Easter Visit Notes From Local Residents
Fragmented local notices recap Easter holidays with students, families, and visitors. Mentions include Mir and Mr Harlan Powell, Mary Lee, Alta Wil, Chay Stinnett, and college students returning for break from John Tarleton and State University Austin. Continued on last page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson
Mir
Th Johnson
Trua
Harlan Powell
Sal
Mary Lee
Maulie Williama
Gaterville
Que
Frank Grimes
Hourton
Alta
Cleburne
H Robertzon
J. D. Grimen
Brith
Lonaview
Epent
Hin
Mex
Chay Stinnett
Sapent
Mire Marymich
Polmes
M.C
McCorkle
Hire KE
Audepeth
Mrs E A Priddy Hosts J O Y Bridge Club Friday
Community gathering described with a list of relatives and attendees. The text notes the hostess Mrs E A Priddy and mentions Buster Richt and various family names, with desserts and coffee served, reflecting a domestic social event in a local setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Priddy
J.0.y. Bridge Club
Cooper School District Joins Clifton By Votes
Cooper School District joined the Clifton Independent School District after an election initiated by Cooper property owners. Only one vote opposed consolidation at the Copper box while five votes were cast against at the Clifton box. Clifton trustees praised the outcome, favoring voluntary consolidation by local patrons and noting larger districts should not coerce smaller ones. Cooper residents were welcomed into Clifton with hopes they will not regret the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Clifton Independent
Copper Eitenw
Copper Box
Cifton
Clifton
Clifton Independent School
Clifton Achool
Clifton ‘Elbow
Texans Urged to Buy Defense Savings Bonds
The Treasury announces Texas as honorary national defense funding leader with Governor W. Lee O’Manuel as honorary chair. State administrator Frank Scofield says Texans must support the Savings Bond drive, viewing it as patriotic and a sound investment for families while aiding the national defense effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense
Henry Morgentha
Frank Scofield
W. Lee O'Manuel
Texas
Scofield
Hillsboro Storm Causes 25000 Dollar Damage Toll
April 18 reports estimate damage in Hillsboro and surrounding Hill County from a Tuesday night storm. Rain hail and wind covered miles, with Hillboro recording 8.10 inches of rainfall. Windows broken warehouses downed garages trees uprooted. nearby towns Whitney Irene Bethel Ft. Graham suffered similar destruction. crop and fruit losses are heavy and largely unmeasured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Hilleboro
Hill County
Hillaboro
Severi
Whitney
Irene
Bethel
Ft. Graham
Funeral services held for Mrs Lua G McCollum
Funeral services for Mrs Lua G McCollum formerly of Valley Mills and Crawford were held Sunday at 6 p m at Willeteyon Mateh chapel with Dr A N Wolff officiating Burial took place in Oakwood cemetery Waco She is survived by two sons C G McCollum Waxahachie and J J McCollum Amarillo one daughter Mrs Ghurlton Wood Waco and several relatives in Waco Mes T A Warren and Mrs Frank Smith of Waco Mrs J E Heris of Abilene and Mrs S B Wilkerson of Pasadena plus others in the area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lua G. McCollum
Valley Mills
Crawford
Waco
Willeteyon- Mateh Chapel
A. NS. Wolff
Oakwood Cemetery
C. G. ‘McColhum
Waxahachie
J.J. McCollum
Amarillo
Ghurlton Wood
Tour Winters
T. A
Warren
Frank Smith
J. E
Ieris
Abilene
Ilkina
Pasadena
Colstyone Arand
Jaren Wood
Waes
Lions Club Meeting Highlights and Outreach Drive
The Lions Club held a regular meeting at Trinity Lutheran Church with a home folk mood and Lena Mae Windham as the new Club Sweetheart. Plans were announced for a Dirt Farmer Stockman subscription drive from April 21 to May 28 to support FFA and local chapters with prizes including registered bulls for top sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirt Fermer- Stockman
Dirt Part
Chapter
Treasury
FFA
Austin
Lion
Aich Mod
CCC
Selec
Tive Service Board
General J
Clifton
Watt Page
Tive
Page
War Department
CCG
Shanderer
Hin
Seata
Furnitura
D. Goodall
CCG Est
Ed Handley Farm
Actovent
H. P. Baur
Eiumpany
Mrz. Baur
Selective Service Board
COC
OCC
Canada Navy on Job Cubs Preparing for 1941 Grid Season
Canada’s Navy on the job as Cubs prepare for the 1941 grid season. About thirty football players in spring training at Clifton, with several veterans from last season’s second-place conference team and several promising newcomers. District teams expected stronger. La Vega new to group, Gatesville and McGregor noted for strength. Schedule features seven Clifton home games. potential changes include venues at Gatesville and McGregor. Strong districts historically, but Cubs’ strength to be proven after fall camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ain
Nmber
la Vega
Marlin
Cubs
Jatrength
Chifton
Clifton
Lorena
Crawfills Gap
Ctifton
Mason
Tusca
Crawford
Gatesville
West
McGregor
Valley Mills
Wiants
Olsen Performs Recital at Garden Theatre in Waco
Mary Helen Olsen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Chris Olsen, presented in a graduation recital by Folwkes Halle school of expression at the Garden Theatre in Waco. The event featured Miss Louise Marsh as pianist and others supporting, with Olsen an honor mid term graduate of Waco High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Helen Olsen
Chris Olsen
Serving Avenue
Folwkes- Halle School of Expression
Garden ‘Heatre
North Ninth Street
Olsen
Waco High School
Louise Marsh
Adeline Holdredge
Henry Snyder
Clement
Richards named to run Gulf Station in city
Leo Rishvitt is appointed to head Gulf Station beginning this week as he has long served in related roles. The move places Rishvitt in charge of operations and staffing at the facility, signaling a shift in local service leadership.
FFA Judging Team Heads to State Contest
The Clifton Horticulture team led by Hl C Dahlen Roy Jick son Joe Stach and John Standefary departs Sunday April 20 to compete in the Armst Smith Hughes Judging Contest at A. de M Colles. J L Gerloff, their teacher, will accompany the team after their first and second place win at Moody March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Horticulture
C. Dahlen
Roy Jickson
Joe Stach
John Standefary
A.dé M. Colles
Armst Smith-Hughes
Clifton
Moody
Mareh
J. L. Gerloff
CLEAN-UP DAY PROMO NOTES FOR COMMUNITY EVENT
Community notices announce a warm outreach for a local clean-up day. Readers are urged to participate. Organizers invite volunteers and emphasize environmental stewardship and neighborhood improvement.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bdian Court
Bowie
Mgr. J. M
Buster Richt
Finetad Afd
Mes
F. C. Bergman
Morris Am Bry
Orin Lund
Fats
Mra
Robert P. Matterson
Radford
Wis
Mrs. L M. Solberg
O’daniel
Dora G. McCollem
Lions Club
Canada
Navy
Britain
Roman Lenore
Oo Richards
Gulf Station
Leo Rishvitt
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