Marathon NE honors graduates and local news highlights
The Marathon High School commencement was held May 26 with speeches by 12th grade valedictorians Wade McCraley and Martha Meeks, and salutatorians Wenceslao Ramirez and David Graham. L. L. Martin gave the commencement address. Hollye S Friberg received a Master of Arts from Sul Ross and is noted for her teaching career. Local visits and travels are listed, including families from Marathon, Midland, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marathon
Jonas
Marathorn
Gaines Farley
Wenceslao Ramirez
Wade McCraley
Marathon High School
Panis Angelius
David Graham
Martha Meeks
Brass
Geneva Martin
Rita Gulihur
Baudilio Garcia
David Cook
Marvin McDonald
Earl Bland
L. L. Martin
Crane High School
Herbert D. Smith
Hollye Sansom Friberg
Sul Ross
Hollye S. Friberg
Midland
Texas
San Marcos
Friberg
Monahans
Stevie Stumberg Jr Celebrates 12th Birthday At The Post
Mr and Mrs Steve Stumberg Jr honored their son Stevie with a party at the post on his 12th birthday May 23 Guests enjoyed games and swimming with about thirty in attendance Stevie received many useful gifts Refreshments were served Then relatives and friends visited or traveled from Gonzales Clint Sonora San Antonio Valentine and other places for summer visits and gatherings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Stumberg Jr
Stevie
Stumberg
Picnic Honors Seniors At Post May 23 Event
The Senior mothers hosted a picnic for about twenty guests with swimming as the main activity and a delicious lunch served. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Christman of Fort Stockton visited Mrs. Mattie Scott and Mrs. Easter Ellis. Mrs. Ellis planned a return to Fort Stockton then Midland and California. Mrs. Chaffin attended her son Wade McCraley’s graduation. Visitors included Mr. W A Hopkins of Del Rio and Mrs. Arthur Chaffin of Phoenix with relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Christman
Fort Stockton
Mattie Scott
Easter Ellis
W. A. Hopkins
del Rio
Arthur Chaffin
Phoenix, Ariz
Lloyd Wade
W. T. Burnham
Chaffin
Wade McCraley
Local Visitors From San Antonio Last Week
Combs and Mr. David Keiser of San Antonio were here for a few days last week, meeting local residents and touring the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Combs
Mr. David Keiser
San Antonio
Hidalgo Ward School Honors and Staff Movements
Gilt edge first and honor roll lists for Hidalgo Ward School include Ledia Valdez Andres Carillo Israel McGuire Elvira De Leon Adell Renteria Jose Cordova Pedro Salas Ana Marie Cordova Lazaro Valenzuela Alono Rodriguez Sam Cordova Emilio Aguilar Domingo Hernandez Juanita Martinez Lupe Rios Mary Lou Garcia Gloria Cordova. Mrs Ralph Coe and Ada Collins left for Brownwood to meet Mr Coe. June Kay Floyd of El Paso visits grandparents J M Floyd Supt and Mrs Earl Bland plan two weeks in East Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo Ward
Ledia Valdez
Andres Carillo
Israel McGuire
Elvira de Leon
Adell Renteria
Jose Cordova
Pedro Salas
Ana Marie Cordova
Lazaro Valenzuela
Alon~o Rodriguez
Wallace
Sam Cordova
Emilio Aguilar
Domingo Hernandez
Juanita Martinez
Lupe Rios
Mary Lou Garcia
Gloria Cordova
Birthday Party for Guy II at Ranch Home
Mrs. Guy Combs Jr hosted a fifth birthday party for her son Guy II at their ranch. Guests included Carlene Hegelund, Emley Kay, Linda Lou Martin, Rusty and Randy Preston, Mary Jack Yarbro and others. Louise Willeke arrives for summer with her parents A. J. Willeke and family. Relatives Spud Leary Henry Richburg and Glen of San Angelo visit. Leary plans to see her mother L. F. Buttrill. Richburg and Glen will visit Nanie Crawford family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Combs Jr
Guy II
Little Guy
Carlene
Ann Hegelund
Emley Kay
Linda Lou Martin
Rusty Preston
Randy Preston
Mary Jack Yarbro
Betsy Ritchey
Nancy McGonagill
Sammy
Robert Lee Cavness
Mable Arnold
Eldon McGonagill
L. A. Preston
Mrs. Preston
Tom Yarbro
Sam Cavness
Spud Leary
Henry Richburg
Glen of
San Angelo
Leary
L. F. Buttrill
Richburg
Glen
Nanie Crawford
Farewell Party for Coach and Mrs Smith and Kathy
The High Five club hosted a farewell for Coach and Mrs D Smith and Kathy. Games included bingo won by Coach Smith who earned a large gift box. Mrs Smith and Kathy opened gifts. Cold drinks and cookies served to forty guests. The Smiths plan to move to Valentine next year where Mr Smith becomes superintendent.
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High Five Club
D. Smith
Kathy
Thanks for support during Bobby's hospital stay
Vada Stone Files and Thelma Chambers express gratitude for the kindness shown by friends during Bobby's hospitalization. They appreciate the cards gifts and support that helped make the stay feel shorter and vow never to forget the acts of kindness.
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Bobby
Baby
Vada Stone
Files
Thelma Chambers
Vacation Bible School at Marathon Baptist Church
Vacation Bible School is set for June 5 to 9 at the Marathon Baptist Church. Daily sessions run from to 12 with all boys and ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Marathon
Midland Livestock Market Stronger Demand At Auction
Midland Livestock News reports the Midland Auction Co selling 875 head with strong bids Thursday. Stocker classes rose about $2 per hundred from the prior week while cow and calf pairs sold from $285 to $290 for 135 choice Hereford pairs. Fat calves and yearlings ranged $23 to $28, with canners and cutters at $12.50 to $16 and bulls at $18.
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Midland Livestock Auction Co
Calf Sale Highlights Prices at Alpine Sale
Stocker calves sold briskly with steer calves $27 to $30 and some at $32.50. Heifer calves brought $26 to $33.50 with a 15 head lot averaging 254 pounds. Asa Jones of Alpine attended as a consignor. Army ROTC benefits urged to prospective college students.
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Asa Jones
Alpine
Vacation Bible School Parade Invitation for Girls
Girls aged 4 to 17 are invited to a morning program with processions, Bible and missionary studies, crafts, and refreshments. A parade Friday at 10 o clock will be led by the Fire Chief in his fire truck with bicycles and horseback entries encouraged.
Notable Quotations From Eddy and Richter
A pairing of reflective statements emphasizes love as strength and fearlessness under divine guidance. Eddy portrays divine love as a shield and hope guiding earthly joy, while Richter urges daily fullness and present enjoyment without rushing toward the next moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baker Eddy
Richter
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Brown
Morgan Chaney
Connecticut
Tom Shackelford
Mrs
Leroy Shurley
Sanderson
Perry Dawson
Austin
Edgar Dawson
Wallace Chambers
el Paso
Chester Adams
Buddy Lane
Johnny Adams
R. C. Cavness
Nella June
Cynthia
Kay Skevington
Anthony, N. M
Mrs. Zoye Decie
Linton
Mrs. Morrow
Mrs. Decie
Mildred Miller
Carol Ann Nester
Ed Hancock
Hot Springs
John Skinner
Coca-Cola
Jim Francois
Agency
Holland
EEE
Senator Ateele
Senate
Supreme Court
Civil Service Hill
Bob Lyman
Gonzales
Farr Meeks
Len Gaskins
Malcom Parker
Valentine
Donnie Parker
J. A. McGonagill
Fred Ludlow
Clint
L. D. Hollmig
Hollmig
Sonora
Reggie Hollmig
Margie Ory
Margie
Ted Henderson
Raymond Stuart
Guy Combs
David
Ree S
Ralph Coe
Ada Collins
Brownwood
Mr. Coe
June Kay Floyd
Mrs. J. M. Floyd
East
Louise Willeke
A. J. Willeke
Ditor
Congress
Brewster
Jeff Davis
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Army Reserve Officers Training Corps
Tom H. Stowell, Realtor
Holland Hotel
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Treadwell Lumber CO
N. 2Nd St
E. Ave. E
Alpine, Texas
Gri
Paramount
Para
Hime
Bestel
West Texas Utilities Company
Kokernot
Sun
Artesia Electrics
New Mexico
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