Marathon PTA Rodeo Brings Town Together for Band Suits
The Marathon PTA sponsored a Sunday rodeo and barbecue at Johnny Adams arena drawing a large crowd despite rain. Proceeds near 370 dollars benefited marching band uniforms, with local supporters including Sam Mather and R E Stewart as timekeepers and Burt Beckett on the loud speaker.
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PTA
Johnny Adams
Earl Meeks
Clarence Haynes
Fred Gulihur
Raymond Quigg
Burt Beckett
Sam Mather
R. E. Stewart
Marathon Study Club
Jessie Hollis
Weather and local activities in Brewster County notes
Daily temperatures from Oct 19 to Oct 25 show a cool spell with highs in the 60s and lows 38 to 50. Marathon Study club met Oct 20 at Mrs. L C Ritchey’s home. Bible Week program, PTA donation for band uniforms, Turkey shoot planned for Nov 12 at the Post, and a talk on Israel followed by a luncheon.
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Brewster Co
Marathon Study Club
L. C. Ritchey
PTA
Ritchey
Israel
Mmes
Arnold, Treadwell
Wedin
Preston
Buttrill
Worthington
Chambers
Harry Wilson
S. H. Crockett
Marathon High School Encourages Friendship and Self Control
Principal Smith urges Marathon High students to value friendship, be kind to peers, and manage emotions during tough days. He emphasizes small town advantages for lasting bonds and advises handling anger with calm, resilience, and perseverance for a lifetime of good will.
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Marathon
Sophomore Party and Farewell Notices Acknowledged
The sophomore class hosted a party last Wednesday at Mrs. Sam Mathers home with about 25 children and sponsor Neal Eaves. treasure hunt partners were chosen and refreshments served. The fifth and sixth grades held a farewell for Jim Dick Worthington Colleen Bascom and Harold Walker. Mrs J A MacGonagill hosted her bridge club Friday the 22nd, with Marshall Roberts winning high.
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Sam Mathers
Neal Eaves
Jim Dick Worthington
Colleen Bascom
Harold Walker
J. A. MacGonagill
Marshall Roberts
Louise Holland
Ed Hancock
Harry Wilson
L. A. Preston
Alton
Local Social Notes From Big Bend Area
Bridge Jr. Lindman of Cincinnati visits daughter Mrs. Peter Koch and family at Big Bend park. Ed Decte and Zetha Hicks return from El Paso. Oliver Nickel and Ames Jackson of Big Spring weekend at Adams ranch. Johnny Groves and L. D. McKinney of Alpine visit their children. Raymond Quigg and Ada Lee attend Del Rio horse races. Halloween carnival kicks off with chili supper at 5:30 p.m. Friday Oct. 29.
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Lindman
Cincinati, Ohio
Peter Koch
Big Bend Park
Oliver Nickel
Ames Jackson
Big Spring
Adams’ Ranch
Johnny Groves
L. D. McKinney
Alpine
Raymond Quigg
Ada Lee
del Rio
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