Marathon Teams Sweep Fort Davis Then Alpine Volleyball Finals
Marathon boys won basketball at Fort Davis while the girls swept volleyball matches. Alpine hosted a tournament where Marathon girls placed second after penalties in the final. each player received a gold plated volleyball. Local social notes mention Mrs. Lee Dragoo’s family illness, new home purchases by the Nail family, and Mrs. Yarbro hosting a bridge club with a full guest list and dessert.
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Marfa
Marathon
Fort Davis
Fort Davie
Alpine
Balmorhea
Odessa
Starr 87 Dies in Sweetwater After Marathon Ties
Funeral services for John B Starr 87 father of Mrs Walter Beall San Angelo were held at Wills Funeral Chapel Sweetwater Starr died at a son Albert Starrs residence in Sweetwater he had lived with him two years Starr a native of Burnet County born February 26 1860 came to Nolan County in 1899 a retired stockman Survivors include four daughters and 18 grandchildren Also notes about Presbyterian Missionary society meeting and illness of Hetty Hargus mother reported later
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San Angelo
William Shropshire
First Christian Church of
Sweetwater
Albert Starr
Will Johnson
Clarendon
Joe Foy
Los Angeles
Beall
Russell Clark
Amarillo
Methodist Women’s Society installs new officers
The Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service held a Jan. 15 meeting at Mrs M H Jones’s home to close the old year and begin the new. Officers Earl Meeks president M L Causey vice president K B Stewart treasurer Ed Hancock secretary and retiring president Pat McKinney received thanks. One new member, Mrs Dan Coller, was welcomed. next meeting set for Feb. 19.
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Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service
M. H. Jones
Earl Meeks
M. L. Causey
K. KB. Stewart
Treas
Ed Hancock
Pat McKinney
Dan Coller
Social gathering hosts lunch for local members and guests
Refreshments of salad, cake and coffee were served to 16 members and two guests, Mrs. Earl Young and Mrs. Lloyd Wade. Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Cook had as guests Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Batson and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Turner and daughter, all of Sanderson. Mrs. R. M. Treadwell returned Sunday morning from a visit in San Antonio. Mrs. Mark Herring and Miss Marie Simpson spent Sunday on the ranch with Mr. and Mrs. Eldon McGonagill and Nancy.
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Tom Yarbro
Hotel Parkway
Zoye Decie
Jack Todd
Mrs. Yarbro
Johnnie Clanton
Alpine
J. A. McGonagill
Fred Barrett
D. W. Collins
Earl Young
Hal Harris
W. R. Green
C. N. Crawford
Marshall Roberts
Luc McKinney
Zoye
Lloyd Wade
Johnnie Cook
Marvin Batson
Frank Turner
Sanderson
R. M. Treadwell
San Antonio
Mark Herring
Miss Marie Simpson
Walter Nunley Birthday Party Celebrated
Mrs. Nunley honored her son Walter on his 13th birthday with a Monday afternoon party. The guest of honor received many gifts and games were played. Sandwiches cake and hot chocolate were served to 14 guests.
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Nunley
Walter
Women Civic Club Hosts Officers Dinner and Plans Dance
The Women’s Civic club met Monday for a short business session followed by a buffet supper enjoyed by 25 members and one guest, Mrs. Katherine Mackenzie of the Chaney ranch. Officers were honored, and Mesdames Ritchey Bland and Henderson organized the event. The club will sell sandwiches and coffee at the Jan 31 dance. Walter Starns moved back to Marathon and works second trick at the S P depot. Emeral and Mrs. Martin visited from El Paso Thursday to Monday.
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Women’s Civic Club
Katherine Mackenzie
Chaney Ranch
Mesdames Clinton Ritchey
Earl Bland
Tom Henderson
Commanders Host Housewarming With Gifts and Games
Mr and Mrs Gene Commander hosted a house warming last Wednesday night. Guests included Elby Adams family Johnnie Cook Cavness Rutledge Adams and family Georgie Mae Hurford Sam Adams and Commander family members. R M Treadwell was hospitalized in Alpine Sunday night for treatment. Virginia Young visited Van Horn Sunday into Monday with her sister Mrs Jack Jolly.
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Gene Commander
Elby Adams
Johnnie Cook
Arthur Cavness
Bunkey Rutledge
Johnnie Adams
Georgie Mae Hurford
Sam Adams
Commander
R. M. Treadwell
Alpine
Virginia Young
van Horn
Jack Jolly
Cold spell hits Marathon after Indian Summer period
The Marathon country saw the coldest weather of the season after two weeks of mild weather. The low Saturday morning was just above eight degrees. Snow fell Monday night but melted by Tuesday after clear skies. January 31 is the deadline for paying poll tax.
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Marathon
Tom Henderson
Lions Hear Soil District Formation and Sport Plans
Regular meeting led by Boss Lion Criswell with guests from Dr Pepper and Alpine Drug. District soil conservation history given by Zone Chairman Leithead detailing Big Bend district formation and upcoming supervisor election. Lions discuss juvenile softball league and future Lobos vs ENMU Teachers games.
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Lion Criswell
Lion Roy A. Whiteside
Frank Matthews
Bill Thompson
Dr. Pepper Co
Dallas
Duane Smith
H. M. Bowden
Alpine
Lion
Lion Kerby
Roy Whiteside
Flalgher- Dabber
Lion Pollock
Lobos
New Mexico
Lobo
Lion Dillon
Lion Hinckley
Lion Leithead
Marfa
Big Bend
Wood Release With All Star Cast Shown Three Daily
An upcoming film features an all star cast and will be shown three times daily. The medical sequences are delicate in nature and unsuitable for grade school age children.
Theatre schedules segregated audiences for performances
The local theatre plans two women and high school girl matinees daily at 2 pm and 7 pm and two men and high school boys shows at 9 pm. Each performance lasts two hours, with mimeograph stencils and paper available at The Avalanche.
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Marathon News
Wada Stone
J. H. Nail
Bridge Club
Fred
J. W. Dollahite
Marta
Texas
Simon
Pour Hoondroge
RADIO
N. St. St. and
College Ave
Acme Paint Shop
Across Highway
Westside Courts
Stoh
John B. Starr
Mr Starr
Presbyterian Missionary Society
The
Guy Crawford
Emma Burnham
Mexico
Howell
Big Bend Feed Co
Civic Club
Walter Starns
S. P. Depot
Emeral Martin
Fl Paso
Chevrolet
America
Chevrolet Motor Division
General Motors
Casner Motor CO
W. Holland Ave
7Th St
Granada
C. W. Davis
Granada Theatre
Elliot Forbes
Forbes
Middle West
Southwest
West Coast
P.T.A
Alpine Real Estate
Harry Carpenter
M. L. Hopson
Marvin C. Kay
Will F. Evans
Big Bend Abstract Co. Pho
J. H. Logan
Trans-Pecos Abstract Co
Kay Insurance Co
E. Holland, Pho
Asa A. Jones
Pho
Big Bend Abstract Co
Standard Commission
Alpine Real
Southern Pacific
Gulf Coast
Pacific Coast
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