Fort Davis News Highlights From Local Events And War News
Fort Davis residents report on Texas State Guard activities at Balmoren State Park with Captain Richart Macy and Lieutenant Harry Jarrett leading a simulated battle between Pecos Port Davis Blues and Khakis from Marfa Fort Davis hosts church dedication and local sermons. Letters from Sgt Sammy Dominguez in North Africa describe daily life and air raids. Community notices include Presbyterian Missionary society meeting, local visits, a new clerk for Davis County draft board, Red Cross volunteer awards, and a Sept 16 Fort Davis fundraiser dance. Proceeds support St Joseph Church repairs and furnishings.
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Port Davie
Baimoren State Park
Richart K. Macy
Harry Jarrett
Port Stock +ton company
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Africa
Alex Dominguez
Sammy F. Dominsauex
North Africa
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Anderson School
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Ida Hartnett
Fort Davis
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Corina Herrara
Henry Aguilar
Virginia Granado
Ben Valle
Eva Dutchover
Jose Hartnett
Mary Mendoza
Catarina Orelas
Nolvetta Villanueva
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Aurora Rodriguez
Juan Tucar
Alpine
Alpine Orchestra
Anderson PTA Meets To Plan 1943 46 Activities
Eighteen members of the Latin American Parent-Teacher Association gathered at Anderson School on Tuesday afternoon for the first meeting of the 1943 46 session. President Mrs. Virginia Hernandez chaired a discussion heavy on year long programs and member recruitment.
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Anna
Anderson
Virginia Herandez
Tas Sanner
W. E. Smith
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Chaplain Dirks Preaches Peace at local church Sunday
Chaplain HE Dirks of Marta air base spoke at the Presbyterian church on the theme The Peace of God for Troubled Souls citing Phil 4 6 7 and urging Christians to cast cares upon God The message framed anxiety as avoidable only in its concrete sense and stressed God as the guiding plan for history plus the need to trust Him.
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HE Dirks
Marta Air Base
Presbyterian Church
Prices High In Africa Set
Amos Willoughby writes to sister Mrs. Henry C. Mayes from Africa, noting high prices and his contentment. He describes going into town and witnessing soldiers paying dearly for goods, reflecting inflation overseas and referencing his experiences abroad.
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Amos Willoughby
Henry C. Mayes
Africa
Jeep Nerves and Dan Onelil’s Wartime Relaxation Formula
From where I sit Dan Onelil explains wartime strain as Jeep Nerves. He notes long hours, crowded buses, trailers, and daily inconveniences make people tense. His suggested cure is learning to relax and take it easy, a formula he plans to publish in a later number of his series.
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Dan Onelil
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