Clifton Officer Leads Platoon In Fierce Attack For Objective
James B. Lundberg, an alumnus of Clifton College, recalls a check sent to fund the girls dormitory. He attended the college, served in the U S Navy, and later witnessed colleagues donate to a new building, signaling gratitude for past support.
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James B. Lundberg
Clifton College
Cillegs
Tames
Ue College
Hoe
U. S. Navy
Thy ‘College
Txind Yankfel
C E Ellingson Dies From Rattlesnake Bite Sunday
C B Evington, aged 65, was bitten while in a Clifton area field. He rushed poison from the wound using the common mouth method, but deteriorating condition led to death early Sunday. He leaves a large family. funeral at Our Fathers Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery. Ellingson, born 1870 in Norway, settled Bosque County in 1881 and married Sulla Amundson in 1906. ten children survive with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. B. Evington
Hin
Clifton
Clee
Gondall
Wiicher
Chinic Hopital
Elling
Ellinenon
Barfour
Lartheran
Perry Bampson
Ellingson
Karmren
Norway
Bosque County
Bilin Fon
Sulla Amaminon
Thosy Earsiving
Bamides
Arei Allen
Nntes States Navy
Lew
Austiny
Tanan
Grand Prairie
Eben Bergman Wins Silver Star for Gallantry in Italy
The Army awards Captain Eben C Bergman of Clifton Texas the Silver Star for gallantry in action with the 86th Infantry Division in Italy. He crawled through rain soaked mountains to lead his assault platoon, took command after a death, and directed a fierce attack that captured the objective amid heavy enemy fire. His parents have received letters noting he is a prisoner of war and slightly wounded, with requests for care packages despite strict rules.
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ARMY
Italy
Iban C. Bergman
Clifton
Texas
86Th
Testiae
Edgar C. Jergma
Clifton, Taxis
Bergmhan
Borean
Organ
Aska Ing Godimand
Bergman
Nuw
Himelf
Thy
Steve Sates
Germany
Uorgman
Ceulathon Moat Bu
Jim Pila
Clifton Sergeant Wins Tithe Of Outstanding Non-Com Officer
ENID ARMY AIR FIELD Oki Apelik M, sem of Mr wed Mes. Martin B Howl, Citas Tessa, receth sammentidian ax he cutstindingy nonecmmiwizard offs at this bank flying fluid, aging Air Perces Traine Command commendation awarded by cadets. Sergeant Meal to receive the ons daring Ute gerebiation exer clare Pring April 4 Steellace ravagy home.
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Enid Army Air Field
Oki
Apelik
Hloel
Martin B. Howl
Citas
Tessa
Air Perces Traine Command
Ation
Clifton School Teachers Re-elected for Next Year
At the Clifton Independent School District regular meeting on Monday evening all present faculty members were re elected for another year. Trustees expressed satisfaction with the teachers’ performance and a smooth transition for the coming school year was anticipated with the same faculty in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
the Een of
Behoo
Townley Graduates as Aviation Mechanic at Amarillo Field
James H Townley son of Mr and Mrs O A Townley Route 4 Valley Mill Texas has completed his aviation mechanic course at the Army Air Forces Technical Training School. The completion qualifies him to maintain airplanes and he will be assigned to a base to help keep America's air power ready for Allied victory. He also completed military tactics defense and physical training to meet the requirements of an American soldier.
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Amarillo Army Air Field
Marillo
James H. Townley
A. Townley
Route 4
Valley Mill
Texas
Army Air Forces Technical Training Seva
Tor Cala
America
Allied Victory
New Stamp Validity Ration Details Include Sugar Fats Gasoline
Ration dates show Meath and fats stamps accepted indefinitely with May 1 validity for several indices. Blue Stamps, processed foods, sugar book stamps and gas coupons updated with expiration details. A new stamp becomes valid May 1 and can be used indefinitely where noted.
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Meath & Fats
Wwe
Angel Sugar
Southwent
Ration Board Honors Mrs. Calhoun With Wednesday Closure
Meridian War Price and Rationing Board offices closed Wednesday in respect to Mrs. J. S. Calhoun widow of Dr. J. F. Calhoun of Walnut Springs. Funeral services were held in Hamilton with many county officials and relatives attending. Survivors include son Ochran Calhoun in the Navy and daughter Avcavilln Calhoun, among sisters.
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J. S. Calhoun
Meridian
War Price and Rationing Board
J. 8
Calhoun
Toealay
Maggie Pearson
Calhown
Ochran Calhoun
Navy
Avcauiln Calhoun
Perviews
Finke Cruminfield
Astingvon Helghie Methodist Chirch
Fort Worth
Robert W. Goodloe
Southdlist University
Dalla
Legionnaires to Visit McClookey Hospital Sunday
Acting on an invitation from Captain Goss the Selmer Erickson Post of the American Legion will visit McClookey Hospital Temple Sunday afternoon April ? at a time to make the trip to McClookey. Legionnaires interested should contact post officers says Commander Hutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goss
Clifton
Selmer Erickson
American Legion
Fernoon
McClookey
Temple
Legionmairea
Hutt
War Zone Souvenirs Exhibit Grows Daily
Local exhibit on war zone souvenirs expands as the city public service office begins operations. The display highlights items collected from conflict areas and reflects on their historical context.
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War Zone
Dalley Circus at City Park Chitton Pridiy Show Details
The Dalley Brothers Three Ring Circus plans afternoon and night performances at City Park in Chitton Pridiy. The show features elephants zebras trained horses and a lively company including comedic acts and a concert band. A car theft incident earlier involved J Mydi’s automobile found in Hillsboro and returned to Clifton after sheriff assistance.
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Chitton
Pridiy
Dalley Brox
Dailey Circus
Ton Elephante
Tian Feelle
Ein
Yager
Dalley
Ante
Cirrus
Raymond Younger Wins Wings and Commission at BAFS Waco
Raymond Younger son of Mr and Mrs Ray Younger of Clifton receives his wings and commission as Second Lieutenant in the Army Air Forces. He completed five weeks indoctrination at Blackland Army Flying School Waco then five months academic training at Fort Sill and Sheppard Field Wichita Falls. He trained for flight at San Antonio Uvalde and earned final wings at Blackland Field. Clifton High School graduate, Younger is among Clifton’s most notable graduates.
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Heaymond Younger
Ray Younger
Clifton
Comanavision Aa
Army Air Forcen
Blackland Army Flying School
Waco
Boysin Aviation Cadet
Sheppard’Field
Wichita Fall
Galles
Tage
Kansas
San Antonio
Uvalde
Texas
Waco Army Air Field
Younger
Clifton ‘High Chool
Clifton Junior Coletm
Poros
Coon Creek All Day Singing Apr 23 announced
Residents of Coon Creek invite all to revive old time Sunday fellowship with singing and worship. Event includes noon preaching and potluck lunch with guests urged to bring their own lunch buckets. Sunday night Rev Ty Wheeler to speak on The Prodigal Son. funeral notices follow for local residents in Grand Prairie and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bumingy Avil
Coa Crevie
Sete
Urs
Coon Creek
Ty Wheeler
Open House for Mr Kale Protfitt Birthday
An open house honoring Mr Kale Protfitt on his birthday is planned from April 28 to May 4 at the Protfitt home. Hosts include Mr and Mrs LA Cheatham, daughter Kay, and friends of Mendy in Clifton. Visitors will meet Mr and Mrs Diet while traveling from Dublin.
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Kale Protfitt
Protfitt
Imogen
Hannah Hoff
Ary
Cheatham
Kay
Ami
Mendy
Clifton
Mist
Diethile
Dublin
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C. E. Ellingson
Eben C. Bergman
Bhen
Legionnaires
Mccloskey Hospital
Loqal
Citie /emunity Public Service Company
Start
Hillsboro
Dailey Bros. Circus
J. Mydi
Hilsett
Clemorme
Aleieg
Willaborn
Emiat
Ruther
Jenson
J. le Staudafer
Tayoner
Tilsbor
Raymond Younger
Bafs
Stanford Ywvsnina
Usk
Ervey
Novi
Char
Balle Coleson
NJ Coben
Triple
Oss
Arave Mey
le Ee Tacreon
Aid Wire
Ary Joke Seine
Mrs Carre Simi
McKim
Myre
Milford Murpiee
Metts Jean
C. W. Murphren
Mra
Tarwig Dahl
Mary Lou
dyley_ Walter
EL. Erickson
Donald Dianne
Mervainn
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