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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1947

Page

3

Marathon Community Notes and School Activities Highlight Local Life

The Baptist Missionary society met for Bible study and business at Mrs. Otto Lochausen’s home. PTA planned a carnival for Oct 30 and named room mothers for each grade. Marathon High won 26 to 18 against Buena Vista in football. Several residents traveled, hosted guests, or attended events across Alpine, El Paso, and Austin with notable scores and journeys.

The Baptist Missionary Society Otto Lochausen A. R. Davis PTA Earl Meeks Sam Mather Room Mothers Ralph Coe Pat McKinney C. A. Hayres Johnnie Cook P. E. Adams Nunley R. E. Stewart Murr Stewart Leroy Granger George Hargus Frank Wedin Marathon Buena Vista Fannie Harris Frances Felts D. J. Ferguson Pearsall Texas Frances Marathon High School

Dance Duo Barnett Freitag Entertained High Spirit

Dorothy Barnett and Adeline Freitag performed for a lively audience, delivering a spirited dance showcase that highlighted their coordinated spacing and graceful footwork. The event drew local residents and music lovers to the town hall.

Dorothy Barnett Adeline Freitag

Fort Worth Livestock Week Sees Heavy Supply Surpass Arrivals

All classes of livestock remained in heavy supply in Fort Worth last week, with totals far surpassing the prior week’s numbers. Traders noted ample cattle hogs and sheep entering markets as buyers eyed steady demand and stable prices amid a robust supply outlook.

Fort Worth

Cattle Market Slumps End Week With Mixed Livestock Trades

Last week saw uneven cattle prices with steers and yearlings steady to $1 lower while cows fell about 50 cents and some Friday sales showed 50 cents to $1 declines. Lambs dropped $1 to $2, driven by lower dressed meat quotes in the East, with stockers and feeders varying. good steers and yearlings brought $22 to $26, fat cows $15 to $17, and canners and cutters at $8 to $9.

Imacologists Vitamin ermula and Rid Matic ad

An advertisement touts Vitamin ermula for Sciation Lumbago Rheuma and general aches. It claims Rid Matic relieves pain boosts vitality by targeting pain systems and restoring mineral balance while Kid Matic circulates to aid kidney function and reduce blood acidity.

Rid-Matic

Calf Market Totals Mixed Ranges Across Sessions

Bulls mostly $11 to $16 with extremes $10 to $17.50. Fat calves $16 to $22.50 for good and choice, few above $19 in closing sessions. Plain to medium calves $12 to $16. Rannies $10 to $12. Stocker and feeder calves and yearlings $13 to $19, some $21. Heifers mostly $18.50 or less. Stocker cows $13.50 and down.

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Marathon News Zoye Decie Parkway Hotel Emeral Martin Johnny Clanton Mark Herring Alpine Margaret Buttrill J. A. McGonagill Earl Young Lee Dragoo Elmo Weston Jack Todd Archie Standlea Tom Yarbro L. C. Ritchey Raymond Quigg Marshall Roberts R. M. Treadwell Barnett Mesdames J. N. Meeks E Ba Adams Jack Smith Tommy Henderson Austin H. E. Resley Fort Stockton Mr. Henderson Tom Tommy Mrs. Albert Chambers Valentine Mesdames Ed Decie Zetha Hicks el Paso Richard Chambers Mrs Press Chambers Jack Green and Albert Chambers G. W. Worthington Philip Worthington McAllen Odessa Mabel Arnold Lochausen Fred Barrett del Rio Alton Holland Thomas Holland Big Spring Peters Dave Eliott Big Bend National Park Buttrill Mrs. Elliott Baygent Elliott Guy Combs Jr San Antonio Frank Darwood Sue Lancaster Perry Lancaster Katherine Hegelund Mojella Rogers John Skinner and Son Bina Miller Esther Shely Gregory Charley Gregory Margaret Stillwell Ranch First National Bank of Alpine F.d.1.c BIG Bend Nursery John Stowell Colorado North 7Th St Santa Fe Depot Road Ume Penny Bellingham Austin, Texas Pepsi-Cola Company OF Texas Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co Pecos Zena Cross & Cross East Holland Ave
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