Fort Davis Observances Highlight Mothers Day Services
Fort Davis held multiple services to honor mothers on May 10. At First Methodist, Rev. S M Mims preached on home and faith from I Samuel while bronze candlesticks were dedicated to Mrs J R Johnson. Other churches featured Revival themes with Dr George Thomason of Alpine and Mrs Lucy Foster as organist. Local attendees included Mrs A N Alkire and families from Fort Davis and Marfa.
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Fort Davis
First Methodist Church
S. M. Mims
Samuel
Hannah
J. R. Johnson
E. H. Carlton
Mims
Johnson
Marfa
Marvin Adkins
el Paso
First Baptist Church
George Thomason
Alpine
Temple
Daugh
Thomason
Christ
Edward Everett Hale
Tyrone Kelly
First Presbyterian Church
Julian T. Hendren
Lucy Foster
Carlos Marin
Ojinaga
Mexico
George Ordonez
Violet club hosts mothers as guests for special gathering
Wind and dust storms persist with fog. Mount Locke recorded .08 inch moisture on May 4. Temperatures ranged from 30 to 83 degrees through the week. Charles Fairchild and relatives are noted locals. Ed Bartholomews of Houston visited Fort Davis area for several days on business, seen with old friends in Fort Davis, Marfa and Pecos.
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McDonald Observatory
Mount Locke
Ed Bartholomew
Houston
Fort Davis
Marfa
Pecos
Death of Leo Fairchild Reported in Fort Davis
Word reached Fort Davis of the death in Carlsbad New Mexico of Leo Fairchild a former local resident. He reportedly died last week and funeral services were held Friday May. He had undergone a major operation months earlier but was thought to be recovered. He leaves his wife and four sons Edward Buddy Leo Jr Tike Robert Tooter and others unnamed.
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Fort Davis
Carlsbad
N. M
Leo Fairchild
Fairchild
Edward
Buddy
Leo Jr
Tike
Robert
Tooter
Presbyterian Women Meet Deliberate Mission Topics
Members of the Presbyterian Women's Organization met Thursday afternoon May 7 at the homes of Mrs. J. H. Clark and Mrs. W. H. Brennand. Co hosts were Mrs. R. L. Irving and Mrs. A. N. Alkire. Rev. Julian T. Hendren spoke on National Missions Foreign Missions and Human Rights during the session. The worship service was led by Mrs. G.
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Baptist Woman's Missionary Union
Callie Holt
Miss Holt
A. N.alkire
B. Ceill
Presbyterian Women's Organization
J. H. Clark
W . H. Brennand
R. L. Irving
A. N. Alkire
Julian T. Hendren
Outreach Quiz Program Opens with Prayers and Fellowship
The event led by Mrs. H. E. Sproul featured Mrs. J. W. Merrill who prayed for global missionary work and Mrs. Irving presiding over a brief business session. Mr. Hendren gave the invocation and closing prayer. Ice cream cake tea and coffee served to 12 attendees.
Glory To Goldy thrills High School crowd in May play
A rollicking three act farce titled Glory To Goldy was staged Friday night May 8 by high school pals. Directed by Superintendent George R Moore the comedy featured students from juniors to seniors with Lucy Miller as Goldy and a full supporting cast.
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Goldy
High School Pails
George R. Moore
Patsy Espy
Lolo Dominguez
Joe Webster
Gerald Wilson
Rudy Granado
Douglas Nash
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Joaquin Miller
Violet Club
Charles Fairchild
Fairchilds
Presbyterian
High School
Lone Star
Long Sar Brewing Company
San Antonio
China
Pe Rr Ag
U.S
The
Highland Hereford Breeders Association
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