Diary of 1861 Galveston siege in Ballinger’s Civil War diary
Austin the winter of 1861 marks a pivotal Civil War era in Texas. The diary of William Pitt Ballinger of Galveston details Galveston Bay actions, ship engagements, and officer movements around December and January. It notes Perry Bryan’s appointment as lieutenant of artillery, Christmas entries, and vivid accounts of the Battle of Galveston Bay including the Harriet Lane and Neptune actions and casualties among officers and men.
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Austin
Texas
Willam Pitt Ballinger
Galventon
England
Virginia
Kentucky
Albert Sidney Johnston
Rent Torry
PME
Eriod
Perry Lryan
Detle
Artillery
Naanie
McDowell
Tommy
Tom Jacky
Nance
Milton Davie
Maine
Yaven
Everthing
Wally
Bastling Irvine
Washington
Faye
Bkst
Soa
Irving
Maule
Gray Indy
Galveston
Snd
Harriot
Neptune
Leon Smith
Wannought
Tom Green
Lee
Harriet Lane
Bayou City
West
DeBray
Cook
Reilly
Bagby
St Olaf Luther League Elects New Officers
The St Olaf Luther League met December 22 1985 in the shared basement with Selma Jenson entertaining. The program featured Silent Night audience songs and Christmas readings. Election of new officers was noted with names for secretary treasurer reporter and other posts.
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ST. Olaf Luther League
Selma Jenson
Rev. Maakestad
We. Bertelsen
Chris L. Rohne
P. B. Rohne
Thelma Husnga
Olga Rohne
Gattine
Ire Dahl
Alvin Lowenson
John Maskestad
Ervin Christen
J. Justin Ranson
Mont Belvieu
Munkertad
Erie Assuntant
Ane Chrisbent
Card of Thanks
We express gratitude for the support and kind messages received after a recent difficult time. The community's thoughts and assistance are deeply appreciated by the family.
Clifton High School News Items and Sports
Editorial urges using worry as a tool for growth and encouragement. News notes report a January 10 1986 beauty revue at City Hall to crown Miss Clifton 1936, with 40 percent of proceeds aiding the library. participants include Doranne Poulson and Mildred Hill among others. Senior party features fireworks and cocoa at Virginia Collie’s home then a city hall gathering. Sports cover Clifton Cubs’ 81 to 30 win over Coon Creek, with P O Dahl and Aubrey Dahl standout and Wayne Bowles leading Coon Creek.
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Miss Clifton
Clifton High School Library Association
Doranne Poulson
Haxel Cooper
Dorothy Mae Calvert
Ruth Tucker
Ads Lou Fallis
Exmie Jm
R.A. Thompson
Waco
Herik Jones Company
Schmid Engraving Company
Pierson
T. C. Swenson
Mozelle Maryhrey
Furman Grimm
Dorothy Jonus
Hugh Beonstad
Charles Reese
Clarence Handley
Marguerite Winfield
Aries
We Publishing Company
Masaachusetts
Clifton High School
Aix
Clifton
Clifton Cubs
Coon Creek
Cubs
P.O
Aubrey
P. O
Cub
Arthur Bronstad
Elma Rice
J. T. Spangle
Dahl Brothers
Bronstad
Albrecht
Serview
P.O. Dahl
Wayne Bowls
Giant
Hutchison
Gaulman
W. Bondsle
Coon Creek Boys
Crash Fatalities Reach 18 Year Old in Texas Accident
Cleburne Texas January 6 18 year old Tarlton Polson died after an auto mobile crash Saturday. He lived southwest of Cleburne and was initially thought not seriously hurt but later suffered internal injuries. The report notes the fatal outcome and dates.
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Cleburne
Texas
Tarlton Polson
Tom Gillar pie for Bosque County Sheriff nomination
Longtime Bosque County resident Tom Gillar pie announces his bid for sheriff of Bosque County in the Democratic primary process. He currently completes his third term as Precinct No 1 constable and pledges to enforce laws fairly and with strong effort. He plans active campaigning before the primaries and asks voters for support and influence.
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Tom Gillaapie Dushoriges
Sherif
Bagque County
Dillaspie
Bosque County
Sherit
Meg Cillaaple
Anyffort
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Watts
University of Texme
Pramata
Trewatrer
Anna Mae Rorenson
Hank Carriee
Jaulie Knudson
Olgs Rohne
League
Pesyis
Uni
Mouhestad
Clifton Public School
Stafe
Ann Rea Sports
Mildred Hill
Anna Marie Sel Jos
Elizabeth Torrence
Doranne Poulnon
Audrey Cottie
Hazel Cooper
Thomas Hardie
American Museum of Natural] ‘History_in
New_ York
Tom Gillarpie
Sheriffs Office
Este
Loan
Dad Tunstall
Gooper
Iceberg
Lane’s Food Store
Mazda
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