Local Social Notes Highlight Town Figures and Visits
The article lists townsfolk and families visiting and hosting gatherings at various homes and shrines. Names include Mr and Mrs W O Howard and others from Hynted Biz, Weralachie, and Auahin, with visitors Mr CD Edows and daughter Mien Mary Menile Wademeyer. Gaeats in the Robertown home Sunday were Mr and Mrs Herman Perlasnd and Herman Hays of Cuatinaee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wet Mex
Sloman Jones
Taig
Koenryedhs Joye
Cildren
Hynted
Biz
Howard
Adwaithan
Weralachie
Lerwll Klee
Wae
Auahin
Edows
Mien
Mary Menile Wademeyer
Stra J. B. Roberefe
Wobertwon
Herman Perlasnd
Herman Hays
Cuatinaee
Grand Jury Report Reflects On County Crime The Foreman Says
The Grand Jury of this term, led by Foreman W. A. Greer, reports deliberations on December 12 1940. It cites felonies including deception and a rape case along with aggravated assault and battery. It notes concern over punch boards and lottery schemes, urges public refrain, commends local officers, and adjourns subject to future call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPherton
Hmoz
Belorg
Aince
Sheriff's Department
Seaich
W. A. Greer
County And Precinct Officers Sworn Into Office January
County and precinct officers were sworn into office in January at a ceremony. The article notes oath takers, venue, and date details, highlighting local government changes and official swearing in.
Grimland Former Clifton Citizen Dies At Waxahachie
Chara F Grimland longtime Clifton resident dies in Waxahachie at 9 45 pm Monday Interment at Tarvonia Chapel The widow of Tom Grimland Sr she lived in Clifton earlier in life Surviving sons Tom Grimland Jr Del Rio Charles Grimland Marlin Joe Grimland Waco and Roland Grimland Temple Brothers Homer T Fort Atkansas and M B Fort El Paso Sisters Mrs J W Goodwin Houston and Mrs M McKenley El Paso
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Grimland
Nhackiey
Movday
Wasshaghie
Waxahachie
Tarvonia
Firimland
Clifton
Tom
C. Grimland
West Faf Clifton
Waco
Grimland Jr
Delins
Charles Grim
Land of Marlin
Joe Fort Grimland
Slaugster
Mes Roland
Vaunney
Temple
Mev
Homer T. Fort
Atkansan
M. B. Fort
el Paso
3. W. Goodwin
Houston
M. McKenley
Wreck Injures Spangie Jr and Young Graham on Dallas Trip
Spangie Jr and his fifteen year old friend Yd Graham were in an automobile wreck near the city on Christmas Eve. Spangie escaped with severe cuts while Graham suffered a broken right leg. Both were treated. Graham to Dallas hospital, Spangie to his home. A replacement car was provided by Standee Chevrolet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrank Spangie Jr
Dallae
Yd Grahnen
W Tady
Dallay Voore
Frank
Ardigi
Clifton
Mfr
Feunk J. Spangle
Dallas
Yung Graham
Frank Jr
Ohan Seefiint
Ee Chevrolet Company
Eight Million For Texas Highways Defense Aid
Federal Works Administrator John M. Carmody announced a total of 134,062,500 dollars in federal highway aid for states in the coming fiscal year, emphasizing rapid, practical road work to support national defense. Texas receives funds for regular aid, secondary roads, and grade crossing eliminations, totaling over six million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John M. Carmody
Federal Works
Texas
Britain Finds Means To End Night Bombings
Ottawa reports that Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding announced in Canada that a method to frustrate the German night bombers has been found. He said the needed equipment is being completed rapidly to reduce bomber effectiveness and tails. The former British air leader cautioned that night bombing may not end entirely, noting the possibility of occasional raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ontario
Canada
Germany
Matsral
Hugh Dowding
London
United States
Hugh
Beitain
Et Coumband Adler
Cory
Heey
Sixty One Aliens Registered Here at Clifton Post Office
The fixed period for Alien Registration ran from August 27 1940 to December 26 1940 and saw sixty one registrations at the Clifton Post Office. Severe penalties await those who willfully fail to register though those unaware of the rule are urged to comply promptly. Registrants must report changes of address and assist others to complete registration, says Postmaster A H Bronstad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
A. H. Bronstad
Connally Sees Heavier Taxes Ahead Debate in Senate
Washington reports Senators Connally and Johnson push for heavy new taxes to fund defense. Connally expects the next Congress to raise at least 1 billion dollars in additional revenue from personal and corporate incomes electricity and luxury goods. He urges higher rates on incomes from 4 000 to 100 000 or 150 000 and calls for substantial additions from middle income groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Connally
Texas
Johnson
Colorado
Congress
Partona
$2 Per Capita School Funds Ordered Paid
Public schools receive two dollars per capita funds authorized by order dated December 10, directing disbursement to school districts and officials for educational needs.
Power for Defense Garand rifle in mass production shown at Springfield armory
John C. Garand, inventor of the armies famed semi automatic Garand rifle, is pictured in his model shop at the Springfield armory Mass. His grand design is moving into mass production to arm defense forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Garand
Springfield, Mass
Rules For Rhythm Band Contest Set For County Meet
In a November 3 meeting the executive committee of the Interscholastic League voted to make rhythm bands a regular part of the County Meet. Five bands from Bosque County Clifton Walnut Springs Iredell Mosheim and Granville Gap will compete in Clifton next March for ribbons. Rules limit participants to Grades 1–3 with 40 maximum and 15 minimum per band. each band must have a director aged six to nine. Costumes optional. bands may have piano accompaniment. no sitting, no singing, no counting, and one piece will be chosen for all bands to play by chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque County
Clifton
Walut Springs
Iredell
Mosheim
Granfilla Gap
Clifton Basketball Teams Play Friday Clash
Clifton basketball teams prepare for Friday action with local matchups. The program highlights include Wesley and Pseal taking the court, while Tania and others are listed among participants in this busy local sports card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Wesley
Clifton Pseal
Tania
All Or Over Waco Weekly Broadcast Feature
A fragment notes a weekly broadcast in Waco Texas highlighting voices of men and women who shaped national and world history. The program aims to educate and will be aired at a central Texas location with a listed address at 6700.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Texas
Waco
Wao
Butler Named President of Texas City National Bank
Texas City Texas Dec Decay here s Association announced today that Mr Butler has been named president of the Texas City National Bank. He began duties January 15 and has a 20 year banking career with roles across Texas and Oklahoma including founder director positions and leadership in the American Bankers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob New
Galveston News
Texas City
Texas
Staten National Bank of
Gal Ws
Texas City National Bank
Butler
Texas City Bank
Inte FE. L
Biciman
Grayson County
Hood
Mason
Daniel Baker College
Brownwood
Texas Bankers’ Association
Oklahoma
Brownswood
Clifton
Meridian
Turnersville
Beasley
Industry
Aquilla
Valley Mitla
Coolidge
Cranfilla Gap
Jesel
C. A. Beasley
American Banke Land ‘Trust Co
Houston
Houston ‘Bank
Madill
Marietta
Sulphur
Hickory
Wayne
Texas Life Insurance Co
Waco
Galveston
State Bank Division
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Chie
U. S
Baltimore
Glenn L. Martin
Chara
Rank Spangie Jr
Britain
Clifton National Guard
Wathn
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