Marathon News Items Highlight Community Ties And Local Events
Local notes report Mrs Ed Hancock recovering from surgery in San Antonio and Mrs W P Brown planning a summer stay there. Rev M F Bell officiated a quiet marriage of Edgar Dawson and Pearl Shackleford. Alpine visitors Mrs Vernon McIntyre and daughter Jeannette stay with Mrs Dick Arnold. Baptist Ladies Missionary Society hosted Methodist and Presbyterian groups with a lavender and white banquet. Ralph Doddridge travels to an oil well. Delmar Collins hosts a bridge party honoring Mrs Guy Combs of San Antonio. Dr A A Ahlman visits for a few days. Uvalde Potato Chips advertised at local stores.
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Edgar Dawson
Pearl Shackleford
M. F. Bell
Baptist Ladies Missionary Society
Mesdames Miller
Bennett
Ansely
Gertrude Davis
Delmar Collins
Guy Combs
San Antonio
Texas
Edna Kendrick
Feron Ritchey
Mrs. Collins
Mesdames
D. Arnold
W. P. Brown
Roy Wyatt
Sam Nail
Ed Todd
L. F
Notice Estate of N O Pierson Deceased in Brewster County
Estate of N O Pierson deceased administration pending in Brewster County Texas. All claims against the estate must be presented for allowance at Sanderson Texas within one year from May 22 1924 the date letters testamentary issued. If not presented within that year payment will be postponed until claims presented are paid. Witness my hand May 22 1924.
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N. O. Pierson
Brewster County
Texas
Sanderson
A. D
Memorial services of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs in Alpine Lodge
Alpine Lodge No 806 and Nannie J. Keesey Rebekah Lodge No 436 held memorial services at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday June 15. The address by Rev. J A McMillan reflected on Christian charity and the duty to help others, quoting scripture and stressing fraternity, neighbor love, and justice.
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Alpine Lodge
Nannie J. Keesey
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Pressbyterian
S. G. Smith
A. B. Sandifer
L. B. Starns
Worth Frazer
Barcarole
Edith Hopson
Johnnie Weyerts
Mullenix
J. A. McMillan
Hell
Brother McMillan
Christ
Rev Bowles a Writer Big Bend Country Feature
The Dallas News Sunday June 15 published a magazine section story on the Big Bend by Rev C Bowles pastor of the local Baptist church. It is illustrated with mountain scenes and signals recognition of local writers by major papers.
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Dallas News
Big Bend Country
C. Bowles
Baptist Church
Hamilton
Dawes Boosts Coolidge Ticket in Republican VP Pick
The piece asserts General Charles Dawes as the Republican vice presidential candidate will add untold thousands of votes to the Coolidge ticket, noting the public tends to overlook the VP nominee regardless of party.
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Charles Dawes
Republican Party
Coolidge
The Roman Centurion Sermon at Presbyterian Church
The eleven o'clock Sunday service will explore The Roman Centurion as a profitable character study. Sunday evening at 8 30 marks the first union summer service with Rev Lawrence Weil at the Presbyterian church. Sunday school meets at 10 with organized classes and capable teachers. All Presbyterians and seekers are welcome. The annual outing is set for Saturday June 21 at 5 30 p.m. from the church to a canyon for picnic.
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Presbyterian Church
Lawrence Weil
Emison Chuck Wagon Feed Highlights West Texas Hospitality
West Texas host Emison of the Y-Bar ranch welcomed guests on Tuesday June 17 for a round-up and chuck wagon feed dinner and supper. Attendees included Gene Parr and daughter Gena, C F Kimball and spouse, Joe Parker and spouse, Culbert family and children, Lo reta Martin of Sweetwater, Dom Adams and family, Ruth Anderson, Sam Harmon, Bob Beatty, Jim Nichols, Nixon, and James Derrick.
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West Texas
Emison
Y-Bar Ranch
Cleveland
Gene Parr
Gena
C. F. Kimball
Joe Parker
Culbert
Loreta Martin
Sweetwater
Dom Adams
W. E. Anderson
Ruth
Sam Harmon
Bob Beatty
Jim Nichols
Nixon
James Derrick
Formula for Killing Insects Home Recipe Ad
An old classified style notice promises a homemade insect killer formula for mosquitoes flies fleas bedbugs moths cockroaches and ants. It asks readers to mail 25 cents to Florida Chemical Co Jacksonville Florida to receive the stainless insecticide formula by return mail.
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Florida Chemical CO
Th. St. & Talleyrand
Jacksonville
Fla
Ace of Clubs Notes from Friday Bridge Gathering
The Ace of Clubs met at Mrs. L. Booker's home with several bridge games followed by ice cream and cake. Members present included Berta Ferris, Robert Kokernot, Otis Morgan, Herbert Kokernot, Palmer Haynes, Meriwether Burke, Clay Holland, Joe Hord and John Blevins, with guests Mrs. Ray Hays Mrs. Ed Garnett Bill Garnett and Mrs. R A. McMurray.
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Ace of Clubs
Piano Tuner Promises Summer Visit to Alpine Area
O B Patty announces annual summer piano tuning and repair service for Alpine and county with years of experience. Sells piano parts such as strings felts and pedals and urges orders now. Watch for a car with painted ad on rear. Box 372 San Angelo Texas. 25-12-21 ae.
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Alpine
O. B. Patty
San Angelo
Texas
P. S
Rotary Notes Reading We Thought We Knew Bill
Last Friday's luncheon featured a reading from The Rotarian by President Morelock. The discussion asked if Rotary should pursue subjective study or practice its objects in members businesses and lives. W W Jenkins reported on a Mexico City trip and a National Editorial Association Rotary Club formed by twenty one Rotarians.
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Rotary
Bill
Morelock
W. W. Jenkins
Mexico City
Rotary Club
F. K. Turney
M. L. Turney
Dickson
C. E. McCool
Jim Casner
Supt. Melton
Homer Ferguson
Thanking Alpine Citizens for Scenic Drive Transportation
Sul Ross student body and faculty express gratitude to Alpine residents for providing free transportation to Fort Davis on June 16 for the Scenic Drive. Mrs Edwin McCool and helpers are praised for their superb effort in arranging the transport.
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Alpine
Sul Ross
Fort Davis
Edwin McCool
Bible School and Sermon at Christian Church
Bible School begins at 9 45 a m sharp on Sunday with preaching at 11 o clock the sermon titled Do we need a new Gospel for the Age A union meeting with the Presbyterians at 8 30 p m the pastor will preach on The Holy Spirit and the Christian Public cordially invited
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Ed Hancock
Lake Stockton
Vernon McIntyre
Jeannette
Dick Arnold
Ralph Doddridge
Marathon
Portland
Oregon
Ralph
Columbia University
New York
A. A. Ahlman
Dobin
A. B. Sandifer’s and
Alpine Mercantile Co
London
Cheops
Canberra
Zeebrugge
Millboy
Webster New International Dictionary
India
Pries
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