Marathon Fourth of July Celebration Draws Huge Crowd
Marathon hosted its largest Fourth of July celebration with visitors from Alpine and Marfa, over 200 cars arriving, and a full slate of activities from goat roping to bronco riding, a close baseball game won by Alpine, a midday barbecue, and a late night dance. The event drew broad local participation and long memories for residents and guests alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Marfa
Marathon
Wong
Lone Star Theatre
Yarbro
All Selah
Marathon Oil Basin Drilling Operations Up To Date
Report from Marathon Oil Company lists multiple wells in Brewster County Texas including Well No 1 Gage Well and Well No 2 Gage Well in Block 308 of Section 7. Wells are described as in good condition with 10 inch casing set and standard deep rigs ready if needed. Additional wells include Elk, Yarbro, Mo near Marathon and Kokernat/Tovey projects in Twin City Drilling area.
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Marathon Oil Basin
Marhon Oil Company
Gage
F. Storey
Mt . Texas
Roses of
Texas
Brewster County
Wilson
Presidio Oil Co
Ies Oi Co
Marathon Celebration Praised For Warm Hospitality And Food
The editor and family thank 8. G. Gow for a ride to Marathon on the 3rd. The city’s celebration was among the best in years with locals working hard to welcome all. Meat, salads, cakes, pickles, and coffee fueled a festive gathering.
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G. Gow
Tome
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Ritchey Brothers
Marathon State Bank
L. L. Hess
W. J. McIntyre
W.V. McIintyre
Fred Clark
Belle Clark
W. J. McIntyre & Sons
General Ranch Supplies
J. F. Shackleford
Mortth
Vable
Gel
Roadmaster A
Chambers
Elk
Skinner
Montgomery
Omery
Iles N. EL
Les Fast
Tarpro
Mara
Etterhead
MueenMiter
L. K. Dozier
W. A. Weakley Oil Lease Co
A. WE Cate Kley, Magr, Ranel
South Side Market Fresh
Jesus Trevino
Big Bend Motor Company
Bankers of
Des Moines, Iowa
Earl Clark
G. W. Worthington
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