Fort Davis News Camp Meeting Notes and Local Updates
The Fort Davis area reports the Bloys camp meeting drew large attendance with the sixth annual session planned for August. Rev Alvin Rue preached on The Great Cloud of Witnesses, followed by a noon basket dinner and a business meeting led by W. T. Mitchell. Notable speakers include Dr. Byron Clifford and Dr. Samuel Jorkel. War Bond sales near 89,000 with 66,007.25 raised as of June TB. Gregory McNew, Coast Guard, is on furlough. local families and travelers were noted. Mitre Peak encampment concluded with about 40 youths, 17 from Fort Davis, and staff including Rev Rue and Miss Ann Gibson. Weather records show highs of 74 and lows of 4. no rain in the past week.
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Bloys
Alvin ©. Rue
Port Davis
Marta Presbyterian
W. T. Mitchell
Marta
L. D. Anderson
First Christian Church
Fort Worth
Samuel J. Jorkel
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Ka Heinlin
Methodist Church
Austin
Ower
Presbyterian
Mitre Peak
West
Hey
Alvin
Rue
J. W. Merrill
FM. Miller
Fort Davis
Alpine
Marfa
Monahans
el Paso
Alvin O Rue
W. R. Lavingston
Barta
Ann Gibson
Laura ‘Toolen
Helen Brogdon
Holman
N. M
Edwin Norton
Norton
Sparks Family Reunion At Fort Davis Baptist Parsonage
The Sparks family held a Sunday reunion at the Fort Davis Baptist parsonage. Many relatives attended from Alpine Del Rio and Odessa while James Sparks serves in the Army Air Corps in Tacoma Washington. Ben Dominguez and families were noted guests with revival plans at the church later that week.
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Harper Sparks
del Rio
Hoyt Lohnes
Sallie Lou
Sandra Sue
Labnes
Frances Sparks
Community Center Notes From Fort Davis Meeting and Weddings
Miss Lois Tinsley leaves for a new field and the Latin American Center closes on September 1. A wedding for Miss Mary Gloria Grana and Cpl. Bias Marin occurred at 11 am with Rev. Theo Mayor officiating. The bridal party wore white silk, with memorable music from Lohengrin and Mendelssohn. Guests and family gathered for a dinner at the Granado home, then a short trip to Balmorhea. Corporal Marin returns to Fort Sam Houston. Mrs. Marin will stay with her parents until quarters are found nearby. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. George Oniones and Mrs. S. F. Lesniewaki, and Dr. Carlos Cesco of Argentina observed from Williams Bay, Wis. The Methodist Women’s Society of Coatin Service met with Rev. Mr. Aims opening prayer and program, followed by refreshments. Dorothy Merrill Swart underwent an emergency appendectomy in Pecos and is recovering. Sales of unspecified items resume in September.
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McCallick
Wilson
Alice McCallick
PL. Wilson
Baptist Church
Buren Sparks
Carlsbad Caverns
Verna McCallick
P. le Te
C.D. Wilson
Fort Davis
Mary Gloria Grana
Cpl
Bias Marin
Theo Mayor
Ben Martin
Miss Granado
Virginia Grado
Stra Alfredo Granado
Corporal Marin
Carlos’ Marin
Fort Sam Houston
Pacificne
Granado
Balmorhea
Corp. Maria
Port Sam Houston
George Oniones
Marfa
S.F Lesniewaki
Fort Sill
Okie
Alice Is Moston
Methodist Women's Sociey
Coatin
Aln. Iikire
Aims
Marathon Methowit
J. Ms. Newota
Ike
EM. Carton
Mem . G. Matthews
Str
Alkiren
Local USO Club Closed Until July One
The Alpine USO will be closed until July 1 due to scheduling actions. Officials report no meetings of the board and a new worker will be assigned, with emphasis on proper lubrication and use of correct orders from USO headquarters.
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USO
General Motors
Center Reopening Prompts Cordial USA Visit Invite
A cordial invitation to visit the USA accompanies news that the center will reopen. Officials emphasize welcoming guests and showcasing renewed facilities as part of the reopening. Event details are sparse, but the message stresses hospitality and international engagement through the center’s reopening.
Active chamber of commerce sparks community life
An active chamber of commerce is described as the life of a community. the message invites readers to contribute as a spark of that vitality and civic engagement.
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Chamber of Commerce
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Merced
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Ralph J. Brandon
McDonald Observatory
James Laudermilk
Sam Laudermilk
Phoenix
Ariz
Frank Higgins
James
Sam
Higgins
Dorothy Marie Grubb
Hulen Harvey
Harvey F
Hulen Jr
Ben Domingwer
Ben Jr
Bisbee
Lows Alvarado
Louis Jr
Odessa
Alex Domingues
Navy
Bilas Marin
Manuel Marin
Quetana Newton
Dorothy
The
Cecil Petrie
Mira. Petrie
Marta‘Army Air Field
Jad
Buren ‘Sparks
Joe R. Domingues
Ste Joe Domingues
Overseas Service
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Lois Tinsley
Carlos Cesco
Argentina
Yer
Kes Observatory
Williams Bay
Wis
J. W. Espy
Bakersfield
Dorothy Merrill Swart
Pecos
Mrs. R. Swartz
Miss Tinley
George Baines
Geo. Koury
Fima
Marine of the Pacific
Treaney
Longhorn Cafe
J. Y. Walker
Beverly
Safeway
Safe‘way
Kratt
Canterby
Pekoe
Polger
Pacific
Arizona
Utah
California
Libby's Varieties Crackers
Wwe
PLAAT
Ape
Irusx
Jaro
USA
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