Marathon Notes From Social and School Roundup
Grace land College Tower Bridge Club hosted by Mrs Zoye Decie with high score to Mrs Marshall Roberts and traveling prize to Mrs Tom Yarbro. Sul Ross State College diplomas granted to 167 students led by Grace Hampton. Local residents and visitors attend barbecues dances and travel for medical and funeral events across Marathon and nearby towns.
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Bill Donnell
Jon
Emeral Martin
Tom Yarbro
Earle Yung
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L. A. Preston
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Martha Meeks 17th Birthday Surprise Party at Post
Mr and Mrs Earl Meeks celebrated daughter Martha Meeks turning 17 on August 16 with a surprise party at the Post. Forty friends gathered at four o clock, sang Happy Birthday, swam, played baseball, then enjoyed a barbecue supper and gifts before dancing to music.
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Martha Meeks
Earl Meeks
Martha
Birthday party honors Ricky Donnell at Aug 16 ranch
Mrs Donnell entertained relatives and about 30 guests at a Tuesday Aug 16 birthday party for her son Ricky at her ranch home. Cake and ice cream were served after many games. Work begins on the community building supported by the men's and women's clubs. The two story apartment house owned by Mr and Mrs Frank Wedin in the south part of town will be completed in about two weeks. Marathon Mustang football players receive new suits on Aug 26 and begin practice Aug 29.
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Frank Wedin
Mustang
W S C S Meeting Learns of Schweitzer Life
The Women’s Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Earl Meeks home with co-hostess Mrs. W.T. Guilihur on August 18. President Mrs. Ed Hancock presided. Mrs. J.A. McGonagill delivered a talk on Dr. Albert Schweitzer. Refreshments were served to members and guests. The Combe and Combs families faced a sudden death in San Antonio of Mrs. Guy Combes Sr.
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W. T. Guilihur
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J. A. McGonagill
Albert Schweitzer
John J. Smith
M.S Causey
B. van Deman
Sam Nail
Emma Baurnham
David Combe
Guy Combs Jr
San Antonio
Guy Combes
Methodist Church News Highlights Campus Choir and Camp Bloys Socials
Geology students from Texas Christian University honored Sunday services with a choral feature and will be missed as they depart for the term. Camp Bloys drew worshippers as Sunday evening services were canceled. Dr Stewart spoke Wednesday and social series begin Friday Fun Night with two events, a short play A Miracle For Mrs Smith and a cartoon Moth and the Spider. Sunday morning sermon titled The Love of Man invites all to study Deuteronomy 6 4 9 and to join the church.
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Methodist Church News
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House Joint Resolution No 5 Amendment of Legislature Sessions
A House Joint Resolution No 5 proposes constitutional amendments to Section 5 of Article II and Section 24 of Article III. It relates to legislative sessions and compensation, specifies effective date upon ratification, and provides submission procedures for the proposed amendment to voters.
Texas constitutional amendments on legislature sessions and salaries
Proposed amendments set biennial and special legislative sessions, salaries of 3600 dollars and 2.50 mileage per 25 miles, and timing of elections. Voters would weigh four fifths approval for constitutional amendments and monthly appropriations, with ratification by election on November 8, 1949.
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State OF
Texas
State
Senate
House of Representatives
Texas House approves amendment creating hospital districts
House Joint Resolution No. 36 proposes amending Article III to add Section 60 authorizing the legislature to create hospital districts in Texas counties. Districts would be funded by ad valorem taxes and require voter approval within the district before creation. The measure accompanies additional sections outlining approval and implementation processes.
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State of
Texas
State of Texas
Texas Senate Joint Resolution Four Amends Juror Sex Qualification
A proposed Texas constitutional amendment would prohibit denying or abridging juror qualifications on account of sex for grand and petit juries. The measure directs ballot printing, voter scratching, and gubernatorial proclamation for implementation if adopted.
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