Marathon mrs Roy Stillwell and local notes
Marathon Mrs Roy Stillwell now works at Long Beach with Hillcome Oil and will live in Las Vegas. Various local happenings include an eighth grade Halloween dance, visits by Marathon residents to Alpine and San Antonio, a surprise 17th birthday party for Bill Burnham, ranch home completion in the Chisos mountains, and plans of residents and teachers noted among community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Hillcome Oil, ‘Company
Las Vegas
Bill Burnham
Bill
Julia Miller
Tommy York
Sara Ferral Wade
Alice Wade
Albertine Star
Emma Ruth Partridge
Catherine Wilson
Messers
Givens Miller
J. W. Dozier
Wayne Hindman
D. W. Collins
Bill Ellis
Jakie Wood
Waddy Burnhams
Chisos Mountains
Burnham
Study Club California Program At Marathon Meeting
At the Wednesday Marathon Study Club session hosted by Mrs C G Matthews the program on California was led by Mrs Mabel Ar old. President Mrs Matthews presided. a turkey shoot is set for Nov 11. Several members and guests from local families and area residents were listed along with names of students and personnel connected to Marathon and nearby Langtry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Study Club
California
Clab House
C. G. Matthews
Mabel Ar
Old
Matthews
Zetha Deele
Wedin
Guy Crawford
Alice Adams
Davis
Pies Chambers
Rooney
Hal Sansom
T. W. Shely
Weaving Families Tie The Martin Sisters In Lancaster
Weaver Martin and Martin Weaver of Lancaster marry sisters Mabel and Alice Martin. The planned wedding unites two families with shared surname and close ties in Lancaster Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver Martin and
Martin ‘Weaver
Lancaster, Pa
Mabel and
Alice ‘Martin
Whitewing dove banding study in the Lower Valley area
Texas and federal biologists report progress on the Whitewing dove banding project in the Rio Grande Valley with 50 bands returned. Hunters urged to return bands to Austin or local game wardens as researchers seek nesting sites feeding routes and life spans to guide future conservation and migration understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
U. S. Fish and Wild‘ite
Rio Grande Valley
Game Department
Victor
Texas
Mexico
Rotary Club Formed In Ft. Stockton to Get Charter
Dr. Joel Wright governor of the 115th District Rotary International announced the organization of a Rotary club in Fort Stockton with charter night ceremonies planned for December 3. The new club began with 19 charter members and elected Kenneth Oliver as president, Leonard Simon as vice-president, and Bob Hirst as secretary-treasurer. Directors are Othio Adams and Houston Burcham. Alpine Rotary sponsors the new club, with a large local delegation expected at charter night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Wright
Rotary International
Fort Stockton
Kenneth Oliver
Ft. Stockton
Leonard Simon
San Pedro Land and Cattle Co
Bob Hirst
Springhirst Hotel
Othio Adams
Houston
Commissioner Urges Fire Hazards Check In School Buildings
State fire insurance commissioner Marvin Hall urges monthly inspections of school buildings by local fire department reps, custodians, and staff. He says inspections cost nothing and help keep facilities hazard free, noting heating equipment and electrical wiring as key fire sources. Local firemen can conduct inspections on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Marvin Hall
School of
Hall
Alpine 20-30 Club Dance Set For Nov 2 at Holland Hotel
The Alpine 20-30 Club sponsors a Saturday night dance at the Holland Hotel on November 2. Profits go to buy new uniforms for Alpine High School band. Ray McNeill's Orchestra provides music. Admission is $1 per couple plus tax. Invitations extend to locals and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine 20-30
Holland Hotel
Alpine
Ray McNeill
East Texas wildlife worth 140 dollars to farmer family
A Texas Game Fish and Oyster commission survey in East Texas Wood County shows wildlife on farms yields about 140.81 dollars in food for a farmer, family and stock. Squirrels provide 83 dollars yearly at 38 cents each. 153 pounds of fish add 30 dollars. fur bearers bring 30 dollars. Other wildlife includes rabbits opossums ducks quail and fruits making up remaining income. Various natural resources and a six acre lake near Gilmer produced further earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Texas Game
Fish and Oyster Commission
Wood County
Fort Worth
Gilmer
Information Sought on Henderson Ranch Cattle Theft
Braiton County authorities solicit tips leading to arrest and conviction for cattle theft at Henderson Ranch. Confidential witnesses advised. communicate only with W. G. Henderson, owner, to provide information or evidence for penitentiary sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson Ranch
W. G. Henferson
Local Firm Wins West Texas Contract Bids
McMurry Plumbing Co of Alvine announced contracts for heating and meal installations in multiple West Texas towns. Projects include Baptist church in Marfa, Mrs Simpson residence, Headlee Hospital Odessa, Methodist church Midland, Gateway Courts Fort Stockton, Welan tourist camp Sanderson, and a new Artesia high school in New Mexico. The firm notes extensive prior work across West Texas and New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMurry Plumbing Co
Alvine
West Tex
McMurry
Propeator
Baptist Church
Mrs. Simpson
Marfa
Headlee Hospital
Odessa
Methodist Church
Midland
Gateway Courts
Fort Stockton
Welan
Sanderson
Artesia
New, Mexico
West Texas
New Mexico
Farmhand's Penny Pinch Promises Free Days on Land
A local farmhand boasts charging zero dollars per day while other fields fail to produce. Meanwhile a travel promo touts a 25 percent El Paso hotel savings by purchasing scrip from The Avalanche, urging readers to save on lodging costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Avalanche
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marathon
Roy Stillwell
Ed Todd
Sam Nail
General Smith
of the Delta Kappa Gemmas
Chas. Treadwell
Buck Treadwell
Coleman
Ft. Worth
Johnny Clanton
Eva Chaffin
Zoye Decie
W. T. Burnham
Faye Bowman
Dawson
Geneva Smith
Tommy Henderson
Alma Mayfield
Phillip Worthington
Mary Alice Wade
Study Butte
Loyd Wade
Ted Baker
W. H. Hulen
San Antonio
Billye Babb
Dom Adams
and Mirs
A Degit
Tom Yarbro
Santa Helena Canyon
Zemas Decie
Ze‘mas
Hot Springs
Jess Buttrill
Spotford
Ode Roberts
Britain
Great Britain
Arrow
North Sea
Gestroyes Sonadrens
Ft. Hancock
Millard Huelster
Joe Huelster
Langtry
U. S. Army
Laredo
Millard
Laura Lee Henderson
Carlton Lemons
Robert Lee Causey
Hazel Mathers
John William Matthews
Frances Ann Stewart
Freddie Billings
Una May Wedin
Lonie Mae Strait
Patti Jean Sansom
Ralph Freitag
Betty Sue Hargus
Patsey
Ruth Granger
G. W. Lee
Kenneth Hargus
Wade McCrale
Jimmy Smith
Adeline Freita
Elmeta Herring
Marshall Roberts
Elsie Watson
Sarah Ford Wade
Henry Jo Snodgrass
Mayne Hindman
Eugracia Cordova
Eliser Brisenio
Apolonia Flores
Laboria Garcia
Valente Salmon
Isobel White
Mario Valero
Berto Garcia
Lucia Aguilar
Cesario ‘Terrazas
Gill Edge
Crispin Ortez
Bonnie Renteria
Peta Adama
Rotary Club
the Bank
First National Bank
Alpine, Texas
Federal Deposit Im
East Texas
Farmer's Family
Gexdre
Ted
Roland
Pearl
Ritchey Bros
Phone
el Paso, Texas
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