Fort Davis Study Club Opens With Sul Ross Artists
The Fort Davis Study club opens its meeting with a concert by Sul Ross College artists from Alpine. Glenn F. Davis, George Kelver, John Carrico, Preston Stedman, and Virginia Link perform in the Presbyterian auditorium with no admission. The event follows a Delta Kappa Gamma gathering and includes a social hour and refreshments for 18 members.
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Fort Davis
Sul Ross College
Alpine
Presbyterian Church
Glenn F. Davis
George Kelver
John Carrico
Preston Stedman
Virginia Link
Lawrence Hall
Delta Kappa Gamma
J. H. Clark
Clara Gibson
S. M.mims
Callie Holt
W. H. Brennand
Martha Shelby
Otis Grubb
James Dale
New Minister to Preach First Sermon Next Sunday
Announcement states services at the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning March 7 at 11 o'clock led by the new minister Rev. Walter Horn who will deliver his first sermon.
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Presbyterian Church
Walter Horn
Pre-Fast Evangelistic Services Open at Port Davis
Sunday March 14 marks the start of a week of evangelistic services at Port Davis Methodist Church. Rev A C Douglas district superintendent will preach in the morning, Rev S M Mims will preside at 11 and preach at 7 30 pm, with Rev Austin H Dillon of Alpine preaching each evening. John G Prude of Fort Davis will lead singing. Topics include Respect Your Religion and Your Choice among others. Prayer cards will be given nightly, and a community dinner and services are offered.
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Port Davis Methodist Church
A. C. Douglas
Pecos Valley
John G. Prude
Fort Davis
Mr. Dildon
Jesus
Beatrice Woolley seeks re election as county and district clerk
In a letter to Jeff Davis County voters Beatrice Woolley requests support in the upcoming July primary. The note expresses gratitude for past cooperation and outlines a desire to continue serving as county and district clerk. McDonald Observatory notes Mount Locke weather last week included snow wind and hail with no moisture. Temperatures ranged from 27 to 68 degrees over the period. Mr and Mrs M H Wrubel left the observatory for Yerkes Observatory Williams Bay Wisconsin after several weeks there.
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Jeff Davis County
Beatrice Woolley
McDonald Observatory
Mount Locke
Sun
M. H. Wrubel
Yerkes Observator
Williams Bay
Wis
F. L. Sproul
Yerkes and McDonald Astronomers Arrive for Weeks Stay
Dr. T. L. Page of Yerkes and McDonald observatories and John Vosatka, also of Yerkes and formerly of MacDonald, arrived last Friday at the McDonald observatory for a several weeks stay.
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T. L. Page
Yerkes and McDonald Observatories
John Vosatka
Yerkes
MacDonald
McDonald Observatory
First Grade Valentine Party Hosted by Mrs Mims
Mrs Lee Williams and Mrs Bob Sproul assisted by teacher Mrs S M Mims hosted a party for 1st and 2nd graders. Cupcakes cookies and hot cocoa were served and Valentines were given as favors. Games and fun with valentines followed the program.
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Lee Williams
Bob Sproul
S. M. Mims
Jeff Davis County Clerk Candidate Announces Bid
A prospective candidate in Jeff Davis County declares intention to run for the office of District and County Clerk. He notes previous service as a deputy in the clerk’s office and states his qualifications and vision for the role.
Local travelers visit Fort Davis during California trip
Corsicana residents Mr and Mrs John C Calhoun and Mr and Mrs Thomas George toured California on vacation then stopped in Fort Davis to visit Rev S M Mims and family. Henry Mauldin a former Fort Davis resident now in California is visiting and plans to return west after a stop in Menard. He stays with Mr and Mrs W G Paton this week.
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F. M. (Roe) Miller
San Antonio
Mike Erskine
Selfridge Field
Detroit
Mich
Lawrence Pickett
Charles Moreau
Laddie
Lauren
Chatham
Windsor
Ont
Canada
John,c. Calhoun
Thomas George
Corsicana
California
Fort Davis
Henry Mauldin
Menard
W. G. Paton
Baptist Pastor’s Family News From Bat Gon to Concord
Rev D H Joiner reports a busy family in Bat Gon with sick visits and weddings, and that Garreth goes half time to Concord Baptist Church, a historic site once served by General Sam Houston. Clyde finishes at Texas A and I Kingsville in spring while Minnie Beth teaches in Canadian and Dorothy Ann stays in school.
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D. H. Joiner
Batgon
Baptist Church
Fort Davis
Joiner
Clyde
Texas A. & I
Kingsville
Minnie Beth
Canadian
Tex
Dorothy Ann
Davis Mountains
PTA District President Speaks at Fort Davis Meeting
A Fort Davis PTA session convened Tuesday at the home of Mrs. J. H. Clark with district leader Mrs. N. H. Keller of El Paso as guest speaker. Also present were district president Mrs. Marion D. Cook and vice-president Mrs. Wynn Hamilton of Zaragoza.
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P.T.A
Fort Davis
Library Letters And Community News Notes
Reader questions about medical history poetry and home life prompt a feature in which the library shares data on its catalog, circulation, and new name near the courthouse. The item also reports a local PTA meeting with officials and refreshments and mentions a visit by W G Patton and his daughter Bertha to see Mrs Annie L Patton.
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Grace Nell Crowell
Court House
W.G. Patton
Bertha
Menard
Mr. Patton
Annie L. Patton
Masonic Honor to J W McElroy in 1946 Ceremony
J W McElroy received an Eminent Past Commander's jewel from Alpine Commandery No 90 Knights Templar on February 26 1946. Seven other men were awarded the same honor for various recent years as jewels were unavailable during wartime.
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J. W. McElroy
Alpine
Knights Templar
Alpine Public Library Name Change Requested
A letter urges renaming El Progreso to Alpine Public Library to reflect inclusivity and welcome. The writer asks for anonymity but seeks official adoption of the Alpine Public Library name for fairness to the community and the institution.
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el Progreso
Alpine Public Library
Jeff Davis County District Clerk Reelection Announcement
Jeff Davis County confirms candidacy for reelection as District and County Clerk. He pledges continued administration of records, voter services, and clerk functions, emphasizing experience, integrity, and public service. Supporters welcome. Primary details to follow per election guidelines.
Alpine Public Library Seeks Sign Donation and Progress
A note urges donations for a sign reading Alpine Public Library to honor the library as a progressive beacon and silent partner in the community, inviting readers to contact for contributions.
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Alpine Public Library
el Progreso
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A. N. Alkire
Presbyterian Church Services
Methodist Church News
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Young Women’s Fellowship Club
Ross Graves
Preston Johnson
Howell
Big Bend Feed Co
Library
C. R. Frayar
Central School Pta
W. E. Smith
Anderson School
Fred Martin
Anderson Pta
Smith Furniture Company
J. W. Dollahite
Marfa
Texas
Sos
Deluxe Cleaners
North Fifth St
Texas Hospitality
Ritchey Brothers
Marathon
Texa
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