Clifton Notes on Residents and Graduates of Local Families
Local column lists Clifton area residents and visitors. Highlights include Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Uastundson’s grandson's arrival, Allen M. Christenson earning his wings at Waco, and Pvt. James Amundson’s homecoming from Camp Grant. Also mentions E. J. Narmour visiting from McAllen, Texas, and Liewtensor’s Instructie role in a graduation event.
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James Amindann
Camp Grant
Amundaon
Clifton
Sam
Jamas
Mr. and
Bis. A. G. Uastundson
Serview
Clarence Karcher
Anderson
Texan
Rev
Ms. J. Karcher
Fae
Yranta
A. F. Bike
Dutore
Georgia
Allen Mi’ Christenson
Wx & Arcond
Uckland Army Aje
Waco
L& S
Christenson
Clifton For & Vislé Veith
Baferg
Satyr
Kensae Army Air Field
Invasion News From World War II Frontline News
Reports from Supreme Headquarters warn the Allied invasion may face stronger German resistance as Italy advances north toward Civita Vecchia. Russia hails a second front while American and British forces prepare further pushes, with morale boosted by rapid Fifth Army advances near Rome and Lake Bracciano. Local notes include visitors from Comanche and Clifton, wartime updates on residents, and candidate Buster Brown touring Bosque County.
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Italy
Hie Ocasla
Jemes Amund
Alfred Ampundaon
Peance
Bertin
Elien
Iewan
al Tod
Russia
Rome
Fifth Army
Lake Bracchiano
Tyrrhenian
Civitavecchia
Rupig
American Legion Post 322 Meets Tuesday June 13 1943
Selmer Byirkson Post No 322 of the American Legion calls ex service members to attend a meeting Tuesday June 13 1943. Commander Moff urges presence and support for post activities.
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American Legion
Selmer Byirkson
Venime
M. 4
Moff
Shirley Anne Olava Tseng Shirley obituary notice
Shirley Anne Olava Tseng Shirley was born 09 July 1877 near Rock Church Granfills Gap Bocane County Texas and died Sunday June 4 1944. She married F By Shirley on November 27 1900 and had three children one daughter Mrs. Chia Johnson and two sons who died in infancy. Funeral services were held June 6 1944 at her daughter Mrs Chris Johnson’s home and at First Methodist Church Clifton. She lived a faithful Christian life and is survived by her daughter Mrs Chia Johnson granddaughter Kristine Johnson and son-in-law Chris Johnson, with many relatives in Clifton Weather AA Los Angeles and beyond.
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Shirley
Anne Olava Tseng
Old Rock
Granfills Gap
Bocane County
Texas
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church
Norte G
St. Olat'a
Clifton
Tseog
Los Angeles
California
Daghter
Mia
Chris Johnson
Methodist Church
Srelgek
Wale
Ince N
Mrs Hobin of Turnersville Recovers From Operation
Mrs John Hobin of Turnersville is recovering after a serious operation recently performed at the local hospital. She expects to receive visitors in a few days.
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John Hobin
Turnersville
Bakery to Open in Gillespie Building by Proffitt Inn Operator
Mrs. Haugen, who has leased Proffitt Inn for months, returns property to owner Mrs. J. K. Proffitt and plans a new bakery in the Gillespie building. She is recognized as an expert at baking pies cakes and bread.
Newborns Reported at Local Hospital This June Week
A series of birth notices from Goda Jair and Weerle Hospital recount the arrival of several babies in early June. Edward Stier weighs 7 pounds 6 ounces with parents Captain Stiver and Jewel Witcher, and Don Ray White comes in at 5 pounds 8 ounces to Mr and Mrs Jos White. Betty Joe Krimpin, daughter of Verna and Verna Krimpin, is born in Valley, and a Wyly son born to Ariel Larson weighs 3 pounds.
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Mager Maury
Edward Stier
Duneen
Goda Jair and
Weerle
Edward Stivve
Stiver
Jewel Witcher
Ireland
Jos. White
Iredell
Don Ray White
Betty Joe Krimpin
Oval Hospital
Verna Krimpin
Valley
Mita
Ariel Larson
Miss Bessie Stewart Dies After Long Illness near Clifton
Miss Bessie Stewart aged 85 died at her home near Clifton on June 1 1944 after a nine year heart ailment. Born in Porterdale Ga on December 9 1878 she moved to Texas at twelve and lived around McGregor except for three years near Houston. Survived by sister Mamies two brothers Thomas and Carl two nephews Harold Stewart and Dick Stewart and sister-in-law Bertha Stewart. Burial was at Harrie Crook Cemetery near McGregor with Elder Lew Dalton officiating. pallbearers included NB Lege Guy Snelson Sydney Wilson Paul Prank Dawson.
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Bessie Stewart
Har Hone
Clifton
Wis
Porterdale
Ga Dee
Texas
McGregor Singe
Houston
Linda
Mamies
Thomas
Carl
Harold Stewart
South Pacific
Dick Stewart
San Diego
California
Bertha Stewart
Harrie Crook
McChegar
Lew Dalton
NB Lege
Guy Snelson
Sydney Wilson
Paul Prank Dawson
Way
Busy Bee Club Meeting Highlights Furniture Program
The Busy Bee Club met at Mrs. A. H. Nelson's home on May 24 to sing, pray, and hear a program on remodeling old furniture. Members judged slips and aprons, with winners named. Refreshments were served. The club plans a June 14 all day gathering at City Hall, inviting all non club women to attend and help cane chairs.
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Busy Bee Clubs
Busy Bee Club
A. H. Nelson
Nelson
Zander
Duty
McPaddon
Dalin
Browns
City Hall
Kraber and Kraber Tie in Santa Monica Lutheran Ceremony
Philip Kraber and Miss Anea Mas Kraber wed in a Santa Monica ceremony at Mount Olive Lutheran Church. Rev Omran officiated with Abrahamson on violin, and Mem Bogiard at the piano. The bride wore a lace over white taffeta gown with a fingertip veil and white roses. Attendants included Mrs Galpin Etherington as matron of honor. Best man was Johnny Peterson USMC, ushers Douglas Bock and Pridlot Week. A church reception followed with a three tier cake and gardenia decors. The couple plan to live in San Diego after Kraber’s Seattle work stint.
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Mem Bogiard
Chaiis
Venice
Calif
Pease
Odin Beck
Corpus Cheat
Francis Kontowaki
Venton
Alst
Aum Peterson
Kraber
Patty High School
Clifton
Alba Ks
Seattle
Washington
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Goodall and Witcher Clinic
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Richard Hennig
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Dallag
Tom Mupfield
Hog Creek
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