Young Women's Fellowship hosts October meeting
The Fort Davis Young Women's Fellowship club met on Wednesday night October 13 with Mrs. Pete Carlton as hostess and Mrs. H D Coleman leading Bible study from the first three gospels. Four new members were welcomed and prizes awarded in farm and rodeo events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Carlton
H. D. Coleman
Harlin J. Roper
Martha Shelby
Hartford Seminary
Hartford
Marina Settlement House
Mayaguez
Puerto Rico
Buddy Neal
L. Walcott
Alice Sproul
Walter Daggett
Sunshine Sisters
World Community Day observance at Baptist church
The Fellowship club sponsors World Community Day on Friday morning November 5 from 9 30 to 11 at the Baptist church. The Fort Davis Council of Church Women unites in the service led by president Mrs R L Irving. All women of the community are invited. A guest speaker and special music are planned and attendees should bring towels soap toothbrushes hairpins handkerchiefs socks neckties scarves or similar items for a peace education drive. An offering will support peace work and education. Committees for program publicity towel pack refreshments are listed. Ten thousand attended Pecos Fall Fair and Kids rodeo October 14 16 with Fort Davis participants in contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship Club
Baptist Church
Fort Davis Council of Church Women
R. L. Irving
United Council of Church Women
Jack Dumas
F. M. Miller Jr
J. W. Myrose
Otis Grubb
Beatrice Woolley
George Grubb
Jim Dale
Lane Mills
Preston Johnson
Jim P. Espy
Mildred Bloys
World War II Veteran Benjamin I Grant Dies in El Paso
Benjamin I Grant 25 of Kermit died Oct 14 in El Paso after polio diagnosis. He served 29 months overseas as corporal in the 1408th AAF Base unit and worked for Gulf Oil. Survived by wife two children parents Sam Betsy brother and sister. Funeral in Kermit Methodist Church with American Legion escort to Fort Davis cemetery. Graveside rites Saturday 3 p.m. by Legionaires.
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Benjamin I. Grant
Kermit
B. I. Grant Sr
Monahans
Fort Davis
el Paso
William Beaumont General Hospital
Grant
1408Th
AAF
Gulf Oil Company
Sam
Betsy
Kermit Methodist Church
American Legion
Legionaires
Methodist Women’s Society Meeting Led by Ruth Carlton
The Methodist Women’s Society of Christian service met Wednesday afternoon October 13 at Mrs. George C Williams home. Miss Ruth Carlton presided and Mrs. John G Prude led the devotional with the theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service
George C. Williams
Ruth Carlton
John G. Prude
When Jesus Saw the Multitudes Presented at meeting
Scripture read by Mrs. Jack Ledingham and Rev. S. M. Mims led prayer. Mrs. A. N. Alkire reviewed the Puerto Rico chapter from On Our Own Doorstep by Frank S. Mead. Refreshments were served. Three visiting women accompanied by Ada Oklahoma and San Benito Texas and Alpine attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Jack Ledingham
S. M. Mims
A. N. Alkire
Puerto Rico
Frank S. Mead
Ethel Hughey
Ada
Okla
C. C. Woods
San Benito
Tex
C. E. Davidson
Alpine
Mollers Move To Oklahoma From Texas Frontier
Mr and Mrs Sid Moller of To yahvale and Fort Davis have moved to Camp Gruber Oklahoma leaving here about a week ago. Moller reportedly shipped 10 or 12 hundred head of cattle to the new home ranch. Cattle movements continue in the Davis Mountains area with the X Ranch of Reynolds Cattle Co shipping cattle to Dalhart and Jimmy Duncan alongside Willis McCutcheon sending several carloads of sheep to Missouri. Members of the McIntosh Thomson and Wallace families of Austin visited Mrs E H Carlton and her daughter Don Carlton. Mrs Carlton returned from Big Spring. Ethel Hughey of Ada Oklahoma visits in Mr and Mrs J R Cook's home. Rev J W Myrose of the Presbyterian church was away on Naval Reserve cruise so John Robert Prude of Fort Davis led Youth Sunday services. At the Methodist church Rev S M Mims offered the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollers
Oklahoma
Sid Moller
Toyahvale
Fort Davis
Camp Gruber
Okla
Davis Mountains
X-Ranch
Reynolds Cattle Co
Dalhart
Jimmy Duncan
Willis McCutcheon
Missouri
J. W. Myrose
Presbyterian Church
John Robert Prude
Methodist Church
Union Worship Service Highlights with Guest Speaker
Last Sunday a community worship service was held at the Baptist church with Rev. George Thomason of Alpine as guest speaker. He also preached the Fort Davis morning sermon while Rev. M. C. Brittain and Mrs. Brittain were in San Angelo preaching at First Baptist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
George Thomason
Alpine
Fort Davis
M. C. Brittain
Brittain
San Angelo
First Baptist Church
Jaycees urge support for Amendment Two on redistricting
The Apine Junior Chamber of Commerce president Jim Francois announced endorsement of equitable Texas Legislature representation. Local Jaycees approved a resolution urging support of Amendment Two on the November general ballot to provide automatic redistricting if the Legislature fails after each federal census.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Apine Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jim Francois
Jaycees
Pastor James B. Leavell Hosts Visit At Service
The note indicates attendees went at the invitation of their pastor the Rev. James B. Leavell, highlighting his role in organizing the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Leavell
Weather and Library News from Fort Davis
Colder weather and rain dominated the past week with .44 inch moisture at McDonald Observatory on Sunday October 17. Temperature readings from Mount Locke cover October 11 to October 18 with daily highs and lows listed. The Library News notes fifteen local preschoolers attended the Study Club library event to hear the Story Lady, with stories including Make Way for the Ducklings and Dynamite. Arthur D. Bloys and daughter Mrs. Mike Roberts of Kent visited Fort Davis for Ben Grant services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald Observatory
Mount Locke
Sun
Study Club
Paul D. Jose
McCloskey
Terhune
Arthur D. Bloys
Mike Roberts
Kent
Fort Davis
Mr. Bloys
Ben Grant
Houston Attorney Explains Split Ticket Voting
Houston campaign official says voters may cast a split ticket in the general election. Lloyd Wheelock notes Article 2881 allows choosing candidates regardless of party. Steve Pinckney adds the loyalty pledge does not apply to the November 2 general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Wheelock
U. S
Jack Porter
Houston
Wheelock
Mr. Porter
Steve Pinckney
Texas
Porter
Amendment Two plan would create five member redistricting board
The proposed Amendment Two would appoint a five member board including the lieutenant governor and other top state officials to redistrict after each census if the Legislature fails. The Texas Committee for Redistricting leads the campaign with John Ben Shepperd as committee chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Committee For
John Ben Shepperd
Gladewater
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
Texas Department Delivers Longstanding Ruling
A fragment notes the department of Texas has maintained a position for many years, underscoring a long standing administrative stance without specifying details or context.
Classified Ads: Advance Payment Policy Stated
A notice proclaims all classified ads must be paid in advance with no exceptions, except for holders of regular monthly accounts. The message emphasizes efficiency and public impact by stating it saves seconds and lives.
Typewriter Ribbons and Paper Noted at The Avalanche
The Avalanche lists typewriter ribbons paper car bon s and second sheets among items available. This inventory mention highlights office supplies and related extras offered by the publication.
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Fort Davis News
Patsy
Jean Espy
Clay Evans
Worth Evans
Myrl Daggett
J. P. Espy
End Espy
A. R. Eppenauer
Pecos
Pal Madera
Fort
Fort Davisites
B. I. Grant Jr
Mrs. Williams
J. G. McIntosh
Burch Thomposn
Keith Wallace
Austin
E. H. Carlton
McIntosh
Big Spring
Don Carlton
J. R. Cook
Ada, Okla
Mr. Cook
Inter
Vals
H and H Motor Co
Holland & 7Th St
Chrysler-Plymouth
Chrysler-Plymouth Engineering
Mspai
Department of Texas
A. J. Gard
Cartoon Circus
The
Granada Theatre
Chippy Chipmunk B’rer Fox
Uncle Remus
Donald Duck
Porky Pig
Canterville
Cry Cay
Western Railroads
Adams Street
Chicago 3
Illinois
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