Marathon News Highlights From Marathon Texas
Local society notes record Presbyterian Missionary and Baptist circles meeting on February 11 with Emma Burnham in charge and a Valentine themed refreshment. The Evans Hord death, a High Five party for Mrs. Rau and Mrs. Gulihur, and Valentine parties at Marathon grammar and sixth grades are noted along with teacher Mrs. Floyd Wallace hosting a party.
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Presbyterian
Presbyterian Misionary Society
G. W. Worthington
Emma Burham
Worthington
Valentine
Baptist Missionary Society
The
A. R. Davis
Frank Wedin
Reggie Hollmig
B. L. Hampton
Jeff Stewart
J. H. Reid
Marathon School
Earl Bland
Genera ‘Mayers
P. A. Wyatt
Sthana
Floyd Wallace
Nate Core Weta
Busy Bee club hosts quilt blocks party
Mrs Pat McKinney entertained the Busy Bee club at her home on February 18, hosting a gathering to sew blocks for a friendship quilt. A large group of guests enjoyed cold drinks sandwiches and potato chips.
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J. A. McGorag
Waller
Ritchey
Trearurer
McGonagill
Fred Barrett
Zoye Drei
Roy Sleswell
B. Good
Earl Young
Pred Barttt
Lae Dragoo
LC. Richey
Ralph Coe
Water Dugas
le Me
Kinney Arble Standen
W. R. Green
Pat MneKinney
McKinney
W. G. Gulihur
ML. Causey
Fred Gulihur
M. H. Jones
R., Stewart
Murr Stewart
Earl Meeks
Sam Mather
Alice Adams
Bessie Babb
Arvel Stuart
M. Meeks
B. L. Hampton
Legion College to be held in Lubbock February 21 23
A three day American Legion college organized by the Department of Texas will meet at Lubbock February 21 22 23 with a faculty of 20 experts to teach various aspects of the Legion program. The event marks the department's first college and aims to help Texas World War II veterans better engage with Legion activities. George Berry of Lubbock serves as president and department vice commander for the Fifth division, with G Ward Moody of Austin as dean.
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Lubbock
Amercan Legion College
Department of Texas
American Legion
Texas
Bertram E. Giesecke
Marathon Boys Reach Third In District Basketball
Basketball notes recount Marathon boys placing third in a district tournament after playing in Marfa for a high finish. Leroy Rutledge earned all district honors and received a miniature basketball. A Valentine dance at the Holland hotel in Alpine hosted by the Westons drew a lively crowd. Mrs Pat McKinney celebrated her birthday with a turkey dinner attended by many relatives and neighbors.
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Marfa
Leroy Rutledge
Holland Hotel
Westons
Pat McKinney
Floyd Wallace
Sue McKinney
Maggie McKinney
Tommy McKinney
Sam’ Mather
Hazel ‘Mather
Roudy
Lois
Jane
Mack Shackelford
M.L. Causey
W. G. Gulihur
Ted Henderson
Pauline
Earline McKinney
Billy Pat
Tookums
McKinney
Pa McKinney
College to hear Harry Colmery as speaker Sunday
The Department Adjutant announces that the commencement speaker and guest of honor will be Harry Colmery. Colmery will address the graduates of the college Sunday afternoon, February 23.
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Harry Can Legion
Colmery
Manufacturers push to widen bed size for taller sleepers
Campaign to raise standard bed dimensions from 14 9 78 inches. Originating after World War I when soldiers averaged 67 inches, the standard has not kept pace with modern heights. Today the average is higher by about an inch and six footers nearly double in number.
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