Marathon News Notes Local Social, Graduation, Trips
Friday events include a well attended barbecue and dance by the Marathon Lions Club. Seniors head to Monterrey, Mexico for a 4 week trip. Kay Skevington graduates grammar school in El Paso. Various residents travel to Austin, San Antonio, and Houston for reunions and visits as Alpine and Marathon communities share news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pena Colorado
Mathon Lions Club
Charles Cook
Monterrey
Mexico
Earl Bland
Dave Allen
Ter Nancy
el Paso
Kay Skevington
Grammar
Kay
George ‘Skevington
Arnold
Future Farmers Hold Area Two Meeting Here
Area II hosts three day Future Farmers of America meeting with 126 delegates from 42 West Texas districts. Winners advance to state FFA events in Dallas July 25 and include nominees for state offices and district sweethearts alongside top public speakers and Lone Star Farmer degree applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers of America
FFA
West Texas
Aven I
Dallas
Dale Burnett
Sweetwater
Johnny Grissom
Lamesa
William Smyrl
Brownfield
Jimmy Barksdale
Ysieta
Henry Moldman
Ysseta
Lyn Glass
Sterling City
Roger Henry
Pete Baker
Anson
Clovis Cline
Wendell Kent
Joe Willis
Nelda Smith
Hermleigh
Sonny Barrow
Kaye Funston
Carolyn Nowlin
Betty Sweet
Blackwell
Gabriel Navar
Yeleta
James Plagens
Wall
Arve Bergstrom
Don Dodd
Gail
Don Bryas
Lone Star Farmer
Sunny Glen Water Production and City Supply Debate
The article discusses Sunny Glen as a major water producer for the city, providing about three quarters of supply. It outlines a plan to set 400 GPM, seeks margins to lower rates and beautify the city, and divides the water problem into three phases: Exploration, Production, and Marketing, with exploration highlighted as costly and risky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunny Glen
Riess
Reserve unit grows as Texas Antiaircraft battery expands
Iain Albert Logan, Marfa postmaster in 1949, notes that the largest self propelled antiaircraft artillery battery of Reservists in Texas has grown. Battery A officers include 1st Lt Jim Bob Steen as executive officer, 1st Lt Harry Williamson heads the first platoon, and 1st Lt Harry Gil leads the second platoon. Headquarters is led by 1st Sgt Joe G Wilcox with Major Cain, original members. Annual training for the 90th Division runs June 2 to June 16. Battery A will serve eight hours in Marfa before departing for Fort Hood, then return to Marfa by nightfall. Alpine Reservists will stay behind. Two weeks at Fort Hood could payroll about $8000 for 96 officers and enlisted men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iain Albert Logan
Marfa
Texas
Jim Bob Steen
Harry ©. Williamson
Harry Gil
Joe G. Wilcox
Cain
90Th
Fort Hood
Vann
Marta
Alpine
Alpine Seniors Receive Scholarships and Travel for Trip
Seniors at Alpine include Merriell McCollum and Gladys Cowell who received church affiliated scholarships valued up to 750 dollars. Gladys Cowell also won the Readers Digest award and the State School Valedictory Scholarship. Senior sponsor Leroy Roark and 31 seniors along with Jack Johnson Celephene Young and Russ Betty Gallego left for a Galveston trip returning Monday. A separate note urges city action to build a buried pipeline to Sunny Glen to ensure water supply for a 10,000 population peak demand city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onip
Merriell McCollum
Gladys
Gladys Cowell
Votww
Miss McCollum
Miss Cowell
Alpine
Sunny Glen
Dude Ranch in Alpine Undergoes Major Remodel
Mrs. DeBarbrie formerly Margaret Ann Brown announces an L shaped adobe ranch residence remodeled to eight rooms with six adjoining baths and modern plumbing. The ranch will host 16 to 20 guests with a recreated lodge dining area and kitchen. Private parties for Alpine residents planned as horse back riding hiking and barbecues are offered once meals resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeBarbrie
Margaret Ann
Tede)Brown
George A. Brown
Mr. Brown
Haley
George Brown
Cathedral Mounain Lodge
Big Bend National Park News Highlights Local Visits and Fire Training
Big Bend National Park reports fire prevention and aerial supply training led by Supt George Miller with Ranger Russell Dickenson in charge. Attendees included Lions Club members and several park staff. Regular summer meetings for Brownie Troop No 2 and scouts dramatics badges were noted. Numerous Texas high school groups toured the park, with students from Como Fairview San Angelo Ravenport Agua Dulce Taft and others staying in the Chisos Mountain Basin area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend National Park
the Nation
Alaska
George Miller
Mount McKintey
Russell Dickenson
Bill Hargus
Air
Marathon
L. B. Willeford
State of Texas
Chisos Mountain Basin
Como
Fairview High
San Angelo
Ravenport High
Big Lake
Odesea Visits Friends At The Park
Odesea visits their friends Mr Roy Curbow and Mrs Curbow at the park during an informal outing. The short note records a casual social gathering with known neighbors in a neighborhood park setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. LH. Croom
Mrs. Croom
Odesea
Mrs
Roy Curbow
Political Announcements for Democratic Primary July 28 1956
The avalanche lists candidates for office subject to Democratic primary action on July 28 1956. Rates: Precinct 12.5 dollars county 17.5 dollars including commissioners district 25 dollars. Authorized to announce candidates for office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IAM
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Mallie Stillwell
Ralph Coe
Marilyn
Pat Lester
Austin
Billye Wilson
Faprov Roark Apa
Wink
Parkway Hotel
Trends
Lorraine Ellison
San Antonio
Joe Schatter
Neeland Allebrand
Mabel Arnold
Earl Young
Friay
Moore
John Skinner
Bina Mille Fer
Marshall, Roberts
Irs
Allie Davis
Son Stillwell
Pete Lehouppe
Jay Eddieton
Mrs. W. R. Green
Mark Herrings
Leroy Granger
Future Farmers
Dude Ranch
Lucille W. Jeffery
Lions Club
Dave Sublets
George Millers
Earl Steeles
Laurie Millies
Pat Millers
P. R. Smiths
David Jones
Russel Dickinsons
Big Bend
Harold Brodrick
Park
Kanfsa
Mr. and
Oscar Montgom
Clifton L. Mos
Clifton L. Moss
Great Southern Life Insurance Company
Gene Hendryx
Lee Smith
Tom Yarbro
Jim Skinner
Bruce C. Sutton
Woman
Safeway
Manor House
U. S
Fryer
Ense Mes
Fryer Livers Manor
Howe Fryer Hearts Manor House
Bel-Air
Dole
Garden Peas
Jess Een
Pillsbury Flour
Safeway Garden
Roxbury
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