Marathon Teens Celebrate Billy Pat McKinney Birthday
Mrs. Pat McKinney hosted a dance last Tuesday night honoring her son Billy Pat on his 17th birthday. The entire Marathon High School student body attended the celebration with opening gifts, dancing, cake, and punch. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. J. Y. Hamilton of Evant visited, and Mr. Bob Ansley, a Marathon longtime resident, greeted friends in town.
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Pat McKinney
Billy Pat
J. Y. Hamilton
Evant
Bob Ansley
Hosiery Bargains From Southern Sales Company
Hosiery bargains offered by Southern Sales Company include anklets at 11 pairs for $1.00 and ladies hose four pairs for $1.00 with semi-sheer rayon or cotton options. Men’s cotton socks eight pairs for $1.00 and dress socks five pairs for $1.00. Birdseye diapers sell for $2.95 per dozen. Hosiery described as slight imperfects with sizes requested. Satisfaction guaranteed. No C.O.D. Parcel post paid. Knoxville Tennessee address.
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No. C.O.D
Parcel Post Southern Sales Company
P.O
Knoxville
Tennessee
Joint Missionary Society Meeting at Club House
The joint Missionary society gathered last Tuesday afternoon with Presbyterian ladies hosting. Baptist ladies led the program and a Methodist group attended as guests. A skit by the Baptist society highlighted the program, while Presbyterian hosts served angel food cake whipped cream and punch to Mesdames Duncan R. E. Stewart Fritz Rau Otto Loc hausen Jeff Stewart B. L. Hampton Frank Wedin J. N. Meeks J. H. Reid Earl Young G. W. Worthington and Miss Emma Burnham.
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Baptist
Methodists
The
Baptist Society
Marathon Mustangs win home opener over Toyah 48 to 13
The Marathon Mustangs defeated Toyah 48 to 13 in their first home game after a parade from the schoolhouse to the field led by the fire engine. Miss Betty Sue Hargus was crowned halftime football sweetheart and presented a gold football and corsage. A separate train accident near Tesnus injured a man who was transported to Alpine for treatment. Local residents noted visits and family updates through the week.
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Marathon Mustangs
Mustangs
Toyah
Marathon
Main Street
Marathon Fire Engine
Hildago Ward
Betty Sue Hargus
Tesnus
Bill Hargus
Louie Granger
Alpine
Weekly Livestock Declines Hit Fort Worth Market
Sharp declines swept nearly all livestock classes in Fort Worth last week. Cattle fell across most grades with cows down about $1, and fat calves led losses of $1 to $3 per hundred. Lambs and yearlings across fat and stocker categories slid 50 cents to $1.50 per hundred, with medium to choice lambs selling $18 to $22. Breeding ewes reported in some consignments.
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Fort Worth
Weekend notes from the river and visits around town
Kay Keener, chef at Park Way Coffee Shop, traveled to Big Bend National Park during the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Benes visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isom Stuart, last week. Mrs. Leonard Wilson left Monday for Eldorado. Mr. and Mrs. Willeke hosted guests Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith and Mrs. Reda Mae Smith of Sonora. Mrs. Reda Mae Smith and Mr. Willeke returned from a business trip to Pecos.
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Kay Keener
Parkway
Big Bend National Park
Paul Benes
Mrs
Isom Stuart
Leonard Wilson
Eldorado
Marathon Roping Club Closes Season With Dance and Finals
The Marathon Roping club ended its season with a Saturday roping and a Saturday night dance at the roping pens. Valley Nighthawks provided the music while club wives sold refreshments. A large crowd enjoyed the Sunday afternoon final roping before closing for fall and winter.
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Marathon
Valley Nighthawks
Come on Texas Battleship Texas Seeks Texans Aid
The retired battleship Texas faces scrapping unless Texas residents raise 225000 for relocation to the San Jacinto Battlegrounds near Houston. Lloyd Gregory, head of the Battleship Texas Commission, urges all Texans to donate through First National Bank Houston to the Battleship Texas Fund starting September 15.
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Navy
San Jacinto Battlegrounds
Houston
U.S
Lloyd Gregory
Battleship Texas Commission
Allan WH. King
Battleship Texas
First National Bank
Houston 1
Market Report On Feeder and Slaughter Cattle Prices
Beef and dairy cattle sold across grades with feeders and yearlings bringing 22 to 27.50 per cwt and fat cows 15 to 17.75. Slaughter calves 16.50 to 20. Stockers 17 to 20 with highs to 21 and plainer stock down to 15. Canners and cutters 8 to 12. Bulls 15.50 to 18. Rannies 10 to 12.50.
Marion Evans Wrote Under Name George Eliot
Marion Evans authored under the pen name George Eliot, a practice noted in historical literary circles. The revelation ties Evans to the enduring legacy of the 19th century novelist.
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Marion Evans
George Eliot
Savings Bonds drive financial independence for Americans
Uncle Sam salutes millions who buy Savings Bonds across all walks of life as the payroll savers and bond buyers build future financial independence days and years. Treasury Department decid
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Sam
Coggins Family Thanks Firemen After Destructive Blaze
The Coggins family expresses appreciation to the firemen and others who helped fight the fire that destroyed their business and to those who offered sympathy during Mrs. Coggins illness. The note is signed by The Coggins Family.
Opening Session of First U S Congress Faces Delays
The opening session planned for March 4 1789 was adjourned due to no quorum. It continued until April 1 when the House organized, followed by the Senate five days later starting official business. Read the classified ads.
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Congress of the
United States
House
Senate
Farm Ponds Could Boost Value and Control Floods
One or more farm ponds or lakes on every farm would enhance the value of the farm and help control disastrous floods.
International Club Meeting Ad at 5604 W. Rosedale
An ad invites all ages and types to join the International Club at 5604 West Rosedale Fort Worth for information. The notice provides contact details and hints at upcoming gatherings.
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International Club
W. Rosedale
Ft. Worth
Tex
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