Local News and Social Notes From Del Rio
Earl Scudday of Del Rio buys the barber shop from J. L. Roberts and plans to move his family here soon. Mrs. Roberts visits El Paso, while Del Rio residents welcome the new family and bid farewell to longtime locals. Multiple social visits and trips are noted, including Mrs. Crawford and others traveling to San Angelo and Arizona. corrections note misspelling Grady and ongoing illnesses and visits.
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Earl Scudday
del Rio
J. L. Roberts
Mrs. Roberts
el Paso
Big Panther Trapped by Roy Stillwell and Son in Lower Country
A large heavy panther weighing about 250 pounds was trapped by Roy Stillwell and his son. The animal had a short tail, extra large paws, fierce tushes, and a peculiarly shaped head. Cattlemen seek government trappers to eradicate panthers wolves and coyotes threatening stock in the county.
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Roy Stillwell and Son
Missionary Society Meets at Rooney Home
The Methodist Missionary Society gathered at Mrs Frances Rooney's home at 3 p m Tuesday. Mrs Rooney conducted the afternoon study with the topic Moses the Dreamer and led a brief business session.
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The
Methodist Missionary Society
Frances Rooney
Baptist Missionary Society Meets With Guests
The Baptist Missionary Society held its regular meeting Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Rooney presiding. New member Mrs. Randell Younger was welcomed. Rev. John Abbott, missionary to Pecos Valley and Big Bend, attended as a guest along with Mrs. Roy Lackey from a ranch 60 miles south of Marathon. Members present included Mesdames Herring, Langly, Press Chambers, Cook, Grove, Davis, Adams, Felts.
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Marathon
Mesdames Herring
Langly
Press Chambers
Cook
Grove
Davis
Adams
Felts
Marathon High School Nets County Title and District Showing
Marathon High School claims the county championship after a strong season and reaches the district meet. The squad, coached by Supt. Matthews, includes lettermen Bill Burnham, Millerd Hulster, Givens Miller, Marshall Roberts, D. W. Collins, Bill Hargus, and others. A supper honored all lettermen and squad members with guests Mr. Cook and Mr. Wood attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Matthews
Bill Burnham
Millerd Hulster
Givens Miller
Marshall Roberts
D. W. Collins
Bill Hargus
Bill Kimball
Wayne Hindman
Pat Rooney
Wallace Chambers
Stephen Ball
Pecos
Cook
Mr. Wood
Jakie Wood
Mooner Roll Names in Local Obituary Ledger
The notice lists individuals including Robert Lee Causey Hazel Ma ther Bill Matthews Frances Stewart Adeline Freitag Earlene McKinney Pauline McKinney and Jimmy, indicating a community obituary or memorial roster.
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Robert Lee Causey
Hazel Mather
Bill Matthews
Frances Stewart
Adeline Freitag
Earlene McKinney
Pauline McKinney
Jimmy
Jamboree and Box Supper At School House
An old fashioned box supper and jamboree will be held at the school house March 28 at 7 30 p m for the benefit of the boys ball suits. Everyone is invited to attend. A prize will be awarded for the prettiest lunch box. Mr and Mrs J R Smith and children from Eldorado have moved here to make their home. Mrs G W Worthington Mrs G C Miller and daughter Julia Mrs Jake Hargus Mrs T B Henderson and Mrs E S Lambert are convalescing from flu.
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Waller Diggs
J. R. Smith
Eldorado
G. W. Worthington
G. C. Miller
Julia
Jake Hargus
T. B. Henderson
E. S. Lambert
Sunday Sermon by Marathon Church Minister
The Minister of the Church of Christ in Marathon will preach next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The service takes place in the Methodist building and all are invited to attend. Franklin Trayler, Minister.
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Church of Christ
Marathon
Frank Trayler
Tweed Council Refuses New Post Office
The town council of Tweed rejects a proposed new post office arguing no need and that Ottawa funds should be used for war efforts instead.
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Tweed
Ottawa
Visiting cards and announcements noted in The Avalanche
Engraved or printed visiting cards and announcements are referenced in The Avalanche publication, indicating a focus on formal stationery and notices. The brief entry highlights the use of engraved or printed formats for social or official communications in the era.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Len
Corre
Guy Crawford
California
Arizona
L. C. Ritchey
L. F. Buttrill
Ramona Grive
J. H. El-iott
Alpine
San Angelo
Crawford
Merizon
Henry Richburg
Buttrill
Miss Grive
Leary
Elliott
Mrs. Ritchey
Daugherty
Grady
Carolyn Grady
Helen Friend
Kelly
Guy Dunbar
Leona Starr
Mae Starr
Dunbar
Mr. Dunbar
Leona
Starr
Clarence Ellison
Joe Granger
Marfa
Missionary Societies
Coflle
SHOP
Iene
Marathon High School
Gill Edge
G. W. Lee
Geraldine Smith
BD. W. Collins
Pauline Beall
Mooner
Meten Harrison
Harry Harrison
GM. Sims
Crumby Optical Company
Alpine, Texas
Big Bend Feed Co
Mitchell
Pillsner
Harry Mitchell
Texas
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