Fort Davis Band to El Paso for New Year Festivities
Fort Davis high school band plans a trip to El Paso for Sun carnival festivities. The senior band travels December 29 by chartered bus, with baton twirlers and drum majors leading the parade. Girls Jane Chapin Laura Sue Rinehart Georgie Fay McCallick star as drum majors and majorettes, while Patsy and Jean Expy lead the march on horseback.
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Mile High Club President Resigns at Semi Monthly Meeting
At the Monday night meeting the Mile High club accepted the resignation of president C. B. Carlton. Carlton cited time demands and responsibilities as too burdensome after a six month term. A. V. Chapin assumed the presidency for the remaining half year, with J. M. Reynolds becoming vice-president.
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Fort Davis Weather Quiet With Mild Temperatures Reported
No moisture noted in the Fort Davis area over the past week. McDonald Observatory records show daytime highs ranging from 55 to 67 and nightly lows from 25 to 54 from Tuesday to Monday. Robert C. Withers and Eugene Sproul left Thursday for a two week vacation to East Texas for fishing and hunting.
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Presbyterian Women Missionary Society Meeting Recap
On Thursday afternoon November 6 the Presbyterian Women Missionary Society gathered at Mrs Worth Evans home. Mrs A N Alkire led the program devotional and church quiz. Mrs J W Merrill gave the mission prayer and Miss Iela Weatherby offered the closing prayer. Refreshments of mince pie coffee and chocolate were served to 15 members.
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Worth Evans
A.N. Alkire
J. W. Merrill
Iela Weatherby
Birth Announcement for Sandra Elizabeth Miller
Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Miller Jr. of Fort Davis announce the birth of a daughter, Sandra Elizabeth Miller, born November 6 in Pecos. Weighing 6 pounds 4 ounces. Mrs. Miller is the former Gene Barton of Vancouver, B C. Paternal grandparents are F. M. Miller Sr. of Fort Davis and maternal grandparents are J. S. Barton and Mrs. Barton of Vancouver, B C.
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Fort Davis Friends Hear Of Health Struggles Of Rev Baren Sparks
In a letter to Fort Davis friends Rev Baren Sparks of Hornet says his health remains poor since leaving Fort Davis about two years ago and that altitude proved hard on him. He and his wife send best regards to old acquaintances as he explains doctors require daily bed time. Meanwhile visits occur as Horace Cook and family host relatives from Socos and Boise with trips to Morgan Texas Ada Oklahoma and a sister in Ada.
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Socos
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Boise
Idaho
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Morgan, Tex
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Ada
Okla
Ethel Hughey
Hugh
J. Robim
Tenney School for Boys Establishment Near Fort Davis
The Tenney family, Asa and wife, head the Tenney School for Boys now run at the J. G. Prude guest ranch near Fort Davis. They recently returned from a business trip to San Antonio while maintaining contact with Chapo Dominguez and Hugh.
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Birth announced for Gerald Ray Rinehart in Pecos
Mr and Mrs Walter T Rinehart of Fort Davis announce the birth of a son Gerald Ray in Pecos on Tuesday Nov 4 weighing 8 lbs 10 oz. The mother is Mary Fisher of Fort Davis. Grandparents include J C Fisher of Fort Davis and L L Rinehart of Ponder Ranch near Fort Davis.
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Fort Davis
Pecos
Gerald Ray
Revered visitors and local church gatherings mark weekend
On Sunday November 9 the Presbyterian pulpit hosted Rev Walter Horn of Paris Texas sharing a sermon on the ills of the world and reconciliation with God. After a 45 person dinner in the church hall the same day the Methodist congregation held a Family Night Supper with about 75 attendees including Dr and Mrs C B Casey of Alpine.
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Fort Davis Study Club Hears Talk on New School for Boys
Thirty five members of the Fort Davis Study Club heard Asa Tenney head of the Tenney school discuss the newly opened boys school. John G. Prude, Fort Davis schools superintendent, introduced him. The talk highlighted East Coast educational training and the path to eastern colleges.
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J. G. Prude
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J. W. Merrill
Fort Davis
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Alpine Teams Fall to Anderson in Fort Davis Volley Matches
The Centennial School of Alpine sent three girls teams to Fort Davis on Friday at 4 pm to face Anderson squads. In the first games Anderson won two of two. The second games ended with Anderson two Alpine one and the third game saw Anderson boys beat Centennial girls to conclude the match.
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Fort Davis Indians Triumph Over Barstow 26 to 6
Fort Davis defeated Barstow 26 to 6 on Friday in a closer game than the score suggests. Key plays included a first quarter TD by Jack Reynolds, a long pass to Alfonso Tercero, and a second quarter safety and pass to Chris Konitz. Barstow's defenses held late, but Fort Davis secured the win and prepares for the Eighth district championship against Van Horn in Fort Davis.
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One Way Mirrors To Be Sold For Home And Industry
An Eastern glass company plans to market one way mirrors for home and industrial use. The device lets a observer see through from a darkened hallway while visitors see only their reflections.
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