Graduation Exercises Mark May 24 in High School Auditorium
The May 24 commencement in the high school auditorium featured Alan Fraser as speaker on dependability. A program included processional, invocation, awards, perfect attendance, honors, valedictorian Stephen Ball, salutatorian Millard Huelster, diplomas to Genevive Bardwell and others, and a musical recital by Mrs. Eddie Mae Collins students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruel Cook
C. G. Matthews
Hal Sansom
Alpine String Quartet
Ruel T. Warnock
Alan Fraser
Roy Stillwell
E. S. Lambert
Delmar Collins
Genevive Bardwell
Bill Hargus
Bill Kimball
Stephen Ball
Millard Huelster
Guy Stillwell
Bill Burnham
Richard Chambers
Ebba Jean Smith
George Miller
Eva Dell Stewart
Mattie V. Chambers
Eddie Mae Collins
Moon Dawn
Tommy Jean York
Polly
Laura Lee Henderson
Betty
Una Mae Wedin
Belinda
Banjo
Emma Ruth Partridge
Dance and social notes from the region
Local society listings report on dances at the Gage hotel hosted by Mrs. Van Cleave and Mrs. Frank Wedin honoring Miss Genevive Burdwell with about 20 couples of high school students attending. Other entries note visits by Mrs. Hebner Jones, Miss Lillian Chambers, Cadie Stillwell, and Mr. J N McDonald en route to Big Bend for bird research. The Kendrick estate sale to Miss Ethel Schwasbe includes ranch and Marathon home and Sul Ross Museum furniture. Frances Hargus earned a B S at Sul Ross. local graduations and hospital updates are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Cleave
Frank Wedin
Gage Hotel
Genevive Burdwell
Kendrick
Ethel Schwasbe
San Angelo
Marathon
Sul Ross Museum
Benefit Ball: Marathon Ladies Net About 27 Proceeds
The Cemetery association raised around 27 from a Thursday afternoon benefit ball game played by Marathon ladies. A good game with lively play, Ethel Schrier hit a home run and earned the nickname Babe Ruth. Yankees lineup included Vada Mae Roberts as captain and Gracie Diggs among others. Giants featured Virginia Young as captain with Lucille Decie and Eva Stewart among players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemetery Association
Marathon
Ethel Schrier
Babe Ruth
Yankees
Vada Mae Roberts
Gracie Diggs
Hibie Standlea
Hallie Stillwell
Milburn Causey
Lydia Coe
Leta Mae Granger
Eba Jean Smith
Genivive
County Jail Boys Aid Mexican Center Plumbing Work
Brewster County Jail inmates helped install fixtures at the Mexican Community Center by digging a sewer ditch. Through Sheriff Taylor’s influence they saved Center workers about $10 on the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Taylor
Local sports and social notes from the region
The report highlights a Yankees vs Giants close game followed by a business men vs school boys match won by the latter. It notes a big fish catch by Zenas Decie and Louie Ritchey on the Rio Grande south of Marathon, totaling 169 pounds. A post dinner fish fry hosted 40 guests. Several residents travel or visit family in Alpine El Paso Lytle and San Marcos with local movements and visits mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orewe Green
Sam Mather
Hattie Stewart
Ethel Schrier
Mary Alice Wade
Yankees
Giants
Zenas Decie
Louie Ritchey
Rio Grande
Marathon
Zenas
Louie
Mrs. Ritchey
Helen Friend
School plans and travels noted for summer
Versity this summer and Mrs. W T Burnham will go to Sul Ross. Miss Bowman returned to her home in Alpine and Miss Dawson to San Angelo. Mr. and Mrs. Ruel Cook left Wednesday for Fort Collins, Colo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Burnham
Sul Ross
Bowman
Alpine
Dawson
San Angelo
Ruel Cook
Fort Collins
Colo
Marathon P T A Shares Year of Learning and Service
The Marathon Parent-Teacher Association led by Mrs Hal Sansom enjoyed a profitable year centered on A Well-Rounded Life with programs on individuality getting along spiritual grace and citizenship. Speakers included Alan Fraser and Ursula Woolfolk. The group held social hours two meetings plus Fathers Night and supported school events with food and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marathon
Hal Sansom
Alan Fraser
Alpine
Ursula Woolfolk
Pecos
Terrell-Brewster
Interscholastic League Reports Finances And Activities
The report notes smallpox vaccination efforts and diphtheria inoculation with good results funded by a $10 doctor fee. Donations include life membership and endowment funds. Members paid dues, a prize was given for top averages, and six delegates attended the district conference in Van Horn. The year’s main project was payments on a grand piano with total receipts $265.49 and disbursements listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marathon Independent
Parent- Teacher Association
van Horn
Adierika Promises Clear Skin and Bowel Relief
Verna S. says her pimples disappeared after using Adierika and her skin is smooth and glowing. The product also claims to wash both bowels and relieve temporary constipation that worsens complexion. Pine Drug Store markets the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna S
Pine Drug Store
Organizational Officers List Names and Roles
President Mrs Hal Sansa. Vice president Mrs Lee Roy Granger. Secretary treasurer Mrs Joi Hargus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Sansa
Lee Roy Granger
Sec
Treas
Joi Hargus
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Melen
Albertine Star
Mrs
Guy Dunbar
Mr. Dunbar
el Paso
M. L. Hopson
Trans-Pecos Abstract Company
Captain Kidd
Eula May Adams
Betty Sue Hargus
Patty Jean Sansom
Albertine Starr
J. N. McDonald
Philadelphia
Penn
Big Bend Park Area
Mrs. Oliver Billingsley
San Antonio
Buttrill Ranch
Joe Huelster
Langtry
Hebner Jones
Millard
Lillian Chambers
Cadie Stillwell
Our Lady of the Lake College
George Hargus
Frances
Alex McGonagill
Plainview
J. A. McGonagill
Mabel Arnold
Alpine Hospital
Ramona Grive
Leonard Hess
Mexican Center
Mae Starr
Lorrain Ellison
George Skevington
Vada Chambers
Ysleta
Jim Shoemake
H. D. Hileman
Doris Jane
Los Angeles
Calif
D. A. Green
Bill
Lytle
Mr. Matthews
Jackey Wood
San Marcos
Alma Mayfield
Genevive Smith
Texas Uni
M. C. Adams
America
Weil Dad
Garage Co. ConnecTiin
I Gr. Coudhilion
P.T.A
Counties Interscholastic League
Ments
Secy
West
Standard Oil Company OF Texas
Harding
Alpine Lumber CO
Carlsbad
Vaite Reat
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