Marathon groups host joint missionary gathering and Halloween events
The Methodist Missionary Society met at Mrs. Earl Meeks home on October 23 with Mrs. Duncan presenting the program and refreshments afterward. The Joint Missionary Society hosted a session at the clubhouse with Baptist, Presbyterian, and Methodist ladies attending and a talk by Rev. Duncan on an African missionary. The freshman high school class hosted a Halloween party at the school gym with masked guests and games. The Marathon PTA staged a Halloween carnival at the school, featuring multiple booths, a grocery raffle won by Mr. R. M. Treadwell, and a Queen’s race that raised 305.36 for the PTA and yearbook.
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The
Methodist Missionary Society
Earl Meeks
Duncan
Joint Missionary Society
Presbyterian Society
Rev. Duncan
Africa
Mesdames J. H. Reid
Marathon
PTA
R. M. Treadwell
Betty Sue Hargus
Hazel Mather
Vina Mae Adams
Local six man football ties Barstow in close 26 to 26 game
The school football team played Barstow here last Friday and tied at 26 with both sides showing strong play. Marathon also performed well as the pep squad debuted maroon and white uniforms and energized the crowd with spirited support. The season record stands at one loss, drawing public praise and a call to three cheers for the team and squad. Civic Club plans a banquet for the football players on November 14 after the final game of the season here.
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Barstow
Marathon
Civic Cub
Civic Club
Weekly Livestock Data Reflect Mixed Cattle Market
Receipts were down for cattle and calves due to weekly rains while hogs and sheep rose. National markets showed gains across classes but local cattle trade finished near steady after early rises. Prices covered calves, steers, lambs, ewes, and cows with varied ranges and stocker activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Belt
Halloween Bridge and Social Roundup in Local Town
The community hosted a Halloween themed bridge afternoon at the club house with high score to Mrs. Tom Yarbro and second to Mrs. Roy Stillwell. A Halloween masked dance followed at the S.M.M.A. hall. Local residents and visitors were noted at events and travels to Houston, El Paso, San Antonio, and other points, with several trips and visits mentioned throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Treadwell
Bridge Club
Tom Yarbro
Roy Stillwell
Earl Young
Ralph Coe
Mark Herring
Alpine
Bill Foley
L. C. Ritchey
L. A. Preston
Sue McKinney
Archie Standlea
J. A. McGonagill
Elmo Weston
Service Club
S.M.M.A. Hall
Cynthia Skevington
Nancy McGonagill
R. W. Arnold
Anthony
N. M
Donnie Parker
Tommy Doueble
el Paso
Eldon McGonagill
San Antonio
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Marathon News
Vada Stone
Methoodist Missionary Society
Joint Missionary Meeting
Coca-Cola
Greenwald
Midland
Texas
Willard
City Drug Store
Rild-Matic
Lange's Boot Shop
N. Fifth St
Rock of Ages
Kalten
Texas Safety Assn
Ed Hancock
Cecil Hammons
Alex Martin
Fred Shely
David Combs
Fred Qarrett
del Rio
New Mexico
Johnnie Cook
Cecil Cook
Odessa
Goins
Otto Wilson
Leonard Wilson
Baby
Eldorado
Margaret Buttrill
San Angelo
D. M. Keever
Marie
Sul Ross
Pinca Matthosall
Sand Fine Cosmetics
Stradivari
the Duchess of York
Phillips 66
Casner Motor
Pepsi
Evelyn Petersen
San Antonio, Texas
Pepsi-Cola Company OF Texas
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co
Pecos
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