This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Marathon community notices and upcoming events
The WSCS met September 27 at Mrs. C. W. Edwards home with Mrs. L. C. Ritchey presenting. Missionary WSCS sells Christmas cards via Mrs. Wallace Chambers or Mrs. Ben Martin. Marathon Study Club schedules Mexican supper October 13 at the clubhouse from 5 30 to 8 30 p m adults 1.00 children 0.50. Bridge club met at Mrs. W. R. Green’s with top scores noted. Baby girl born October 2 at Ozona Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Allen Mather weighing 6 pounds. Del Rio visitors arrive to see relatives. Local outings include trips to the river and visits with multiple families. Southern School Assembly program October 6 features Patterson’s in Daring Gymnastic Feats. Admission 10 25 15 25 cents for various groups. Junior High football vs Fort Davis scheduled for October 5 at 3 p m. Sun Valley visitors Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Joe Smith and son, plus Fort Stockton guests Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Haynes Jr. and son stayed with local families.