Fort Davis Fish Tales And Local Education Moves
Robert C. Withers and his son L. Robert fished a western front tank last Saturday and pulled out 23 catfish. Miss Margaret Coan has joined Marfa schools as a teacher after earning a B A from the University of Texas. Ruth Clark returns to Austin schools to teach as parents Mr and Mrs J H Clark visit Houston to see daughter Mrs G R Newton and to take son Bill to Baylor University in Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Withers
L. Robert
Margaret Coan
University of Texas
Marfa
Ruth Clark
Austin
J. H. Clark
Houston
G. R. Newton
Bill
Waco
Baylor University
College freshmen and returning students head to Texas schools
The new college crop and returning youth prepare for studies at Texas Tech Baylor John Tarleton Sul Ross and other institutions. Cephas Wilson and L Robert Withers return to Texas Tech and Baylor, Doris Smith to John Tarleton, Frances Grubb to enter, Betsy Smith to UT, Buddy Fairchild to the University of Louisiana, Elizabeth Miller back at New Mexico A M, and others plan enrollment at Sul Ross and related programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cephas Wilson
Texas Tech
Lubbock
L. Robert Withers
Baylor
Waco
Doris Smith
John Tarleton
Stephenville
Frances Grubb
Betsy Ross Smith
University of Texas
Buddy Fairchild
University of Louisiana
Bill Clark
Carrie Lou Eaton
Baptist Academy
San Marcos
Buddie Eppenauer
New Mexico Military Institute
Roswell
Elizabeth Ann Miller
New Mexico A. & M. College
Elizabeth Fowlkes
Carol Stewart
Sul Ross
Elizabeth
Alice Sproul
J. C. Duncan
Charles Bird
Clarence Babcock
School of Mines
el Paso
Granada Theatre Bargain Days Kickoff This Saturday
Bargain Days begin Saturday at 2 PM at the Granada Theatre with a school kids welcome event. Free ice cream and Jolly Cups are offered to children and families, with volunteers assisting in serving, and a note points to Sports Shop for the ice cream source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granada Theatre
Granada
Sport
Hopeful college list aims to include all names
The note expresses hope that the published list will cover everyone headed to college and acknowledges that omissions would be an oversight. It stresses completeness and accuracy in naming all students proceeding to higher education.
Youth Led Fort Davis Baptist Service Highlights
High school and college students ran Fort Davis Baptist Church services last Sunday. Garreth Joiner preached a 20 to 25 minute sermon and received praise for his effort. Joiner is the son of Rev D H Joiner. L Robert Withers, Baylor College senior, supervised Sunday school. Clarence Babcock, a School of Mines student, acted as secretary. Clyde Joiner led singing and Minnie Beth Joiner sang a solo. Reverend Edward Townsend is pastor.
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Fort Davis Baptist Church
Garreth Joiner
D. H. Joiner
Fort Davis
L. Robert Withers
Baylor College
Hicks Gray Family Goes to Pauls Valley for Indefinite Stay
Mr and Mrs Hicks Gray and their son Jim Bob travel to Pauls Valley Oklahoma for an indefinite stay. They are accompanied by Mrs Robert McNamara.
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Hicks Gray
Jim Bob
Pauls Valley
Okla
Robert McNamara
Fort Davis Visitor Tells of Grays Coming From Valentine
Mrs. Gray’s mother recalled the Grays’ stay this summer as they moved to Fort Davis from Valentine fifteen years ago next month.
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Mrs. Gray
The
the Grays
Grays
Fort Davis
Valentine
Farewell Supper for Seyfert at McDonald Observatory
Mr and Mrs Richard Kerr Merrill hosted a yard barbecue and informal party at their ranch Tuesday evening to bid farewell to Dr and Mrs Carl K Seyfert of McDonald Observatory Fort Davis hosts forty adults Seyferts two years on the hill have made many friends Dr Seyfert PhD awarded a fellowship and will spend the year at Mount Wilson Observatory in California He will carry on astronomical work there and leave for Pasadena Saturday with Mrs Seyfert
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard K. Merrill
Carl K. Seyfert
McDonald Observatory
Seyferts
Fort Davis
Dr. Seyfert
Mount Wilson Observatory
California
McDonald
Wilson
Woman Problem program opens Fort Davis Study Club season
The Fort Davis Study Club began its autumn season with a program titled The Woman Problem. Mrs. L. E. Wood and Mrs. A. E. Babcock hosted at the Wood home on Tuesday afternoon, marking the first meeting of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Pipeline Trap Coyote in Twisted Pipe Circle Revealed
A Texas incident near San Diego in Duval county shows a pipeline break near the Howell lease that bent a pipe into a circle trapping a coyote. The cause of death is uncertain, with photo evidence circulated by J L C Beaman, San Diego newspaper owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Howell
San Diego
Duval County
J. L. C. Beaman
Fire Truck House Planned for Fort Davis
Roy Evans, chief of the newly organized Fort Davis fire department, asked county commissioners for permission to erect an adobe building on the jail yard corner to house the new fire engine and tank. The commission granted the right, construction start date was not announced.
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Fort Davis
Roy Evans
Fire Department
Sawtooth Mountain Climbed Near Rockpile Ranch
Don Carlton his nephew Pete Carlton and Barry Scobee made a preliminary ascent of Sawtooth Mountain at Rockpile ranch 35 miles from Fort Davis. The rugged summit rises about 7,524 feet above sea level with jagged rock and loose footing noted during the climb.
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Sawtooth Mountain
Rockpiles
Rockpile Ranch
Fort Davis
Davis Mountains State Park
Don Carlton
Pete Carlton
Barry Scobee
Eight Texas capitals in ten years before joining the United States
University of Texas records show the Republic of Texas moved its capital eight times in ten years before annexation. The capitals were San Felipe, Washington, Harrisburg, Galveston, Velasco, Columbia, Houston, and finally Austin, which became permanent in 1872 after annexation.
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Austin
Texas
University of Texas
Republic of Texas
U. S
San Felipe
Washington
Harrisburg
Galveston
Velasco
Columbia
Houston
Stephen F. Austin
Sam Houston
Brazos River
Alamo
David G. Burnet
Santa Anna
Brazoria County
Mexico
University Library
Card of Thanks for J. L. Fullingim
Alpine friends express gratitude for kindnesses shown during his recent illness to J. L. Fullingim known as Uncle Fully. Signed by Mrs. Maud Holland.
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J. L
Uncle Fully
Maud Holland
Home Merchant Break Trade At Home
A brief notice reports a local home goods merchant initiating a break trade sale at their shop. The event aims to attract customers with reduced prices and special offers during a defined promotional period. Street and business names are not specified in the readable text.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sunshine Cleaners
Oscar Stephenson
John Matthews
Sotewey
Ae Lin
At. A
Eying Pichel
Ralph Byrd
Republic
Dick Tracy
Ripley
Duval Coyote
R. D. Swartz
Espy Miller
Sawtooth
Conoco
Continental Oil Company
Texas Republic
Whittle
Akers
Akers’ Advisory Service
Harry L. Guynes
First National Bank
H. L. Kordprnot
Geo. W. Baines
G. B. Crawford
Cvlavweres
Buick
Eemore
Racsclepandia Britannica
General Motors
Casner Motor Co. Holland & 7Th
Alpine, Texas
McKnight Motor Co
Sanderson, Texas
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