Marathon News from Armed Forces Updates and Local Notes
Rank News reports discharged serviceman Clifford Donaghe home with uncle Homer Spruce. Transfers and letters from Africa and Australia surface. Sailor Bill Kimball returns to the States from Ireland. Poetry from New Guinea and a heat record of 106 on Aug 16 are noted alongside local visits, train stories, a farewell car stop, and several community updates from Marathon including visitors, nursing, and travel among families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armed Forces
Clifford Donaghe
New Jersey
Homer Spruce
Sam Cavness
Australia
Arthur
Africa
Louie Granier
Sicily
Eugenio Sales
Seaman
Bill Kimball
Ireland
Bluebonnet cafe reopens as town builds school term plans
The Bluebonnet cafe resumes operations under Arnold Higginbotham, while Swain locals note school term start in Marathon. Mrs Dawson heads to Dallas for medical care and to visit daughter Willette Scott. A dog incident prompts sheriff apology for town dog problem. Birthday party for Mary Linda Wardlaw and Markellen Herring features neighbors and cake decorations. Marathon schools set Sept 6 opening with teachers and principal H F Collins joining to lead high school and new curriculum. playground gear ordered despite wartime constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie Shackelford
Gayle
Marilyn Coe
Charlene Miles
Glenda Fern
Tommie Link
Wanda
Jean Starns
Billie Green
Mildred « “Miller
Billie Shackelford
Mary Linda Wardlaw
Markellen Herring
Wardlaw
J. A. Conway
Marathon
H. F. Collins
Clifton
Tex
Old Wagon Boss of Limpia Remembred in West Texas
Obituary tribute to Otis Grubb known as Odie a sturdy Limpia cowboy beloved in the Davis mountains. The piece recalls his close bond with nature his role among cowboys and his welcoming spirit. It notes his passing and his enduring legacy in local camp lore and friend circles. Also mentions Hidalgo Ward school changes and social visits from San Angelo and Houston residents with dinner hosts and gallery of guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limpia
Will F. Evans
Will Hogg
Joseph
Odie
Davis Mountains
West
Davi Mountain Range
O. K
Hidalgo Ward
Captain Sandlin named new AAF engineer at Marfa AAF
Captain Fred Sandlin of the Corps of Engineers is appointed post engineer at Marfa Army Air Field Advanced Flying School, succeeding Captain Calvin G. Miller who was promoted the day Sandlin arrived. Sandlin comes from Amarillo where he served as post engineer since February 1943. He holds a civil engineering degree from Texas A&M College and previously worked for the state highway department in Beaumont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred €. Sandlin
Corps of Engineers
Marfa Aaf
George F. Hartman
Apt. Sandlin
Army Air Field
Amarillo
Calvin G. Miller
Sandlin
Miller
Capt. Sandlin
San Angelo High School
Texas A. & M.college
Fort Sill
Oklo
Beaumont
State Highway Department
Camp Barkeley
Enid, Okla
Army Flying School
Reis Wins Coast Guard Acceptance After Weight Loss
Cincinnati man Jack Reis, once weighed 263 pounds and was denied by the coast guard for excess tonnage. He started a diet, lost 40 pounds, and earned acceptance into the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Reis
Cincinnati
Ohio
Coast Guard
Fire Protection System Alt Sul Ross Is Improved
A new fire protection system has been inaugurated at Sul Ross with E. L. Gabbard in charge. It features a 40 horsepower pump, a separate fire station, 1500 feet of 6 inch pipe to fire hydrants across the campus, six hose lines through the main building, and two hose lines at the girls dorm. The siren will be tested daily at a set time. Students are to be recruited for a special fire protection crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haseen
Sul Ross
E. L. Gabbard
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Marathon News
New Guinea
S. R. Coffey
Clyde Wright
Frisco
Hell
Johnnie Miles
Charlene
Fort Worth
Mrs. Miles
Charlie Martin
Ed S. Lambert
Temple
Rud J. Kutach
el Paso
Ketan
Maisaiaar
T&no Ry
Mr. Lambert
R. W. Arnold
Ft. Stockton
Katherine
Virginia Young
Pine Bluff
Ark
Virginia
Arkansas
Cynthia Skevington
Mabel Arnold
Charlie Gregory
Miss Margaret
Anderson
Lee Dickson
San Antonio
Stes Wil Lemoris
Don Forker
Charlie Shely
Mrs. W. T. Burnham Tre
Elliott Stewart
Roy Stillwell
Pat Yarbro
San
Tom Yarbro
Randolph Field
Pat
Miss Markellen Herring
Markellen
Eva Beth Montgomery
Fritz Rau
Don Collier
Otto Walker
Menard
Mr. Walker
Drafo Place
BIG Bend Abstract CO
Asa Jones
Dependable Mewstor County Abstracts
R. W. Taylor, Mgr
Alpine, Tex
Wally) Davis
Amicable Life Insurance Co
Crawford - Baines Insurance Agency
Otis Turner Real Estate
J.C. Epperson
Alpine
J. W. Shepperd Jeweler
Turner
T. A. Beard Distributor
Standard Oil Products
W.G Fielder
Mobilgas Mobiloil
U. S
Ave. M. Lubbock
Texas
Limpia Hotel
Ft. Davis
Swain
Edgar Dawson
Dallas
Dawson
Willette
Curtis E. Scott
Arnold Higginbotham
Henderson
Tom
T. A. Beard
Pate Beall Morriss
Storey- Whiteside Lumber Co
Otis Grubb
Henry Richburg
Mary Henry and
Glenn
San Angelo
Richburg
Guy Crawford
Mrs. William Curry
Houston
Mrs. Buchmaier
Gage Hotel
D. W. Colins
Butteill
Leary
Hal Harris
AAF
Capt. Miller
Sunshine Cleaners
West Main Ave
Alt Sul Ross
Mr. Gabbard As
Fire Mart
OD Foods AT
B. P. Motor Company
J. E. Casner
Eno
GMC
CPL
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