Fort Davis Schools Open With Program and Drought Update
The Fort Davis schools opened with an assembly in the high school auditorium led by new superintendent John G. Prude. Judge Dr. Simmons of Houston was guest speaker. The program included songs, prayers, and a flute solo. A full teaching staff for Central and Anderson schools was announced and drought relief rains began, with weekly totals from We McDonald Observatory showing 2.27 inches for the week.
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Fort Davis
John G. Prude
DR. Simmons
Houston
Port Davis
M. C. Brittain
J. M
Britain
Mes. Britain
Prude
Gamtea
Anderson
Central School
KM. Mims
Clara Gibson
AW. Hall
Yeas
We McDonald Observatory
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Midland World Championships Calf and Steer Roping Recap
Jim Espy of Fort Davis won the steer roping contest over Howard Westfall of Sheffield. Bay’s four steer time was 163.1 seconds. Westfall 179.6 seconds. Fastest single time 23.5 seconds by Westfall. Toots Mansfield of Rankin defended his world champion title by roping and tying 12 calves in 2004 with purses of 1000 and 2000 dollars.
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Jim Espy
Fort Davis
Ed Steer
Howard Westfall
Sheffield
Mr. Bay
Westfall
Toots Mansfield
Rankin
Ealt Roper
Birth Announcements and Community Notes from Fort Davis
Rev Lynn T Richardson and Mrs Richardson of Slater Missouri announce the birth of a second son John Paul on August 22. The Richardsons formerly lived in Fort Davis where Mr Richardson pastored the Baptist church. now he leads the First Baptist church in Slater. Also noted are visits, church programs, and a long Veterans of Foreign Wars appeal highlighting overseas service, prayers, and humanitarian efforts including Italy aid and war-time church resilience.
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Lynn T. Richardson
Richardson
Slater, Mo
John Paul
Richardsons
Fort Davis
Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Slater
Italy
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Maria Cavazzoni
Milan
Ialy
Maxi
U. S
VFW
United States
Ame
Rica
United States of America
New Arrivals Announces Five Newborns in Alpine Area
Mr and Mrs M W Hopson welcome a son Merritt Lewis weighing 6 44 pounds born last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Ray McNeill greet a son Bill Alvin born Monday at 2 local hospital. Forest Walker II born to Mr and Mrs Forest Walker at San Alpine hospital last Sunday. Mr and Mrs W E Baker of Washington DC celebrate a son born Tuesday in that city. Baker formerly Frances Holland daughter of Maude Holland of Alpine.
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M. W. Hopson
Ios
Merritt Lewis
Ray McNeill
Bill Alvin
Forest Walker
Presidio
Forest Casner Walker II
San Alpine Hospital
W. E. Baker
Washington, D. C
Rotary News Recaps Local Meeting and Club Changes
Ray Leeman of San Antonio attended as a visiting Rotarian amid remarks urging members to recruit, support home and overseas efforts, and strengthen community service. Dom Adams read a cow story on price shifts. Dick Hawkins discussed Sul Ross changes and rising reservations for the year.
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Mims
Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service
M. Sims
H. A. Heyduck
J. C. Sims
Wink
Nell Montgomery
San Marcos
D. H
Smith
Houston
Charles Meyduck
Fort Day
Jack Ledingham
Ray Leeman
San Antonio
South Texas
Joel Wright
J. B. Speer
Claude Coleman
John Stovell
Jerry Starnes
Dom Adams
Dick Hawkins
Sul Ross
College housing and faculty expansion plans announced
Dick outlined room allocations for Lawrence Hall Hancock Hall the Co op and a new air base housing project for married veterans. Nine new faculty will be added for the coming year and a new degree program will be offered. A three story addition to Lawrence Hall is planned with a contract set for October 9 and a separate contract for a new boys dorm to be let on November 30. Invest in government securities to curb inflation.
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Baa
Lawrence Hall
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Jack Crawford
Fort Stockton
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Teir
Martha
Tommy
Paul
Ridge Crest
M.C
C.M. Brittain
T. D. Brown
Brown
Harold G. Thompson
Riviera
Mra KH
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Alex Dominguez
Irene
Austin
Hudson Mayes
Mary Jo Collins
Betty Jo
J. W. Butler
Janice
AW. Dunn
Georgia Harrell
Robert Waterers
Radio Arnold
San Angelo
Gay Howard
Marta
Dick Henderson
Valentine
J. C. Duncan
J. C. Dumeanor
Jack Me
Ureneon
Toyanvi
Apy
Victoriana Alvarado
Louis
Odessa
Alex. Domingues
Eva
Lillie Dominguez
Stanton
Big Spring
Presbyterian W.M.S
Presbyterian Women’s Misonary Society
Brennand
J. W. Merrill
Brenn
J. He Clark
W. A. Lurber
Fredericksburg
Morris K. Brown
Mr. Brown
Clark
B. K. Coan
Brownwood
B. E. Coan
Mra. Coan
Camp Mowe
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Cofort
City Drug Store
Rotary News
A. Webb
QM. A. R. Olasaba
Western Auto
Chas. Uranga
New Town
J. 1B. Speer
Everett Turner
Alpine High
James Cash
Fort Davis Highway
Ernest Gibbens
Olorado Reds
Safeway
Best
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Seetensiae
Neen Reese Saremuy Aerees
Cherub
Fee's
Libby
Sweet Peas
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Tex Sun
Texas Magic
Dorothy's Biscuit
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Alpine Wool & Mohair Co
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