Marathon News Highlights From Bridge Club Aug. 27
Mesdames Emeral Martin and Mal Harris hosted the Parkway hotel bridge gathering with high score to L. C. Ritchey and second to Elmo Weston. Corrine and Norine Page celebrated their ninth birthday with a party. Marathon schools opened with an assembly dedicating the faculty and greeting new teachers as Rev. Duncan delivered the main address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emeral Martin
Mal Harris
Bridge Club
Parkway Hotel
L. C. Ritchey
Elmo Weston
J. A. McGonagill
Katherine Young
Earline Falls
Duncan
Feacher
Women’s Civic Club
PTA
Study Club
Women’s Civic Club Auction Supports Recreation Building
The Women's Civic Club held a Saturday auction at the roping pens with town donated animals and sales raising funds for the recreation building. A Saturday night screening of Big Bend drew a large crowd at the high school auditorium, and a club meeting followed with the next session set for Sept. 15. Mr and Mrs Press Chambers learned their son Richard married in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Local residents visit and travel notes from Stephenville area
A roundup of local social visits and travel includes Mr. and Mrs. Lee McKinney from Valente in town to see daughter Ida Mae Thurman, Givens Miller visiting from Del Rio, and Diana Hampton in El Paso for medical care. Also listed are hospital trips, university returns, ranch movements as school opens, and workers’ travels around Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee McKinney of
Valentine
Ida Mae Thurman
Mrs Jolly Visits Fort Bliss Guests and Family Ties
Mrs Jack Jolly of Van Horn spent a few days here with Col and Mrs E W King and son of Fort Bliss were Sunday guests of her brother and family Mr and Mrs Earl Young and Virginia. Word was received that Miss Henry Jo Snodgrass of Marfa formerly of Marathon underwent an appendectomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Jolly
van Horn
Mrs
Earl Young
Jack Jolly of
Col
E. W. King and Son
Fort Bliss
Virginia
Henry Jo Snodgrass
Marfa
Marathon
Picnic supper honors Leary guests at Buttrill ranch
Mrs. Margaret Buttrill hosted a Sunday evening picnic at her ranch. Guests on the lawn enjoyed supper as the lights and a bright yellow glow appeared through the trees. Attendees included Mrs. Earl Clark, Virginia Young, the Ritcheys, the Burnhams, the Crawfords, and other friends and honor guests. Roy Graves Jr. and Robert Hanney returned to Austin after six weeks on the Buttrill ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Buttrill
F. T. Leary
Tommy
Jimmy
Earl Clark
Marie Simpson
Earl Young
Virginia Young
Joe Shaffer
Juddy Kay Shaffer
W. T. Burnham Sr
Bill Burnham
D. W. Collins
D. W. Jr
Roy Stillwell
Guy Stillwell
Guy Combs Jr
Guy Iti
L. C. Ritchey
Clinton Ritchey
Pollock
Alpine
Ramona Grive
Roy Graves Jr
Robert Hanney
Austin
Buttrill Ranch
Discs Over America Prompts National Curiosity
The advertisement promotes a booklet titled Discs Over America from the Des Arc Foundation in Lake Forest Illinois. It claims unexplained discs over the U S reveal the era’s mysteries and urges readers to mail one dollar for a copy dated 8 29 2c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Des Arc Foundation
Lake Forest
Ill
Cannot Afford to Speculate in This Era
Classified ads urge caution in financial matters as Franklin D Roosevelt warns Americans they cannot risk security by speculative behavior. Public notices emphasize prudent investment and stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Memberships Available in Big Bend Concert Association
The Big Bend Concert Association announces that memberships are now available. Contributors can join to support upcoming performances and gain access to events and related benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend Concert Assn
Rock of Ages Memorials Advertise Quality Craftsmanship
An El Paso Texas dealer proclaims Rock of Ages memorials as supreme in material and craftsmanship. The ad credits Memorial Arts M. S. Asbell as exclusive local owner and lists Alpine Cemetery Assn as representative with contact at Main 182, 2030 Montana St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Arts
M. S. Asbell
Phons Main
Montana St
el Paso
Texas
Alpine Cemetery Assn
Gergia Dallman
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Marathon News
Vada Stone
Geordie Page
Corrine and
Norrine
Otis Lee
Jean
Barbara Shackelford
B. N. Barnett
Page
Jimmie Meeks
Bill Shackelford
Gayle
Marilyn Coe
Bill
Mary Katherine Caplan
Darrell Cook
Paul Adams
Leslie Dawson
Janie Shackelford
C. A
Kathie Haynes
Jerrie
Ronnie Lee
Peggy Wallace
James Meeks
Bill Green
Howell
Big Bend Feed Co
Cy Tone
TONI
Press Chambers
Richard
Storey - Whiteside
Stephenville
Christine Reeves
Goldthwaite
Givens Miller
del Rio
G. C. Miller
B. L. Hampton
Diana
Marilyn Hampton
Fl Paso
Hotel Parkway
San Angelo
Judy Kay
Elby Adams
San Antonio
Mr. Adams
Johnny Cook
Midland
Bob Bourland
Jones
Johnnie Grove
David Combs
Jim Weaver
Wm. Green
Lillian Yoas
Fritz Ray
Dan Collier
The
Combs Cattle Co
Mrs. Raymond Quigg
Colorado
University
George Miller
C. Hunter Strain
Asphalt Crew
George
John Crawford
Monahans
Guy Crawford
Hal Harris
Big Bend Park
Phoenix
Tot
Holland Hotel
Granada
Paul V. DeVinny
Edith Caldwell
Alpine, Texas
U. S
COX Grocery
Fort Davis Highway
Ward
Alpine Motor Supply
Fifth St
E. Holland
Ma aNk
Edhesan CE
Texas Hospitality
Ritchey Brothers
Texa
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