Fire destroys dairy plant in Valley area mill
A fire at a dairy and feed mill in the Valley area caused the main plant to burn. The building housing dairy and rock feed was destroyed while other sections of the mill remained intact. No injuries reported. plans to restore production are underway. The victim, Mirm Petzold, died in the blaze while tending the fire. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Saareville Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bree
Shwae
Gomaitty
Petzold
Vallay Milbe
Widen
A. H. Petsokab
Jp, Frith
Wille
Herbert
Theodore
Valley Adie
Walter
Clifton
Edwin Petzold
United States Army
Adalgh Rackow
Burkett
Texas
Pam
Saareville Bap
Askharsh
Ray
J. D. Wartes
Pistor
Valley Mitt
Rapeiet Church
Valley Mit
Frits ‘Lander Chas
Ludwig
J. Tanner
BW. Detts
Robert Moore
Joe Beanten
Ciften Volantoeor Fire Company
Boyce House’s Rumored Run for Lieutenant Governor
Fort Worth newspaperman Baye Howse, widely known writer, appears to be entering the Texas lieutenant governor race. In a five week campaign, he claims broad appeal, visiting many counties and leveraging his 220 newspapers work to build support. He asserts the economy and schools would benefit, stating “I Give You Texas and the Great Renaissance.”
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Baye Howse
Fort Worth
Texas
Cevernar Oe
Alhout
Renfree
Boyne House
Arita
H E I Girls Entertain Cranfills Gap Teachers
December 22 Cranfills Gap High School hosts teachers for a Christmas dinner. The room features Christmastide decorations and a center table with cedar candles and a Christmas tree as place cards mark the menu. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Rhodes contribute to the event.
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H. E
Cranfills Gap High School
Ben Rhodes
Wounded in Italy CPL J T Spangle Reported
A brief item notes that CPL J T Spangle was wounded in action in Italy. The report provides no further details on the injury, unit, or date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
J. T. Spangle
Italy
Clifton Public School War Bond Drive Totals 5815
In line with the national school war bond program Clifton Public School reports bond and stamp contributions collected Saturdays. The drive runs from September 18 to December 22, with teachers and students aiding the effort and the community supporting the school’s record.
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Fune
Clifton
Public
Bokshead
Tool
Pup Ead Yeachera
Ewell
Bepl
Christian Grimm Wounded in Italy
Mr and Mrs W M Grimm received word from the government that their son Pvt Christian Grimm was wounded slightly in Italy and would be advised of his condition. Parents and friends hope for a rapid recovery and that he is back on duty soon.
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W. M. Grimm
Pvt
Christian Grimm
Italy
Erath County Electele Cooperative to Hold Annual Meeting
The final meeting of the Erath County Electele Cooperative Association in Stephenville Texas will be held at the Recres ton Building at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday January 1 1944 A full report will be given by the board of directors and all members are urged to attend. Ask your neighbor to join with you. A directory will be elected to serve one year.
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Erath County Electele Cooperative Association
Stephanvill
Texas
Stephenville
Recreston
Tweeday
Ditwetoes
Aod Afl
Bosque County War Bond Drive Sets Quota As Community Leaders Named
War Bond drive details outline Bosque County participation with a set quota of 410 dollars per person and a call for volunteers. County Chairman Devis reappoints the same community leaders, urging investors to support the Fourth War Loan and boost bond purchases. Funeral notices mention Mollie Kristine Grimland, aged 74, with services in Trinity Last Cemetery.
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Gneta
Reserve Bank
Bosque County
Davin
Mollie
Trinity
Trinity Last
W.P. Glant
Mollie Kristine Grimland
Gustan Sophia Grimland
Abe’ Ha
Cora
Slater, Grimland
James Grimland
Gap
Texas
Willinms Grimland Silverton
Taxa
S. B. Preston Dies in Clifton After Valley Mills Life
Sanford Boatman Preston born July 19 1873 near Valley Mill spent most of his life in Bosque County. He lived at Valley Mills and near Meridian before moving to Clifton to be with his sisters. Married Mint Sushe Johnson in 1906, widowed soon after, survived by siblings Ira Preston of Dallas and two Clifton sisters. Funeral at Valley Mills Baptist Church with local pallbearers.
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Sanford Boatman Preston
Valley Mill
Bosque County
Valley Mills
Meridian
Clifton
M.A. Duncan
M. B Resse
Preston
Mint Sushe Johimon
Ira Preston
Dallas
Glifton
Horace Preston
Coonta
Fort Worth
Calvin
New War Bond Drive Targets Small Investors
A new government bond drive runs from January 18 to February 15 aimed at small investors. Officials urge broad participation to support wartime financing and national needs.
County Basketball Schedule Set After Meridian Meeting
Borque County coaches finalized the boys and girls basketball schedule at a recent Meridian meeting. Dates include January 1 and 11 with games between Valley Mills Cranfills Gap Clifton Mosheim Iredell Meridian and related venues, plus later matchups through February 3 according to the prepared slate.
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Meridian
Borque County
Uie
Meridian Va
Clifton
Cranville Gap
Mosheim
Moahsir
Valley Mille Va
Iredell
Iredeh
Iredell Va
Me Filan
Cranfills Gap
Cranfila Gap
Clifton Va
Merigan
St Mision
Valley Mile
CIA Clifton
Jreall
Arete
Valley Mills Va
Cranis Gap Ve
Valley Mills
Fat Mosheim
Cuttin
T. Fat
Merino
Amarillo Army Air Field graduate completes aviation training
Marvin E Fossett of Amarillo Texas and Mr and Mrs George Foulston announce the completion of aviation training at the Army Air Field training school. The graduate is now a qualified aviation mechanic and will be sent to an air base to join America’s Flying Fortes for victory after finishing academic and military drills and physical training.
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Amarillo Army Air Field
Texas
Marvin E. Fossett
George Foulston
Army’ Air, Forest
Air
America
Allied Victory
Pec Johnny Olson Unked in Italy Report
Pec Johnny Olson reported unded in Italy as details remain unclear with limited readable facts from the page fragment. Further context is unavailable in the surviving lines.
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Johnny Olson
UNDED
Italy
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Mr. A. H-Peeold
Boyce House
H. E. I. Girls
Cranfills
Rmath County
Warnell Larson
Valley Mille
le Kennedy
Dublin
Eldorado
J. H. Davis
Rey Davis
J. H. Neel
Ray Tesatsoo
Mineral Wells
Charlie Polk
Breckenridge
J. D.barnes
Searaville
Valley Mills Jl
Mollie Grimland
CPI
Jay E. Wilson
Dec
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