Tragic Drowning of Year-Old Boy in Bosque River
A year-old boy drowned Sunday afternoon in the Bosque River as a group of youths struggled in the swift current. Attempts to rescue him by several local citizens and the Med Crow Ott were unsuccessful. community funds and relatives aided the bereaved family as funeral arrangements were made.
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Bosque River
Toby Paderson
Tong
Y Willem Arthur Ku
Shaw
Tocal
Feligf
Pear
Lufkin
Belton
Kuykendall
Ted
Clifton Mar| Gompany
Macs
Mes Kuykendall
Mas
Arthur
Widow of Walnut Springs editor passes away
Mrs. T. W. Dunlap wife of the Walnut Springs Hustler editor died Monday. Born in Meridian she and her husband raised their family in the same home. The funeral was held in Walnut Springs with relatives present.
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Mra. T. W. Dunlap
Walnut Springs
Teel
W. Dunlap
Punt
Farm Labor Shortage Foreseen in Texas Cotton Areas
College Station economist T. R. Tam predicts a growing farm labor shortage in Texas as peak season wages rise beyond 1940 levels. Migratory labor flow may falter due to rain, complicating cotton planting in Bonth Central and North Texas. Farmers expect higher wages and planning challenges as pickin and seasonal labor distribution tighten.
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College Station
Texas
Wunrder
Tal Javatha
Ban Ver
T. R. ‘Tam
Extension Econo- Uilet
Saya
Wmege
Vite
Senet
Bonth
Central
North
Tras
Aluminum drive to aid Victory efforts in Clifton area
Clifton and surrounding communities launch an aluminum collection drive next week to support Victory efforts. The Main Street netted strong early participation and local Boy Scouts aided in gathering and charting progress toward patriotic ends.
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Clifton
Nxt
Victory
Viking
Connally Bill Would Increase Old Age Pay
Senator Tom Connally of Texas introduces a bill to raise Federal share of old age assistance payments. The measure, referred to the Senate Finance Committee, is endorsed by Social Security Board Chair A J Altmeyer who says it reflects board views. The bill uses a formula tying federal contributions to state income levels, aiming to reduce disparity in per capita payments across states.
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Washington, D.C
Tom Connally
Texan
Senate Committee On Finance
Connally
A. J. Altmeyer
Social Security Board
Social Security Act
Senate
Seistor|omnnlly
Boeial Security Board
Clifton Benefited by Whitney Dam and Army Camp Plan
The Whitney Dam and nearby army camp would be near Clifton, Bosque County, with potential highway links from Clifton to the dam. Construction will take years and employ many, boosting local business and finances, though residents favor the dam over the camp for steady benefit.
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Clifton
Whitney Dam
Salmont Whitney
Cliffind
Bosque County
Miss Elvira Kliene Weds Thomas Conrad
On Saturday evening July 26 in Womack Zion Church Miss Elvira Kliene married Thomas Conrad. Rev H P Bam officiated as attendants included Miss Esther Ender and Mrs William Meinkowaky with the couple living in Garneravilla where Conrad is a farmer.
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Elvira Kliene
Thomas Conrad
H. P. Bam
Womack Zion Evangelical Church
William Meinkowaky
Mies Esther Ender
Charles ‘Tanner
Conrad
Ea Kitene
Womack ’Mamunity
Willis
Garovsville
Garneravilla
Red Cross Quota Sewing Meeting at Clifton City Hall
The fourth Bosque County quota arrives at Red Cross headquarters with 196 girls dresses 100 skirts 100 layettes 72 bedshirts for distribution. Those willing to help gather at Clifton City Hall Thursday morning August 7 for a full day sewing. Those sewing at home may pick up material at City Hall or Mrs L E Tennison's home.
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Bosque County
Red Grove
Saap
Mrs Sallie Vickrey Pioneer Bosque Settler Laid To Rest
Mrs Sallie Vickrey daughter of Joshua and Mary McCuistion and a Bosque County settler died after a brief illness. Born October 29 1868 in Robertson County Texas she came with her parents to Bosque County in 1870 in ox wagons. The family settled one mile from the church on what is now Calvert farm near Hog Creek where lines Chapel Church stood. Survived by seven children. Continued on last page.
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Euphronia Abigill Page Shepherd Rae
Alabarme
Arkansas
Baptist Church
W. Shepherd
J. A. Shepherd
Loraine
Rey
J. W. Shepherd
Hdeoueh
Nev
B. N. Shepherd
Hioh
Fairy
Woo
Kern
Howard Estes
Fairy Cemetery
Bill Shepherd
O. C. Gone
Ovie Tyrum
Aille Shepherd
Weldon Gone
Charlie Rainball
Sallie Vick
Joahua
Mary McCuistion
Bosue County
Robertson County
Texas
Bosque County
Waco
Bosque Canty
Lines Chapel
Hog Creek
Calvert Farm
Tom Lundberg
County Men At BeAberdeen Angus Meet
County teams from multiple counties gather as BeAberdeen Angus Meet opens with Brook as president. The event features more than twenty attendees across teams and counties, highlighting regional competition and organizing efforts.
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BeAberdeen
Angus
Brook
Drow
Cotton Crop In Bosque County Report Says Yields May Be Heavy
Cotton growers in Bosque County are thinning and performing well with insect control. County agent E. H. Lawrence notes successful meetings on boll weevil control. dusting at about fourteen pounds per acre is common. Leaf worm appears. those dusting will kill it when targeting boll weevil, boosting expected yields per acre. Ginners assist with dusting equipment and poison at cost.
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E. H. Lawrence
Lutheran Bible Camp Closes After Successful Session
The Eleventh Annual Bible Camp of the Texas Concordia League ended Sunday night after a five day session. About ninety full time and twenty part time members attended along with several visitors. Rev J W Yiviaker and Rev C G Malmin led lectures on the Gospel of John and the Passion of Our Lord with evening discussions. Recreation and swimming filled afternoons under lifeguard supervision. Camp officials credited with the event include Camp Director Curtis Pedéte, Registrar Miss Janette Hultgreem, Life Guard Miss Martin Jue, Camp Pastor Rev W T Gigstady, and others.
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Texas Concordia League
J. W. Yiviaker
Jor’s
Martin Jul
Malmin
Yivisuker
Curtis
Pedéte Wm
Clifton
Misa Janette Hultgreem
Calian
Athletien
Mie
Martin Jue
Cutton
W. T. Gigstady Cutron
HM Stapring Hawrton
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S. A. Shepherd
J. N. Fellis
Lee Amd
Davia Snyll
Lin
Allie
Slamdion Revert
Kenneth Pitts
Carwin Clifton
Mire Dale Elkins
Dauphiee
Earilee
Lifter
Hleg
Martine Taswalvesthieva
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Whitney
Sallie Vickrey
Rae Ae
Lutheran Bible Camp
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