commands Gertie Cowell to appear and answer the plaintiff's petition by 10 a.m. on Monday July 17 1950 in the district court of Brewster County at the Alpine Texas courthouse. The petition was filed May 29 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie Cowell
A. D
District Court of
Brewster County
Court House
Alpine
Texas
Divorce Suit No 2606 Between Cowells
The suit 2606 names William Douglas Cowell as Plaintiff and Gertie Cowell as Defendant in a divorce action claiming three years of continuous abandonment without cause or provocation and intention to live apart. It was issued May 29 1950 and signed by the court in Alpine Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Douglas Cowell
Gertie Cowell
Alpine
Texas
Enlisted Reservists Retain Longevity Credit and Cancer Donation
The document notes that enlisted reservists receive longevity credit for retirement pay and Army pay for authorized reserve training. It also states twenty five cents of a dollar is donated to the American Cancer Society for cancer research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
American Cancer Society
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Fort Davis News
A. N. Alkire
C. R
Bill) Fryar
el Paso
Marshall Queen
Holland Motel
Ader
Joe Marsh
United States Brewers Foundation
Gray
Young Women’s Fellowship Club
Tom Gray
Helen Harvey
Roe Miller Jr
Belgian Congo
W. A. Hiltner
Yerkes Observatory
Williams Bay
Wis
E. Y. Freeland
Brownwood
Canyon Lodge
Midland
Livestock Auction Co
Don Estes
State OF
J. W
Ollahite
Merfe
Lions International
Rotary International
Friemdy
Alpine School of Fine Arts
Rue T. Warnock
Ken Regan
Washington
Ken
Congress
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