Marathon News From Armed Forces Front and Local Events
News from the armed forces notes J B Hatch in Africa and others abroad while Marathon residents report furloughs transfers and letters home. Local drive raises 876 80 against a 700 quota. scouts plan awards on April 4 at the Methodist Church. Girl Scouts continue Grease Drive for the war effort. Community events include a rubber plant history in Marathon and a health clinic inoculation, with a High Five party hosted by Mesdames Sansom and Meeks.
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Boy Scouts
Personal notes from the region reflect family visits and travel
Personal items list visits and trips across Texas and nearby towns. Mrs. F. W. Rau visits granddaughter Billie Wade Rau in Menard while Mrs. Nannie Crawford stays with the Richburg family in Merizon. R. W. Arnold came from Ft. Stockton last Wednesday. Mrs. Walter Skinner returns home to Pipe Creek after a visit with John Skinner. Mr. L. L. Hess and son Leonard hail from San Antonio. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Gulihur spent the weekend on the ranch. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Hargus and son traveled to El Paso. Kenneth and Mr. Hargus returned Sunday. Mrs. Hargus remained Tuesday on the train. Mrs. Denton Barnett is reported ill in Alpine hospital. Mrs. Travis Roberts recovers after appendicitis. Mrs. L. C. Ritchey returns from Houston visit with kin. her son Clinton is mentioned.
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F. W. Rau
Billie Wade Rau
Menard
Nannie Crawford
Richburg
Merizon
R. W. Arnold
Ft. Stockton
Walter Skinner
Pipe Creek
Texas
John Skinner
L. L. Hess
Leonard
San Antonio
W. G. Gulihur
Jake Hargus
el Paso
Kenneth
Mr. Hargus
Hargus
Denton Barnett
Alpine Hospital
Travis Roberts
L. C. Ritchey
Houston
Clinton
Easter Seals Sale Aids Dorothy’s Recovery and Education
The annual Easter seals sale by the Society for Crippled Children funds support for Dorothy and other children with disabilities. Dorothy needs special teaching as her leg heals and extra play opportunities to stay engaged in school and remain hopeful about becoming a strong, useful citizen.
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Ten Rey
Society For Crippled Children
Dorothy
Dor
Schools of Texas to join nation Jeep buying drive
Texas schools prepare for the national Schools at War Jeep buying campaign aimed at purchasing 10 000 jeeps. The effort is part of a Treasury Department led program and dates were set with Lexington Concord anniversaries in mind. Texas leaders choose April 21 to climax the state campaign as per Mrs J W Walker Plainview Texas director.
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Texas
Frank Scofield
Treasury Department
Washington
Accentee
Cecil Hammond
Eadie Jo
California
E. B
Hancock
Jean Pugh
Red Hill
Arizona
Treasury
Lexington and Concord
Battle of
San Jacinto
J. W. Walker
Plainview
Question quiz on war era topics and a Texas school bond drive
A compilation of trivia questions on treaties and policy, standards time, authors, tennis terms, and notable figures, followed by an extended excerpt from a War Savings campaign urging Texas schools to set jeep bond goals. It notes goals, dollar costs, and recognitions for schools aiding the fund drive. It includes Memphis Texas superintendent and county rally plans.
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Bauer
Albert Chambers
Marathcom
U. S
Steater
Dept. of Agriculture, Forestry Service
Leonard Lynch
Atr. Davis
Salinas
Cali
Inmates Eat Venison and Deer Struck in New York
A jaywalking deer weighing about 100 pounds was hit by a car in Binghamton Broome County New York and suffered a leg fracture. A policeman killed the animal. Inmates at Broome County Jail also ate venison.
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Binghamton
N. Y
Broome County
Pool Machinery Sparks Modern Farm Cooperative Plan
Idaho farmers unable to obtain machinery pooled their equipment in a modern cooperative system. Some farmers contributed surplus items, others traded needed gear, creating a shared pool that proved functional and practical in adapting to shortages.
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Idaho
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ARS. Frank
Zdin
J. B. Hatch
Africa
Frederick Rice
Alaska
W. Smith
South America
A. Waddy T Burnham
Brownwood
Harvey Hatch
Sam Houson
Joe Hatch
Camp Polk
Lewis Newton Page
Camp Crowder
J. A. McGonagill
Eldon
Abilene
Marathon
W. A. Diggs
Meadames Stillwell
Wedin
Dadie
Cheval Salmon
G. W. Worthington
Marathon School
Scout Court of Honor
A. L. Miller
Baptist
Big Bend
Alpine
A. R. Davis
Supt
J. A. Conway
A For Amon Sway
Francis Rooney
Frank Wedin
Roy Stillwell
Mabel D. Arnold
A.L. Miller
Treas
J. R. Link
The
PTA
Worthington
Miss Pearl Fulcrod
Our
Anna Gard
Hal Sansom
James N. Meeks
Dan Coler
Harriet McKinney
Pat McKinney
M. L. Causey
R. E. Stewart
Murr Stewart
Sam Mathers
Arp Jolly
Earl Meeks
Ralph Coe
Jack Smith
Harriett McKinney
Eet
Otis Turner
Lie ¢ Bay
W.G Fielder
Mobilgas
Mobi
Alan R. Fraser
Holland Hotel
Kolumn
Eco
Clase
Effie Jo
Arnold
Home Economics
Cadie
Cornelia
Patty Jean
Pat Shely
Alex
Mo-Co-Co
Smitty
Alpine Lumber Company
Russia
David
India
Bemberg
Roosevelt
Panama Canal
Gaston Means
Liberty
Walker
War Savings Office
W. C. Davis
Memphis
Army Center
Marfa National Farm Loan Association
J. ©. Fuller
Marfa, Texas
Sten
Denmark
Deople
Hvestork
Satter
First National Bank
OF Alpine
Santa Fe
Victory Gardens
U.S.A
Tsetse
Soene Ey
Santa FE System
Berea
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