Bien All Stars Triumph in Round Robin County Event
The Bien All-Stars, featuring Cranfille Goptune and Cranfille, dominated the County round robin. Notable players included Lon Patterson and Paterson, with teams from Iredell and Walnut Springs contributing to a decisive victory for the All-Stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teper Task
Virginia F
Heere Piecklin
Wende
Barling Borenson
Geen Hinks
Gic
Conchon Jiu
Antti
Echool
Atria
Quinter
Vier
Bert
Ube
Atlewoe
Reschek Wsich
AlloMtar
Mifton Junior College
Tepdall
Tram Crancilla Ong
Trv Moshelm
Walnut Springs
Aires
Frode
Petiewson
Bosheim
Weed
Walnut Spring
Cranfill
Seerch
Bosgie
Conty
Cranfille
Noted Military Figures In World War Two Journal
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Herbert P Kellie and Abert Kettle from Dilfon, cited in combat. Mentions of Ubi Carn, Lafeistryman Dalles, and Fit Army in Keats. Pvt Kotler noted for service in Nawenition. June 1944 context unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert P. Kellie
Mem Abert
Dilfon
Bien Deen
Wria Ubi Carnbat Lafeistryman Dalles
Keats
Pvt Kotler Waterest
Anal Ak
Overeas Sines
Post Office Regulations Public Reminder
Public notice to Clifton patrons about two mail safety rules. Emphasizes proper use of post office boxes, keeping boxes locked, and restrictions on handing out mail to non-guarantied persons. Warns that repeated violations may lead to box removal and warnings from the Postmaster. Names Bronstad Podlander appear in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Post
Fens
Dillon
Lockbiosoe
Urone
Walla
Dex
al, Bronstad
Podlander
Flying in England Sparks Amateur Report Confusion
An ambiguous English dispatch reports flying events and a mysterious labored name sequence. It mentions Sgt Raymond and a metal expert, with scattered fragments implying a wartime or aviation context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Walgreen
Raymond ¢. Nace
Clyttom
Manpower Strain Prompted by Local Selective Service Letter
In a Clifton Texas notice the Bosque County Local Board No 1 warns that with February induction calls the manpower pool is depleted. All 18 to 25 year olds will be examined. older men may be deferred or recalled. Class 2A 2C and 4F rules shape employer releases and reclassification as the draft proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Selective Service
U, & Employment Service
Hegietania
Daferret
Bosque County Local Board
Walaing
Booque County Local Board
Clifton
Texas
Commendation for Belgium based truck unit in WW II
Sgt. David E. Britain’s group earns high commendation from Air Force commanders for exemplary service in Belgium. The Quartermaster Truck Company operated under fire during German bombardment, evacuating air force troops and maintaining overland supply without major incidents. They logged extensive wheel time, covering vast distances with rugged reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninte Air Force Service Command
Belgium
Sertqvant
David B. Brittain
Clifton
Vna Quartermastar Truck Company
Ninth
Air Soret Command
Air Fores
Air Force
Garman Arror
England
France
Clinton
Waser
Dheir
Repain
Combibuten
Reitsin
Mira
W. R Downey
WSCS Program At Gap Church Postponed
The Woman's Society of Christian Service program at Gap Cronfuls Gap Church is postponed and rescheduled for next Tuesday February 27, 10946. The delay affects attendees and organizers awaiting the event details and new date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Gap Church
Owas
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Cronfuls Gap
Baptists Call New Pastor at Clifton Church
Clifton Baptist Church met in morning worship and unanimously voted to call Rev. Peter Deyoung of Groosbeck Texas to pastor. Deyoung, previously pastor of Grootbeek church for years, has accepted and will move to the field in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Baptist Church
Peter Deyoung
Groosbeck
Texas
Clifton Church
Deyeoung
Grootbeek Church
Visit at Gap Charles P Broyles First Giese Ends Long Navy Deployment
Charles P Broyles, returning to Boston after a 28 month furlough, toured Cranville Gap with wife Ima Hazel Rogstad and parents near Tashan. A destroyer sailor with five invasions including Leyte, he met brother in law Vernon Rogstad and sister Mrs Claude Jones whose husband was wounded in France. He belonged to the Railsplitter Division trained at Camp Howse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Broyles
Beeman
Giese
U. S. Court Guard
Boston
Mass
Ima Hazel Rogstad
Cranville Gap
M. Broyles
Tashan
Leyte
Vernon Rogstad
Claude Jones
Shreveport
France
Camp Howse
World Prayer Day Service Is Success
Rain could not dampen the second annual World Day of Prayer service at Clifton Methodist Church on Friday February 16. About 180 women from eight area churches joined pastors and lay leaders in an interdenominational observance with offerings supporting migrants scholars and Christian colleges worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Coyote
Norse
Womack
Clifton Methodist Church
Yhobath
United States
Hane Dahli
Atrs
Martin Hoot Jr
Carl Bakke Thaksel
Wervicen
Bosque 4 H Girl Wins Honor In Contest
A Bosque County 4 H member earns top honors in a local judging event. The winner, a 4 H participant from Wemred, received recognition for agricultural project work and community involvement.
Red Cross Drive Sets Clifton Quota at 1600
The 1945 War Fund Campaign begins March 1 across Clifton and the nation to aid Americans in the global conflict. Clifton’s quota is 1600 with Hugh Trotter as local chairman. Bosque County drives are 12 percent higher due to casualties and mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
United States
American Red Cross
Frnds
Hugh ‘Trotter
Clint C. Henig
Bosque County
Red Cross
Pfc Alton Heier Writes From Luxembourg
Pfc Alton G Tiefer writes from Luxembourg describing wartime life and distance from Clifton. He mentions cold weather, two feet of snow shifting to mud, a waterlogged foxhole, and wishes for home while noting efforts to keep in touch and send regards to friends and editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfs
Alton G. Tiefer
Sam
Luxembourg
Revard
Tam
Clifton
Ian
Mary
Alton. Heier
Gifts to Clifton College Add Donations After Roll Maakestad Memorial
Various donors contribute to Clifton College beyond the Roll Maakestad memorial. Recorded gifts include Trinity Lutheran Church Fe Woeth $26, Jorgenson family $10, Rev and Mrs Gigstad $5, Rev and Mrs Sampyoye $5, Rev and Mrs Mamkomtadhe $95, Rev and Mme Paulson and Ryley $4, Otto Nygard and Ahilstrom $6.80, Magne Rolie and family $3, and Mintm. Norv Wiley. The ledger notes further memorials and society donations alongside these gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F O Roll Maakestad
Trinity Lutheran Church
J. M. Jorgenson
Walter
Ryley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Prt
Beter
Post Office
R. C. Amundson Race Tein
David E
Britain
Lpl
Gus Krueger
Wel
Ine
Baptists
Camp Hospital
Waco
Gap
Alton Heier
Clifton College
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