Local War Era News Snips From Waco Area
Names of residents visiting relatives, military families and homebound travelers fill the week as Clifton and Waco communities note travel, visits, and transfers. Ed Light and others visited in Waco, while Mrs. Millie Franklin and family hosted guests and relatives. The note touches wartime moves, civilian ties, and local greetings across several households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thertor
Cay
Floyd Vickrey
Waco
Portas
Kentucky
Price
Mager
Claud Mathews
Orishame
W. J. Shelwoo
C. J. Bagley
Vesta Lee Franklin
Lerlane
Tradoit
Joye Alexander
San An Jagere
Bone
Mre
Ed Light
Wiliam Harold ‘Thorp
Near Clifton
Dre
Lowell Cox Jr
Nira
Alexander Iy
San Ananio
Inclaw
Hanry McPuilden
Harvey
Millie Franklin
Montral Schrader
Kiafbrinknd
Bhiie
Catan
Mire
Maines
Cali
Taris
J. B. Adegamier
Mir
Ovis Blue
Katie Laxton
Jennie Lem Olan
Mianer Joyce
Lanelle Alexander
John Schrader
von Kleidrink
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We express sincere thanks to many friends for their deeds of kindness and support during the illness and death of our dear wife and mother. May God bless you all. Signed by Mr and Mrs D. Black and family and the Carlson family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hein P. Carlson le C. Carlson
Miss Csteemson’s Bridal Shower at the Tribe Hall
A detailed account of a bridal shower for Miss Csteemson held at the Tribe Hall. Activities included Queen’s wreath centerpieces, a banner US flag, musical performances by El Damavis Jones and the Moores, poems and toasts, and a dressy reception with fruit punch and cookies. Gifts were displayed. guests registered in the Tribe’s Book. tributes given to the honoree and her sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurea
Unice Cookeie
Queen's Wreath
Fern
Minen Yella Claire Bugen
Lonnie McFaden
Mieves el Damavis Jones
Dorie
Marcelle Moore
Mmes
Prarie Broylen
Gaston
Bernt Barteleoo
Brn
Moozien
Nat
Questa
Ottis
Tyler
United States
Brower Honors Newlyweds With Dinner and Gifts
On August 11 1948 Corporal and Mrs Cecil Wallace were honored at a spin dinner hosted by Mrs Chas Aare Mrs John Dahl Mrs Gus Hoel Mrs Chas Ellingson and Mrs Ghae A brief program followed and guests registered in the Bride's Book Punch and cookies were served by Mrs Charles Broyles and Ming Alice Marie Nelson Friends extend best wishes to the couple Wallace son of Mr R C Wallace of Turnersville attended Clifton Junior College while Mrs Wallace daughter of Mr and Mrs E A Ellingson of Bertha Murie is a Clifton graduate The couple will begin life in Arizona where Corporal Wallace is stationed in the Army
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Wallace
Durner
Chas
Aare
John Dahl
Gus Hoel
Chas. Ellingson
Ghae
Aars
Jehy “Eilingson
Charles Broyles
Ming Alice
Marie Nelson
Wallace
R. C. Wallace
Turnersville
Cecil
Clifton Junior College
Mire
E. A. Ellingson
Bertha Murie
Clifton Junior
Wallace Jeft
Arizona
Uncle Sam
Corporal
Wallsee
Omenson Surprised With Birthday Dinner
Omenson was pleasantly surprised by a birthday dinner hosted at his brother Oscar Omenson's home. Relatives and friends attended, with a cake centerpiece and a served luncheon, lists of attendees including Mrs. Mattie Christofferson, Mr. and Mrs. E. Colvick, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omenson
Oscar ‘Menson
Shem Prosens
Wes
Sod
Martin Derg
Mise Annie Dometad
Lord Colwick Jerian
Cracfille Gap
Mattie Christofferson
Mien Eline Chotetofferson
Waens Mre
Schulz Family Molds Reunion August At Inte
A reunion of the Schulz family is planned for August at Inte. B. Schuls of Clifton and family members are coordinating the event with other relatives expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schulz
Jarty Honored Bride-Elect Marianne Christenson
On Friday afternoon August 13 Mrs Homer Bronstad hosted a social at her home to honor Marianne Christenson, bride elect. Attendees included Mesdames Elvis Johnson Ottis Fyler Leroy Troll Paul Christenson William Bertelson and Miss Marguerite Bronstad. Guests enjoyed peach ice cream and honey cookies during a pleasant afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer’ Bronstad
Marianne Christenson
Ralph Dillon
Fort McPharson
Georgia
Marianne
Mesdames
Elvis Johnson
Ottis Fyler
Leroy Troll
Paul
Christenson
William Bertelson
Marguerite Bronstad
Trinity Lutheran Church News August Services and Events
Trinity Lutheran Church announces Sunday services at 10 30 am on August 22 Luther League at 8 30 pm Men s Club meets Friday at the Parish Hall Junior L D R meets Wednesday at 9 00 Lucille Ragadale to entertain parishioners You are always welcome Walter T Gigetad Pastor
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Trinity Lutheran Church
the¢ Parish
Hell
Mies Lucille Ragadale
Trinity Lutheran
Walter T. Gigetad
Clifton Notables and Former Residents in Personal Notices
A section lists Clifton residents and former locals such as Rev. Gerald W. Trussall now serving as a U S Chaplain in Trenton New Jersey, E R Kelly visiting Carlton, family re unions at City Park, and reports on Henry Cooper illness and recovery. Mrs Esther Odeguard formerly of Clifton moves her subscription forward for twelve months. Mrs Robert Olson visiting from Houston, Don Olson's stay at Parks ranch, Euston L Standefer Jr in transit from training school to New Orleans with a stop at Texas A and M College and Baylor College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire
George E. Harris
B. Harrie
Beverly
Gerald W. Trussall
Clifton Baptist Church
E.R. Kelly
Clifton
Carlton
Melvin Capps
Mason
Esther Odeguard
Oklahoma
Robert Olson Campe
Houston
Tom
Parks
Don
Parks Ranch
Bruce Parke
Euston IL
Standefer Jr
Portsmouth
R.J
New Orleans
Louisiana
Texey A,d Bt
Local society notes and county deeds list a mix of visits and transfers
Mrs Jack Nabors of Ben Angel visited with Inomit Mim Elisabeth Torrence. Nell Beldel of Bert Wort spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs I J Seidel. Elizabeth Torrence visited Stephenville with Mint Iva Gilbert. Duncan at Fort Worth visited the Dun cans. Mrs Monroe Sorenson of Amarillo stayed with Mr and Mrs Omar Robinson. Homer Tucker had surgery and is recovering. Sgt and Mrs Jesse L Gandy of Waco spent the week with relatives. Alma Miller retired from Dal ar. State Meeting of Home Demonstration Agents reported. Moran Dunlap and J White visits in Coyote. Deeds filed show transfers in Meridian Clifton and surrounding areas with amounts up to 12,500. Marriage license issued for Otto W Mause and Regina Ender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aed
Jack Nabors
Ben Angel
Inomit
Mim
Elisabeth Torrence
Nell Beldel
Bert Wort
Saat
I. J. Seidel
Mise
Elizabeth Torrence
Stephenville
Art of Mint
Iva Gilbert
B. Duncan
Fort Worth
Parrots
G. W. Duncan
Monroe Sorenson
Amarillo
Omar Robinson
Homer Tucker
Jesse L. Gandy
Waco
Home Fulke
Mies
Alma Miller
Dal
A. Laverne
T. P. Smith
A. L. Jameson
Willie Mae Jameson
T. W. Murray
F. Neeville
I. A. Birch
Mollie Newcome
Morgan
C. M. Gandy
Homer Whitley
A. Coy Sur Vey
Annie Hillert Et al
Walter A. Petzold
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W. F. Boelter
Pfc
W. C. Boelter
Ban Prenciaco
Galifarn
Son ix
Esse
Bilby
Bray
Levene
McLenzan
Pang
Ty Mag
Aleve ‘Alles
Pat Smalybar
Pooch
China
Hal Hays
Victic
Weataccok
Mqon
Richard Weathforh
Dsoehter
Tatas Westbrook
Sinters
Mra
Mays
Wace
Mia Rugene Field
Gatvert
Dallas Nowa
Mra. Zadla Ovwald
Ween
Valley
Homer Pendleton
Edwin ‘Httrich
Needles
California
Yast
Carl Harris
O'Belle Ymenson
T. C. Windt
Ted
Andra Jean
Quear Omenson
Harvie
Pfe
Carl Harvie
Ellington Field
Galesburg
Ilinois
Sunkist Lemons
Sir'se
Patters
Virginie Rutabagas
Chuck Roast Uy
Sormrude
Nise - Club
Délicioon
Frazier Garton
Reginald Garton
Bernt Bertehion
C. L. Rohne
Charles
Broyles
Christabel Bertelson
Paula Christenson
Csteemson
Brower
IM. B. Schuls
Jarty
Henry Cooper
Chicago
Borrell Cooper
St. Louis
Mr. Cooper
Cliftex Theatre
Pam
Truraday
Chester Morris
Richard Arlen
Slay Milland and
Paulette Goddard
WIGHT
Tax Inc
Salyers Variety Store
Clefton
Texas
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