Fort Davis News roundup of local events and visits
Last week Mrs A N Alkire received a letter from Mrs A P Christen of Merced Calif detailing her daughter Tommie Jane’s 8th grade graduation at McSwain Elementary. The column lists many local residents and visitors, Little Leaguers games in Alpine, a planned home game, plus recollections of trips, church and society meetings and a summer vacation mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Alkire
A. P. Christen
Merced
Calif
McSwain
Tommie Jane
Christen
Jane Luedecke
Fort Davis
Pat Luedecke
New Mexico
Houston
Fort Davis Social Notes Include Visitors and Events
Mr and Mrs Massey visited Mrs Weatherby last Wednesday and Thursday. Mr and Mrs Hartman of El Paso occupy the R D Swartz cottage. Mrs Hartman nurses at Fort Davis Hospital. Frank Webster visited relatives in Los Angeles. Kathy Smith’s going away party was hosted by the Westminster Fellowship Group. Mr and Mrs Smith prepare to move to Vex Horn where he will be school superintendent. Secretary Treasurer meeting drew LaLanne to San Angelo. Fort Davis Health Committee met at courthouse June 14. Mrs Rena Maverick Green and daughter Mary enjoyed a San Antonio visit and Balmorhea swim party and picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Hartman
el Paso
R. D. Swartz
Hartman
J. W. Merrill
Fort Davis Hospital
H.C. Espy
Kathy Smith
Westminister — Fellowship
The
Presbyterian Church
Kathy
HD. Smith
Vex Horn
Fred LaLanne
San Angelo
Farm Loan Association
Fort Davis
Akien
Rena Maverick Green
Jaughter
Mary
San Antonio
Mrs. Steen
Davis Mountain Country notes and local updates
Heavy July rain across Alpine floods streets and ditches core data show rainfall in ranges from 1.50 to 2.50 inches, boosting moisture for grass and weeds. Claude B Hudspeth of El Paso ends bid for office after 28 years in public life and will resume private practice. John Young Sr. leases Hovey Ranch to Jackson & Harmon for five years, over 20 000 acres of grassland. Lions Club names officers led by Jack Edwards as president with Crawford Pouncey Yates and others. W S Blevins to Hot Springs for a week vacation. John Ebers to replace him as night watchman. Marathon News reports visits to Alpine and a three week stay at Hot Springs. George Scott drilled a water well on L C Brite Ranch west of Marfa reaching 812 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
John Young Land Co
Hovey
John Young Sr
Jackson & Harmon
Tom Yarbro
Lee Dragoo
Marie Simpson
T. W. Shely
Fred and
Eddie "Moore Jr
Hot Springs
George Scott
L. C. Brite Ranch
Marfa
Fort Davis Social News and Family Updates
A Fort Davis society note covers visits from Dallas and San Antonio guests, Delta Kappa Gamma officers installed at Dr. Warnock's home, and attendees from Sul Ross. Highlights include the Bassett family birth in June 1956, a Grandchild seen by Austin relatives, and a Fort Davis obituary loss near Alpine. The item lists names such as Lana Espy, Judy Espy, Floyd Johnson, Charlotte Bienhauer Jr., and Mrs. Leslie Fawcett among attendees and relatives. County political notice mentions eligibility for 21st birthday by July 28 for local youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Kappa Gamma
D. K.G
Sul Ross
Alpine High Enrolls 72 In Summer Courses
Seventy two children signed up for enrichment classes at Alpine High School including Number Sense Arts and Crafts and Slide Rule. Arts and crafts drew 38 students with sessions 9 10 pm 2 3 pm and 3 4 pm while Number Sense 1 2 pm and Slide Rule 2 3 pm. Officials noted no one aged 16 or older attended Arts and Crafts and that 142 Alpine children are currently enrolled in summer enrichment overall. Interested parents are asked to call 2415 for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine High School
Alpine
Fort Davis notices and weather report from The Avalanche
Certificates at the tax collector's office enable voting in this year's elections without poll tax payments if obtained by June 27. Rainfall of .17 inch was recorded Saturday night with higher amounts in the surrounding hills. Rev and Mrs R D Lovell and son left for Austin after their Fort Davis visit where the 7 month old gained a pound and a tooth. Say you saw it in The Avalanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Lovell
Austin
Fort Davis
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Carl Thain
J. W. Frazer
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George Edwards
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Brewster County
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Dallas
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Tex Gross
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