Soldiers describe army life and travel hardships in camp notes
The narrative details a troop movement from Fairfield to a camp near Red Lake and on to East Texas. It notes dust, fatigue, and training in the Dean MIBL Forest, with tents set for the First Battalion HQ and regular chores, baths, and preparations continuing despite rough roads and heat.
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Avery Town
Ox Waeneworths
Avery
Conway
Fairfield
Toys Wy Atverndon
Red Lake
Dean Mibl Forest
Fir Lake
Bey
Louisiana
Texas
Petark
Ux Pd
Cooper School House Moves to Clifton Campus
Several FFA boys help lay the foundation as the Cooper School house is moved to the Clifton campus. The two room building will be extended to create a 48 foot shop area for the agriculture department with future courses in woodwork auto mechanics and related trades assisted by Federal Government funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Cooper School
Clifton
Agriculture Department
Higher Living Cost Forecast For Texas
University of Texas statistician warns Texas workers face rising living costs this fall with prices expected to climb before winter. He cites ongoing retail expansion and brighter agricultural, mineral, and industrial outlook while noting costs may increase substantially amid production and consumer demand.
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Austin
University of Texan Business
Texas
Ay Buchel
University
University Bitewaw
Senta Fe Shows Business Tnere
Galveston business week notes activity and totals as readers compile weekly trade results and figures. Local merchants report gains and shifts in goods as the public markets reflect seasonal demand.
Clifton Public School Tena Starts Soph
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Clifton Public School events with a student or program debut in September and a mention of a sink and a location. Names and specifics are unclear, but the fragment signals a school-related notice or schedule starting in the sophomore year.
American Legion Conference in Fort Worth August 16 19
The American Legion Texas Department plans a Fort Worth gathering August 16 to 19 with registration starting early. Notable events include a Child Welfare dinner with Vincent Chiodo, memorial service at Perrington Field, and speeches by national and state leaders. A major parade with Defense Guards and post colors is expected, closing with Department Commander Ede Riesell.
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American Legion
Department
Texan
Fort Worth
Legion
Auxiliary
Mlnck
Wione
Balarty
Vincent Chiodo
Freddice
Washington
D. C
Dallikeony Houston
Louis
K Dohnuon
National Commando
Brie
Sam Af
Shmpsom
Bamp Walter
Richard
Gengkn
Goron Arou
Alford
Blackburn
Herbert Ci’ Markley
Parrington Field
Coke Stevenson
Texas
Bam Jones
Louisiana
Mnelude Alp
Kitchin
Dallas
John Thomas Taylor
American Legion Legislative Committee
Homey Adkins
Arkanans
Gommender Randall
Cobb
Oklahoma
Defense Guards
Jin
Camp Wolters
Selmer’ Erickson Post
Ede Riesell
Fred Wilson Injured In Arm Break At Clifton Lanes Chapel Road
Fred Wilson head mechanic at the Vay Fort Garage fractured his left arm at the elbow in two places when his vehicle sideswiped by machinery on the Clifton and Lanes Chapel highway last Sunday. He was taken to the local hospital for treatment and friends regret his misfortune and wish him a speedy recovery.
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Fred Wilson
Vay Fort
Clifton
Lanes Chapel
Arro
Wilson
Lions To Operate Housing Directory In Clifton
Lions Club forms committee to catalog available rooms and meals in Clifton. W A Wegner chairs with Helen Aars C Pederson Johnnie Denton A L Bronstad R B Henderson Hugh Trotter and G Bronstad. headquarters at Connor Pharmacy to centralize listings and recruit hosts. Authorities urge locals with rooms or meals to report and specify capacities and arrangements.
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Clifton
Lions Club
W. A. Wegner
Helen C. Aars
Die C. Pederson
Johnnie Denton
A. L. Bronetad
R. B. Henderson
Hugh Trotter
G. Bronatad
Connor Pharmey
Mr. Wegner
Barbecue and Ceremonies Mark Meridian Creek Gift to Clifton Junior College
Clifton College Board hosted a barbecue on the Meridian Creek School grounds on Thursday evening August 7 to thank the Meridian Creek School community. A program featured a history of the district and speeches by local leaders, with music from the last year’s a cappella choir. The event celebrated the donation of the Meridian Creek School property to Clifton Junior College on July 24, symbolizing gratitude and community support.
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Clifton College Board of Education
Meridian Creek
C. Tyssen
Meriding Creek
C. E. Pierson
Mesars
Richard Elingson
Jolt Dahl
C. T. Knudson
Bruce Rhea
Tom Parka
Gigetad and
Thorson
Clara
Thin ‘School
Baylor House Party Set for Aug 26 29 at Baylor
Baptist young women ages 17 to 25 from central Texas counties will attend the annual house party on the Baylor University campus August 26 through 29. The event, led by Mr Sharles W Fuqua, features devotional study and a conference theme Crowning Christ in the Homeland with the song God Save America. Selection prioritizes health appearance and personality with work experience in elementary, commercial, or radio fields preferred.
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Waco
Baptist Young Sromen
Baylee University
Baptist Womer
Texas
Sharles W. Fuqua
Meridian
District 14
Anton W. Hancock
Christ
Steveman Laren
Nations
Coryell
Bosque
Hill
Navarro
Limetion
Fillstone
Freestone
Falls and
Leon
Bilim College
Brenham
Marvin
E Tamar
Lamar Tata
Larinr
Lambe
Gtyuhe
Thin Pear
National ‘Youth Administration
Bain College
Salvation Army Annual Appeal Planned for Next Week
The Salvation Army will launch its Annual Appeal in the Texas division next week with campaigner W D Pedigo from Dallas assisting. The drive aims to raise funds for humanitarian and spiritual service nationwide, and is presented with official authority within the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Texas
W. D. Pedigo
Dallas
Canvers
Miloweb Dokl Sor Parwar Turret fas deen ap Peagel
A garbled 19th century notice reports a petition or decree received Thursday morning from an official figure, mentioning Miloweb and Trustee nodal beard terms, with unclear details and several proper nouns corrupted.
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L. Garkeff
J. B
Boitard
Etain
Spa
Adeisor
Miloweb
NYA Work Program Aids 20,000 Texan Students 1941 42
The National Youth Administration will enable about twenty thousand Texas youths aged 16 to 24 to stay in school during the 1941 42 school year. J C Kellam, state NYA administrator, outlines the program aims and scope.
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NYA
Texas
Sccomilie
J. C. Kellam
State
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