Fort Davis Graduation Program Highlights Miss Bloys Diploma
Striking tableaus enlivened Fort Davis high school commencement Friday as Miss Mildred Bloys received her diploma. The theme America The Beautiful traced U S history with Indians Pilgrim days and Revolutionary era pageantry. Teachers and students collaborated on the production and a two candle birthday marked Martha Jean Irving's second birthday party later that day.
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Fort Davis High School
Mildred Bloys
Vole
United States
Martha Jean Irving
Richard G. Irving
Martha Jean
Irving
June Redford
Luanne Wood
Billy Louise Granier
Elizabeth Fitzgerald
Joanne Carlton
Patsy
Jean Espy
T. 8. Redford, Mrs E. Carlton, Mrs. Don Catton,Mrs Rol. Irving, Mrs. Jim Espy
W. D. Bloys
J. K. Miter
Hargus Parker
Beth
Espy
Fort Davis Youth Accepted to Naval Academy at Annapolis
Bob Miles of Fort Davis has been accepted for the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis after serving in the Naval Reserve since January. He taught in Marta the last two years after earning a degree at Sul Ross College. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Miller of Alpine, join in welcoming congratulations.
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Bob Miles
Fort Davis
United States Navals ‘Academy
Annapolis
Hob
Anal
Naval Reserve
Marta
Sul Ross College
W. ©. Miler
Alpine
Aviation instructor and pioneer's career details recounted
The passage notes an aviation figure tied to Melcrat Mertoen wages and a school in aviation. It mentions Mater Pet and Calierae ented, references to West Coast and eastward glider work and power flying, and describes him as one of four Somber stem ns the "instructor of instructors" job, with a note about his mother.
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Mertoen
Ors
Calierae
Tod
Bela
Stil USO Fund Drive Urges Donations Amid Slow Total
Warren Mlays reported Tuesday evening that the USO drive has collected a little over 400 dollars cash in hand. Miss Pearl Williams at Valentine is active in soliciting, with many still to contribute. The goal remains 750 dollars and organizers urge everyone to reach into pockets and donate. warm weather celebrations follow.
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Jett Davis
Warren Mlays
Pearl Williams
Valentine
Fort Davis News Briefs Include Visits and Local Happenings
Mrs. Virginia Parry has returned to Belton for summer vacation after teaching in local schools. The town notes warm weather and green cottonwoods amid war-time shortages. Rev H C Goodman plans a Wink revival at Wink Baptist church with daily sermons. Miss Amy Lou Bloys celebrated her 14th birthday with a Mexican dinner at Darlton's Shady Nook Inn. guests included Betsy Miller and others. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Carlton moved to Marta for highway department work. Kay Carlton stayed near Taylor with relatives.
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Roy Fitzgerald
Ers
Mary Pancoast Bogel
Richard Irving
Jimmy Goodman
J. W. Evans
Bruce Jarrett
Hugh Burdine
Hart Currier
Mildred Bloys
Amy Lou Bloys
Robert Fairchild
Betty
Clay Miller
B. E. Coan
Pa Ils
Virginia Parry
Belton
Fort Davis
Bloys
Darlton
Shady Nook Inn
Betty Miller
Frances Timmons
Maxine Cook
Mary Christine McIntosh
Jane McIntosh
Pete Carlton
Doyle Cathey
P. L. Wilson
E. H. Carlton
3. G. McIntosh
Doc Carlton
Ernest Carlton
Kay
Mr Carlton
Marta
Highway Department
Carlton
Taylor
Vacation notes from Big Bend area residents
Recreation plans in Big Bend National Park described for Marie Dowdy Sul Ross student and other locals. Carrie Alvis leaves for Stanton Texas. Nellie Sue Sheek born May 19 at Alpine hospital weighing seven pounds three ounces. Miller and Espy family plan summer ranch near Valentine. Barry Scobee visits El Paso and the Mulhern home, reporting the couple thriving in Fort Davis.
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Big Bend National Park
Marie Dowdy
College Grove, Tenn
Sul Ross
Nellie Sue
Edwin Sheek
Alpine
Mr. Sheek
Observatory Hill
Texas Defense Guard opens enlistment to ages sixteen to eighteen
Captain B E Coan reports a lowered age requirement for the Texas Defense Guard. He urges more local youths to enlist with parental consent, noting benefits for early army training and potential promotion. Captain Coan promises assistance and a larger turnout at upcoming gatherings.
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Texas Defense Guard
B. E. Coan
Coan
Priest Urges Education At Latin American Public School Graduation
Rev Father Amalio Fernandez urged community support for schooling at the Latin American Public Grade School graduation. Principal W E Smith awarded a diploma to Ida Harnett the year’s sole graduate. Virginia Najar received an attendance award. Trustees Hicks Gray and Tom Redford spoke along with Superintendent B E Coan. A marriage license was issued to Clyde Vaught and Aurora Spencer of Presidio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalio Fernandez
America
W. E. Smith
Ida Harnett
Marriett
Virginia ‘Najar
Hicks Gray
Tom Redford
B. E. Coan
Clyde Vaught
Aurora Spencer
Presidio
Local Chapter Officers Fill Posts As Members Relocate
The Eastern Stor meeting Monday night filled offices of worthy patron and worthy matron due to Joe Mutherns moving to El Paso. Miss Callie Holt leaves for Sedalia Missouri to visit her sister. Mrs. W. S. Miller travels to Austin to visit her daughter and Mr. Tyrone Kelly. Lucy Foster plans to return to Marlin, and Dr. Singleton takes army duties at Kelly Field after earning his PhD. American Legion and Aux members hold a poppy sale raising funds for the Newton family. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Loter plan a week away from Fort Davis residence. Community entertainment at the recreation hall was led by Mr. Irving with Arch Garner’s vacation at Balmorhea.
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Stor
Joe Mutherns
el Paso
W. S. Miller
Austin
Tyrone Kelly
Kelly
Lucy Foster
Marlin
L. A. Singleton
Singleton
University of Texano
Army Forces
Kelly Field
Joe Newton
American Legion
Aux
Audrey
Questlary
Wheeler
Fort Davis
Newtons
B. E
Charles Loter
Doan
Drill and Eat News From Local Defense Guard
Sixteen service members gathered for Sunday drill with Captain Coan and Sgt Merrill reporting a morale boost. They will have supper next Sunday at the Merrill ranch, reinforcing camaraderie in the local defense effort.
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Merrill
Coan
America
Richard Merrill
Merrill Ranch
Schrier Announces For Commissioner Prec 3
H L Schrier of Marathon announces candidacy for Brewster County Prec 3 commissioner. A decade resident with prior state highway and county road work experience, he pledges to serve taxpayers to the best of his ability and asks Prec 3 voters to consider him.
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Wi L.pancho Schrier
Marathon
Brewster County
Schrier
State Highway Department
Catholic Women's Study Club Thanks For Mexican Supper
Card of thanks from the Catholic Women's Study club grateful for support of a Mexican supper. Special thanks to the American Legion for hall use and assistance.
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Catholic Women's Study Club
Amercan Legion
Notice by Publication of Wearing Before Special Commissioners Texas
Public notice cites unknown stockholders and directors of The First National Bank of Weatherford Texas as defunct. Mary E Brooks and Mary A s, Z. W. Cox and wife Mrs Z W Cox appear among claimed parties in the filing.
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First National’ Bank
Weatherford
Texas
Mary E. Brooks
Mary A. S
Z. W. Cox
Big Bend National Park land condemnation notice
The State of Texas on relation of Texas State Parks Board seeks to condemn 640 acres in Brewster County for park purposes. Special Commissioners set July 6, 1943, at Alpine Court House for hearing to assess damages and determine rights, with the petition filed May 23, 1942 in No. 583. Named defendants include numerous individuals and defunct companies with unknown stockholders and heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Mebling
Thoma J. Miller
Thomas J. Miller
T. J. Miller
Dudley Olcott II
Dudley Olcott Pearson
H. Pearson
W. L. Power
C. C. Perrin
C. C. Perris Powell
W. L. Poell
J. P. Reed
Walter A. Ross
WB. Roh
William C. Sarver
William C. Uphoft
William Uphoft
J. E. Wilson
Wits
J.B. Wilson
G. W. Walthall T'Barham
Mr Barham
B. G. Brittain
J. H. Chapman
J. H. Chap- Miller
Jas. H. Miller
A.A. Mullins
W. T. Norman
Rober
Robert Gh
Crowell
Texas Land and Wax Company
State of Texas
Texas State Parks Board
Brewster County
Texas
Prem
Court House
Alpine
Br County
Lee M. Smith
P. Y. Cartwright
Cas Edwards
Cour
Z. W. Cox
Louis P. Drake
Dennis
Deasey
Barney J. Fenoglio
J. E. Lockwood
A. F. Luse
Acy. Lise
M. E. Mehling
Thomas J Miller
Thom- Wiliam C. Sarver
J.E. Wilson
G. W. Walthall
Barham
A. Barham
B. G
Land and Wax Company
Dew Funct Corporation
Alpine Lumber Company
First National Bank
3Therford
First National
Bank of
State of
Big Bend National
Brewster
Tex
G.H
8. A. Ry. Co
Stake
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Wink
H.C. Goodman
Wink Baptist Church
B. Beinkley
Big Bend Park
Carrie Alvis
Anderson
Stanton
West Texas
The
Avalanche
Espy Miller
Clay
Lady Mildred
Barry Scobee
J. S. Mulhern
Mulherns
John and
Mary
John
Mary Walk
Mary Waddill
State College
Glenn Buress
Callie Holt
Mrs. Leazer
Sedalia
Missour
Miss Holt
State
J.B Walker
Waco
Mrs
Arch Garner
Balmorhea State Park
H. L. Schrier
RCRA
TRS
Eeredetieers
Ain Area
Butttt
Nares
D. D
Lee M, Smith