Mrs Roy Stillwell Becomes New Avalanche Correspondent
Mrs Roy Stillwell, 18, takes over Marathon reporting duties for The Avalanche, succeeding Mrs Helen Friend who plans to move to Birmingham Alabama. Stillwell has previously substituted for Friend and asks Marathon residents for news items and subscriptions to the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Stillwell
Avalanche
Marathon
Helen Friend
Birmingham
Ala
Stillwell
Friend
Miss Leona Starr Weds Ted Baker in Marathon Home Ceremony
Miss Leona Starr daughter of Mrs Mae Starr married Mr Ted Baker son of Mr F G Baker at six o clock Saturday morning in the Starr home. Rev H E Carrell officiated and Miss Jean Ritchey played the wedding march. The bridal party wore blue. Best man was Mr Conway Pickard and matron of honor was Mrs Guy Dunbar. After a brief wedding trip the couple will reside in Sanderson Texas. Alpine events drew large crowds and praise for a weekend barbecue and rodeo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Starr
Mae Starr
Ted Baker
F. G. Baker
Jean Ritchey
H. E. Carrell
Guy Dunbar
el Paso
Conway Pickard
Sanderson
Starr
Albertine Starr
Peggy Ruth Younger Guests Visit Alpine and Ft Stockton
Wanda Johnson reports that Peggy Ruth Younger is enjoying visits in Alpine and Ft Stockton this week with friends Johnson and Wilburt.
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Peggy Ruth Younger
Alpine
Ft. Stockton
Missionary Society Meeting Sets China Theme at Home
The Presbyterian Missionary Society held its regular gathering at Mrs. McIver's home with Mrs. McIver assisting the program on China. Refreshments were served to Mesdames Todd, Guy Crawford, Henry Lacy, Young, McIver, Worthington and Miss Emma Burnam.
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The
Presbyterian Missionary Society
the Program
McIver
China
Todd
Guy Crawford
Henry Lacy
Young
Worthington
Emma Burnam
Starr-Baker Wedding Attendee Arrives in El Paso
Mr. Guy Dunbar of El Paso arrived Friday night to attend the Starr-Baker wedding. He will spend a few days with the Starr family before returning home.
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Guy Dunbar
el Paso
Starr-Baker
Starr
Harris Visit Spans Phoenix to Marathon 2000 Mile Trip
Mr and Mrs Hal Harris of Phoenix arrived Friday night to visit Mrs Harris mother Mrs Guy Crawford Their extended trip covers states from Phoenix to Denver and Marathon totaling about 2000 miles with travels to multiple places along the route
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Hal Harris
Phoenix
Local Residents Welcome Visitors and Return Home in Tesnus
Mrs. Mary Pierson returns from El Paso improved and home in Tesnus with her daughter Mamie. Marie Simpson hosts a Mexican supper for Mr. Eddie Moore and family from San Antonio and Mrs. Oliver Palmer of Phoenix, with a large list of guests. Others travel for ranch business and family visits, including Langley and Yarbro, awaiting furloughs and overseas orders.
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Mary Pierson
el Paso
Tesnus
Miss Mamie Pierson
Marie Simpson
Eddie Moore
Eddie
San Antonio
Oliver Palmer
Phoenix
Arizona
Chas. Shely
Terry Shely
Esther Shely
Betty Lee Palmer
Earl Clark
Walton Shoemake
Otto Lochausen
Mark Herring
Jack Shely
Patty Shely
Fred Shely
Shely Ranch
Society Notes Brighten Week at Shely Ranch Visits
Miss Hollye Sansom traveled to Allamore to visit sister Mrs Jimmie Skinner. Ned and Mrs McKinney of Alpine joined the birthday celebration for Mrs Earl McKinney. Mrs Johnny Rust and daughter June arrived for a Shely ranch visit. Charley Gregory and daughter Margaret of Sanderson spent the weekend at the Shely ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollye Sansom
Jimmie Skinner
Allamore
Mrs
Ned McKinney
Alpine
Earl McKinney
Johnny Rust
June
Shely Ranch
Charley Gregory
Margaret of Sanderson
Lost man's yellow gold wrist watch with H D H initials
A reward is offered for the return of a Hamilton wrist watch with a yellow band marked H D H. If found, return to Mrs. Roy Stillwell, Box 197, Marathon. Also notes a heavy rain across Marathon county and local social updates including a newborn and travel news.
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Hamilton
H.D.H
Roy Stillwell
Marathon
Family Returns From San Antonio Visit
Mr. J. T. Martin and daughter Peggy came home after a visit in San Antonio on Wednesday. Mrs. Martin stays there with her parents Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Kropp while recovering from a horse fall. Mr. Oppie Wood is home now.
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Edgar Langley
China
Mrs
E. P. Lang
J. T. Martin
Peggy
San Antonio
Medical patients return home after hospital stay
Mrs. F. E. Ray returns from Austin after medical treatment while another patient shows improvement following a three month stay in Alpine and Dallas hospitals.
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Alpine
Dallas
F. E. Ray
Austin
Dime Reunites With Owner After 43 Years
A dime inscribed with a name by a man 43 years ago in Toledo Ohio has resurfaced and returned to Elias Pittman in Shelbyville Indiana, linking a long buried memory to a present reunion.
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Toledo
Eilas Pittman
Shelbyville
Ind
Census Enumerator Quits After Frustration With Respondents
A Wisconsin census worker tore up forms and quit after days of collecting data citing fatigue from talking to many women. Residents in the census area now face rework as officials seek new data collectors to restart the process.
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Wisconsin
Texas Legislature proposes civil service based term for municipal offices
A joint resolution from the Texas Legislature proposes amending the state constitution to exempt appointive municipal offices under Civil Service from the two year limit, placing terms under Civil Service or charter rules instead. The measure calls for an election on adoption or rejection, with appropriations and publication provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
Toms
Texas Amendment Submitted For Vote In 1940 Election
The document directs a constitutional amendment to be placed on the November 1940 ballot for Texans to vote yes or no. It states that if a majority favors the amendment it shall become part of the state constitution and authorizes a proclamation and election expenses of up to five thousand dollars.
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Texas
State of
Red River County Tax Levy Amendment Proposal
A joint resolution proposes amending Article 8 Section 9 of the Texas Constitution by adding Section 9A. It would authorize the Red River County Commissioners Court, after a majority vote of resident qualified electors owning taxable property, to levy a tax not to exceed a specified limit.
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HH. J. ER
State of Texas
Commissioners Court
Red River County
Red River County Debates Refunding Debt Bond Election
A proposed constitutional amendment in Red River County Texas would let the Commissioners Court levy an annual tax for up to fifteen years to refund general fund debt by issuing bonds. Voters would decide the refund plan tax amount and years, with costs paid from county funds and a $5,000 deposit to cover election expenses.
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General Fund
Commissioners Court
Red River County
Icots
State of Texas
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