Marathon News Family and holiday visits lighten the season
Mr and Mrs Cecilio Fierro hosted a family party at the SMMA hall for 34 guests with chocolate cake and cookies. Numerous relatives and service members are spending Christmas holidays with kin in Marathon and nearby El Paso New Mexico as furloughs and leaves bring soldiers home for the holidays.
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Cecilio Fierro
Longino H. Olvera
Smma Hall
Chat
Bonnie Renteria
Aurora
Aida Fierro
Sarah Garcia
Mabel Arnold
Katherine
el Paso
New Mexico
Geo. Skeving
Richard Arnold
Mrs
George ‘Skevington
Community notes from Terlingua celebrate Christmas gathering
Local correspondent reports visiting family members from Missouri and Alpine for Christmas. Dr W N Kelley travels to Alpine and Balmorhea for the holidays. Zeb Adams returns from 26 months in Africa. Macario Hernandez, son of H G Hernandez, home after Navy discharge. A Christmas program organized by Mrs Susie Knight and M R Haynes in Terlingua. Fulcher family reunion planned at the ranch with Cora Fulcher and A Walter. One of A W Fulcher’s prize colts killed by a panther near the ranch house last week.
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Zeb Adams
A. W. Fulcher Ranch
Africa
Aly
Macario Hernandez
H. G. Hernandez
Navy
San Francisco
Susie Knight
M. R. Haynes
Terlingua
Fulcher
Cora Fulcher
A. Walter
Elvie Williams
W. P. Hinson
Daisy
Mae Adam
Stanley
Clint
A. W. Fulcher
Nationwide strike hits General Motors workers
A sweeping strike halts production at GM plants with about 175 000 employees affected and wage demands near two thousand dollars per worker. The action impacts transportation and the broader economy as union members blockade access to several plants.
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Gener
Popul ar Legends in Holland and Belgium
The legends grew widespread in Holland and Belgium where children placed wooden shoes by the fireplace on Christmas Eve awaiting rewards for good deeds. Bad children were said to receive only ashes and a whip. Fragments mention the Book of the Dead buried in an Egyptian mummy's tomb.
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Holland
Belgium
Ash
Eigs Ptian
Cigarettes Carton Prince Albert Offer
Classified ad notes a Prince Albert cigarette carton deal at 2 for 6.50 with additional price details and sale notes.
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Prince Albert
Relics of St. Nicholas Enshrined in Southern Italy
The article recalls longstanding relics of St. Nicholas found in a Southern Italian town, noting the saint’s body and legends surrounding him. It recounts historical tales of St. Nicholas aiding the poor and the cultural role his relics play in local devotion and traditions. Additionally, Christmas social notes mention open house gatherings and recent dinner guests.
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Nicholas
Italy
St. Nicholas Bar
Patara
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