Fort Davis Presbyterian Women Host March Meeting
Members met March 4 at the home of Mrs. Worth Evans with Miss Mabel Bloys leading the devotional and prayer. The fifth Acts lesson was reviewed by Mrs. A N Alkire as missionaries worldwide were prayed for, followed by an Outreach Quiz led by Mrs. Fowlkes and a business session led by Mrs. Irving. Refreshments were served to nine attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Presbyterian Women’s Organization
Worth Evans
Mabel Bloys
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
A. N. Alkire
W. H. Brennand
E. H. Fowlkes
R. L. Irving
Baptist WMU Meets At Church In March Session
The Baptist Missionary Union met at the church on Tuesday March 2 from 10 a m until 3 p m. The program proceeded through morning and afternoon sessions with members discussing plans and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Wmu
The
Baptist Missionary Union
Annie Armstrong fund meeting and local travels noted
The Royal Service magazine details an Annie Armstrong fund for home missions with Mrs. J. W. Friend presiding and Mrs. R. D. Lovell as program chairman. Talks and songs were given by several society members. a noon covered dish lunch preceded the 1 pm program. Local travels include Frank Higgins’s trip to Lubbock and visits by Ben Bloys of Kent and Mrs. J. L. Saunders of Tucson among others. The National Geographic Society cites ocean depth at 12,450 feet below sea level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Armstrong Fund For Home Missions
Royal Service Magazine
J. W. Friend
R. D. Lovell
T. T. Kelly
Bob Sproul
L. L. Jarratt
Ralph Russell
W. V. Gross
J. D. McNew
A. N. Alkire
The
National Geographic Society
Alpine and Marfa officials discuss school accreditation study
Alpine and Marfa educational leaders gathered to review 12 proposed standards for evaluating instructional programs. Peyton Cain of Alpine was named temporary chairman to organize an April follow up, with Dr. Wildenthal providing guidance on college leads and certification as Mrs. Bennie Helen Simpson and HM3 students served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Education Agency
al- Pine
Southern Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges
Marfa
Alpine
Southern Association
Peyton Cain
Wildenthal
Bennie Helen Simpson
Alpine High School
West Texas Utilities seeks six million dollar preferred stock sale
WTU plans to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission to sell six million dollars in new preferred stock through competitive bidding with investment bankers. Existing stock will be called or exchanged at 110 dollars per share or its face value plus cash, to holders who swap. Campbell aims to keep stock ownership in West Texas by using Texas bidders and notes most holders reside in Texas. About five million dollars will fund the exchange and calling old stock, with remainder for this year’s construction program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Campbell
Texas
West
Audie Murphy Stars In Tumbleweed At Granada Theater
Audie Murphy headlines Universal-International's Technicolor Western Tumbleweed with Lori Nelson and Chill Wills at the Granada for Friday and Saturday showings. The article notes Murphy's compact frame and daring riding and shooting, comparing him to taller matinee idols and praising his roping feats alongside legends like Casey Tibbs referenced in his remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audie Murphy
Granada
Hollywood
Lori Nelson
Chill Wills
Universal-International
Gary Cooper
John Wayne
Jeff Chandler
Rock Hudson
Errol Flynn
James Stewart
Gregory Peck
Audie
Casey
Tibbs
Billy the Kid
Notice of Execution Sale Brewster County Texas
A Brewster County Texas notice states an execution sale of Quindlen Troy Moseley’s land to satisfy a 1953 judgment in favor of J N Lewis for 9650 plus interest. The property is SW 4 of Section 29, Block 9, 160 acres near Alpine with a life estate for Kate E Moseley. Public auction to be held April 6 1954 at the county courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Brewster
District Court
Brewster County
J. N. Lewis
Quindlen Troy Moseley
Alpine
Quindlen
Troy Moseley
Kate E. Moseley
Court House
Quindien Troy Moseley
Jim Skinner
For Children 3 to 6 years old Mrs A J Gard
Announcement from Mrs A J Gard contact 2475 for after school care for children aged 3 to 6 years old. Children kept after 1 pm arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Gard
A Pound Is A Pound Says Steve and Al on Fair Weighing
A narrator visits Steve and Al's Meat Market and learns two ways to weigh a pound. Steve loads until a pound remains, while Al overbalances to reach a full pound. The piece notes there are multiple fair approaches and hints at tempering disputes when others insist on one method.
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Steve
Joe
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Alpine Cemetery Association
American Legion Hall
Fort Davis
John Scott
Reid
Sue McGinty
San Antonio
Pat Mull
Monterrey
Mexico
Christian Science
Mary Baker Eddy
Christ Jesus
Horace J. Carver
Norway Street
Boston
U.S.A
Christian Science Society
Alpine, Texas
Sul Ross
Johnnie McDaniels
Palacios
Soph
Donene Werner
Odessa
Ite
Carol Marvin
del Rio
Beverly Thorn
Sanderson
Donnie Webb
Midland
Geraci
Beaumont
Joe Weatherby
Crane
Jay Spears
Orla
Glenn Burgess
Frank Higgins
Lubbock
Ben Bloys
Kent
Herbert Bloys
Ben
Arthur D. Bloys
R. L. Ahrens
Farmington, N. M
Mrs
S. C. Bouchette
J. L. Saunders
Jack
Tucson, Ariz
J. E. Carlton
Saunders
Carlton
H. D
Jim) Coleman
Billie
Eddie
Davie
Johnnie
Winfred Sims
Coleman
Mrs. Sims
Mommy
Little Carol
Caroline Niemeyer
Carol
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Texas Telephone
Mondy
Crawford Insurance
Agency
General Insurance
Pollo
WTU CO
Echo Rubber
Eddie Fisher
P. M
Adeoorts
Joe Marsh
Dre Marsh
United States Brewers Foundation
F . Lak
GMC
Casner Motor Company
Holland & 7Th St
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