Struve Speaks on Atomic Energy Use in Defense
Dr Otto Struve director of McDonald and Yerkes observatories addressed the Mile High club discussing atomic energy as a useful tool for national defense and offense He noted Russia's industrial inadequacy and shared remarks from a September 1940 talk with four hands raised when asked who heard him Then details list attendees residents and locals with notes on events temperatures and social departures at Hotel Limpia and nearby towns
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mile High Club
Otto Struve
McDonald Observatory
Struve
Russia
Yerkes Observatory
Williams Bay
Wis
United States
Hitler
Jack Dumas
C. E. Eaton
A. V. Chapin
Barry Scobee
Tom Gray
Lewis Jarrett
John Denton
W. C. Sluder
C. J. Rusk
A. J. Kirbie
Troy Blanacott
J. W. Myrose
W. A. Baird
J. M. Reynolds
Tyrone T. Kelly
P. N. Johnson
Jack Kimble
W. C. Kouitz
Hotel Limpia
Fort Davis High Band Concert Closes 1947-48 Year
The Fort Davis High School band wrapped up the 1947-48 year with a May 18 concert in the school auditorium directed by Milner C Brittain. The event featured senior and junior bands performing marches, a Wagnerian march, Handel Gavotte, folksongs, a hymn, and the Star Spangled Banner. Seniors graduating from the band included Dorothy Grubb Chris Kouitz Esperanza Hartnett Foster Granger Lewis Jarrett Jimmy Dominguez and J K Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Milner C. Brittain
Dorothy Grubb
Chris Kouitz
Esperanza Hartnett
Foster Granger
Lewis Jarrett
Jimmy Dominguez
J. K. Miller
Presbyterian Women Meet with Dr Corbin Speaker
Eighteen members of the Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society met at the manse last Thursday with Rev J W Myrose and Mrs Myrose as hosts. Dr John Crawford Corbin of Kansas City Mo area director of the West Central department spoke on Evangelism in several local churches and district meetings. He noted his Passaic N J roots and New Jersey ties. Mr and Mrs Pat Mulloy left for a multi week trip to national parks and cities. Mr and Mrs Norman Dicken are on a business trip to Cleveland and points east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society
J. W. Myrose
Myrose
John Crawford Corbin
Kansas City
Dr. Corbin
West Central Department
The
Presbyterian Mission Board
Passaic
N. J
Mr. Myrose
New Jersey
Princeton University and Theological Seminary
Corbin
Mission Board
Alpine
Marfa
el Paso
J. P. Weatherby
W. D. Bloys
Rain and hail hit Davis mountains area this week
Rain and hail affected the Davis mountains area with unofficial readings from 0.408 inch to 1.22 inches or more. The McDonald Observatory gauge logged 0.37 inch on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Mountains
McDonald Observatory
Thanks for kindness during illness and loss of baby daughter
Mr. and Mrs. Mont Nash and Son Douglas Nash express gratitude for friends' kindnesses after a recent illness in the family and the death of their baby daughter and sister. Mr. and Mrs. Winfred Sims of Wink visited the Nash and Fisher families. Mrs. J. C. Tiny Sims joined them on return trip after a 10 day stay with the Nash family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Mont Nash
Douglas Nash
Winfred Sims
Wink
J. C. Fisher
J. C
Tiny) Sims
Rev S M Mims to Remain Fort Davis Pastor One More Year
Fort Davis Methodist church pastor Rev S M Mims was in Clovis New Mexico attending a New Mexico conference meeting last week and will continue as pastor for at least one more year. Local residents Arthur and Mrs Cock of Fort Stockton visited Fort Davis with their son Clarence who is with Gulf Oil in Maracaibo Venezuela and hopes his parents will visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Doggett
Pecos
Fort Davis
Arthur E. Babcock
Fort Stockton
J. K. Miller
G. F. Jones
Beau McCutcheon
Clarence
Maracaibo
Venezuela
S. A
Gulf Oil Co
Tenney School Hosts Open House On Lawn
Mr and Mrs Asa Tenney welcomed pupils and families to an open house on the Tenney School lawn. Attendees toured classrooms and met teachers during the informal reception.
Prude Guest Ranch hosts school gathering for students
About 30 people attended a school event at the Prude Guest ranch last Tuesday afternoon. Out-of-town guest Dr. Allen McMurry of Houston attended with his son Allen Jr. The group exited to their homes Wednesday and some plan to return for the summer session starting June 9.
Fort Davis High School May 20 Diplomas and Honors
Eighth graders advance to high school as eight Fort Davis High School seniors receive diplomas on May 20. Valedictorian Lewis Roy Jarrett and salutatorian John Kimball Miller lead a program with musical performances by Dorothy Merrill Swartz Lettie Ann Cowell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis High School
Lewis Roy Jarrett
John Kimball Miller
Brooks Acton
Jimmy Dominguez
Foster Bell Granger
Dorothy Marie Grubb
Esperanza Hartnett
Chris Kountz
Rachmaninoff
Dorothy Merrill Swartz
Mendelssohn
M. C. Brittain
A. V. Chapin
J. W. Myrose
Freeland
Prude
Williams
Jane Chapin
Amalie Marin
Fred Hartnett
Fort Davis School Changes and District Clerk Announcements
Local political notices list candidates Mrs. F. L. Sproul and Mrs. Beatrice Woolley for district and county clerk with re election. A wave of faculty moves follows Fort Davis school closure as teachers relocate to Brownwood Dallas Nashville Puerto Rico and other cities. Scholarships awarded to Lewis Roy Jarrett John Kimball Miller and Dorothy Marie Grubb pending church school selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Davis County
F. L. Sproul
Beatrice Woolley
Lela Weatherby
Puerto Rico
Rosalie Mitchell
Dallas
VaRena Wilmoth
Fort Worth
Martha Shelby
Nashville
Tenn
Methodist Board of Foreign Missions
Pauline Friend
Lewisville
Texas
Callie Holt
New Braunfels
Temple
Tex
Judd B. Holt
Lillian Mims
Clara Gibson
Miss Holt
Alice Swartz
J. D. Crawford
Sul Ross College
Supt. Prude
B. R. Taylor
Mozell Webb
Odessa
Miss Shelby
Lewis Roy Jarrett
John Kimball Miller
Dorothy Marie Grubb
Honor Graduate Receives State Scholarship
Lewis Jarrett was named honor graduate and received a state supported schools scholarship for this year. The recognition highlights his academic achievement and the financial award accompanying the honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Jarrett
Graduation program honors Anderson eighth graders
Eighth grade graduates at Anderson School staged a May 19 program in the school auditorium with principal W. E. Smith as master of ceremonies. The event featured musical numbers, speeches by Rev. Anthony Iroz and Supt. J. G. Prude, and the presentation of diplomas and awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson School
W. E. Smith
Frances Jimenez
Ben Martin
Raul Dominguez
Scenado
Bennie Granado
Man of Life
Nancy Dutchover
Emma Webster
Lily Dominguez
Anthony Iroz
J. G. Prude
Anthony
America
Pride
Master of My Fate Inbound to Final Reckoning
A compact reflection on self rule and the burden of destiny as a person asserts control over life choices and consequences in the face of fate. The lines emphasize agency and personal responsibility in shaping outcomes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fort Davis News
Mount Locke
Donald
Otis Kimball
J. Keesey Miller
John Kimball
Kimball Miller
Jack
Midland
D. A. Simmons
Houston
Presbyterian Church
Pat Mulloy
Salt Lake City
Bryce and Zion National Parks
Sun Valley
Idaho
Yellowstone Park
California
Mrs. Norman Dicken
Cleveland
Ohio
W. S. Crow
Dave Crow
Westbrook
W. C. Kountz
Chris
Dave
C. E. Miller
Lucy Miller
W. S. Miller
Dorothy Swartz
Trudie Acton
Willie Ellen Boling
Tommy Chapin
Billie Roy Colwell
Kenneth Cox
Irene Hocker
Georgie Faye McCallick
Bobby Ledingham
Elizabeth Fitzgerald
Guinette Kemp
Anne Flowers
Patsy Espy
Billie Louise Granger
Bill Grubb
June Redford
Nellie Rinehart
Linda Helen Woolley
Audine Jarrett
Lily Elisalde
Johnny Fitzgerald
Nadine Casbeer
Elisabeth Prude
Charlie Ann Fryar
Mary Beth Dial
Aparicia Talavera
Lucia Dominguez
Virginia Najar
Billie Kay Kimble
Clyde Crawford
Joe Frank Sproul
Richard Lee Williams
Jerry Webb
J. C. Smith
Dickie Woolley
Jean Espy
Alice Jose
Mary McNew
Tommy Brittain
Jackie Ledingham
Guin
Ette Kemp
Joan Weaver
Nola Acton
E. Y. Freeland
Brownwood
Alpine Lumber Company
Aechmans
Lange
N. Fifth St
Fleischmann
McDaniel Building
Holland Ave
Alpine Butane Co
Fleischmanns
Lowing
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