Local club notes praise war effort and community events
A detailed report covers a July meeting of a local battalion club with plans for Ladies Night on July 25 in City Park, distribution of watermelons, and committee roles. Captain RL Springer shares experiences from training and combat, highlighting dedication and support for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Hierefeld
Msan
Steretary
T. BE
Tennion
Sould
L. Gpringer
J. R. Donaldson
Herman Bornstein
HB. Schow
Trgnaurwr
Wosaums
Vfar
Wallace
N. Dunson
Toting Bornstein
Brwmtad
Solitiers
Clifton
Bronstad
Red Crows
Handley
Reda Evenin
Maniley
Handy
Dumeon
RL. Springer
Coast ‘ Artillery
United States
Springer
Local Hospital Expands Staff With Dr Joe Donaldson
Dr. Joe Donaldson joins Witcher Clinic Hospital on a ten year stint from Texas medical schools. He is a graduate of University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston and Phi Chi scholar. Anna Pauline Enger Avera FER joins Goodall Weed Witcher Clinic Hospital as a nurse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Donaldson
John
Stat
der Tother
Gap
Paratrooper Lt Hater Receives Medical Corps Commission
The article notes Lt. Will C. Hater of Clifton receives a commission as first lieutenant in the United States Army Medical Corps after graduating from The University of Texas Medical School at Galveston on June 24. He will report to active duty following internship at John Sealy Hospital Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Red Stater
Will C. Hater
Rt. 1
Clitten
United States Army Medical Camps
University of Texas Mencal School
Galveston
Mt John Sealy Hospital
Hufer
Army Medical Corp
Clifton High Schol
University of Texas In
Austin
Hater
Life
Mins
Elsi Hater
JL. C. Hager
Daugh
Ter
Clifton Postal Receipts Show Nice Increase
Clifton Post Office five year receipts for 1944 total 16868.70, up 1776.82 from 1943. Local postmaster A L Bronstad released the figures noting increases in insured business registered mail and other receipts during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grose
Clifton
A. L. Bronatad
Uropstad
Homer W. Hix Enters San Antonio Flight Training
Homer W. Hix joins aviation cadet training at the San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center. The 10 week program covers physical conditioning map study aircraft identification and military drill. Bombardier navigators and pilots begin with five weeks of preflight instruction before specialized training.
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San Antonio
Aviation Cadet Center
Gan “Antonio
Bombardiere
IA Proneoesar
Texas
Clie
Homer W. Him
Pfc Edwin Sinderud of Clifton in France with invasion forces
Word reaches Clifton relatives that Pfc Edwin Sinderud is in France with invasion forces. He served in Eme and has been a machine gunner in an antiaircraft unit for over a year. his mother is one of Clifton’s residents.
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Clifton
Edwin Sinderud
France
Well
Nafe
Pfc
Sinderud
Emeond
Saskia Falnge
Bond Rally Boosts Clifton Bond Drive Over Target
Clifton leads a Fifth War Bond Drive with total sales of 179 655.75 surpassing the 171 000 quota, driven by local chairman A L Bronstad and community volunteers. Bronstad credited united citizen effort, bonds sold this month counting toward the drive, and thanked all who organized or supported the bond caravans and sales efforts.
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Clifton
A. L. Bronstad
Cupiplige
Berlex
United
Bosque
Frank Dobie Praises Clifton Man in England Visit
J Frank Dobie UT Austin writer reports on Sgt Jim Standefer of Clifton Texas Bosque County in England during WWII. He recalls past ties with Noelke Tate and Ed Nichols, notes Standefer's WWII role aboard Flying Fortress crews, and his dream of returning to farm life in Bosque County after the war. He admires Standefer’s curiosity about nature and learning and describes a visit to Cambridge University botanical gardens where Texas plants were displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Dobie
University of Texas
England
Poldhers
Beaching
Cambridge University
Sgt
Jim Standefer
Clift
Austin
Texas
American Stateemail
Standefer
Clifton
Boaque County
Noelke
Kous Barry
Bosque
Tate
Jim Stande
Ed. Nichols
O&m
Bonque
Lomedan
Cambridge University Botanical Gardene
Emergency Crop Loans Available in Rose County
Emergency crop loans for winter wheat and other grains are now available to farmers in Rose County. Applications are received at Meridian County Treasurer's office by J M Johnson, Field Supervisor of the Farm Credit Administration. Loans target small needs and cannot exceed 400 dollars per farmer, with eligibility unchanged from prior years.
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Rosaie
Meridian
J. 3M
Johnson 3
Farm Credit Administration
Ipuat
Bany
Lt Helton Returns Home After 80 Aerial Missions
Lt Betton Helton of Gutton is nearing home for rest after 80 combat missions in the European theater. Col Wilson B. Wood reports Helton’s record as possibly the highest number flown by any pilot in the theater and notes awards including the Flying Cross and Air Medal.
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Lieterant
John D- Helm
Gutton
Wilson B. ‘Wood
Hin
Col. Wood
Betton
Helton
Local Legion Post Elects New Officers
The Selmer Erickack Post 25 American Legion held its annual meeting Tuesday evening electing officers for the coming year. Names listed include Commander Ader 8 Anderson, Ry Ri Parronote, Deblelund tri K, Word Adjatmet, Riagaee Officer, P 10 Olson Chile, AL Hromataaty Historian Leon Pyumcher Chit Wale Faro Chairman J. M Brongtady Sergeant at Arms Angent Keilien. The Department of Texas War Game conference will meet in Galveston April 16 to 17, 2964 with Beryh Galler headquartered. The Lied Potite Caterena id Wi ta Mik Mace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selmer Erickack Pox
American Legion
Vlegtel
Commamier
Ader
Anderson
Ry Ri Parronote
Tasin Deblelund
Tri K
Word
Adjatmet
If Riagaee -Omcer
Olson
Chile
AL. Hromataaty
Leon Pyumcher
Chit Walefaro
J. M Brongtady
Sereant
Angent Keilien
Department of Texas War
Galveston
Beryh Galleran
Thlegien
Caterena
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Bions
Ivebheim Boy
U.S
Haley HL Nareer
Ed Mnute
Cysiet
Mulichig
Tech & Nar
Tech 3
Cpl
Joel C. Alfei
Lees
Willian Tennitaut
Tennison
Tne
Homer W. Hix
Ed Sinderud
Bond Rally
Frank Dobie
Clifton Man
Logal Legion
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