Sunday Union Worship Services In Fort Davis Churches
The Fort Davis area held its usual Sunday night union worship in the Presbyterian church with Rev. J W Myrose preaching on Herod Meets Christ. Other services followed at 11 am and 1 pm in the Presbyterian and Baptist churches with sermons on Faith Demonstrated and The Second Coming of Christ. The Methodist church guest sermon focused on Christian Gratitude in the morning. In the evening the Methodist Young People’s Fellowship met with 12 members joining in music and talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pi. Yate
Herod
Christ
God
John
Presbyterian Church
Myraxe
Baptist Church
M. C Brittain
Methodist Young People’s Fellowship
Foster Granger
John Robert Prude
Temperatures and weather notes from Mount Locke observatory
The report records temperatures at Mount Locke McDonald Observatory for November with daily highs and lows, noting a frigid November 23 and no moisture. Birth announcement: Karen Jean McNew, girl born November 9 weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces to Mr and Mrs Gregory McNew of Dallas. Paternal grandparents named June McNew of Fort Davis.
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Mount Locke
McDonald Observatory
Gregory McNew
Dallas
Karen
Jean
June McNew
Fort Davis
Thanksgiving Travel From Fort Davis Family
Mrs. A. G. Prude and daughter Miss Martha Prude, Mrs. Earnest Carlton and son Charles and daughter Ellen, plan Thanksgiving visits in Taylor and Georgetown. Mrs. C. H. Bird flew to Fairfield California to visit her son Major Charles H. Bird and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Prude
Martha Prude
Earnest Carlton
Charles
Ellen
Taylor and Georgetown
C. H. Bird
Major Charles H. Bird
Fairfield
Calif
Story Lady entertains fifteen at library program
Fifteen children listened intently as Mrs. Paul D. Jose presented varied tales at the library Saturday afternoon November 20. The program included Kipling's Elephant's Child Greek legend Phaethon and other tales drawing steady interest from readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul D. Jose
Kipling
Phaethon
O “Gabriel
Margot Austin
Thanksgiving Union Service Held at Local Baptist Church
A union Thanksgiving service took place in the Baptist church on Thursday at 10:30 am. The sermon was delivered by Rev. J. W. Myrose of the Presbyterian church, assisted by Rev. S. M. Mims of the Methodist church, with Rev. M. C. Brittain of the Baptist church presiding. An augmented choir provided special music.
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Baptist Church
J. W. Myrose
Presbyterian Church
S. M. Mims
Methodist Church
M. C. Brittain
Presbyterian W M S Meets at Prude Ranch
Fifteen members of the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society met Thursday afternoon November 18 at the Prude Guest ranch with hostesses Mrs A G Prude and Mrs J G Prude. Mrs J P Weatherby presided and Mrs J K Miller led a praise service. An all over review of the study book On Our Own Doorstep was given by Mrs A N Alkire as the final lesson on missions in U S territorial possessions. The prayer for missionaries was led by Mrs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian W.M.S
Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society
Prude Guest Ranch
A. G. Prude
J. G. Prude
J. P. Weatherby
J. K. Miller
A. N. Alkire
U. S
Local social reports recount visits and family health
W H Brennand and Mrs J W Myrose lead prayers for absent members as details of a Alpine visit to hear Lena Boyd the returned missionary from India are given. Social hour features chicken salad pumpkin pies and coffee. Mrs E H Carlton visited Big Spring for son Don Carlton who recently had an appendectomy with sister JoAnn also recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Brennand
J. W Myrose
Alpine
Lena Boyd
India
E. H. Carlton
Big Spring
Don Carlton
Fort Davis Indians Battle Barstow Bears at Balmorhea
The Fort Davis Indians traveled to Balmorhea on Friday night November 19 to face the Barstow Bears in an unspecified game with no final score details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Balmorhea
Barstow
Indian basketball results against Marathon and Balmorhea
The Fort Davis Indians lost to Marathon 34 to 9 in Balmorhea after a 32 to 9 halftime deficit. Rayford Newton led with 15 points while Fred Alvarez Charlie Webster and Charles Brandon added a few points as the team failed to close the gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Rayford Newton
Fred Alvarez
Charlie Webster
Davis
Indians
Balmorhea
Marathon Mustangs
Marathon
Charles Brandon
Charles W. Brandon
Fort Davis Girls Win Trophy at Balmorhea Tournament
Fort Davis volleyball team traveled to Balmorhea on Friday and Saturday November 19 20 to face Barstow Marathon and Balmorhea. Bennie Granado earned a basketball trophy as best player and Lena Hernandez was named outstanding player of the tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Balmorhea
Barstow
Marathon
Bennie Granado
Lena Hernandez
Pat Allen
Submarine Service Sinks Majority of Japanese Ships
Despite comprising less than two percent of Navy personnel, the submarine service accounted for about two thirds of all Japanese ships sunk. The assertion highlights the high impact of U S submarines in naval warfare during the war.
Alpine Money Push Aims to Boost Local Merchants
Local campaign urges residents to patronize Alpine businesses to sustain the economy and keep money circulating within the city. Community organizers emphasize supporting shops, eateries, and services through daily purchases and neighborhood events.
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Royal Canadians
the Boss
KVLF
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J. P. Espy
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Texas Sheep and Goat Tatsers
Alan
Charles Hancock
Marfa
Werth Evans
Marfe
Nancy Jones
Jo Ann DeVolin
Hermia Selviage
Rosemary Plumbley
Joy Elliott
Emma Sue McLure
Sierra Blanca
Dry Goods Co
Worth Evans
Clay Expy
Evans
Ts&gkr Ass
Lon Morris College
Jacksonville
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A. V. Child Chapin, Jr
Arch Pearson
Edyth Jones
Houston
A. V. Chapin, Jr
A. V. Chapin, Sr
Pearly Wound
Fromlin Life Insurance CO
R. D. Swartz
Dorothy
Pecos
Asa Bryant
Mrs. Weatherby
Swartz
A. J. Gard
Norge
Youngstown
Alpine Lumber Company
Imple
Simons
H and H Motor CO
Chrysler
Plymouth
Casner Motor CO
Buick-Chevrolet
Stucke’s Mobil Service
Mobil Gas & Oil
GULF SERVICENTER @ull
T. A. Beard
Chevron Station
Atlas Tires & Batteries
Chevron Supreme Gasoline
Labeff
Ritter Motors
Desoto
Packard - Kaiser-Frazer
Nixon-Starnes Motors
Pontiac Sales Ad Service
Henry Bailey Motors
Oldsmobile
Cadillac
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