Marathon News From Armed Forces Befuddled Travel Notes
Early June dispatches from Marathon recount servicemen movement and letters. Lt Waddy Burnham heads to San Antonio then Camp Bevamwood. Cpl James M Chambers shifts from Fresno to Everett, Washington. Calvin Harris recalled to Camp Barkley. Bill Kimball shares coast to coast updates. Aaron Green visits from Glenn Springs. Helen Steffens departs for San Antonio then San Marcos for a summer job. Ray Willoughby ships 2200 head of sheep. Mattie V Chambers visits grandmother Mrs J L Shoemake. Miss Lila Salmon preparing for duties locally.
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Armed Forces
Waddy T. Burnham
San Antonio
Bevamwood
James M. Chambers
Fresno
Cily
Everett
Washington
Calvin
Helen Steffens
San Marcos
Burnham Ranch
Local Notables and Visitors in Far West Texas Notes
A string of personal notices includes J. D. Hackett laid to rest in Del Rio, nurses’ training at Robert B. Green Memorial in San Antonio, and various visits. Mrs. Beinfohr heads toward Camp Clark area, the Thurman party honored Jodie Mae, and Alpine residents host relatives, with trips to Hot Springs, Marfa, El Paso, and California cited among locals.
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Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital
San Antonio
Coffee in odd prizes and invitations across states
In Louisiana a pound of coffee was offered as first prize for the largest muskrat catch on opening day of trapping season. In Oklahoma City a society dinner invitation asked guests to bring a tablespoon of coffee each.
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Louisiana
Oklahoma City
Accomplishments of Alpine FFA Chapter Reviewed by Historian
Alpine FFA with 31 members under President R T Key Jr and adviser R C Mitchell completed a strong year. Members owned average 3.2 productive projects with emphasis on beef sheep poultry and victory gardens. They built 18 poultry houses 2 sheep sheds and many facilities from salvaged lumber worth about 2000. They incubated 3707 eggs and operated a cooperative hot bed producing 3000 plus plants for victory gardens. The chapter staged a local livestock show with over 200 in prize money and started cooperative gilt and poultry projects. 40,000 pounds of scrap iron and rubber were collected for community service. Leadership was evident though wartime restrictions limited contests.
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Joe Lane
R. T. Key Jr
R. C. Mitchell
Victory Gardens
PTA
United Nations Relief
Outstanding FFA Chapter Earns National Honor in Texas
The chapter conducted leadership contests, awarded prizes, and held offices across district and area levels. Members earned 42 merit certificates, opened savings accounts averaging 207.60, and 100 percent bought war bonds totaling 8,475.70. Investments reached 95,679.00 with 3,096.42 per member, plus a 100 war bond start fund and shop equipment.
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Ain
FFA
Phe
Redipak Ice Service Promises Quick Refills and Savings
A marketing blurb touts CPL Ice Service Stations offering Redipak Cracked Ace in ready to use bags. It boasts no rationing, no coupons, and a dime buys extra ice for parties. The ad promises prompt service and a refreshing, inexpensive option during difficult days.
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CPL
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Marathon News
Bill Kimball
West Coast
Lou McKinney
Norfolk
Aaron Green
Glenn Springs
Joe Graham
Marfa
Ray Willoughby
Mattie V. Chambers
J.L Shoemake
Lila Salmon
J. D. Hackett
Tesnas
del Rio
Stewart
Hot Springs
Shely Brothers
Terry
Charlie
R.M. Jones
Albuquerque, N. M
Howard Hatch
Elizabeth
Barton
Wm. J. Millam
Joan, Gene
Billie
Port Arthur
Buttrill Ranch
A. R. Davis
Big Bend Baptist Association
C. V. Beinfohr
Carl Edward
L. F. Buttrill
Beinfohr
el Paso
Camp Clark
Jodie Mae Thurman
Sam Thurman
Jodie Mae
Laura Lee Henderson
Melba Causey
Sylvia Link
Wanda Jean ‘Starnes
Wanda Stuart
Dollie Sue ‘Stuart
John Hewitt Wedin
Ine Davee
Betty Jean Davee
Betty Lemley
Alton Stuart
Sherman Adams
Carlton Lemons
Douglas Smith
Carrol Joe Smith
Mildred Miller
Billy Shackjeltern
Ray B. McGrew
Alpine
A. L. Miller
Airs
Buddy One
Johnny Adams
Joe Davee
Alpine Hospital
J. R. Brandon
Ft Davis
Aene Miller
Thea Brown
Uvalne
J. J. Roberts
Dixie Schupbach
California
Mrs. M. H. Jones
Charlie Shely
Gar
Ted Baker
Freddie of Sanderson
Mae Starr
Crawford - Baines
Otis Turner Real Estate
Texas
J.C. Epperson Roomey
Ford Bldg
Tex
J. W. Shepperd
Turner
P.O
T. A. Beard
Standard Oil
Alan R. Fraser
Holland Hotel
W. G Fielder
Mobilgas Mobiloil
Sylvan Sanders
U. S
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Limpia
Ft. Davis
Rexes
Soc
Cash and Carry Sunshine Cleaners
Icarus
Is Hands
Hirohito
Hille
Ritchey Brothers
Marathon
Wncs
el Paso Livestock Show
National Defense
Balmorhea
Peture Farmer Meeting
Kansas City
Coffee Cup Cafe
der Fuehrer
The
First National Bank
OF Alpine
Ber Federal Deposit Ins
Urance Corporation
Rediaak
Rystal
Sedhcal
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