Marathon News Roundup of Local Society and Sports
The Baptist Missionary Society met January 6 for the monthly meeting at Mrs. B L Hampton's home with Bible study on prayer led by Mrs A R Davie. Teas and gatherings followed as families and neighbors shared events at Tinaja ranch and nearby communities. Marathon teams visited for volleyball and basketball. results showed Marathon winning volleyball and both basketball games. Bridal shower for Mrs Raymond Stuart by Mrs Jack Shely and Miss Hazel Mather occurred at the club house with bingo and gifts.Several dinners and visits highlighted the week including Johnsons at the Buttrill ranch and trips by the Treadwells to San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Missionary Society
The
B L. Hampton
A. R. Davie
Jack Shely
Hazel Mather
Raymond Stuart
Mrs. Stuart
Marathon Study Club Meeting Notes and Speaker
Mrs F J Barrett hosted the Marathon Study Club at the club house on Wednesday January 5 with President Mrs Chambers presiding. Judge Allen Fraser will speak at the next meeting on January 21 and Mrs Barrett led the afternoon program.
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F. J. Barrett
Marathon Study Club
Chambers
Allen Fraser
Barrett
Buttrill Ranch Hosts Dr Burgess Johnson Talk
Mrs Buttrill introduced Dr Burgess Johnson of Schenectady New York who spoke on Reminiscences of the Golden Age of the New England States New York and the West The guest has written several books and knew authors like Mark Twain The luncheon honored Dr and Mrs Johnson and several club members as guests at the ranch
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Buttrill
Burgess Johnson
Schenectady
N. Y
Johnson
New England
New York
West
Buttrill Ranch
Marathon Club
Mark Twain
Barrett
Otto Lochausen
Mesdames Buttrill
Arnold, Worthington, Reid, Holland
Guy Crawford
L. C. Ritchey
Preston
Treadwell and
Chambers
Bridge Club Hosts Card Party For Mrs Todd’s Group
Mrs. Jack Todd entertained her bridge club Friday January 9 at her home. High score went to Mrs. Lee Dragoo with second to Mrs. L C Ritchey. A salad and hot tea were served to a long list of ladies including Alton Holland Ralph Coe W R Green Hal Harris R M Treadwell J A McGonagill Marshall Roberts Lee Dragoo Fred Barrett Archie Standlea L C Ritchey Tom Yarbo Emeral Martin Earl Young D W Collins and Sue McKinney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Todd
Lee Dragoo
L. C. Ritchey
Alton Holland
Ralph Coe
W. R. Green
Hal Harris
R. M. Treadwell
J. A. McGonagill
Marshall Roberts
Fred Barrett
Archie Standlea
Tom Yarbro
Emeral Martin
Earl Young
D. W. Collins
Sue McKinney
Lat in American Community Center January Meeting
The Lat in American Community Center held its January meeting last Friday at the center. Several absentees were ill and hoped to be fully recovered by the February meeting. We invite absentees to attend February and emphasize their need for participation.
Birthday Party Honors Mrs Stewart At Home
Mesdames R E Stewart and Archie Standlea honored Mrs Murr Stewart on her birthday with a party at the Stewart home Monday night. The guest of honor received many pretty gifts and guests enjoyed High Five, cake, and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
R. E. Stewart
Archie Standlea
Murr Stewart
Stewart
Mesdames Murr Stewart
Pat McKinney
Buck Jones
M. H. Jones
Fred Gulitur
Ralph Coe
Earl Bland
Earl Meeks
Sam Mather
W. G. Gulibur
M. L. Causey
Dan Collier
Marathon Teams Attend Balmorhea Tournament
The Marathon volleyball and basketball squads traveled to Balmorhea on January 9 and 10. The girls dropped their opener while the boys captured first place. Bunkey Rutledge named most valuable player. he exited the semi final with a minor injury likely sidelined a week.
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Balmorhea
Bunkey Rutledge
Bunkey
Marathon PTA Meeting Votes for Endowment Fund
The Marathon PTA held its regular meeting in the H. E. room on Monday January 12. Mrs M L Causey led the session and the group voted to contribute to the endowment fund. Seventh and eighth graders presented music and a program on Budget and Human Values. The eighth grade won the book. Pear salad olives crackers and punch were served to 29 members.
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Marathon Pta
H. E
M. L. Causey
Floyd Wallace
Miss Vickers
Pat McKinney
Mesdames
Murr Stewart
R. E. Stewart
Ralph Coe
Clarence Chandler
Bet y Jo Copeland Engaged to Alfred Gage Holland
Fort Worth couple announces engagement of Betty Jo Copeland to Alfred Gage Holland son of Mr and Mrs Donald Forker San Antonio Gage Holland studied Marathon ranches and is known there. Wedding set for February 14 at 8 p m in First Methodist church Fort Worth. Two car collision near Marathon east of town on Highway 227 Y left Mrs Sauls Alpine injured with unknown extent.
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San Antonio
Rudy Copeland Jr
Fort Worth
Betty Jo
Alfred Gage Holland
Donald Forker
First Methodist Church
Gage Holland
Dan Forker
A. S. Gage
Gage
Marathon
Mr. Holland
Center painted for Christmas vacation cleanup
The center was cleaned up during the Christmas vacation with a full paint job from top to bottom making it cheerful and inviting. It is described as a pleasant place to spend an evening. The notice warns that death comes with excessive speeding and urges slower winter driving.
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Vada Stone
Tinaja
Thomas Lee Holland
Young Son
Big Lake
Margaret Buttrill
Mrs. Burgess Johnson
Big Bend National Park
Valentine
Hurgess Johnson
Thomas Lee Holland and Son
Mesdames W. W. Crawford
Beulah van Deman
Hallfarris
Louise Willeke
Coca-Cola
Real Estate Board
Associa
Commission
Harry W. Carpenter
M. L. Hopson
Marvin C. Kay
Secy
Treas
Asa A. Jones
James H. Logan
Will F. Evans
William L. Tungate
TEXKO
Formu
Big Bend
Wallace) Feed CO
Party
Gen Sas
Ameicas
Deluxe Cleaners
Fifth Street
Texa
Federalsta
Ica
Avalanche
Roddy Kilowatt
West Texas Utilities Company
Buick
Casner Motor Company
West Holland and
7Th St
Alpine, Texas
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