Fort Davis clubs host speakers on flowers and Korea mission
Fort Davis Study Club heard Mrs. Callie Cooley of Marfa speak on arranging flowers at the library. Circle 1 of the Presbyterian Women's Association hosted Dr. William N. Blair, retired Korea missionary, with refreshments. WSCS and Methodist Church groups met for study and prayers, while a revival led by Rev. Carl Behlemach of Edna began with morning and evening services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Callie Cooley
Marfa
Hich
Mi Wade Reid
Meedames A. E. Danheim
WV. Gross
Mims
William N. Blair
Korea
Blair
Presbyterian Church
Thompson
The
Baptist Church
Carl Behlemach
First Baptist Church of
Edna
Texas
South American trip notes and local social roundup
Mrs W S Miller reports a brother Judge Espy of El Paso and Mrs Espy plan a South American tour returning to New Orleans by May 3. Local social happenings include visits, hospital notes, DAR events with Texana Room dedication at Sul Ross College, Red Cross meetings, sports prep for Spring District Meet, a donkey basketball fundraiser, a backward leap year dance, and band and barn dance festivities across Fort Davis and Presidio areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Miller
Judge Espy
el Paso
Espy
South America
New Orleans
DAR
Felix Irwin
Corpus Christi
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
R. D. McCready
Big Bend
Presidio
Millington
Sul Ross College
Texas Society
Sul Ross
Robert D. McCready
Telephone Growth Boosts Prosperity in Texas
Southwestern Bell reports 1955 Texas expenditures totaling 91 million on new construction and 150 million for daily costs, supporting 26,000 jobs with 104 million payroll. The company highlights 106 million planned for 1956, underscoring growth, investment, and local economic impact across communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Southwestern Bell
Telephone Company
Colorful Frontier Fair Draws Ranch Youth Crowd
A vivid scene shows pack saddles, Mexican pinatas, and coyote scalps hung in view. Girls wear squaw dresses while boys sport blue jeans and loud shirts. Refreshments include soda pop, various snacks, and cookies, creating a lively, colorful display.
Ford V8 Standout in Thunderbird Style Evolution
Ford showcases a Thunderbird like design with sleek years ahead styling. The V8 model is presented as the best buy noting economical upkeep and built in value central to the Ford tradition.
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Ford
H.p. Ford
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Miss Callie Holt
Church News
Presbyterian Women's Association
Harold ‘Thompson
George C. Williams
WSCS
Methodist Church
John G. Prude
Williams
Indies
Sid Bouchette
Robbie
Virginia Ellis
Southwestern General Hospital
Mary Jane McNew
Annie L. Clark
W. H. Brennand
Andy Prude
Georgetown
A. G. Prude
Louie Johnson
T. J. Casnee
Fort Stockton
Austin
Waxaifhachie
Tyler
Pat Mulloy
John Killough
la Grange
Beau McCutcheon
G. F. Jones
W. C. Kountz
Mr. Kountz
Balmorhea
Jefferson Davis
Presidio Jeff Davis County
American Red Cross
Mesdames J. 8. Fitzgerald
B. C. Neill
Barry Scobee
George’ €. Williams
PTA
Ann
J. P. Eapy
Frye
Prom
Fort Davis Hospital
Mateo Gonzales
C. E. Porter
Alyce Johnston
Marathon
Wells
Julia Williams
Valentine
Old Post Museum
W. L. Kingston
William Kingston
al White
van Horn
J. P. Espy
H. G. Haby
Altuda Ranch
Mr. Haby
Fort Davis Ag
Frank Newsom
Pierce
C. G. Cross
3P. Pinkard
Pinkards
Bre. Cross
Wellman
Tex
Davis
S| Cross
Carlos Cross
Pecos
Larente
Pete Carlton
Mrs. Cox
Anne
W. W. McCutcheon
By Bol
Southwestern Bell Telephons Company
Aia
Great Southern Site Insurence Company
Winter Cleaners
Frank W. Dagherty
Alpine
Indian Lodge
Arizcoes Ford
Thunderbird
Lifeguard
Brewster County Motors
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