Marathon FHA session and community notes at Big Bend
The Marathon Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America met on Thursday January 8 with Cathy Haynes presenting Dating Etiquette. Members sent 22 blank Christmas cards to the Big Spring State Mental Home. Mrs. Tom Yarbro entertained the bridge group. high scores went to Ella Sublett and Steve, with slam wins by Green and Leary. A baby girl Tammy Kay was born January 7 at Brewster County Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Adams. Several local residents visited and traveled for events, including Mr. and Mrs. Bill Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Parker, and Clifton Nail.
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Future Homemakers of America
Cathy Haynes
Gladys Vickers
Big Spring State
FHA
Dallas
Tom Yarbro
Ella Sublett
Steve
Mesdames Green
Baby Adams
Douglas Adams
Brewster County Memorial Hospital
Tammy Kay
Miss Williams Remembered for Lifelong Learning and Caring
Obituary notes Miss Williams who taught in Carthage Illinois and later in Alpine Texas. She cared for parents and relatives, moved to Texas living in Alpine for 35 years. Survived by a niece and two nephews. Known for reading, music, travel, and interest in younger people across generations. The piece lists family visits, local happenings, and school sports events.
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Carthage
Texas
San Antonio
Fort Stockton
Alpine
Mrs. Walker
Clayton W. Williams
J. C. Williams
White Plains
N. Y
Cowboys Baseball Plans and Pricing Details
The article outlines playoff format for northern and southern teams in a 2 out of 3 series, and notes American Legion Big Bend Post 79 will host a get acquainted night for the Cowboys on Saturday April 25. It lists Kobernot Field prices: box seats 1.25, general admission 1, bleacher 0.50, children 0.25, with season tickets pricing and parking entitlements. It mentions a woman who suffered a broken hip on Sept 15, 1956, left wheelchair bound.
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American Legion
Big Bend Post
Cowboys
Legion
Russell
Kobernot Field
City considers water system bond elections urged by taxpayers
The commission stayed its plan to present bond issues to citizens and would call bond elections only if petitioned by taxpayers. Mayor Lockhart estimated the cost of laying water mains and other system improvements at 150000 dollars.
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Lockhart
Bucks win 6th at Big Lake tourney in four games
Junction beat Alpine 49 43 with Billy Davis 16 and Wallace Peters 10 leading Bucks scoring. In consolation, Bucks beat Sanderson 5 40 Peters 21 Davis 13. They toppled Sonora 35 24 with Williams 10 Peters and Morris Green 7. Consolation final Wink beat Alpine 52 34. Davis 10 for Alpine while Williams and Peters had 7 each. Bucks finish 6th. Davis and Peters lead the team.
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Big Lake
Junction
Alpine
Billy Davis
Wallace Peters
Buck
Bucks
Sanderson
Peters
Davis
Sonora
Dennis Williams
Morris Green
Wink
Williams
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Marathon News
Sam D. Adams
Big Bend National Park
Leary
Leta Dragoo
Yarbro
Stumberg
Green
Dragoo
Young
Wedin
Allen
Arnold
Decie
Edwards Ritchey
Fallis
Todd
Sublet
Homer Jefferson
Colorado City
David Welch
Barrington
Bill Pierce
van Horn
the Hotel Parkway
Harvey Parker
Los Angeles
Mr. Parker
Harvey
New Orleans
Sam Adams
Donnie Parker
Son
Corpus Christi
Jack Nail
Crane
Thomas B. Henderson
Pecos
Clifton Nail
Odessa
R. J. Veltkamp
Son of
Miss Williams
Mr. Veltkamp
Ode Roberts
Sansom
Donald Kneupper
Calk Valley
Vera McKinney
Tommy McKinney
T. E. McKinney
Ray McKinney
Cap Yates
Johnnie Adams
Mrs. Francis Rooney
Marathon
Marfa
Melvin Campbell
Timothy B. Reeves
Rockford, Ill
Jim Reeves
PTA
Iraan
Valentine
Grandfalls
Balmorhen
Lakevig
Mdland
San Angelo
the Doughnut & Pastry Shop
A. W. Clay
W. Holland
Tel
J & E Grocery
Destruxos
Shih
U. S
Chuck
Town House
Trapper
Sugary
Aea
Safeway Farm
Calif
Ane
Zee — White
VIA
Las Cruces
Eveready
Sanitary
Highland Butane CO
E. Holland
Ray LaBeff
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