Lions Club Luncheon Recalls Battle Experiences
The Lions Club gathering on December 14 featured two wounded veterans, Sgt Eaton of Amarillo and Sgt Role from Hot Springs, recounting World War I and Italian campaign memories. They described Salerno and Palermo landings, German defenses, paratrooper losses, and the hardships of wartime supply and captivity, with praise for Allied efforts and a glimpse into theatre life.
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Chifish
Carwrews Uonts
Trinity Laiberan
McClee
Ai Templey
Sgt
Eaton
Amarillo
Hotiaina
Hervice
14Nd
Atrien
Italy
Salerno
Westlon
Green Beach
Balermo
Armetienne
Gemimaniae
Bolarmo
Jwer Dickaan
Ber du Bole
Paya
North Africa
Sicily
Majileinch
Set
Tealy
143Rd Infantry
Clitvan
Wn National Guard
Creswella
Speakore
Finlabind
Pratt Harbor
Father Son Banquet Set For Friday Night
Clifton Chapter of the Future Farmers of America plans a father son banquet Friday night at the high school gym. The program includes remarks by school board members and FFA officers, with honors for degree recipients and scholarships to be presented.
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FFA
Clifton Chapter
The
Future ‘America
Gasate
Board of
Pacalty FA
Knudson Assigned to Wendover Field for Training
Lieutenant Wade E Knudson of Cran Gog has arrived at Wendover Field Utah for further training as a pilot. He was commissioned on 30 1948 at Douglas Army Air Field. Knudson graduated from Gap High School and Clifton College and worked as a tinskeeper in San Antonio before entering the Army Air Force. He is married to Martha Sue Knudson of Dallas.
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Wile Wecoet
Wade E. Knudson
Wendrave Field
Utah
Knudson
We Secon
Douglay Army Wield
Douglas
Aria
Norih
Gap High School
Clifton College
Fiverd
San Antonio
Eenaribd
Martha Sue Knwls Leon
Dallas
Wendover Field
Aeond Air Force
Walt
Wehr
United
Kandson
Cornfilli
Gopatl Clifton
Farmers Urged to File Work Sheets
Farmers urged by the county USDA War Board to submit work sheets promptly. Officials stress accuracy and punctuality in record keeping and prepare for future agricultural support programs.
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Meridian
USDA
War Board Secauee
Neomasry
Agticaltersaries
Siena Eee
Voce Flor Frey
OM Front in Italy: wartime letter from Corporal Harvey
A wartime letter from Corporal Raymond Harvey of the 84th Division, stationed in Italy, describes front conditions, fleeting quiet days, and hopes to return to action. His sister Mrs James Adis in South Houston and Mrs Franges Peterman in Grove Creek are noted. The piece mentions training partners Captain Peterman and Captain Peterson and their movements.
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Italy
Alose
Corp
Raymond Harvey
Harvey
Slater
Jame
Adis
South Houston
Tom
Franges Peterman
Grove Creek
Nancy Pederson
Petermann
Pederson
Massachusetts
Taunt Higa
Captaien Peterman
Capain Peterson
Locker Plant Quota Subscribed by Clifton Residents
Residents sign up for lockers for a new Clifton locker plant as about seventy five spots remain. Bruce Parks RL Lane and Dink Henderson, named owners, plan to operate. signs point to opening early in the New Year. Contact Helen C Aars or Palmer State Bank staff for remaining slots.
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Clifton
Bruce Parks
RL. Lane
Dink Henderson
Dink Henderton
Gloss Market
Helen C.aars
Palmer State Bank
Bruce Marks KL
Lane
Bosque County H D Council Hosts Christmas Gathering
Bosque County H D Council closes meetings for a Christmas party at Bosque City Hall Dining Room with a program of speeches readings and songs. About fifty members and visitors from nearby communities attend. Next meeting scheduled for January 29 1944. Also a Cotton Ginning report notes 6606 bales ginned in Bosque County to date versus 7091 for 1942.
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Bosque County H. D
Ifton City Hall
Curo Sones
Ilt
America
Mise Alma Miller
Sall
Moshelni
Montgomery Spring
Pairview
Londer Springs
Cayole
Navy Bee Clubs
Union Hill
Cedronsi Mt. Zion
Andy Ware
Tme Meridian
Balter
Cena
Turkey Improvement Program Shows County Gains Since 1939
The county completes a record of the Turkey Improvement Program begun in 1939. W J Curtis of Meridian secured ten hens of Broad Breasted variety from Plainview Texas. Hatch data shows 263 hatchlings with high range performance at eight weeks and market age figures. Total costs and breeder purchases are listed, detailing heat costs and sales.
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W. J.curtis
Meridian
Plainview
Texas
E. K. Lawrense
Agricul
Bobeata
Pratt
Miri
Gift From Overseas Supports Clifton College Dormitory
A letter from Alvin C. Jorgenson describes an overseas donation of 4200 to support Clifton College’s dormitory fund. The note expresses gratitude for Jorgenson’s safe return and Christian guidance, and hopes he will soon be back in the United States.
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Clio College
Clifton
U.S. A
Alvin
Jornene
First Father Drafted in Reanne County
Arthur L. Chappell, Colored, accepted for service last week, set a record as the first father drafted in Reanne County. He was the 42nd inductee accepted for Romgus Cor in the county to enter the Asmind Corvine throaat entutmest.
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Arthur L. Chappell
Arpfied
Reanne
Romgus Cor
College Receives a Valuable Donation
A college received a valuable donation described with unclear details in the OCR text. The fragment mentions Fatlae and Adiaen pherogres but lacks verifiable names, dates, or institutions to confirm specifics. The readable portion indicates a generous gift but provides no concrete entities or amounts.
Captain Elmore C. Canuteson Wounded in Combat
Mrs Elmore C Canuteson received a government message last Friday stating her husband Captain Elmore C Canuteson was slightly wounded in combat somewhere nearby A later report indicated he was getting along and sent Christmas greetings to Clifton Friends viaubbygram noting he was OK
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Mra
Elmore C. Canuteson
Almore C. Canuteson
Gotting
Ong
Iock
Clifton
Shrintmas
Okeh
Death of W. E. Spurlin at Moffatt Texas
W. E. Spurlin aged 72 father of Moe C P Geiselbrecht of this city died last Sunday at Moffatt Texas after several months illness. Funeral services were held at the Moffatt Baptist Church Monday afternoon led by Rev Ollie Williams with interment in the local cemetery. Relatives and many friends attended including Rev and Mrs C A Bastin Mr and Mrs We L Brown Tom Clifton and others.
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W. H. Spurlin
Moe C. P.geiselbrecht
Thie City
Moffatt
Texas
Moffatt Baptist Church
Ollie Williams
Tom Clifton
C. A. Bastin
We L Borwn
Ste Hughs Trotter
Tom
Parks
Vane B. Dahl
Mtr
Sra Halen
Anrs
Greil P. Coston
W. Berry
W. T. Whitley
Mr Elling
Fellow
Dock Martin
Local farmers gain access to new disc grinder
A newly received large disc grinder is now available for farmers in the Clifton School District and the Clifton Service area to sharpen discs and hoes. The service is provided through the Defense Shop, using an efficient sharpening method.
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CTA Ton Defense
Clifton
Discharged Service Men Called to Local Reemployment Group
The Reemployment Committee of Boswew County asks discharged servicemen to contact Ed Handley chairman Cecil Coatlin and two others of Clifton for employment. Employers with openings should notify the committee to place one or more of these men.
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Boswew Contry
Messia
Ed Handley
Cecil P.coatlin
le. Stamstefer
Clifrom
War OF
Christmas Ads Features Record Next Week
The Record announces a new Christmas advertising campaign with a record purchase plan to promote ads for the season. It promises attractive layouts and easy access for advertisers and readers, aiming to showcase offerings in upcoming issues.
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Am Almere Hisar
Finmep
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