District Attorney Allen Guests at Lions Club Meeting
District Attorney H. B. Allen spoke at the Lions Club meeting and was introduced by President Boiler Amr. Allen outlined his new duties as district attorney for Hamilton, Limestone, Coryell, and surrounding counties. The program included remarks on blood donation and community service, with emphasis on a blood center initiative and juvenile crime reductions.
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Sue Vere
America
von Hawinioppe
Amr
Bert
Fort Worth
Weal Hoapital
Tronstad
Wofeerstlon
Cbth
Haun
Kloppe Wis
Hamilton
Fedietrictine
Piagd Banque County
Obmudho
Coryell
Allen
Het Jn
Wollums Appointed for Voluntary Induction After Rejection
Rudolph Chris Wollum, initially rejected for military service, returned to his Fork Worth home and entered hospital for operation. He appeared at the local county office and filed for voluntary induction, being accepted for the Dulles Army program on December 5, 1942. Awards were issued for Aviolin Artieu, and the youth Wollt was deemed fit for service.
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Rudolph Chris Wollum
Young Wollums
Toy Hia
Fork Worth
Nepital
Dulles
Lf Modale
Aviliin Atriieu
Young Wollt
Clifton Hospital Fire Loss Sparks Evacuation
A morning blaze broke out between the ceiling and roof of the Grotull-Witcher Clinic- Hospital, forcing swift evacuations as flames filled the building. Staff moved patients, including infants, to safety while authorities fought the fire and assessed damage.
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Grotull-Witcher Clinic
Hla
Bosque Ranchien Pays Record Price for Hereford Bull
An all time record price was paid at the Turner Ranch Hereford auction for Regal, a top gilt shown by Glad Acres Farm Dallas and Plat Top Ranch Walnut Springs. Clade E Perit Beoville led the bidding, with Mina Cleo George and R B George owning Glad Acres Farm. At 16,000, Wat Top Manch owned by Charles Pettit Dalley Walnut Springs. Previous Hereford record was 1,600 at Ardmore in 2018. Nasfonal Hereford Show champion Onward Chel BAM. Petvit Wan led bidding among many bidders.
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Turner Ranch
Regal O
Glad Acres
Dallas
Sind
Walnut
Charles “Pettit
Dalley and
Ardmore
Royal Rupert
Hinsby
Hasford
Dindams
Pringe
WLR
Chel Bam
God Agree Farm
Cilftam
Nak
Mirte Gus Spiteer Resting Sunday Report
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Mirte Gus Spiteer resting on Sunday with unclear related names and dates. Other words resemble place names and dates from 1087 but readability is poor and no coherent event is established.
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Mirte Gus Spiteer
Clifton College Receives Gifts From Donors
A local Clifton College report notes monetary gifts from several donors including J. B. Burr and Ruth Knudson, plus a 25.00 check from Rey Martin Fenton. The piece mentions Rev. Tenon, graduate of 1920, now a pastor in Bun Claire Wisconsin, who has previously supported the college with gifts.
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Kayatson
Ty Cheek
Glenn Ruwdsin
J.B Burr
Fred Clerie
Mies Ruth Knudson
Rey
Martin
Fenton
Jen‘ron
Clifton College
Luther College
Dacorah
Town
Lutheran ‘Theological
St. Paul
Minn
Bun’ Claire
Wieconsin
Tenon
Alton Coats Recovering From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Alton Coats, superintendent of drilling an oil well near Clifton, recovered from carbon monoxide poisoning after being found unconscious at the Will Golden home in Gladewater. He received prompt treatment at Clifton Mercantile and local hospital. doctors and nurses credited with saving his life as pneumonia risk loomed.
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Briends
Alton Coate
Coate
Gladewaver
Clifton
Will Golden
Golden
Clifton’ Mercantile
Ambuliner
Pineworth Toca
Sindey
Evry
Aigny of Improvemieht
Mr. Conta
D. Goodall
Allen Coats
Gindewater
Joh Coma
Andis Bullock
Longview
PFC James Dickson Slightly Wounded in Italy on Dec 6
Valley Mlle reports that PFC James Dickson was slightly wounded in Italy on December 6 during active operations. The Army release confirms his status and assigns him to duty with his unit.
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James
Dickson
Italy
Valley
Pee
Cpl Owen C Dal Receives Soldier's Medal
Mr and Mrs Helmer Dal of Clit own receive a letter from LA detailing CPL Owen C Dal's award of the Soldier's Medal. The Division Commander presented the medal and ribbon as praise for his volunteer pioneer mines work deep in enemy lines, halted by artillery fire.
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Helmer Dal
Clit
Cpl
Owen C. Dal
Young
Lkiv
Honation
Bosque County Men Inducted Into Armed Forces
A list of Bosque County men accepted for enlistment or induction into the U S Army and U S Navy. Names include Herbert Andrew Musller Edgar Merryman Walley Leodunale Agrohady Rudolph Carts Woltom AI Henry Albrecht Robert Leo Bush Thomas Alden Mc Ada and many others. The release records dozens of individuals destined for service.
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Bouque County
U. S. Army
Herbert Andrew Musller
Edgar Merryman Walley
Evi Clinton
Swenson
Douglas Bush
Leodunale
Clifton's Quota In 4th War Loan Drive Set At 144000
Clifton's quota for the fourth war loan drive is set at 144000 with county plans for meeting Bosque County's share of 225000 for Series B bonds. County Chairman Garland Davis outlined sale emphasis and community chairmen repeat roles from September drive. The drive aims to reach about 65 percent of the county quota. details include bond prices and locations in banks and post offices.
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Bosque Caquota
Garland Davis
Bosque County
Clifton
Meridian Valley
Mille Walnut
Springs Crawfills Gap
Iredell Koppers Morgan
Soldier Killed in Action in Italy on December 7
PFC 1S Wm A Henkelman of Clifton Clifton area dies in Italy December 7 1943 during World War II. He was in the 950th Infantry Division and is survived by four brothers Henry Gus Bynum Ed and Fritz and four sisters Rostachke Snider Giere and Sager. He left Clifton January 20 1941 after training at Camp Bowie and served in Florida Massachusetts and Massachusetts.
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Gus ‘Henkelman
Irene
Texas
War Department
Pfe
Wm. A. Henkelman
Gamersville
Italy
Pfeo Henkelman
Gus Henkel
Pfc
Henkelman
Clifton
Camp Bowie
Florida
Camp Edwearde
Massachusetts
Enry
Valley Mills
Gus
Bynum
Fort Worth
Frits
Draft Law Changes Eliminate Local Examination
Recent charges in selective service regulations state registrants for peacetime induction will be classified 1-A and sent to the induction station for advance examination. No local examination will be required except in cases of illness or disease.
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Couti
Regiatrait
Ay Jaarenca
Joel Bard O-Ap
Snow Covers Clifton After Rain and Ice Grip
A steady rain Wednesday turned to ice and light snow by Thursday morning in Clifton. Trees and shrubs are coated, streets and sidewalks slick with melting snow, creating a chilly but picturesque scene as residents wake to winter weather.
Cadet John C Lyon Arrives for Primary Flight Training
Corsicana Texas June cadet John C Lyon arrives at Corsicana Field after transfer from San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center. He joins 1st AAF Flying Training under Captain Leonard B Dysinger in the Army Air Forces Central Flying Training Command. Lyon is the son of Mrs Marthe Lynn of Chilton Texas.
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Corsicana
Tex
Avia Hom
John C
Lyon Hae
Corsicana Field
San Antonio
Small Tabs For New Vehicle Plates In 1944
In 1944 small tabs will be used over old plates as a safety measure. The Highway Department announced that during replates a 2 by 2 inch license tab will be issued by the date shown on the plate. The system aims to ensure clearer identification and prevent tampering with older plates.
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Omar Ribinewa
Stee Highway Department
Gwar
alHdaty
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Cpl. Owfen C. Dahl
Opt. Owen C. Dahl
Commissioners’ Court
K. Rea
Pottsville
0. K. Res
JM. Bronstad
Ais
Bronstad
J. J. Hott
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John Swenson
Walter T.gigstad
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P.O. Olsen
Alvin Bronstad
Chas. Brown
John C, Lyon
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