Community Worship Service Highlights in Fort Davis
The second winter season worship service drew a full Methodist church as Rev. Ss Mims preached on Barnabas with texts from Acts The Presbyterian pastor Rev J W Myrose led opening prayers while Mrs W E Smith played piano Ushers were B R Taylor and John Robert Prude Next Sunday in Presbyterian church Rev Myrose speaks Portions of discussions covered eight proposed state constitutional amendments including districting gubernatorial succession taxation and workmen s compensation Mile High club claim noted by A V Chapin guest attendees included Robert D McReady and George Morton Boy Scout field man Program details for Sept 27 announced by A V Chapin and Ben F Morris
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Methodist
Ss. M. Mims
John Robert Prude
J. W. Myrose
Presbyterian Church
W. E. Smith
B. R. Taylor
Mims
Barnabas
Clendon
Austin
Fort Davis
A. V. Chapin
Mile High Club
Denver
Colo
Robert D. McReady
Houston
R. Ww
Knox
George Morton
Mr. Chapin
Jack W. Myrose
George Merrill
Ben F. Morris
Fort Davis Youth Clay Evans Shines At 1948 Rodeo
Fort Davis sent 12 year old Clay Evans to El Paso for the Southwestern Championship rodeo. Evans, son of Mr and Mrs Worth Evans, impressed crowds with an 11.3 second calf roping close to champion Clarence McDonald. McDonald, 15, won the event, while Evans teased future clashes as he has three more years to contend for the title.
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el Paso
Fort Davis
Herald-Post
Clay Evans
Worth Evans
Labor Day
Clarence McDonald
Clarence
Clay
Mile High Club Reassembles After August Break
The Mile High club met Monday night for the first time since July with adjournments noted in August. Judge James W. Mc- is referenced in the report as part of the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mile High Club
James W. Mc
Fort Davis WSCS to Host Zone Meeting October 6
The Fort Davis Methodist church and its Women’s Society of Christian Service will host a zone WSCS meeting on Wednesday October 6. Participants will include officials and members from Alpine Marfa Van Horn Marathon Sanderson and Fort Davis.
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Fort Davis
Family Night At Baptist Church Fosters Fellowship
The Baptist church held a Family Night with a covered dish supper for about 75 people including men women and children. It marked the Brittain family’s third year here and plans aim for quarterly gatherings. The pastor and Mrs Brittain received a china set gifting them with a second anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
M. C. Brittain
Brittain
Tyrone Kelly
Callie Holt
Fort Davis Credit Association Leaders Named
J. W. Merrill of Fort Davis is noted as the first president and remains active in cattle business and credit work. R. E. L. Tyler serves as first vice president, J. C. Fuller as secretary-treasurer, with early loan applicants from Merrill and Bunton families aiding formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Merrill
Fort Davis
Credit Association
R. E. L. Tyler
J. C. Fuller
Marfa
Richard K. Merrill
O. M. Bunton
Lucius Bunton
R.E.L. Tyler
Charles Jones
Rainfall and temperatures for Fort Davis and Mount Locke week
Cloud cover persisted through the week with limited moisture. Fort Davis gauge read about .06 inch, while McDonald Observatory at Mount Locke reported .26 inch. Daily totals included .02 on Tuesday .20 on Wednesday and .04 on Thursday with temperatures ranging from 57 to 89 daytime and 49 to 69 nighttime across the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Harold King
Mount Locke
McDonald Observatory
School Enrollment and Local Visits Report
Central school enrollment totals show 123 pupils with 12 new first graders. Anderson school reports 149 to date. The piece lists numerous visitors and trips, including Mrs. E. Carlton and family, Mr. McIntosh, Jane McIntosh, Mrs. Espy, Mr. Evans, and others, plus notes on school staffing and upcoming football district meetings in Balmorhea.
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Central School
Anderson School
W. E. Smith
J. G. McIntosh
Jane
E. M. Carlton
Mr. McIntosh
Janie
Austin
McIn
High School Class Officers List 1948 49
The 1948 49 class officers include Seniors with President Jack Reynolds and others. Juniors names list President Lucy Dominguez and Vice President Barney Alvarez. Sophomores show President Elizabeth Prude and Vice President Eva Dominguez with secretary-treasurer to be determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Reynolds
Tommy Redford
Lettie Ann Colwell
John G. ‘Prude
T. Ledford
J. M. Reynolds
Lucy Dominguez
Barney Alvarez
Lily Elizalde
B. R. Taylor
Eloise Gray
Harry Jarrett
Elisabeth Prude
Eva Dominguez
Student Club Leaders and Sponsors Named
Charlene Brandon as sponsor with Miss Patricia Allen listed. Freshmen leaders include Bennie Granado as president Trudie Action as vice president Kay Carlton as secretary treasurer with Mrs. Alice Swartz as sponsor. Room mothers named Mrs Earnest Carlton and Mrs Chapo Dominguez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlene Brandon
Patricia Allen
J. G. Prude
B. R. Taylor
Bennie ‘Granado
Trudie ‘Action
Kay ‘Carlton
Alice Swartz
Earnest Carlton
Chapo Dominguez
PTA meeting opens 1948 school term at high school
Mrs. J. D. Crawford president of the PTA announces the first meeting of the 1948 1949 term will be at the high school Thursday Sept 23 at 3 30 p m All parents and friends are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Crawford
PTA
Fort Davis Indians open 1948 season with 38–20 win over Rankin
Fort Davis six man football opened its 1948 49 season Friday by beating Rankin 38 to 20. Rayford Newton scored four TDs, Tom Redford and Robert McCullick added two each, with Hartnett and Redford adding extra points. Twenty boys reported for practice under coaches Pryde Taylor and Tercero as they aim for a successful season.
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Fort Davis Indians
Rankin
Rayford Newton
Fort Davis
Tom Redford
Robert McCullick
Fred Hartnett
John G. Pryde
B. R. Taylor
Alfonso Tercero
Pep Squad Elects Leaders at Fort Davis High School
The Fort Davis High School Pep Squad met on September 10 and elected Bennie Granado Charlene Brandon and Elisabeth Prude as leaders for the 1948 49 school year. Sponsor is Miss Patricia Allen. Twenty eight members joined the group.
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Fort Davis High School
Bennie Granado
Charlene Brandon
Elisabeth Prude
Patricia Allen
America’s bumper crop of farm youth and leaders
A measured portrait of the nation’s agricultural youth and leaders. Vocational agricultural teachers in over seven thousand high schools mentor Future Farmers of America chapters with about 250000 members, while 4-H Clubs engage 1.75 million youth through eighty five thousand local clubs under volunteer county agents guiding practical projects.
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America
Future Farmers of America
Agricultural
Swift & Company
Nation's Meat and Livestock in Focus via Tribune Series
A historical article outlines a national meat and livestock program highlighting policy aims, agricultural industry figures, and the role of government support in stabilizing prices and supply. Prominent organizations and regions are named as part of the coverage.
Pep squad assembles largest group in school history
The school welcomes its largest pep squad ever, set to perform at pep rallies, football games, and other activities throughout the year.
Fort Davis football teams honored with watermelon feast
Robert C. Withers provided a watermelon feast for Fort Davis high school football players and their teachers and pupils on the campus this Monday afternoon.
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Fort Davis
Robert C. Withers
Fifteen Beginners Enroll First Time in School
The class lists fifteen six to seven year olds taught by Mrs. Lillian Mims. Six year olds include George E Grubb Jr J Shannon Grubb Joe Bloys Medley Bobby Kelly James Henry Neal Ronnie Rinehart Joe Michael Wooley Mary Kathryn Boling Glenda Nell Colwell Bettie Irene Reeves Connie Fay Rinehart. One seven year old Carol Smith and three five year olds Helen Harvey Jr Jimmie G Land Ara C Caldwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Mims
George E. Grubb
J. Shannon Grubb
Joe Bloys Medley
Bobby Kelly
James Henry Neal
Ronnie Rinehart
Joe Michael Wooley
Mary Kathryn Boling
Glenda Nell Colwell
Bettie Irene Reeves
Connie Fay Rinehart
Carol Smith
Helen Harvey, Jr
Jimmie G. Land
Ara C. Caldwell
Athletic Clubs Elect Officers for New Year
On Friday September 10 the Girls Athletic Club held its first meeting electing Pat Talavera as president Charlie Ann Fryar as vice president Lily Dominguez as secretary treasurer The Boys Athletic Club met the same day and selected Jack Reynolds president Tommy Redford vice president Lino Morales secretary Rayford Newton treasurer Charles Brandon reporter
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Girls’ Athletic Club
Pat Talavera
Charlie Ann Fryar
Lily Dominguez
Boys’ Athletic Club
Jack Reynolds
Tommy Redford
Lino Morales
Rayford Newton
Charles Brandon
College and High School Players Earn Widespread Praise
A sports column urges backing local student athletes, praising both college and high school players for their effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship. It argues fans should support programs with encouragement over risky wagering.
Wages and Costs Prompt Another Twenty
Wages and operating costs rise prompting another request for twenty units of funds. The note cites sustained expense pressure and seeks renewal of support from the committee.
Martha Fagans Dinner Size Hamburger Recipe
A compact home recipe for four servings by Martha Fagan. Mix one cup milk one pound hamburger one and a half cups soft bread crumbs one half teaspoon salt one quarter teaspoon pepper one half cup chopped onion one tablespoon fat. Form into four large patties and brown in fat. Cover and simmer ten minutes. Serve with horseradish sauce barbecue sauce or tomato sauce.
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Fort Davis News
A. N. Alkire
Jesus
Marfa National Farm Loan Assn
el Paissano
PSAP
Storey-Whiteside Lbr. CO
Carlton
G. W. Evans
Magdalena
N. M
J. P. Espy
Espy
Evans
Texas and Southwestern Cattlemen's Assn
San Antonio
New Mexico Cattle Growers Assn
Aluquer
Pecos Valley
The
Methodist Church
Kid Willis
An‘gon
C. D. Wilson
Mr. Willis
Wilson
Bill Chapin
Jacksonville
Tex
Lon Morris College
S. M
Mac) Mims, Jr
Dallas
S. M. Mims
L. E. Speer
Jackson Ville
Fla
Presidio
Indians
Agricultural Research Dept
Swift & Co
Chicago
Olana Tisa
Packer
Mer
Wheatlands
Florida
Maine
Washington
California
Simpson
Martha Fagans
T. W. Thompson
Montana
Nebraska
Colorado
Indiana
Union Stock Yards
Chicago 9
Illinois
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