Furman Grimm Reported Missing After Belgium Theater Incident
The text notes Furman Grimm is reported missing following events at a Belgium theater. It mentions Clifton College and the University of Tobe, with references to the ER C and various military training in Germany and service in the Prussian Army. The fragmentary record hints at wartime deployment and subsequent disappearance.
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Fe Furman Grimm
Belgium
Clifton College
University of
J A Will Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday
The regular meeting of the Parent Teacher Association Bilton is to be held in the school cafeteria Wednesday afternoon January 17. The program will be guided by Ree Dees and the topic is Health Modifications and Matinar Uiesee.
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Tas Nest
Ea Ree
Sergeant Jamies Jorgenson Cited In Pacific Action
Sgt Jamies Jorgenson cited in Pacific fighting for reporting enemy intelligence value. The 4 8 Butler regiment headguards praise his timely submission aiding regimental mission. letter notes Christmas contact and expectation of further orders.
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Sgt
Jamies Jorgenson
Pacific
Mire
Aulataning Aarvice
Arma
Clinthan
Butler
Ieadguarpers
Sury Marines
Jorgenson
Abcident Claims Life Of Adele Recher
A fragmentary obituary notes the death of Adele Recher at age 12 after poverty and hardship. It mentions a move with parents from a parish, early farm labor, and later residence built in 1294 serving as a final home. The text is garbled with missing names and dates.
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Abcident
Adele Recher
Clifton Soldier Writes Of Wonderful Treatment In Belgium
A Clifton serviceman Louis Lange writes from Belgium praising American troop hospitality amid hardship. He describes warm support, Christmas plans for Belgian children, scarce food with rising prices, and reliance on black market for essentials. He notes Germans exaggerated enemy actions and sees progress toward victory.
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Clifton
Belgium
Hiddt
Louis Lange
Iif Tom
Balgium
Ieuan Wren
Everson
Lange
Boux
Urtaon
Christman
Seagee
Srinning
Captain Kenney Named War Hero Amid Injured Records
Charles J. Kenney of Clifton was promoted to captain after receiving word from Maalleter. Captain Kenner is a fighter pilot with service in May 104% and later roles with wings and in New York.
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Charles J. Kenney
Clifton
Maalleter
Irs
BB. Bawart
City
Kenner
Ayal
Pat Twomdarbolt
Kennedy
Bea
Ciften
New Yorke
Pvt Elgar Helton Wounded in Action In Europe
A brief military update reports Pvt Elgar Helton wounded in action while serving with allied forces in Europe. Casualty details are limited but indicate non fatal injuries and ongoing medical care. The report confirms Helton’s unit and theater of operations without further personal data.
New Year Gifts Acknowledged By Clifton Jr College
Clifton Jr College lists gifts received marking the new year including Mrs Nes Bruce from St John s Ladies Aid and John Mankestsch, bonds totaling 60.00, plus 25.00 from Rev and Mrs Laurence Jenson Cashton Wisconsin. The text notes two bonds of 26.00 and mentions further generous donations.
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Mra L. Nes
Bruce
South da
Child Charles Johnson Jr Dies in Fort Worth Hospital
Charles Johnson Jr aged 1 years and months died Friday night at Methodist Hospital Fort Worth after a four week illness. The body was taken to Minrel Walls for burial preparations. Funeral service held at 2 80 in the Mathet at Charch Graton with Rev J B Westhern. Floral tributes noted. family prepared for final rites amid sorrow.
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Chas. Johnson Iv
Methodist
Port Worth
Minrel Walls
Pumere
Mathetat Charch
Graton
J BR Westhern
Piciadiog
Maria
Dixon Returns to Redistribution Station After War Service
Sergeant William T. Dixon arrives at Redistribution Station No 2 in Miami Beach for processing after a U S tour outside the continental United States. The Texan gunner flew 50 missions in a B 24 Liberty aircraft earning the DFC and an Air Medal with three clusters while serving in the European theater. Dixon is the son of Mrs Joann Dixon of Clifton Texas and his wife lives in Conanche Texas.
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Miami Beach
Fla
William T. Dizon
Cit
Tony Texas
Army Air Forces
No. 2
Miami
Besch
Uty
Continental
United States
AAF
AAW
Dixon
Joann Dixon
Clifton
Texas
Coanche
Death Claims Mrs. Margrette Windham
Mrs. Margrette Windham died at her Clifton home on Monday Jan 6 after months of illness. Funeral services were held at the home and Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev Wilter T Gigstad in charge. Burial followed in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. She was born June 16 1877 near Norse Texas and married W T Windham December 28 1900. Seven children were born, two sons and five daughters. She moved to Clifton in 1948 and is survived by her husband two sons Henry of Hamilton and Jessie of Jonesboro four daughters Mrs Lee Burton of Waco Mrs W L Schrank of Alemann Mrs Charles Ann Windham of Clifton and Mrs Joe Lopez of Port Arthur two brothers and five sisters.
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Margrette Windham
Clifton
Trinity Lutheran ‘Church
W. T. Windham
Jonesboro
Windham
Henry Windham
Hamilton
Texas
Jessie Windham
Locker Plant to Open in Clifton by April 1
H C Hulings reports War Production Board approval to operate Locker and Storage Plant in Clifton. Plant to open by April 1 with door lockers at $12.60 and drawer lockers at $15 yearly. Sign up through B T Lane or Hastings at Clover Farm Store. old checks valid with new contracts. Fresh produce and other foods stored year round aid war effort.
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H.C. Hulings
War Production Board
Clifton
Hulings Clover Farm
Hulings
Jocker
B. T. Lane
Western Auto Associate
Mr. Hastings
Clover Farm
Local Soldier Receives Combat Infantryman Badge in Europe
Private Howry S. Lee of the 2nd Infantry Division in France and Germany has been awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for superior front line duty. He is 29, husband of Mrs. Geraldine Lee of Clifton Texas, and has served ten months. He last worked for Red River Lumber Co. in Westwood California.
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France
Howry S. Lee
Germany
Geraldine Lee
Clifton
Texas
Red River Lumber Company
West Wood
Calif
Wreck Halts Train and Mail Service In This Section
A wreck between Temple and Clee left 300 yards of track badly torn and halted train and mail service until late next day. Three hundred yards of track damaged. passengers were shaken with only minor bruises and no serious injuries reported.
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Temple
Clee Ume
Court House Visitor Finds County Government Is In Capable Hands
A court house visitor notes stable county governance with LP W Wallace replaced by Pickin and three- judge panel settling into duty. The observer credits the team for handling affairs competently and staying at home on the job.
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Court House
LP. W. Wallace
Pickin
Ange
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Dee War
Fovimas
Bonde & Tant
Cpl
Clifford Jenson
India
Pvt
Elgar Helton
Besa
Clifton Jr. College
Charles Johnson Jr
Fort Worth Hospital
Austin
Wm. T. Dixon
Redistribution Station
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