Soil Stewardship Sunday Observances Planned Nationally
The article notes Soil Stewardship Sunday with churches nationwide, led by the National Association of Soil Conservation Districts and local Texas districts, urging focus on land stewardship. It also mentions a tangent about a sale of a ghost town named Detroit in Michigan's Upper Peninsula for 65000 dollars, tied to legends of hidden gold and a tavern owner Alphonse Bellanquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
National Association of Soil Conservation Districts
Texas
Soil Conservation Districts
Detroit
Fayette
Michigan
Upper Peninsula
Alphonse Bellanquette
Five Long-Time Postal Workers Watch Progress at Alpine
Five postal workers reflecting Ninety-nine years of postal service are pictured at the Alpine Post Office which opened June 20, 1938. Postmaster Billy West Knox Reid Cecil Duncan Howard Hamilton and Fritz Weyerts watch the first letter mailed through the new motorist courtesy chute as eight people moved into the new building. The trio missing includes Mrs Annie Kate Turney Clarence A Lease and Cecil LaBeff. The installation marks a forward step for the Alpine Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Billy West
Knox Reid
Cecil Duncan
Howard Hamilton
Fritz B. Weyerts
Annie Kate Turney
Clarence A. Lease
Cecil LaBeff
el Paso
Alpine Post Office
Debby Boysen
Ose
Debby
Vernon Boysen
Easter week events and hospital notes in Marathon
The report covers a small shower for Marathon residents at the ranch, Mrs. Pat McKinney recovering from surgery in Providence Hospital El Paso withMr. McKinney noting her progress, and family visits. Easter holidays are described with church services, school parties and egg hunts as Marathon Public Schools resumed Tuesday after the break. City Board of Equalization members listed as Frank Votan John R Whiteside J D Holman John Gillett and Dom Adams begin work in the City Office Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat McKinney
Providence Hospital
el Paso
McKinney
Marathon
City Board of Equalization
Frank Votan
John R. Whiteside
J. D. Holman
John Gillett
Dom Adams
Marathon Study Club Hosts Meeting and Activities
Marathon Study Club hosted a gathering on April 6 with Mrs. Buelah Van Deman as hostess. Officer elections were set for April 20, and two Texas Day articles were read by Ritchey and Chambers. New members welcomed included Mrs. Van Deman and John Moss, while a Swedish art piece and a Caribbean cruise report were shared during roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marathon Study Club
Buelah van Deman
L. c. Ritchey
Chambers
Buttrill
Vernon Mcinyre
Alpine
Mesdames Chamers
Ritchey
Wedin
Penn Colorado
Mesdames Buelah van Dema
John Moss
Sweden
Mesdames Ritchey
van Deman
Mesdames Wedin
Moss
Worthington
Arnold
Frank Sinatra Sings Best Song Oscar Winner Three Coins In The Fountain
Saturday through Friday mention marks Three Coins In The Fountain as one of five nominees for best picture and as the winning song from any film. Frank Sinatra is highlighted as a performer of the theme song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sinatra
Franks Sinatra
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H. A. Springfield
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Bruce C. Sutton
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Fidelity Union Life Ins
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Granada Theatre
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Brewster County Abstracts
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T. A. Beard
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Paul Douglas
Ungie Wilds
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