09 Feb 1945
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1945
Page
1
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Raymond Cogburn receives the Combat Infantryman Badge in France with his family, including Mr. and Mrs. J. Eingiertst Osten, noting his service in Europe and the December German drive. A letter dated January 14 describes his status and actions, while other family notes mention visits and arrivals from California and Los Angeles as relatives visit Tilston and nearby homes.
A large crowd gathered in the Capitol as hundreds of mourners paid homage to a revered figure who served two years as a trusted adviser. Remarkable tributes spoke of his peaceable nature and long, steady friendship. State senators and former officials served as pallbearers, with active pallbearers named from Ama zin and Houston, while pastors and dignitaries described his life as a model of civic virtue.
The World Day of Prayer will be observed at Clifton Methodist Church on March 10 at 2:00 PM. Members from Clifton and nearby communities will participate in the interdenominational event with readings and prayers focused on global concerns.
Bosque County fans will see the Bosque All-Stars play a Fort Worth team on Saturday night February 17 with tip off at 7:30 at Bosque High School. Clifton College meets Weatherford Junior College in the junior college championship. proceeds support a Bosque County girls trophy. A notice also announces the War Price and Rationing Board hours and staffing.
The Bosque County Home Demonstration Council met January 3945 with Chaairwoman Celia Bajos presiding. Members approved minutes with minor corrections and discussed meeting dates for Clifton and Meridian, exhibits, health programs, and guiding members to recruit others. the council plans a Feb 24 meeting at Meridian and invites all clubs to join.
Bosque County men have been selected for military service and assigned as follows JBhomay C. Webb Harvey C. Mo offic F Hanna to the Army at Fort Sam Houston Texas Tollonie B. Johnson to the Navy at Bainbridge Maryland EVYANGELIST R. NICHOL PREACHES AT CHURCH OF CHRIST Clifton Church of Christ invites Evangelist C R Nichol to preach next Sunday at 11 00 am Mrs Nichol and the preacher stay with Mr and Mrs B A Priddy in Valley Mills They recently returned from California where he ministered to a large congregation and will speak to Clifton Church of Christ friends and members.
The Lutheran Church of Norse presents a new appearance after two months of work by local painter Karl Zahasienen. Interior tones are off white with tan hints while the exterior brick shines in a natural brick color. A white covering on the steeple and newly varnished pews finish the update, with services temporarily held in the parish hall during completion.
Mrs W Ik Gowald District 10:3 Bridge Club hosts a Friday after noon meeting. Guests include Mrs W K Orwald and Mrs White with entertaining feature to the afternoon. Fragments indicate guest list and local social notes.
Tax collections show an increase for the period, with officials noting improved revenue receipts and steady demand. The data reflects broader economic activity and suggests continued growth in local taxes and fees.
The item lists ration stamp books and their validity dates for staples including meats fats bread sugar shoes and gasoline. It notes stamp ranges good through various dates from February to June and mentions reissue dates and indefinite validity for certain airplane stamps.
The Women's Missionary Federation Texas Circuit held a workers conference at Trinity Paris Hall in Clifton on January 1. Mrs W T Gigotad Circuit president welcomed greetings from Mrs C G Fieland district president and summarized the Mason City district conference. Enthusiastic workers from Fort Worth Waco Crawfish Gap Noteo Clifton attended a round table on federation work and the Simplification Plan. Youth problems discussion drew interest. No spring convention plan set. Refreshments and social hour followed.
Mrs. Oscar Anderson hosted a birthday dinner on June 21 in her honor. Guests contributed dishes for a banquet, and the afternoon featured singing, viewing gifts, and friendly conversation. Refreshments included roffes cocoam and various cakes and cookies.
Mrs Regina Neinast of Wompele receives War Department telegram informing her husband Staff Sergeant Angus A Neinast infantryman wounded in Leyte. He has served five years and his family hopes for his speedy recovery as relatives aid.
The Bonque County National Farm Lawn Association paid a five percent dividend on outstanding capital stock as of Dec 31, 1844, totaling $2,408.25. Grimes, Secretary-Treasurer, cites cooperative lending success in Bosque County over twenty years, noting reduced indebtedness and steady loan performance. Information available from those in Clifton, Texas, about services through the Federal Land Bank system.
Arnold Canuteson was reported wounded in France after a telegram from the War Department to Annie L. Canuteson. The message noted Herr Arnold was slightly wounded January 12 in Belgium, with hospital care arranged. He left for home February 14 while serving in an artillery unit, per capital dispatch.
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