Marathon Lyda Crawford and district services at Methodist Church
MARATHON LYDA CRAWFORD W L Barr presiding elder of this district held morning and evening services at the Methodist church. Alex McGonagill Mrs J A McGonagill and Miss Undine Foreman spent the weekend in El Paso. Frances Hargus and Reba Taylor Sul Ross students visited with Mr and Mrs Geo Harris. Mrs Tom Yarbro returned after a week in Louisiana at her father’s bedside. Mr and Mrs G W Worthington and Mr and Mrs Jim Worthington spent the weekend on the Worthington ranch. Mrs Loudine McCraley and her son Donald visiting Del Rio with relatives. Mr and Mrs C Dickens of Austin guests at the Gage hotel. Mr Dickens related to Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Barr
Methodist Church
Alex McGonagill
J. A. McGonagill
Undine Foreman
el Paso
Frances Hargus
Reba Taylor
Sul Ross
Geo. Harris
Tom Yarbro
Louisiana
Mrs. C. Dickens
Austin
Gage Hotel
Mr. Dickens
Charles
Yekens and local visitors noted in Marathon society page
Mrs L F Buttrill and Mrs Earl Young returned Monday after visiting relatives in San Antonio. John Carr and his Clint son visited with Mr and Mrs Ohn Dragoo. Jack Martin of Del Rio was a Marathon visitor last week. P M Chambers spent the weekend with family here. Marathon school boys traveled to Sanderson to play Langtry. seniors won 26 to 15, juniors lost in a seventh grade party. seventh graders held a scavenger hunt at the clubhouse Saturday night with Bill Kimball and Bédie Jo Hancock winning the first list. Hot chocolate and sandwiches were served to Bill Harrus Guy Stilwell Mary Lou Sims Weston Oliver Steven Ball and Genevieve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Kimball
Bédie Jo Hancock
Bill Harrus
Guy Stilwell
Mary Lou Sims
Weston Oliver
Steven Ball
Genevieve
Writ summons in a Texas court case in Brewster County
The State of Texas commands the Sheriff to summon multiple named trustees and heirs including Frank Sheedy W Pratt M F Mitchell and others for a suit in Alpine Texas. The document lists many defendants and heirs with rents damages and costs sought in trespass to try title and related relief. The action is filed in Alpine and references a petition filed Sept 1 1985 with the court clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Brewster County
Frank Sheedy
W. Pratt
M. F. Mitchell
Wm. Hiatcher
Geo. Hendricks
Texas Christian State Convention
Fort Worth
Texas
H. S. Howell
N. D. Haseman
John H. Healy
W. A. Verdier, Jr
E. J. Douies
Pkris
Frank Mitchell
P. K. Lewis
EM. Cummines
Frank Mitchell & White Comny
Assimsura Wallace
Mattie Ruth Lawson
I. F. Wallace
W. A. Lancely
W. F. Brant
FA. Salley
J._W. Brewer
B. F. Childers
J. O. Tousch
E. M. Scott
William L. Odett
Andrew Clydesdale
LG. Cottar
Beigel
Sarah’ Engle
A. ‘Haines
Mary J. Farnsworth
E. C. Comfort
EN. Atkinson
Mary E. Crosby
Bee
He Jones
TK. Purvis
W. Tyree
Avery Ruppe
Milton F. Gardner
Lee J. Amm
Byron N. Amm
Charles “A. Chambers
Henry C. Hines
Ernest Dowell
B. Davison
Z. E. McGee
Els Thomas
Epee Ieeeenee
Paeesieneeniree
Eemesnsnrarsha
Catharine ‘Band
D. Christian
Asa A. Jones
D.W. Light
Berein
Joint literary circle meets at Mrs McGonay home
The joint Mary Societies gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs J A McGonay home with Mrs E H Todd reading Psalm 16 as devotion and Mrs A R Davis leading the program Keeping God in Our Lives. Guests included Mesdames Arnold Rooney Oliver Ritchey Davis W W Crawford G W Worthington Miller Ing Jim Worthington Collins Herring Todd Guy Crawford Henderson and McGonagall and Mr RW Arnold and Otto Lochausen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McGonay
E. H. Todd
A. R. Davis
G. W. Worthington
God
Guy Crawford
L. C. Ritchey
W. W. Crawford
D. W. Collins
Arnold
Rooney
Oliver
Ritchey
Davis
Miller
Ing
Jim Worthington
Collins
Herring
Todd
Henderson
McGona
Millions of Sheep Die in Austretic Drouth Hit Queensland
A Perth based report from the West Australia Wheat Growers Union states drought in Queensland Australia has killed millions of sheep. The loss represents about eight and a half percent of the national flock estimated at 110 million in 1932. Top shipments to other areas rise as rail and road transport endure strain. The wool clip suffers a sharp drop as Australia remains the world’s leading wool producer with a 1923 to 1927 average output of over 817 million pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Australia
West Australiana Wheat
Wheat
West Australia
Perth
United States
Notice to Contractors for Alpine Water Well Bid
Sealed bids to noon February 10 1960 for drilling a water well in Alpine Texas with maximum depth 600 feet and 12 1 2 inch casing to bottom. Bids may include filling well and setting casing. City to supply casing. Bid bond 10 percent with bid, performance bond twice bid. City reserves right to reject bids. Mayor R Moody City Secretary M H Moorman. 1-24-20
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Texas
R. Moody
City of
See the new NORGE before buy ing a refrigerator
Alpine Lumber Company hawaii department store urges patrons to consider the NORGE refrigerator, highlighting brand familiarity and prudent shopping before purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NORGE
Alpine Lbr. Co
Haw
World's Deepest Oil Well Reaches 12 786 Feet Depth
Gulf Production Co completes the J. T. McElroy 103 near Upton County Texas at a depth of 12 788 feet, claiming the deepest penetration on record. The well, 35 miles south of Odessa near the Big Lake field, marks a milestone for Cordovician production and suggests possible depths of 14 000 to 15 000 feet with current surface equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New World
Gulf Production Co
J. T. McElroy
Upton County
West Texas
Odessa
Reagan County
McElroy 10
Sauerkraut Now in Style and Method for Modern Use
A historical bureau style note describes sauerkraut ready to bake with frankfurters and mashed potatoes. It suggests using one No 2 can of sauerkraut placed in a baking dish with a layer of frankfurters, salt and pepper, and a finish of bread for serving. The dish bakes at a moderate oven about 315 degrees, yielding eight servings.
Rhode Island First to Pass Anti Speeding Law
Rhode Island claims credit as the first American colony to enact an anti speeding law. Passed in June 1678, the statute imposed a fine of five shillings for riding any horse on the streets of Newport at a gallop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Newport
Lady Recovers From Pain With Cardus Aid
Mrs. Hunt of Halterile Texas writes that monthly cramps and fatigue plagued her until Cardus helped. She reports severe pain and nausea eased after starting Cardus, noting her health improved and praising the remedy. The letter ends with a caution to consult a physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert W. Hunt
Halterile
Texas
Cardut
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lyda Crawford
Worthington Ranch
Loudine McCraley
Donald
del Rio
Yekens
John Carr
Clint
Mrs
Ohn Dragoo
Jack Martin
Mr. P.M. Chambers
Marathon School
Sanderson
Ofice
Tex- Bayon
Er Sweater
Chevrolet
Los Angeles
New York
Harry Hartz
Tossa
American Automobile Association
Burdwell
Edis Jo Hancock
Lillian Chambers
Marie Stilwell
Vada Chambers
Mr. C Matthews
Home Economics
Nas
A. Chambers
Frank Rooney
Ples Chambers
Zoy Decio
F. Ritchey
Roy Sillwell
Ed Hancock
S. A. Starr
Ansley
Irs
Lissa Chambers
Billie Sansom
Eddie Jo Hanever
Ad Frances Meeks
Carolyn Dick
RW. Arnold
Otto Lochausen
Uvalde
Lou Olive Mills
M. H. Moorman
PT Free Garage
Sauerkraut
Cardus
Matt Smith
Alanche A
Ord
Time Payments
UCC
Universal Credit Company
Hatheft Ii
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Brewster County Motors
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