Fort Davis War Fund Drive exceeds quota with $1847.68 total
Fort Davis and nearby communities have donated 1847.68 to the Red Cross War Fund Drive, surpassing the 1400 target. C G Matthews and Mrs C Espy Miller praise contributors, noting teachers and local workers across churches and organizations. Valentine and Jett Davis County areas also reported over their $500 quotas. Tommie Jane Thompson, born Dec 30 1942, became the first Red Cross baby in the drive, while her father Sgt Philip S Thompson is away on leave.
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Red Cross
Fort Davis
C. G. Matthews
C. Espy Miller
Anglican School
W. E. Smith
Anderson School
Mmes C. H. Bird
C. R. Fryar
Myrtle] Stewart
J. P. Espy
Barry Scobee
Alex Dominguez
Leonardo Hernandez
George C. Williams
Eauardo Haranett
Dorothy Hinds
Harry Jarrett
Joe Newton
J. C. Walker
Preston Johnson
Felipe Dominguez
Presidio-Jett Counties
A. M. McCabe
Marfa
Valentine
West End
Jett Davis County
Tommie Jane Thompson
Jane Thompson
Tommie Jane
Sgt
Philip S. Thompson
Jeff Davis County
Presbyterian W. M
Ross Graves
Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society
F. M. Miller
Fort Davis Red Cross talk set for March 28 at Center
Mrs. Barry Scobee, secretary treasurer of the Fort Davis branch of the American Red Cross, will speak at the Center at 4 30 PM Tuesday March 28. She will discuss organization efforts and chapter activities, with a display chart prepared by Mrs. Robert C Withers. The talk serves as prep for a visit by Miss Alice Marriott, field representative from St Louis. The Fort Davis quota for March and April is 3600 surgical bandages 2x2 inches and 2400 4x4 inch bandages, total 6000.
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Fort Davis
PresidioJeft
Marfa
C. U. Matthews
Our
Texas
J. H. Clarke
Clark Thes
Clark
Clarke
Poe
Mattie Justice Withers
Fort Davis Club
Matthews
Withers
Callie Holt
Roxy
Miss Holt
Amy Bloys
Betty Miller
Fort Davis Set To Award Service Ribbons Next Sunday
Plans call for 15 Fort Davis Texas State Guard members to receive year of service ribbons on March 26. Capt. Richard K. Merrill noted ribbons will be red white and blue on a canary background, with bronze stars for three years of service. Several men will reach three years in June as Texas Day observances are noted.
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Fort Davis
Texas State Guard
Richard K. Merrill
Texas Adjutant General's Department
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