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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1950
Page
6
Local column reports on PTA events at Marathon school. The last PTA meeting is set for May 8 at 4 PM in the gym with a Junior band concert featuring about 23 pupils. A summary of the year's work will be given by president Mrs. C. A. Haynes amid social refreshments and notes on students across grades.
Mrs G W Worthington hosted the Marathon Study club at her home on a Wednesday in April. Mrs Wedin presided in the absent president’s place. Mrs Ritchey said plans for the Silver Tea and Book Review are complete. Lois Earwood of Alpine will review the book. The club invites all ladies to attend the review.
The document lists names by grade: Second grade Carlene Hege lund Ray Graham Leslie Dawson John Roberts Shannon Ritchey Lynn Nester. Third grade Jean Nutt Sandra Sturmberg Cherie Perkins Marilyn Coe Mary Gertrude Haley Joe Graham Jerry Lee Elizabeth Rut tledge. Fourth grade Jerry Gulihur. Sixth grade Stephen Stumberg Hil Bill Green Gayle Coe.
A school listing shows seventh graders Charlene Smith Travis Roberts Billie Wade Rau Martin Graham and Dee Barnett alongside eighth graders Isabel Garcia Mary Lee Martin Wenceslao Ram.
A scanned page lists students by grade level across several classes. Names include Manuel Terrazas, Lelia Stewart, Lois Shackelford, Jerry Bordwell, Hazel Mather, Louise Cox, Tommy Dale Dawson, Charles Cox, Buddy Mc Martha Meeks, Clifton ail, Barbara Wyatt, David Graham, Joe Dawson, Sabine Valdez, Laura Lee Henderson, Wade McRaley.
Readable items list students by grade and school, then note travel and family updates. Alpine visits include Mrs B M Kimball and Mr Featherstone with children, while others move or return home. Local social updates mention fishing trips and weekend gatherings at river and ranch settings. An advertisement promotes T-4-L athlete's foot treatment with alcohol-based formula.
Brief notes list various visitors and local travels to and from towns including Sanderson Hot Springs Alpine and San Antonio. The Methodist W S C S Circle met April 20 at 3 pm with 14 members. new member Arnold Hollis joined and recipes for cookbooks were planned alongside a program by Earl Bland. Virginia Young left for Van Horn to pick up Mrs. Jack Jolly for a trip to El Paso.
The Marathon Study Club thanks citizens for donations during our father's illness and invites Ladies in Marathon and National Park areas to a Silver Tea and Book Review at the clubhouse on Wednesday May 3 at 3 30 PM with Mrs Lois Earwood reviewing. The American Cancer Society notes cancer deaths rising from 41000 in 1900 to about 200000 this year.
Dr. Hawkins announced the Jackson field project will have a concrete stadium ready for the first game in September. J. L. Stubblefield of Pecos won the roughly $45,000 contract to complete by September 15. the seating will be 20 rows high on the south side, spanning from the 10-yard line to the 10-yard line and will be individually numbered.
The American Cancer Society estimates 67 000 deaths last year were preventable with earlier screening and timely treatment and urges improved awareness and access to care to reduce fatalities.
Final plans were completed this week for the Campus Concerts by the Summer Concert band of Sul Ross. Weekly concerts will be presented during the first six weeks of the college session under John Cartico director. The band includes Lobo band members, graduate school music students, and children of faculty and students. Scholarships are offered to outstanding musicians. The first concert is set for Thursday June 8.
The program announced at 7 15 p m lists symphonic military and modern band arrangements for the concert, indicating a diverse repertoire.
The American Cancer Society warns that if current trends continue, the annual cancer death toll could double within the next five decades, signaling a looming public health challenge.
Paul Moss is recognized as a successful rancher skilled at addressing the challenges faced by cattlemen. His practical experience guides strategies for herd management, drought resilience, and livestock health, reflecting leadership in rural farming communities.
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