Marathon Marie tem Pow mars.
Marathon Marie reports numerous travel and visit notes from Marathon area residents. Pat Lester visits his work location in Brownwood. Mrs Ralph Coe and children visit Valentine. Chas Treadwell Jr. drives his parents to Dallas. Mrs J E Hager and Dana visit Big Spring. Waller Diggs returns from visits to Lubbock Amarillo and Hedley. Hal Harris visits Phoenix. Ray Willoughby ships yearling muttons to San Angelo. Ted Baker announces birth of son Ted Jr in El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir. Chas, Treadwell Jr
Marfa
Mrs
Chas, Treadwell
Dallas
Ray Willoughby
San Aelo
Marathon
Les Humphreys
San Angelo
Ted Baker
Ted Jr
el Paso
Baker
Leona Starr
Marathon Faculty Departures and Expressed Thanks Card
A fragmentary notice lists faculty movements from Marathon to various Texas towns including Lytle Miss Al ma Mayfield to Linton Vin cent Brown to Dilley Jackey Wood to Brady Helen Stetfens to San Marcos Fern Ul rich to Hondo Avis Echard to Bishop Fay Bowman to Alpine plus a card of thanks expressing sincere appreciation for support and condolences amid bereavement from WW Crawford and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marathon
C. G. Matthews
Bill
Lytle
al ‘Ma Mayfield
Linton
Vincent Brown
Dilley
Jackey ‘Wood
Brady
Helen Stetfens
San Marcos
Fern Ulrich
Hondo
Avis Echard
Bishop
Fay Bowman
Alpine
Thrifty Tips and Commencement Notes Mix in This Column
Fragmented homemaking tips on cleaning and garment care mix with a school graduation report. Judge H Metcalfe spoke on Four Cardinal Principles of Character at the high school auditorium. Dorothy Martin led as valedictorian with 96.03 average, Boyd Chambers as salutatorian 94.96, diplomas awarded to graduates including Dorothy Martin and Marie Martin, plus defenses stamps awarded to top students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. ©. Metcalfe
Marto
Pam
D. W. Collins
A. L. Miller
Methodist Church
Pietro Yon
Boyd Chambers
Dorothy Martin
C. G. Matthews
Richard Chambers
Mattie V. Chambers
Rowdy Shackelford
Lois Shackelford
Richard
L. C. Ritchey
Queer Bird Lands at Army Camp In Georgia
A strange bird about eight inches high but fifteen inches in circumference, with a red beak and tren feet made a forced landing at an Army camp in Georgia. About 200 civilians and soldiers observed the odd creature. Pvt. William Clachloropus eachinnans, identified as a marsh bird, baffled onlookers.
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William Clachloropus Eachinnans
Trial disruption as bailiff quenches smoldering pipe
At a Denver trial Bailiff Jack Fraher upped with smoke from an elderly man’s oat pocket as he listened to testimony. He dashed water on the smouldering cloth and pipe, the man nodding calmly while the court continued.
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Denver
Jack Fraher
Praher
Tail of a Cat Rescued by Norwich Firemen
Norwich reports firemen Stanley Osik and Howard Ludlow quickly dismantled and reassembled Mrs. William C. Thorp's washing machine to free her angora cat whose tail was caught in the machine. The incident showcased their mechanical deftness during an emergency call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Conn
Stanley Osik
Howard Ludlow
William C. Thorp
Thorp
Locust Pool Opens Sixteenth Season Amid Higher Prices
Locust Pool plans a May 28 opening with chlorine shortages driving costs up. A 10 percent ticket tax and small per swim fees for children are added to season and monthly rates to fund war efforts. Adults pay 3.50 for a single swim with tax, children 12 and under 1.50, and season tickets priced at 8.50. If Alpine weather cooperates, drinks may be on the house.
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Olment
Notice of withdrawal from Big Bend Motor Company Alpine Texas
Tam Stamaugh declares sale of all interest in Big Bend Motor Company Alpine to former partner S P White including all accounts and notes due. He thanks Alpine residents for past patronage and wishes Mr White continued success in operating the business. He expresses desire to return to Alpine someday.
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Tam
Big Bend Motor Company
Alpine
Texas
S. P. White
A. R. Stambaugh
Big Bend Motor Co
8. P. White
Vicinity
White
Trivia questions about history and geography
A set of ten questions covering capitals nations dates and figures. Topics include the capital of Afghanistan the date Mexico became a republic details about Alaska’s sale who was the first Secretary of the Treasury when the United States entered World War I Halley’s discoveries a president known for Classic Colonial architecture Moses noted and the Roman era timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
the Treasury
United States
Halley
Moses
Rome
Moxing Traces Roots Back to Troy Siege Era
The article traces the origin of Moxing as a self defense and sport to ancient times during the siege of Troy around 2500 B.C. It highlights its long historical lineage and early practice.
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Troy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marie Tem
Mars
Pat Lester
Brownwood
Ralph Coe
Valentine
Robert Stegall
J. E. Hager
Dana
Big Spring
Mrs. Waller Diggs
Lubbock
Amarillo
Hedley
Hal Harris
Phoenix
Attona
Raymond Taylor
Rankin
Lorraine Ellison
A.C. Atkine
Spotford
W. A. Hopkins Jr
del Rio
Sarah Ford Wade
Ray Stillwell
Stillwell Ranch
Mrs. Harris
Heir
Jack Todd
Arizona
Marshall
J. W. Dozier
Donnie Parker
California
Mae Starr
Albertine
Mrs. Russell Menzies
Mrs. Lee
D.C. Behard
Avis Behard
Big Bend
Helen Steffens
Zoye Deele
Tom Yarbro
San Antonio
Decie
Pat McKinney
Murr Stewart
Eliott Stewart
Fred Gulihur
M.H. Jones
Hintooma
Crewford and Daughters
Atlas la Merle Floyd
Marie
Jack Toda
Sunshine Cleaners
A. &. Stambaugh
Peeranteens
Ulith
PASO
G. Millen
M. E
Shaksepeare
Pittsburgh
Alpine Lumber Company
Afghanistan
Mexico
India
Seslay
Alpine Drug Store
Sulbless
Uncle Sam
Army
Navy
Ture
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