Fort Davis News Highlights Local School Activities
Fort Davis residents note a busy schedule as Sierra Blanca and Jal students visit Fort Davis while Marfa Juniors picnic in Ma ddern Canyon and Limpia Canyon hosts 8th grade activities. Balmorhea swimmers dine in Limpia Creek bed after a day at Balmorhea State Park. Eighth grade and high school graduation plans are announced with ceremonies set for May 17 and May 18.
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Bell Transistor Marks Step Forward In Communications
Developments show transistors surpass vacuum tubes by amplifying sound up to a million times with lower power and longevity. Tiny thimblesized transistors replace bulky tech in radio TV hearing aids military gear and many devices. The Bell Company praises the transistor as a major advance in delivering better service and new terms like Call by Number for long distance communication.
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Fort Davis school events fill week with banquets and graduations
Fort Davis programs celebrate junior senior banquet at Hi Way Cafe with Gay 90s decor and a lengthy student program. Kindergarten graduates at Anderson showcase in white caps and gowns. Picnic at Mitre Peak for third and fourth graders, plus Mother's Day visits and a Fort Davis Study Club gathering at Indian Lodge features violin music and slide show. Charles Prude injured in Deer Creek Ranch accident. Houston visit for ill mother. local residents report travels and community happenings.
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Swartz Heads to El Paso Fort Davis Visit
D Swartz traveled to El Paso on Friday with Mrs W D Bloys who had stayed two weeks with her daughter's family Mr and Mrs Hargus Parker Elizabeth Dr and Mrs Donald G Melver Concord NH visiting a Fort Davis ranch then went to Tucson AZ last Thursday to visit their son Don.
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Clark withdraws from Brewster County commissioner race
Farl Clark of Marathon withdrew as a candidate for Brewster County commissioner from Precinct 3, announced this week by Bill Soh, Democratic County chairman. Clark’s action leaves incumbent Tom Yarbro with no opponent in the Democratic primary.
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A Friendly Glass of Beer and a 1956 Dream
A narrator recalls days with Doc Sherman and a longing for youth and speed. The piece hayroads to patience, tolerance, and a wish for neighbors to enjoy beer without conflict. It blends reflections on aging, work life, and a hope for social harmony.
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