Clifton Twesley Land Suit for Airport Site
In Clifton Twesley a land matter seeks control of Clifton land to support a possible airport. Landman reports government grant potential and a Clifton airport advisory group proposes using federal construction funds for runways and ground work. Clifton officials await committee action and await county CWA notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Landmat
Peronautioal Engine
Topartiment
Gomieren
Wan
Clifton
Twesley
Reprard
Wr. Landman
Clifeen
Riley McFadden Dies Suddenly Tuesday
Riley McFadden aged 48 died at his sister Mya Rais Proffitt’s home in this city after a fall and illness. He had recently faced heart issues but doctors gave no other feared cause. He was a native of Moyne County with family spread across Clifton and Port Arthur, and his funeral was held at Mrs Proffitt’s home with a modest service for the departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley McFadden
Mya Rais
Port Arthur
McFadden
Wil
Proffitt
Moyne
Meg Aonathan McFadden
Decane
Hurme
Steed
Clifton
Sand
Wyatt Wed
Tie McPfadden
Charlie
Martha
Barch
Meridian
Kate Proftt
Rebecca Jane Banter
Mary Gary
Fort Chadbourne
Wire
Hermalen
Tras
Proffict
Ofeloeke
Establishment Of First Colony In Bosque County
In the 1860s a small English settler group founded Kent near a spring below a mountain in what became Bosque County. Leaders included Capt McKenzie and Maj Arvoll. Colonists endured a hard ox wagon voyage from Houston, some moving on to Brenham and Waco, while a fort near Fort Graham protected the settlers. The town lot layout followed Cedar markers with a platted city site of about 40 acres and surrounding farm tracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque County
Mitam County
Taro
Gale ‘Veston
Hdward Milohar
Omnl
C. Py McKennaie
Navy All
Pidlecke
McKenzie
Richard B. Kimball
New York City
Brason River
Kimball's Bend
Houston
Brenham
Camer Fou
Waco
Hardihood
Fort Graham
Maj
Arvoll
J. M. Stein
Kimball
Kenty
Paiva
Brazon
Ste
Tetet
Kent
Virs Tone Nelson Birthday Celebration Report
Mr Ben Anderson noted the birthday event held Sunday for Virs Tone Nelson. Relatives and friends attended a generous gathering with baskets of food and afternoon coffee. Ben Anderson spoke to express gratitude and affection as many family members joined the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Anderson
Nelson
Moon
Str
Ben Anderton
A. Andersons
Ophalie Armandson
Ben Andarson
Mins Ruth Grimland
Emil Aare
Sfour
Mtrs
Mim T
Trinity Lutheran Basketeers Lead in Sunday League Action
Mr and Mrs O L Hix surprise friends. Trinity Lutheran Basketeers push lead in the Sunday Whoo basketball league games with key wins. Baptist and Methodist teams also notch victories as standings tighten and top opposition eye a strong finish. Community clubs and boosters acknowledged at season’s end, with praise for standout players andOfficials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutharan
Aid Tow Atande
Baptists
Methodists
Pha Werneny
Cew
Aulae Swasien Pridey
Maptist Taum
Church of the Principale
Be ‘Halal
Den
Meptiet
Peterson
Krererns
Fares Prydents
Wialham
The
Mets
Eward
Alex My
Riie
Mlim Ioam
Santa Fe Orders 1 050 000 In Raila Fool
Fragmented text mentions Santa Fe and a large order but is garbled with many nonstandard words. The readable parts indicate a financial sum tied to Santa Fe and rail related items, but specifics are unclear. No coherent names, dates, or decisive events emerge. The fragment lacks a clear, reportable incident or outcome to summarize.
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Santa Fe
Raila
Cranfills Gap Social News and Local Marriages
Cranfills Gap reports visitors from Bamps and Waco for a weekend stay. Local marriages include Clarence Witte and a Mount View teacher, with wedding details and well wishes from community members. The First Security State Bank directors are elected, and community events feature school activities, visits, and a large family gathering with neighbors and friends.
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Mes
Niles ‘Tindall
Won
Mex
Alton Tindall
Jon
A. W
Bamps
Mra
Homer Bronstad
Cheis le Bolme
Waco
Clarence Witte
Bibdred Stanford
Mount View
Mr. Witte
Ungo
Viertal
W. . Tergerson
Christa Rokne
Wm. B. Bertelson
Rona Lee Hasting
I Pallas
Leonard Wallace
Clifton
Jon Barton
Mosheim
Mer Mac Wickman
Borst Bertelaen
Wm. B. Bartelan
Mre
Minnie Swanson
Missea Geraldine
Elsie Law Rowe
Mire
Reid Geaton
Mecdy Geven
Sanitary Toilet Plan Promoted by County Officials
SA W T Dungan, County Sanitary Supervisor, led a campaign to remove northern toilets with support from the Patera Govern ment. The Texas W it Privy is promoted as the best sanitary disposal method where sewage is unavailable, costing about $0.00 and with septic tanks optional for indoor toilets. County Commissioners consented to buy metal forms for building concrete tubes to assist households unable to access water and sewer. The public is invited to meet Mr. Dungan at C W A headquarters to learn construction details and securing one. Aiming for a countywide sanitation improvement and a general health survey.
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T. Dungan
Patera
County Commissioners Court
Dunian
Metidian
Thie
Mrs Sam Mooney Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Sam Mooney died January 9 1914 at her home after a long illness. Born June 19 1816 she had resided in the city for many years. An operation months earlier did not save her. doctors deemed cure impossible. The family mourns a devoted wife and mother as Rev George A Jackson led religious services at the Brave in Old Clifton Cemetery north of town.
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Sam Mooney
Ropas
Lana
Impos
Cli
George A.jackon
Brave
Clifton
Farmers Hear Government Acreage Cut Plan Details
About 100 Bosque and McLennan county farmers gathered at Clifton City Hall to hear Mot Pra irey and attorney discuss the cotton acreage reduction plan for the coming year. Wilton, county agent, and Charlie Khunaly, chair, outlined the cooperative effort to secure better prices and support the government program. Emphasis was on the government paying and delays in payments, with explanations of the five year schedule and how farm cash receipts would be affected by acreage reductions and cultivation practices.
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Clifton
Mot
Prairey
Waew Livyer
Wilton Goraie
Charlie Khunaly
Lee
Waco
Bosque
McLennin
Exttan
Tirey
United States
St. Tivey
Wilson
Howe
Uve
Wilbon
Meridian Court and Local News Snapshot
County agents busy on cotton project and relief work expands across Meridian. Health nurse Anna Grimland notes schools exceed sanitation averages while the Veterans Camp improves facilities and the dam nears a major milestone. Local business interest grows as new firms threaten to open. officials in Austin visit, including Sheriff and deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilken
Anna Grimland
Meridian
Meridisa
Mick
Sheri P
St, Benson
W.B. Duster
Austin
Aml
Morwell
Frienits
W. P. Nubkolk
Texas-Lavisiana Power Co
Clittom
Donnie Gary
Death of D C Lee a Texas and Georgia native
D C Lee born in Georgia April 15, 1846 died January 3, 19XX at his son John Lee’s home near Meridian Texas. He married Sarah Neney Carr in Alabama and they had 14 children, eight of whom died earlier. The family moved from Texas to Coryell and finally settled in Spring Creek, where services were held January 10 at Spring Creek Church. He was buried beside his wife in Spring Creek cemetery.
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D. C. Lee
Georgia
John Lee
Meridian
Texas
Mr. Lee
Alabama
Sarah Neney Carr
Twas
Coryeill County
Senteal
Spring Creek
Panera
The Presidents Birthday Party Fundraiser Planned
A plan to raise an endowment for the Warm Springs Foundation for Interstite Paralyze will be offered to President Roosevelt as a gift on his January 30 birthday. A series of balls in his honor is projected in over 5,000 towns across the country, with proceeds to support the foundation. W H Curtis of Meridian named chairman to organize a countywide event, likely at the Court House to handle large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warm Springs Foundation
Interstite Paralyeie
Roosevelt
Euinery
W. H. Curtis
Meridian
Bonque County
Ehig Ame
Tawe
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Tone Nelson
Oleh
Seronarart
Aden
Mrs. O. L. Hix
Trinity Lutheran Basketeers
Ulm
Samy
Cubs
Mallyns Demelay
Hs Hensead
Cranfills Gap
Teridian Court
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