First Methodist and revival fill Fort Davis week
The Fort Davis church scene includes Rev S M Mims preaching on burden bearing at the First Methodist with a later sermon by Rev L Trone. Revival services led by Rev Milton DuPriest run nightly through Saturday with diverse programs and special music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
S. M. Mims
Methodist Church
L . Trone
Pecos
Matthew
Christ
Jesus
First Baptist Church
Woodson M. Mims
Milton DuPriest
Clayton Wagner
Kermit
Sul Ross State College
Alpine
DuPrist
John G. Prude
Engagement Announced for Dorothy Grubb and Raymond Flaniken
Mr and Mrs Jack Dumas of Fort Davis announce the engagement of Dorothy Marie Grubb and Raymond E Flaniken. Both are Sul Ross students with Grubb a Fort Davis graduate and Flaniken from Morton Texas. The couple plans a June 1 wedding at First Baptist Fort Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dumas
Fort Davis
Dorothy Marie Grubb
W. O. Grubb Sr
Raymond E. Flaniken
H. L. Flaniken Sr
Dickinson
Texas
Dumas
Miss Grubb
First Baptist Church
Fort Davis High School
Sul Ross
Mr. Flaniken
Navy
Morton
Weather News: Baby Norther Blows In Sunday Week
A light to moderate northern wind moved into the area Sunday lowering temperatures and reducing visibility. coastal towns reported a chill, while inland spots saw a drop in highs with gusts easing by evening.
Weather stretch at McDonald Observatory Mount Locke
The report lists daily high and low temperatures at McDonald Observatory Mount Locke. From Saturday April 22 to Friday, temperatures range from 32 to 89 degrees with no significant moisture noted.
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McDonald Observatory
Mount Locke
Sul Ross initiates Peggy Mims into Kappa Delta Pi
Miss Margaret Adair Mims of Fort Davis joins a large Sul Ross student group into Zeta Delta chapter after a spring banquet on April 22. About 80 members and guests attended. On April 30 Fort Davis residents attended the first annual Sul Ross Fine Arts festival concert by the College Symphony orchestra conducted by Preston Stedman. Fort Davis violinists include W. H. Clark and Victor Chapin.
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Margaret Adair
Peggy) Mims
Fort Davis
Sul Ross
Zeta Delta Chapter
Kappa Delta Pi
Sul Ross College
College Symphony Orchestra
Preston Stedman
W. H
Bill) Clark
Victor
Bill) Chapin
Methodist Women Hostess Delights in April Meeting
The Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service met April 26 at Mrs. J. R. Cook's home. Mrs. A. N. Alkire led and gave the devotional as the group continued the study book Japan Begins Again by William C. Kerr. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Cook
Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service
Japan
William C. Kerr
A. N. Alkire
Aso
Fellowship club meeting outlines plans and visits
On Thursday evening April 27 the young women's Fellowship club met at Mrs Otis Grubbs home with 17 members and one guest. Officers were elected led by President Mrs H E Sproul and other posts. Next meeting will be at Mrs Tom Grays with Mrs Helen Harvey as program leader. Several members and visitors from El Paso and Monahans attended recent events and travels.
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Young Women's Fellowship Club
Otis Grubb
H. E. Sproul
Dorothy Hinds
T. T. Kelly
Preston Johnson
Milded Bloys
Pete Carlton
George Grubb
Fort Davis
Tom Gray
Helen Harvey
Fort Davis P.T.A. Plans Final 1949 50 Meeting
In Fort Davis high school auditorium the Fort Davis Parent-Teacher Association held its final session of the 1949 1950 year on Thursday afternoon April 27 1950. Mrs J S Fitzgerald presided and the program featured a musical entertainment directed by Mrs Annie Lou Clark.
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Fort Davis P.T.A
Fort Davis
Parent-Teacher Association
J. S. Fitzgerald
Annie Lou Clark
School Music Program and 1950 51 Officers Installed
The concert opened with the 1st and 2nd grades and Rhythm NCT, followed by performances from 3rd and 4th, then 5th and 6th grades, and a combined group. A solo “Smilin Through” by Trudie Acton with Mrs Clark on piano. Business session installed officers for 1950 1951: President Mrs Lee S Williams Jr, Vice President Mrs J A Neal, Secretary Mrs T T Kelly, Treasurer Mrs J L Dale. retiring VP Mrs George Grubb gave the installation. Attendance award to 1st and 2nd grades taught by Mrs Lillian Mims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trudie Acton
Clark
Accec
George Grubb
Lee S. Williams Jr
J. A. Neal
T. T. Kelly
J. L. Dale
Lillian Mims
May Fellowship Luncheon Hosted by United Council of Arch Women
The May Fellowship luncheon was held today in the undercroft of First Presbyterian Church under the United Council of arch women. Rev Milton DuPriest of Temple served as guest speaker and delivered the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Council of Arch Women
First Presbyterian Church
Milton DuPriest
Temple
Fort Davis Study Club to Host May 9 Talk by Dr Van Biesbroeck
The Fort Davis Study club presents its final program of the season on Tuesday night May 9 1950. A 7 45 supper in the Library building precedes a talk by Dr George Van Biesbroeck of the McDonald Observatory about his recent trip to the Belgian Congo.
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Fort Davis
Missionary Martha Shelby letter from India reports Easter worship and school plans
From Landour India Miss Martha Shelby writes home about busy Passion Week services and Easter crowds at a hilltop gathering. She details travel from Pauri to Lucknow for a conference, a dandy sedan chair ascent, and language study ahead of school starting April 28.
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Landour
India
Martha Shelby
Fort Davis
Alpine
Miss Shelby
Methodist Board of Foreign Missions
Martha
Pauri
Lucknow
Isabella Thoburn College
West Texas
Rokeby House
Mussoorie
U. P
Fort Davis Senior Class Heads to Trip with Twelve Members
The Fort Davis High School Senior class of twelve, led by Principal B R Taylor and sponsors Mrs Tom Gray and Mrs Harry Jarrett, traveled from May 15 to 17 for a trip to San Antonio Corpus Christi Taft and back. Lucy Dominguez serves as president with Jane Chapin as vice president and Audine Jarrett as secretary treasurer. Rayford Newton is the highest ranking student. Audrey Jarrett is valedictorian and Lily Elizalde salutatorian. Colors are Purple and White. flower Orchid. motto Service above Self.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis High School
San Antonio
M. C. Brittain
Fort Davis
Taft
Texas
Corpus Christi
Gulf of Mexico
B. R. Taylor
Tom Gray
Harry Jarrett
Jane Chapin
Lucy Dominguez
Lily Elizalde
Esther Hernandez
Audine Jarrett
Emma Jiminez
Frances Jiminez
Elias Marin
Robert McCallick
Rayford Newton
Pat Talavera
Charlie Webster
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Colorless instant drying product T-4-L promises quick results and easy use at any time of day. Alpine Drug Store highlights the item as a value option for customers seeking fast relief or appearance improvements.
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Alpine Drug Store
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Bridge Club
Juanita Stinnett
Pilot Club
Delta Kappa Samma
Rotary International
Texas Sheep & Goat Raiser’s
Associated Federal Hotels
Mr. Merchant
Big Bend Area
D. M. Walls
Circle
Holland Avenue
Wall
Borden’s
Mosley’s Milk Products
Mims
Fellowship Club
C. H. Bird
H. T. Tippen
Smithville
New Orleans
Washington, D. C
New York City
Canada
J. P. Weatherby
Lovie Neal
el Paso General Hospital
Helen Tereshko
R. N
el Paso
Odessa
Dorothy Swartz
Robert McCullick
Williem Hartnett
Austin
Alice Swartz
Number Sense
Dorothy
J. G. Prude
Prude
Rev
Milton
Howell
DuPriest
Lawn and Garden Headquarters
aLee Ae Hs
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Coleman
Servel
Roper Gas Ranges
Alpine Butane Company
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