Marathon hosts district volleyball tournament for schools
On Saturday February 14 the high school and grade school girls volleyball tourney raised funds for the school. Grade school winners were Anderson first Marathon second Blackwell consolation. High school winners were Marathon first Marfa second Fort Davis third consolation. Alpine, Anderson, Marathon, Centennry and others named on all tournament teams with several players receiving honorable mention.
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Blackwell
Centennial
Anderson
Alpine
Pyote
Mara
Thon
Fort Davis
Marta
Valentine
Alping
van Horn
Marathon
Marfa
Bennie Granada
Vina Mae Adams
Velma Gallego
Centennry
Jella Stewart
Billie Sewart
Nancy Dutchhovert
Luis Shackelford
Ledia Gallego
Bullis
Meyers
Havel Mather
Number
Hartnett
Frances Stewart
Billie Ann Bunton
Carrasco
Mattie Vv. Chambers
District champions crowned in girls volleyball and boys basketball
The girls volleyball team defeated Fort Davis Sanderson Blackwell to finish as district champs. The boys basketball team leads the district round robin and eyes first in the district tournament set for Thursday and Friday at the school. Coaches Bland and Wallace praised both squads while an 8th grade party reflected school spirit.
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Fort Davis
Sanderson
Blackwell
Karl Bland
Floyd Wallace
Rand
Missionary Society Meets At Baptist Church In Marfa District
The Baptist Missionary society met last Tuesday afternoon at the Baptist church with Mrs. Jeff Stewart leading the Royal Service program. Attendees included Mes James Ida Causey Otto Lochausen J L Hampton J H Reid Frank Wedin and Jeff Stewart. The Big Bend Baptist Workers Conference convened here with Rev Rex Thompson of Marta preaching the morning sermon. Lunch was served in the clubhouse but bad weather kept some towns from attending and afternoon meetings were not held. Towns represented were Marfa Fort Davis and Marathon. The Presbyterian Missionary Society met at Mrs G W Worths home with Guy Crawford leading the program assisted by other members. a salad and sweet course with hot punch followed for Mesdames Guy Crawford Earl Young Emma Burnham and the hostess.
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Ladies of the Baptist Missionary Society
The
Baptist Church
Jeff Stewart
Mes James Ida Causey
Otto Lochausen
J. L. Hampton
J. H. Reid
Frank Wedin
Baptist Workers’ Conference
Big Bend
Sovety
G. W. Worth
Revenue Fan Event at Marathon Club House
A revenue fan will hold a public session at the Marathon Club House on February 27 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to help residents prepare income tax paperwork.
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Marathon
Freezing spell hits Marathon area with bitter wind
A sub freezing cold front moved through the Marathon region last Wednesday afternoon. Temperatures did not dip to the expected single digits but an icy wind made it feel much colder.
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Marathon
Bridge Club Social and Valentine Tea Highlights text
The report covers a Friday bridge meeting at Mrs. Elmo Weston's ranch with high scores for the morning and afternoon won by Mrs. John Clanton and Mrs. Guy Combs Jr. Invitations include Alpine residents. a Valentine themed tea is described with guests and a festively decorated buffet. Several locals attend events and trips, including a National Teachers Convention bound for Atlantic City. A Marathon visitor praises Big Bend park as the nation’s finest.
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The
Bridge Club
Elmo Weston
John Clanton
Alpine
Tom Yarbro
Weston
Guy Combs Jr
Pat Patterson
Eva Chafin
Earleen Fallis
School Valentine Lunch Party Noted at Elementary
Mrs Ear Bland and her 1st and 2nd grade students enjoyed a lunch at the school on February 13 served by home room mothers. In the afternoon the children held a party and opened their Valentine boxes. Mr R W Arnold returned Sunday from a trip to Florida.
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Floyd Wallace
H. E
Miss Frost
Mesdames
Tom Henderson
E. T. Etheridge
Jim Skinner
P. A. Wyatt
William Ray
Earl Bland
Valenzuela
Irene Vickers
Eaves
Mr. Dales
Ear! Bland
Bridge club party and civic club bingo plans
Mrs. D W Collins hosted the bridge club with Mrs L C Ritchey top scorer and Mrs W R Green runner up. Attendees included many locals as a salad and coffee service followed. The Women s Civic club and Men s Service club met to plan the community house and a February 21 bingo night with gifts from Alpine and Marathon merchants.
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Civic Club
Alpine
Marathon
Mesdames Earl Meeks and Clarence Haynes Entertained
Two social columns note that Mesdames Earl Meeks and Clarence Haynes were hosted at a local gathering. The brief mentions a cordial reception with community figures and neighbors in attendance.
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Mesdames
Earl Meeks and
Clarence Haynes
The
Fort Worth Bride Betys Copeland Weds Alfred Gage Holland
Miss Betty Jo Copeland daughter of Mr and Mrs Rudy Copeland of Fort Worth married Alfred Gage Holland son of Mr and Mrs Donald Forker of San Antonio and Marathon on Saturday in Fort Worth. The couple will live in Austin until June when Mr Holland will graduate from Texas University. They plan to live on their ranch near Marathon after graduation.
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Betty Jo Copeland
Rudy Copeland
Fort Worth
Alfred Gage Holland
Donald Forker
San Antonio
Marathon
Austin
Holland
Texas University
Lt Col David H Keller and wife vacation in Marathon
Lt Col David H Keller a 29 year Army Medical Corps veteran and prolific author says Marathon suits him with warm weather pleasant quarters and friendly people. Born in Pennsylvania in 1880 he began writing at 15 and has produced 160 works including The Devil and the Doctor and Tales from Cornwall. He served in both World Wars and teaches at Harvard. he is completing a biography About abnormal society.
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David H. Keller
Marathon
Col. Keller
Pennsylvania
Medical Department of
the Army
Dr. Keller
Chaplin
Harvard
England
France
Fort Worth Livestock Prices Fall Amid Weather Slow Trade
Sharp declines hit all classes at Fort Worth stockyards this week as light receipts and poor road conditions reduced demand. Cattle values slid about $2 to $3 from the prior week with calves and fat steers showing notable drops. sheep and lamb markets also weakened with tops around the low twenties for fat lambs and feeder lambs selling from $16 to $18.
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Fort Worth
Life on the road urged for winter safety
Safety experts from the National Conservation bureau warn drivers to ensure defrosters and windshield wipers work before travel in sleet and snow. They stress traveling at a safe speed to avoid accidents and life risk on icy streets.
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National Conservation Bureau
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Egelnet
Seton
Drognet City
Acme Paint Shop
Across Highway
Westside Courts
Tex Beneke
Glenn Miter
Rca-Victor
Baptist Missionary Society
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Club
Ed Hancock
Dan Collier
Pat McKinney
Angel
W. G. Gulihur
M. L. Causey
R. E. Stewart
Sam Mather
M. H. Jones
Ode Roberts
J. N. Meeks
Haley, Eaves
Marshall Roberts
Ear
Bland
Dallas
Atlantic City N. J
C. T. Taylor
Joe Granger
Loraine Ellison
Guy Crawford
Hal Harris
Karleen Hegelund
Ann Hegelund
Mrs
Buck Treadwell
San
Mrs. Treadwell
Mrs. Gaston Shoemaker
Baby
Nunleys
Ohio
Big Bend Park
Mr. R. W. Arnold
Florida
D. W. Collins
L. C. Ritchey
W. R. Green
Lee Dragoo
Sue McKinney
Jack Todd
Alton Holland
Margaret Buttrill
J. A. McGonagill
Ralph Coe
Urchie Standlea
Jim Francois
Holland Hotel
Copeland
Keller
Rock of Ages
Lasting Family Heritage
Kalten
Wipter
Gallup
West Texas Utilities Company
Chevrolet
Fisher
Casner Motor CO
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