Primary contests open for county judge and clerk
Fort Davis notes two contested races on July's ballot with challengers for county judge and county and district clerk. Other offices show no opposition. Local Democratic committee discusses campaign costs and names Barry Scobee as chairman. Sixteen Young Women Fellowship group meets. German aid letter from Mrs Margaret Voges cited with CARE package reply.
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William Granger
Tom S. Redford
Cornell
Beatrice Woolley
F. L. Sproul
W. B. Medley
Myrtle Stewart
J. W. Merrill
H. L. Koxernot Jr
Will D. Reynolds
J. C. Duncan Sr
Barry Scobee
Justice of the Peace
Woodrow Bean
Ken Regan
el Paso
Congress
Alan R. Fraser
Alpine
Travers Crumpton
Fort Stockton
Henry A. Coffield
Maria
Maurice T. Bobbitt
Charles B. Moore
del Rio
Lester C. Boone
Midland
Hill D. Hudson
Pecos
J. T. Rutherford
Odessa
Emory T
Pat) Corbett
Buck Jackson
P. R. Price
Court of Civic Appeals
Jeff Davis County
Democratic Executive Committee
Outdoor church service gathers 100 plus from Marfa
Last Sunday night marked the second of the season’s outdoor services with over 100 attendees including Marfa visitors. Bishop Paul E. Martin of Little Rock spoke on not tiring in well doing and urged missionaries spirit, as Mrs. Martin and local clergy participated in prayers and music.
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Marfa
Nelson Wurgler
Wurgler
C. G. Matthews
Bill
The
Baptist Church
John G. Prude
L. Gretton
Merate Observatory
Italy
A. van Hoff
Louvain University
Belgium
McDonald Observatory
Pasadena
Calif
American Astronomical Ass
S. M. Mims
el Paso
South Central
Methodist Church
Paul E. Martin
Bailey
Keesey Miller
Sid Bouchette
Fabens
W. A. Yarbro
Miller
Bouchette
Mr. Yarbro
Weather summary from McDonald Observatory notes rainfall and temperatures
Showers have fallen several times this week with the heaviest Saturday night. McDonald Observatory records .07 inch on Monday June 14 and June 20 and .39 on June 21. Merrill ranch west of town saw .50 inch on Sunday June 20 and .10 Monday. Mt. Locke temperatures ranged 85/61 Monday to 95/66 Saturday with daily highs in the 90s and lows in the 60s.
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McDonald Observatory
Merrill Ranch
Mt. Locke
Reception and tea for Rev. Burns at Marfa pastor's home
A tea and reception will be held next Sunday from 4 to 6 PM at the ranch home of Mrs. Edgar A. Mueller and Mrs. W. T. Jones. It honors Rev. Raymond C. Burns and Mrs. Burns, pastor of the Presbyterian church in Marfa. Neighbors are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar A. Mueller
W. T. Jones
Raymond C. Burns
Burns
Presbyterian Church
Marfa
Grover Jones
Vicki Kay
Jones
Frantom Eaton
C. E. Eaton
Fort Davis
Eaton
University of Tennessee
Knoxville
Fort Davis election called to form independent school district
A petition presented to County Judge William Granger by three Fort Davis school trustees calls for an election on Saturday June 26 to decide forming an independent school district. Twenty taxpayers signed the petition meeting the required threshold. If approved seven trustees will govern the district and set taxation. Boxes will be at Limpia and three boxes in Fort Davis. The county pays election expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Granger
Fort Davis
Limpia
County Board of Trustees
J. R. Brandon
T. S. Redford
C. FE. Eaton
A. V. Chapin
Grand opening of Ray's Food Market on the highway
Ren Newton opened Ray's Food Market on the highway in Fort Davis with C Jones and family present. The modern store features plate glass frontage neon lights and a spacious interior stocked with fresh and staple foods meats and feed. Opening day guests enjoyed ice cream cake coffee and iced tea.
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Ray
Presbyterian WMS Meets at Church for Stewardship Lesson
Members of the Women's Missionary Society gathered at the Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon June 17. Mrs. J. P. Weatherby presided with Miss Mabel Bloys as program leader and hostess. The lesson focused on stewardship including time and talents along with monetary offerings. Mrs. R. L. Irving gave the opening prayer, Mrs. J. W. Merrill the missionary prayer, and J. W. Merrill offered the closing prayer. Guest Katherine B. Morgan of Houston attended. Refreshments were pineapple punch and cookies.
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Presbyterian Wms
Women’s Missionary Society
Presbyterian Church
J. P. Weatherby
Mabel Bloys
R. L. Irving
J. W. Merrill
Katherine B. Morgan
Houston
Visitors from Beaumont Meet Mr Withers at Home
A Beaumont visitor called Monday at Mr. Robert C. Withers the father of Withers. The Avalanche reports supplies like typewriter ribbons paper car bons and second sheets. Zipper weatherproof bags protect Navy aircraft when idle. Mimeograph stencils are mentioned alongside The Avalanche. The note ends with a quip on imagination and humor and a reminder to buy U S Savings Bonds.
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Beaumont
Mr. Withers
Robert C. Withers
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Occupied
West Texas
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Trinity Methodist Church of
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John Black
Gatesville
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Wharton
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Caney Valley Hospital
Big Bend
Davis Mountains
Alice C. Dean
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Callie Holt
Miss Dean
Miss Holt
Victoria
Dean
Rice Institute
Big Bend Park
Asa Bryant
J. P. Espy
Patsy
Jean
Ann
W. D. Bloys
Mildred
New Mexico
President Truman
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Albuquerque
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Taos
Holman
Las Vegas
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J. E. Flowers
Patches
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Goose Creek
Tommy
R. A. Tullis
Johnny Adkins
Flowers
Tullis
Mrs. Flowers
Casey I. Withers
C. Jones
Grover
Him
Jones Children
Boots
Zane
Hammer Co
McBurnettt Bldg
San Angelo
Tex
U. S
Sport Oxfords
Suedes
DeLuxe Cleaners
Alpine, Texas
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America
Davis Motor CO
West College Ave
Postoffice
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