24 Dec 1943
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1943
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes describe a ceremony with guest introductions and honorary degree mentions. The text lists speakers and attendees, including a superintendent and local officers, and notes a Christmas reception with a menu prepared by FFA members' mothers.
Terrell, aged 82, died December 19 near Clifton after a short illness. He was known as Pole Terrell in the community and spent most of his life on the family farm. Funeral services were held at home and burial followed at the Terrell Burial Ground with Pastor Hav. We Yate Ni. Dunson of the Clifton Methodist Church officiating.
The notice warns individuals to file 1943 income tax returns promptly. It outlines filing thresholds of 860 dollars for single filers and 902.40 dollars for married couples and notes the calendar year 1943 tax year.
Funeral notices report S Rhoades of Clifton died Saturday night after a heart attack in Clifton Texas He was born near Hamilton Texas January 10 1905 and survived by his wife four children two sons serving in the armed forces and multiple relatives Interment was in Hico Cemetery with services at the Clifton Baptist Church and prayers led by Reverend Baskin
In the San Pietro fight amid heavy casualties, Lt Bergman reorganized his company after two commanders were killed or wounded and led men back into the German line. He served aboard the Yorktown and was later buried near Prasolo, Italy.
Community campaign led by Central Teens Octap and Morphal Gounell mobilizes 17 Central Texas counties to deliver 200 gifts and 60 Christmas trees to sick and wounded soldiers. The American Stee Crew coordinates chapters and resources to aid hospital camps and supply distributions via district headquarters in Temple. Local communitive effort spans Clifton Womack Coyote Norse Set Morgan and other towns with no report of further updates.
Henry A Cooper a lifelong resident of Clifton and Basque county died after a brief illness at Glen Rose hospital last Friday. He had served as Justice of the Peace in Clifton and Abe ridian and is survived by his wife two sons and two daughters with funeral services held at the family residence in Clifton conducted by Rev C A Bashkin.
Dr. G Wilken Calling of Clifton, a prominent member of the Wax Dental Association, was featured by a national dental journal for achievements. The piece notes his involvement with the Texas Dental Association and a forthcoming appearance at an annual meeting in Fort Worth, highlighting professional honors and contributions to dental research.
John Tyler Hill, a longtime Clifton resident and former peace officer, died Sunday December 19 after years of poor health. Born January 15, 1881 in Mahank Texas, he moved to Bosque County as a child and settled in Clifton in 1919. He served as city marshal deputy sheriff and night watchman and was active in church and civic life. He married Frances Fredonia Brann in 1901 and had three children and four grandchildren. Services were held at Clifton Baptist Church with interment in Clifton.
Ray Barnes of Turnewwhite sends thanks for renewing the paper for another year. The note mentions Mr and Mrs Albert Gowhite and a seven year term, referencing a recent call and ongoing subscription.
Staff Sergeant Arthur L. Bronstad reports from the Italian front he is well and continuing his duties. He mentions rough weather and tough fighting as German forces press the defense. He thanks God for protection and notes enclosing a military currency and Malian money.
Lawrence Cooper, long time resident of Bougne Canty and Bosque County, died at his Deming home. He was 34 and had lived in the area for seventy years, with thirty near Clifton before moving to Iredell. Niece and nephews attended his funeral in Iredell. Also listed are Mr and Mrs 3. F. Pard, Mr and Mrs 8. Willett, Ralph Helm, Mrs EA Priddy and Valley Mills connections.
Lawrence Cooper, native of Clifton, longtime resident of Bosque County, died last Wednesday after months of ill health. He had made Deming New Mexico his home in recent years. Funeral services and interment occurred in Deming on Wednesday.
A damaged text notes Mrs. Clack Grimland, long time Clifton resident, preparing to relocate from her Dallas home. Neal Amundson and family travel to Clifton to help settle the property while relatives and neighbors recall years of sewing and shared social ties.
Emergency crop loans are offered to 10 farmers for 1984 to cover crop production and related costs. Applications are taken at the County Treasury Office and Meridian Street under the Farm Credit Administration. Loans require a first mortgage on the crop and target farmers with limited collateral and small cash needs.
Professor Mark G Pederson of Texas Tech dairying plans to leave his role at the college to join Price’s Creameries as production manager. The move, effective with the current term, places him in a northern region of the firm with headquarters in El Paso and subsidiaries across New Mexico and Texas. Pederson, a 1935 Kansas State College graduate, previously coached dairy judging teams at Tech and is active in local church and alumni circles.
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