Local social notes and scattered civic items from Meridian area
A jumble of family visits and social calls in Meridian and Waco, including Sadler and Dyer kin visits at Addie’s home, and Aunt Mirae Wilmoth’s group gathering. Local church officer Rev Bell preached only morning service due to throat trouble. Women's Home Demonstration Club met in mid January with five members and three guests, quilting considered. Several residents shopped or visited relatives in Meridian, Clifton, and Fairview. miscellaneous remarks on air resistance at 80 mph and a Chilean guns shortage linked to heater waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire
W. P. Sadler
Clint Dyer
Jardim
Rustar Dyer
Tae
Clotharye
Addie
Barnice Davis
Snd
W. A. Walk
Mirae Atte
Wilmoth
Minson Wlon
Phillle
Ora Belle
Hampe
Mins Tusk
Wensel
Mel
Dunn
Eva Lee
Bryan Richards
Waco
Tom White
Cleo
Joe White
Meridian
Glenn White
H. A. White
Fairview
Cullen Robinson
Cliffton
Fitter Predicts Navy Future for Young Welterweight
A fragmented report notes 19 year old Jack Dempsey, a heavyweight contender praised by Marines, hints he may avoid army service and pursue naval service due to dislike of water. The piece references ropey quotes about his aspirations and a rodeo opening in Chicago. Additional stray lines mention Australian wheat shipments and weed control efforts in carpets, with unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Tan
Jack Dempsey
Chicago
Army
Navy
Cranfills Gap School News Highlights and Sports
The Cranfills Gap column covers student posters in craft class, a thriving Cranfills Gap Band, and teachers meeting notes from Meridian. It notes Defense Savings Stamps sales by students, a Lost and Found section with pets and items, and a brief report on the girls basketball team. The piece ends with a sports note on Iredell games and upcoming matches at Koper and Mosheim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armeria
Junius
Carlson
Tuo Webber
Crantilin
Allenta
Crantila
Gobar
Cranfills
Meridian
Minsos Vivian Wiler
Frances Kennedy
Gladys Morton
Hannah Hoff
Blanche Webb Merers
Krute
W. A. Blankenship
Robt. Blanley
Kruse
Romeo
Dorothy Jean Bush
Billy Spurtreon
Iredell
Friel
Koper
Mosheim
Clergymen Can Buy New Tires Under Ration Relaxation
Washington reports the Office of Price Administration will relax tire rationing rules to permit clergy members of all denominations to purchase new tires and tubes. Administrator Leon Henderson said in many communities clergy reach the sick and conduct essential services, necessitating access to tires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of Price Administration
Price
Leon Henderson
Roosevelt and Churchill Agree On United War Strategy in All Theaters
President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill announce complete accord on a unified war plan. Steady coordination among military naval and supply staffs follows Churchill's visit to Washington. The United States pledges to deploy armed forces wherever necessary to engage the enemy. Also noted, Fiji hospital uses ethyl esters from dise tree nuts in leprosy treatment.
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Washington
Moonevelt
Churchill
Axia
Wetlon
Stephan
Alrpriur
England
Roosevelt
Enely
Souda
Stoal Ry
United States
Great Mt
Congress
Fiji
Central Texas Bus Line Schedules and Fares
Bus line offers routes between Temple Clifton Fort Worth and Dallas with listed departure times morning and evening. Fares shown include one way and round trip prices for Temple to Clifton, Clifton to Fort Worth, and Dallas connections. Joe Hyde serves as driver and manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Temple
Points South
Fort Worth
Dallas
Bert Worth
Gifton
Joe Hyde
Mgr
Local Social Notes Highlight Tamay City Visit and Church Activities
A jumble of names and places shows social calls and church events. Melvin Grant of Tamay City and Olan Tol attended a Dallas event. Clyde Bronsted, Bobby Wallon and others visited the Grimland home. W W Hoover visited from Hamilton. Orsell Knudson visited Fort Worth relatives. Norwegian Lutheran church leaders from Decorah and Clifton gatherings dominated the week, with Ladies Aids hosting meetings and a long program outlined by Rev Gordon Jamma. Local residents from Meridien, Clifton, Harmony, and Marlin attended events and hosted guests, with 25.08 contributed to a church drive.
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Min
Melvin Grant
Tamay City
New
Dallahora
Cary Servile
Clyde Bronsted
Ona
Bobby
Wallon
Waltors
Hawilitns
Giiuite
A.C. Grimland
Windy
Gua Grimland
Drud Meza
W. W. Hoover
Hamilton Buning
Orsell Knudson
Fort Worth
Knudson
Oscar Bohne
N. Astrup Larson
Norwegian, Lutheran Church of America
Decorah
Iowa
Thordon ‘Noree
B. R. Meakestad
Mista Blanche Webb
Francis Kennedy
Gigdya Melton
Hannah Hoff
Vivian Wilot
Bernt Bortelon
Meridien
Arnald Schibler
Albert Gustation
Mew
Wilmer Gustat_ton
Marlin
St. Olaf Lutherman Church
Trustees of
Clifton College
Thorson
Bone
Clifton Ladien
Reading
Milton Brown
Bol
Milton Solbere
Clifton’ College
Tyssen
B. R. Mankestad
Myrtice Nygard
Fai
Latives
Calvin Pylant
Dell
Acael
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Werek Af Frere Berriere
Tucker Insurance Agency
Mme Tekoarce
Vic Trews
Santiago
Chile
Fitter
Australia
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Texaa
En Dome
Tamsin Tae Oo
Mal. Gan
Wmarine
Tisits Gen
Contamexa
Iho
Baja
Lower California
Tijuane
Avs
Nix
Vnrands
London
Tate
Central Texas Bus Line
Caroaniy
Ara Lee Fa
Uentree
C. E. Price
Feslahh
Claar
Shie Company
Sted
Fielals
Driskill
Austin
Texas
W. L. Stark
Texas Milling Company
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