Local social notes and weekend visits reported
The page lists many names and travels including Mire J Te Chui, Hite Cochran, Mrs. Clary Wichards, and Mr. J A Dyniap. Visitors from Dallas, Dublin, Brownsville, and Waco are mentioned along with a conference of the Central District of the State Teachers Association. Tarleton College official J Thomas Davies spoke at Meridian Lions Club meeting. Funeral arrangements for Jeux Bloodworth noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hpel Apeinhle
Lille Aoward- Chiat
Mire
J. Te ‘Chui
Som
Clie
Hite Cochran
Mr. Coeham
Wren Epis Ha Maw Lomax
Dallas
Mowe
Joe ‘Thompson
Cy Davis Wiley
Sherrill Benson
Myiile
Btotar
Fedith
Lymn
Dublin
F.C
Muridian
Mre
Olle
Virgie Bertelaen
Toseday
Brownsville
Clary
Wichards
Bosque County Roads Totals by Precinct and Class
A fragmented record lists miles of first, second, and third class roads across Precincts 1 through 8 in Bosque County. Totals include 1680 miles first class, 25 second class, 11.4 third class statewide, with precinct totals around 188.6 and 221.3 miles respectively, under maintenance by county commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque County
Mtth Precio Nort
Volaing
Cof
Prtelnet
Milan
Ronda
Marrecnet
Rose
Tague
1573 Young People Find State Jobs Report
A brief from the Asahi dated February 18 notes that 1573 youths received state employment. The report highlights government efforts to expand job placements and stabilize labor markets amid ongoing programs. Details are limited due to OCR issues.
Fragmentary note hints at local event and names
A garbled OCR fragment references a person named Veron and a local event with various unclear terms. The readable bits suggest a news brief about a community or school matter, mentioning individuals and potential dates, but specifics are not deducible from the text.
Club Women Plant Shrubs and Trees Across Texas Rural Areas
The Texas extension service reports club women and cooperative groups planted nearly 40 000 shrubs and trees in rural Texas in 1910. The effort included landscaping projects for homes and community spaces, with demonstrations by named volunteers guiding planting methods and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tekas Hine Tration Club
Aluriye
Texas
Teo
Peopl
Texas Extonian Service
Aight Ynexan
Ben Day
Mra
Ethel Burch
Myr- Ho Jones
Harry Hines Speaks At Waco Lions Meeting
Hon Harry Hines chairman of the Texan Highway Commission spoke at a Lions Club Ladies Night gathering at the Raleigh Hotel in Waco on Monday. Eleven Lions from the Clifton Club attended led by President Hayden Edwards with others from District Two X. Attendees included District Governor A W Mugher of Temple, C Cole of Cameron, Jay Powell, and several Clifton members and their guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hines
Texan Highway Commission
Lions Club
Raleigh
Waco
Clifton Club
Hayden Edowards
Hull
A W, Mugher
Temple
Lloyd Hollingsworth
Wade
Clifton
Hayden Edwards
Tom
Park
Browstad
Wreher
G. Filuon
Coffing
Mir
School Fund Warrants Released for 4 648 647 Dollars
In AE and Feb 1 a notice reports the release of school fund warrants totaling 4 648 647 dollars. A brief item notes the action and cites the public authorities handling the warrants.
Phine Robertson Buried at Meridian
A Meridian funeral for Geo P Robertson 73 long time citizen follows his Fort Worth death on Saturday. He had lived in Fort Worth about six months under specialist care to be with his children there. The services were by Marons with Mayor A P Jones of Clifton Lodge conducting. County and state officials attended including former state highway commissioner appointed by Governor Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Meridian
Geo. P. Robertson
Fort Worth
Hout
Marons
Yeave
A P. Jones
Clifton Lodge
Jus. E. Fenguson
Lost Capsule of Radium Recovered in Ft Worth
Dr Frank Hoeker recovered one of the largest radium quantities ever found at Ft Worth. A capsule of radium in three pellets, valued at about 3000 dollars, was located after a days long search near the county courthouse. The final capsule was found on Feast Olknay Street following a patient incident at an office in the Arts building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Worth
Port Worth
Frank 8. Hoecker
Hin Lauirtaen
Hroecker
Jelan
Hoscker Anil Iemisichine
Ontudpeing Ear
C D Nelson Home Damaged by Fire
A Tuesday morning fire swept the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C D Nelson in Clifton. Firefighters arrived promptly but the house and contents were almost lost. Dr C C Brown’s office room was cited as a possible origin point due to an electrical fault that might have ignited clothing or fabrics. Dr Brown reportedly suffered a loss of equipment valued at 4200 with no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Nelson
Clifton
Trend Water
Brown
Nelson
Twenty two apply for Waco postmastership
Washington Friday civil service commission announces 22 applicants for the Waco postmastership. Names listed include Willie Foster, Arthur Stout, James Treat, Clarence Gries, Rolle Greig, James Rudd, Thorne Clarkson, Charles Alexander, William Sleoyer, Annaeus Alexander, Robert Bilis Evans, Hazel Genheimer, Alvie Wilson, Frederick Brooke, Robert Warren Evans, Perry Dupoan, Virginia Mansell, Fred Mansell, Fred Lee, Roy Knight, Burroughs Hughes, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Civil Service Commission
Wap
Willie Stephen Foster
Arthur Stout
James B. Treat
Clarence
Gries
Rolle Styles Greig
James M. Rudd
Thorne F. Clarkson
Charles Great Alexander
William L. Sleoyer
Annaeus C. Alexander
Robert Bilis
Watson
Hazel K. Genheimer
Alvie Farrie Wilson
Frederick M. Brooke
Robert Warren
Evans
Perry
Local Teachers Attend Convention at Waco
Central Taxan district convention of Minto Teachers Association held in Waco on February 10 featured distinguished speakers. Secretary of Labor Frances Peck of Washington, D C addressed Friday evening sessions, drawing an appreciative audience.
Waco May Be Commator on Flights by Braniff
Braniff plans flights impacting Waco with possible commission arrangements. Officials and airline representatives discuss routes and schedules, aiming to boost regional air access and business travel. Details on dates and terms remain tentative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WACO
Braniff
Unclear Source Text Summary Attempt
The provided text is fragmented and unclear, lacking named entities, dates, or events to summarize into a concrete newspaper item. No verifiable people, organizations, or locations are discernible for a factual T and S.
Poll Tax Receipts Issued in Bosque County for 1940
Bosque County reports poll tax receipts issued by precincts for 1940 with counts for each district such as Meridian on 12 Cove Springs 62 and Walnut Springs 65. Total exemptions statewide were 87 with rules excluding those reaching 21 on January 1 1940 and residents of cities over 10 000 needing no exemption certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque County
Eidow
Meridian
Cove Springs
Lredell
Pringe Creek
Walnut Springs
Koppers
Morgan
Cedron
Ho— Womack
Rowell
Coyote
Valley
Millsama
Meshelin
Clitton
Rescue
Cranville Gap
Steiner SA
Walling Bend
Greenock
Mustane
Texans Seek Higher Cotton Acreage in AAA Program
Washington reports the Texas congressional delegation moves to raise AAA cotton acreage allotments for 1940 across Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas. A special committee led by Rep Poage will coordinate efforts with Oklahoma and Arkansas lawmakers while seeking an amendment to the agricultural adjustment act if needed. Figures show national acreage at 472.84 million acres with Texas holding 228 445 thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Secretary of Agriculture
Poage
Mahon
Gossett
Kleberg
Heckworth
Heand Poage
Agriculture Department
Community Chest Drive Planned by Committee
A Clifton committee of social workers appointed by Mayor Jenna met at Mrs C P Pedersons home to view plans for the county drive. They will contact citizens to collect clothing linens quilts furniture and similar items for those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Jenna
C. P. Pederson
Ldview
Moague County
Interesting News at Cranfilis Gap
Last Sunday night Mrs. Guy Fine stadt was rush to Wadtr hospital for an appendectomy. A four month old baby boy arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Bureson. Their two year old daughter Alice Faye was carried to a hospital in Waco for specialist care. Miss Rudell Nei e returned home from Waco. Clarence Tergernon and family visited Legree Wert in Hamilton. A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs. Wilburn Hastings. Chris Mickelson and sons Tob and Charlie ill with influenza. Clarence had pneumonia but improving. A daughter Mrs. Willia Bertelson Fort Worth arrived to help Mrs. Bertelson. Woodrow Wickman of Midland visited. Oliver Tillinghast opened a skating rink at the high school gym. Snow melted by afternoon. Fuld Johnson went to Gary for employment. Mrs Johns om plans to join him. Mr and Mrs Ny Jenson and S. H. Reesing visited Stella in Waco. August Cartoon slowly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri Berteléon
Guy Finestad
Wadtr
Frankie Bureson
Alice Faye
Waco
Ropstad
Mrs. Wallace
Max. Sole
Chris Mickelson
Tob
Charlie
Clarence
Willia Bertelson
Fort Worth
Soday
Naree
Woodrow Wickman
Midland
Oliver Tillinghuet
Gynasium
Fuld Johnson
Gary
Johnsom
Distinguished Visitors In Clifton Last Sunday
Prominent guests from Crockett representing B L Batterwhite wholesale grocery and feed store visited Clifton last Sunday with the Teams Milling Company entourage. They toured the local plant, viewed grain products and machinery, and met at the Denton Cafe for a meal of barbecued chicken. Rolfe Walton presided, inviting comments from attendees and noting the visitors' remarks and data presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Lackford
George Satterwhite
B. L. Satterwhite
G. Bi. Dickey
Crockett
B. L. Batterwhite Stholesale Grery and Feed Store
Clifton
F. Johnson
Gateswalle
W. C. Pharis
Sale
Twcul
Geinye
Ens
Rolfe
Walton
Thore Pyosent
Limalas
Exeh
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Asahi
Kellar
Sum
Sorel
Aeauie
Htays
Malvey
Roosevelt
Thete Trate
Chicago
Abe Kingois
Phine Robertson
de. Hocker
Fon Theahattone mAs Apu Arch
C.D. Nelson
Alabama Cancer Law
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Tole
Cranfilis
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