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31 Aug 1945
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1945
Page
1
Incomplete OCR text from a historical page yields unclear place and names. Readable fragments reference a city and a coin but lack coherent events or identities to confirm specifics.
A formal program will be held Sunday to honor Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Jen on their Golden Wedge anniversary at Olut Lutheran Church. Family and congregation members will attend with many relatives listed as present. A reception at the Jaron home follows the service.
Mr and Mrs Jaman Walter Townley announce the marriage of their daughter Mint Roth to Ray Worth Berry Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy on Friday August 24 1945 in Hayward California. Reverend Father Farrar of the First Baptist Church officiated. Mrs Berry wore a formal gown with black and white accessories.
Last Thursday afternoon August 23 Dallas visitor Hudron Greene died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Caraway in Clifton before a doctor could arrive. Greene, a film machine operator by trade, had often visited Clifton residents in years past. He and his sister Mrs. Greene had come from Dallas for a visit when illness struck. Police or family notes state the death occurred about three o'clock with the physician summoned after the alarming condition, and Greene died roughly forty minutes before the planned medical arrival. The body was removed to the Monticello cemetery for interment.
Forces from the United States land near Tokyo at Atsugi and Yokosuka to begin the occupation of Japan marking the end of the war. Major General Joseph Swine commands the first troops while Rear Admiral Badger leads naval operations at Yokosuka. Admiral Nimitz arrives in Tokyo Bay to assume headquarters duties. The invasion follows orders to clear civilians and roads as occupation proceeds amid high security and a Pearl Harbor inquiry prompting debate in Congress.
A hurricane swept the Central Coast and nearby towns causing extensive damage. Wind and rain lasted hours, with three dead and dozens injured across Whartod County. The disaster crushed crops and fisheries, with losses surpassing 96 million dollars and tens of thousands evacuated or sheltered by the Red Cross.
Private first class Oscar E. Knudson, 16, an instrument specialist in a Jack Death A 26 Invader squadron, awaits redeployment to the Pacific from Camp Chicago near Reims. He is husband of Mrs. Oscar E. Knudson of Dallas Texas and served with a Ninth Bombardment Division unit under Major Munlay O. Richmond. The squadron supported Allied drives from D-Day to VE-Day, earned a Presidential Unit Citation, and flew 294 bombing missions in Europe over 16 months. He previously worked for Potash Co. of America in Carlsbad New Mexico and graduated Clifton College.
Wilton Holt, 29, son of Clifton residents, awarded the Bronze Star for organizing relief and guiding a relief party to evacuate wounded Marines on Iwo Jima. He led a night movement under intense enemy fire, delivering ammunition water and rations while recovering casualties. Holt, a 40-year veteran of Vella Lavella and Bougainville, faced dangerous conditions to save his platoon.
Glitton High School football prepares for the season starting Monday September 1 with coach Arthur Bronstad a former Cabatar star and Baylor Northeastern Teachers alum. Eleven lettermen anchor a squad guided by Bronstad as Clifton and surrounding areas back the Cubs toward a strong campaign. Players report Sunday at 3 oclock with gear costs payable. season schedule lists Sept 21 Dublin at Clifton Sept 23 Weep State Homes at Clifton Oct 5 Iasen at Tiasea Oct 12 Gatesville at Clifton Oct 19 West at Clifton Oct 26 Methecar at Clifton Nov 2 Hamilton at Hamilton Nov 6 Vera at La Vega and Nov 18 Valley Mills at Clifton.
Bosque County reports 13 servicemen returning to civilian life this week including W Weldon Vickrey Mosholm W Aimer Greer Morgan James Rogers Meridian and others from Clifton Valley Mills Koppert and Morgan. Over 300 locals registered with the Bosque Local Board and many served before the draft with about 200 in service or reserve prior to registration.
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