Marathon P T A elects funds for band, plans diphtheria serum
The Marathon P T A met January 10 with Mrs. M L Causey presiding. Music by fifth and sixth graders impressed attendees as fund reports showed over $1000 received as second payment for band suits. The group voted to sponsor diphtheria serum for schoolchildren amid nearby town cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Meeks
Earl Bland
Ola Crandall
Ralph Coe
P.T.A
Jake Nutt
W. Gulibur
Fred Gulibur
Local business box listing highlights famous brands
A fragment shows a company box 938 with a telephone number 314 and a claim as the home of famous brands. The text suggests a commercial advertisement or directory entry without further details.
Bride Eva Stewart and Glen Babb Wed in Alpine Ceremony
Miss Eva Dell Stewart daughter of Mr and Mrs R F E Stewart of Marathon wed Glen Babb son of Mr and Mrs Buster Babb of Del Rio in a Friday morning ceremony at First Christian church Alpine officiated by Rev John E Pickering Attendant was Miss Johnny Stewart of Midland The couple planned a wedding trip to New Mexico including Carlsbad caverns Bride is a Marathon High School graduate and Sul Ross student Groom runs a ranching business with his father and brother
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Alpine
Eva Dell Stewart
R. F E. Stewart
Marathon
Glen Babb
Buster Babb
del Rio
First Christian Church
John E. Pickering
Johnny Stewart
Midland
Marathon High School
Sul Ross
New Mexico
Carlsbad Caverns
Community Notice of Visits and Methodist Church Dates
The article lists attendees and refreshments for a gathering at the McDonald family home with names including Ella Mae McDonald Waynie Lemmons Mackey Janie Shackelford Jimmie Meeks Betty Roberts and others. It notes visitors from Alpine Junction and Alpine and mentions upcoming Methodist church events including a Pecos meeting January 30 and a Marathon church conference with speaker Bro. Douglas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Mae McDonald
Waynie Lemmons
Mackey
Janie Shackelford
Jimmie Meeks
Betty Roberts
Dolly Sue Stuart
Edda Jean Nutt
Douglas Adams
Derrall Cook
David Adams
Clyde Freitag
Bill Shackelford
Billie Wayne Sanders
Marion Ray Whately
Clayton McKinney
Mildred Miller
Neal Mayfield
Norman
Jerry Gulihur
Elba Adams
Jake Nutt
Pecos
Bro. Douglas
Marathon Methodist Church
Marathon Study Club Hosts Venezuela Program
Marathon Study club met January 5, 1949 at the clubhouse with hostess Mrs. Mable Arnold. Leader Mrs. G W Worthington presented a Venezuela program assisted by Mesdames Ritchey Treadwell and Chambers. Guests included Miss Emma Burnham. Refreshments followed. Other local notes include residents planning moves and travel.
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Martahon
Marathon
Mable Arnold
G. W. Worthington
Venezuela
Mesdames L. C. Ritchey
R. M. Treadwell
Press Chambers
Mesdames Chambers
Treadwell
Wedin
L. C. Ritchey
Crockett
Buttrill
Emma Burnham
Bridge Club Notes and Local Personal Highlights
Friday events at the bridge club include high score winner Mrs. Sue McKinney and second place Mrs. Jack Todd. Bingo winner is Mrs. Fred Barrett with travel prize to Mrs. Raymond Quigg. A salad plate and tea were served to many local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue McKinney
Jack Todd
Bingo
Fred Barrett
Raymond Quigg
Mesdames
Ralph Coe
W. R. Green
Gage Holland
L. C. Ritchey
W. E. Young
Zoye Decie
Marshall Roberts
School News: Superintendent Bland Returns From Austin
Supt. Earl Bland returned home after several days in Austin to attend a teachers meeting.
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Supt
Earl Bland
Austin
Marathon Teams Dominate Home Games as Fans Rally
On Friday January 7 Marathon hosted a trio of conference matchups against Blackwell. The girls volleyball triumphed clearly over Blackwell. The Marathon B string boys basketball fought hard, ending tied at 9 after two minutes of overtime play with Blackwell. The A string boys basketball, led by Coach H D Smith, won 49 to 27, fueling hopes for a strong season as the crowd eagerly anticipates the next home game on Tuesday January 18 against a yet unnamed opponent, with Band Director E Joe Lee expressing gratitude to Marathon citizens for a memorable Christmas season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwell
Marathon
Blackwells
H. D. Smith
Maria
Straightest Railway Extends 328 Miles Across Nullabor
The world’s longest straight railway line runs 328 miles without a curve across Australia’s Nullabor Plain. Built to connect key ports and inland settlements, the line showcases engineering breadth and geographic scale.
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Nullabor Plain
Australia
Fresh man class hosts high five party at Gulihur home
Mrs. Fred Gulihur and Mrs. R. E. Stewart entertained the Fresh man class Monday night at Mrs. Gulihur’s home. Attendees included Vina Mae Adams Wade McCarley Sherman Adams Lois Shackelford Billy Pat McKinney Sadie Joe Haynes Lelia Stewart Donald Collier Jimmy Hampton La Verne Gulihur Rita Gulihur Mrs. J. Cook and Mrs. Shed Hamilton joined guests. Refreshments of sandwiches cake and drinks were served. Mrs. W. T. Burnham is now teaching at the Hidalgo ward school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Gulihur
R. E. Stewart
Vina Mae Adams
Wade McCarley
Sherman Adams
Lois Shackelford
Billy Pat McKinney
Sadie Joe Haynes
Lelia Stewart
Donald Collier
Jimmy Hampton
la Verne Gulihur
Rita Gulihur
J. Cook
Shed Hamilton
Reading notices and thanks charged by line rates
The notice explains rates for resolutions cards of thanks and reading notices at 10 cents per line for the first insertion and 5 cents per line for each subsequent insertion.
Asphalt Roofing Dominates U S Market at Eighty-Four Percent
The Department of Commerce reports that asphalt roofing accounts for 84 percent of all roofing material used in the United States. This broad share underscores asphalt’s prominence in residential and commercial construction nationwide.
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United States
Department of Commerce
Foundations of Economic Thought and Weight Measurements
A long ton equals 2,240 pounds and a short ton equals 2,000 pounds. Adam Smith is regarded as the founder of English economic theory.
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Adam Smith
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W. H. Scholefield
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Get
Floyd Tillman
Doris Day
Kay Kyser
Honeyhton
Baptist Missionary Meets
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B. L. Hampton
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Tom McDonald
FE. Yoas
Guy Combs
San Antonio
Joe Shankle
Odessa
Johnny Cook
Shankle
Mrs. Cook
Jerry
Joe Davee
Jeff
Junction
Mr. Davee
Adams
Joe Bridge Jr
Fred Galibur
W. G. Gulihur
McDonald Observatory
Ft. Davis
Guy Combs Jr
David Combs
Otto Lockhausen
el Paso
Mr. Lockhausen
Tom Shackelford
Sandeson
Leroy Shurley
Bridge Club
Buck Treadwell
B. F. Goodrich
B.f.goodrich
B.F. Goodrich
Silvertowns
Gulf Servicenter
Frank Young
Burt Bett Ai
Buster Babb Jr
Baby
Mrs. Babb
Mrs
Buster Babb Sr
Sam Mathers
Fred Gulihurs
L. A. Preston
Rusty
Palestine, Texas
Mr. Preston
J. W. Uldrich
Hondo
Nanie Crawford
Bill Sanders
E. Freitag
Clyde
Fort Stockton
E. Joe Lee
W. T. Burnham
Hidalgo Ward School
Texas
Congress
M. A. Webb
C. D. Wood
A. N. Alkhert
Davis
Brewster
Jeff Davis
Mack Enterprises
Chevrolet
General Motors Proving Ground
Nesses
Casner Motor Company
Holland Ave
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