Fort Davis Meeting Notes From City Club Session
Fort Davis residents heard Forrest Hope of Marfa explain that 1947 income taxes will not be reduced and officers for the next six months were elected. The group discussed road signs in the Anderson school zone and bus transportation for the high school band to the El Paso Sun Carnival. Several members, including John Prude and S. M. Mime, were assigned to next meeting duties. John H. Killough and Velma Dibble left after a visit with Pat Mullaney. Dr. Jesse L. Greenstein of Yerkes Observatory will stay a month. Major Pickett's meteorology course led to leave and travel plans. The meeting also noted local visits and a Navy discharge, with Edgar W. Fisher returning to work at Observatory Motor Co.
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Forrest Hope
Marfa
C. EB
Earnest) Carlton
A. V. Chapin
Tyrone Kelly
Baygent
W. McFlroy
Eespy Miller
J. M. Reynolds
Kelly
Ira Hector
P. S. Bailey
Texas State Highway Department
Anderson
Bailey
McDonald Observatory Reports Light Weekly Moisture
The McDonald observatory logged only 27 of an inch of moisture last week, recorded on Wednesday. Temperature details show October readings with Monday at 63, Tuesday peaks at 70 and 52, and Wednesday at 61.
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McDonald Observatory
Mon
St. Tues
Wed
MWSCS Meeting Details and Local Visits
On Wednesday afternoon October 22 the MWSCS met at Mrs. George C Williams home with Mrs S v Mims presiding and Mrs VaRena Wilmoth leading a devotional on The Gospel for Our Generation. Ruth Carlton reported on her Alpine zone meeting held October 16. Next meeting is November 12 at Mrs Pat Mulloy’s home. Local visitors include John Perry Colwell and grandparents from Rocksprings, Mrs Colwell and family, Myrtle Bryden and Carol Ann Farley from Alpine visiting the Bill Colwells, and Mr and Mrs L H Newton of Clyde arriving last Wednesday.
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MWSCS
George C. Williams
VaRena Wilmoth
Ruth Carlton
Alpine
Pat Mulloy
John Perry Colwell
J. Colwell
Colwell
Mrs. Colwell
Myrtle Bryden
Carol Ann Farley
Bill Colwells
Golden Wedding Reception Draws Local Attendees
Attendees traveling to Marfa for the Crawford Mitchells Golden Wedding anniversary included Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Merrill, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Mulloy, Mr. and Mrs. Wade Reid, Mrs. R. L. Irving, Miss Callie Holt, and members of the Miller, Espy and Evans families. Visitors from El Paso and Alpine joined weekend guests at the Reid ranch.
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Marfa
Crawford Mitchell
J. W. Merrill
Pat Mulloy
Wade Reid
R. L. Irving
Callie Holt
Miller, Espy and Evans
W. Dee Hunt
el Paso
Mrs
Knox Reid
Alpine
Reid Ranch
Fort Davis Homecoming and Royal Court Visit Details
Fort Davis high school held homecoming with a band concert and six man football contest against Toyah. Royal visitors from Marfa and Valentine attended coronation events with Duchess Charlene Brandon Duke Jack Reynolds Duchess Clara Ward and escorts. A Marfa dinner hosted out of town guests. Tommy Redford suffered a broken thumb in a Marfa practice game but is recovering.
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Fort Davis High School
Fort Davis Indians
Toyah
Marfa
Fort Davis
Charlene Brandon
Duke Jack Reynolds
Clara Ward
Clifford Beare
Valentine
Royal Court
Crews Hotel
J. M. Reynolds
Jack Reynolds
George R. Moore
Packard Unveils Complete 1948 Car Line With New Design
Packard introduces a full 1948 lineup featuring the Fight 140 hp, Custom High 160 hp, and Super Fight 1448 hp models. The new line uses all new engines since the war and 17 body types on four chassis with no rear fenders. President George T. Christopher notes production continuity during the shift.
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Packard
Sto
Detroit
George T. Christopher
Fort Davis Seals District 8 Football Tie Victory
Fort Davis remains unbeaten with one tie in District 8 after a close win over the Vaqueros. K K Miller stood out with two interceptions as Julio Hartnett Jack Reynolds and Chris Kouitz added notable runs. Armstrong connected with Edgar Lee Wirdell late to seal the score and the homecoming mood. Remaining games include Toyah on Oct 30 Barstow on Nov 7 and Van Horn on Nov 15.
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Barstow
Fort Davis
van Horn
Halloween Carnival At High School Gym Tonight
Tonight at the high school gymnasium a Halloween carnival is planned with a 5:30 p.m. supper, a 7:30 p.m. grand march and costume contest, and a Queen’s race closing at 8:30 p.m. Fun continues with many games and other entertainments scheduled.
Bonded graduates of 1957 urge saving bonds for youth
Uncle Sam asks what a thousand dollars could have meant to an 18 year old facing career choices. Many families saved weekly for U S Savings Bonds a nest egg for this summer. Start today to place children in the class of bonded graduates who will have extra power in the race for success. Jacob Van Wingen, Grand Rapids city clerk, notes his first wooden penholder marks a long municipal career.
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U. S
Treasury Department
Jacob van Wingen
Grand Rapids, Mich
KID-MATIC Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatism and Nerves
An old advertisement touts KID-MATIC as providing rapid relief from rheumatism neuritis and arthritis. It claims three actions to ease pain improve vitality and support kidney function while boosting sleep and well being. Buy from your druggist.
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Kid-Matic
Properties for Sale Brief Windfall Offers
A catalog of real estate and business listings including a Davis Mountains hotel, five room frame homes, a well located city residence, paving lot, established retail business, auto and accessories shop on Highway 90, bulk gasoline and petroleum sale with over ten thousand dollars yearly net, a good care business with new equipment, large sheep ranch tracts, and various building sites for homes or businesses.
Fort Davis Indians rout Sierra Blanca Vaqueros 39 to 1
On Friday October 14 the undefeated Fort Davis Indians defeated Sierra Blanca 39 to 1. Fort Davis scored six times with Jim my Dominguez contributing a first touchdown on a line play while Sierra Blanca was hampered by two key injuries and recorded a safety.
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Fort Davis Indians
Sierra Blanca
Vaqueros
Fort Davis
Indians
Jimmy Dominguez
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A. N. Alkire
Mile High Club News
Thurs
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John H. Killough
Velma Dibble
la Grange
Jeff Ranch
Jesse L. Greenstein
Yerkes Observatory
Williams Bay
Wis
Lawrence J. Pickett
Laddie
Lauren
F. M. Miller
C. J. Pickett
Las Cruces
N. M
Selfridge Field
Mich
Major Pickett
Ray Newton
Patricia
Jimmie
Eliasville
Newton
Mrs. W. Vaughn
Edgar W. Fisher
Navy
The
Observatory Motor Co
Howell
Big Bend Feed Co
Mrs. Williams
L. H. Newton
Clyde
Mr. Newton
Fred Bell Construction Co
Nancy Scott
Alvord
Sammy Owens
Lamesa
Scottish Rite Hospital For
Dallas
Bob White
Mr. White
Ladies Auxiliary
Scottish Rite
Davis Motor CO
W. College Ave
BIG Bend Nursery
John Stovell
Colorado
North 7Th St
Santa Fe Depot Road
Uncle Sam
Davis Mountains
Pany Loans
Hopson & Hopson & Life Insurance
Trans-Pecos Abstract Coo
Texas
Wheatanen
City Drug Store
J. H. Wilbourn
Ave. E
Alpine, Texas
Goodyear
Coen
Brewster County Motors
Holland Avenue
FORD
Genuine Ford Parts
Ford Theater
N.B.C
East Holland Ave
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