Roland Zander Awarded The Distinguished Service Medal
War Department notified that Roland Zander will receive the Distinguished Service Medal posthumously for service in Europe. The award, sent via the Adjutant General, cites his participation in heavy combat missions with eight Air Force units and a commendable role in continental European operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Tandar
Cution
L. Zander
Dace
Mengster Freses
Abe
Gonder
Oak
Custer
Flr
Europe
Oman
Invasion That Never Arrived Told To Commons
London reports Prime Minister Churchill told the House of Commons a German invasion attempt on Britain in 1940 failed after a heavy concentration of troops and ships. Attlee later described enemy preparations as frustrated by the Royal Air Force. Churchill noted much shipping was prepped in ports but then cancelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Whaton Church
Britain
Yousip
Beming
Attlee
Council
Itka
Royal Air Boren
Vyvyan
Adanin
Porte
Cherchill
Confirmants Entering Tall Comecumionnt Membership in Y Pectin Chane
Fragmented OCR lists names and places such as Cranfills Gap and Seanie with unclear roles. It references confirmation and membership, but the readable facts are sparse and the rest is garbled. No coherent event or date can be determined from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cron
Olaf Latheras
Kare
Mrcon
Allen Schtier
Lam Karshoow
Bond Sales Lagging Bailly As Fifth War Loan Drive Enters Third Week
Bond sales lag in Cotzon as the fifth war loan drive enters its third week. A report from the front highlights Allied sacrifice and urges citizens to buy bonds, stressing patriotism and unity with a call to invest despite shortages and personal worries.
Donations to College Endowment Move Mentioned in Letter
A letter from Sherman Jenson and Mrs. Nels Veumar requests two money orders totaling 335.00 be placed in memory of Ole toward a college building project. The message reflects nostalgia for Ole’s time at Clifton and notes local figures and historical details amid unclear phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prafanor ‘Tyuaga
Sherman Jenson
Ole
Clifton
Colege
Nels Vellin
Nels Veumar
Herman Jenson
Caxante Jenson
Trias
Sherman
Callape
Events and names loom in scattered street notices
Fragmentary OCR reads like a list of people and places with erratic phrases. Mentions Ana Roe Stony CiMtea Tey Wheeler Coon Crbeh Taptist Claret Aguila and Barty appear amid garbled phrases about events and rides, with no clear narrative or date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.T. Wheeler
Aguila
Barty
Are We Going to Forget Our Duty to the Troops
A wartime verse questions American resolve and sacrifice. It urges acknowledging the cost of war and the duty to support service members, noting that those who fought deserve more than empty promises or complacency. The piece reflects a public plea for continued commitment and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Verne Burton
Fifteen Day Bond Drive Lags in Bosque County
Bosque War Bond sales for the first fifteen days of June totaled 70888.45 dollars, about 15 percent of the 480000 dollar county quota. County Chairman Garland Davis expects a gain in the Fifth War Loan Drive as delays reported in some communities are resolved. A repeat appeal urges a personal contact approach, asking every resident to buy bonds and meet the quota promptly in the patriotic effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque Co
Iisuing
Garland Davis
Haan
Alling
I. Community Committee
Sds
Ryle
Basque County
Camp Hospital Council Meets At Waco Army Air Field
The Camp and Hospital Council at Contra Teas amet met Thursday June 05 at the Recreation al Center of the Waco Army Air Field. Morning reports from all council chapters were read and guests from the Red Cross were introduced. The noon hour featured a Syphrel Texas style meal under grove trees with a band. Afternoon session reviewed fundraising for Central Texas army hospitals, major goal furnishing day rooms despite item shortages. Notables listed include Clifton Miss Millie Bronsted and several council members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco Army Air Field
Red Cross
Texas
Clifton
Miss Millie Bronsted
Mosdamer TL. Baldridge
J. M. Jenson
W. D., Nichols
Jack Tucker
Walter Hanson
W. B. Orwald
G. EB. Jackson
Moskeley
Mesdames Charlie
Miles
Pat Jones
Ficklin
Sock ‘Well
Morgan
Mia
E. F. Campbell
Kopper
Mrs
Nona Greer
Baptist Young Peoples 10 Meet at Lake Meridian
An outdoor gathering for the Baptist Young People is planned at Lake Meridian. The event is sponsored by the Women's Missionary Union of the Meridian Baptist Association and includes local participants from Mt. Freel fant and Trem Corwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Meridian
Women's Missionary Union of the Meridian Baptist Association
Tram Wee
Tam Tate Dirtriet
Mt. Freel Fant
Trem Corwin
Local Men Stock Lakes With Fish
Two local men undertake a fish stocking effort for nearby lakes and ponds. The plan involves transporting and releasing fish into Peri Lake, Legh, and other water bodies to replenish dwindling stocks. The activity is noted by local authorities and supported by community volunteers.
Housewives Urged To Buy Store Extra Eggs
County officials urged housewives to buy and store several extra groceries to mitigate a severe shortage. WPA officials explained there is a surplus of 25 billion doses of eggs and emphasized the need for home storage and rationing to prevent waste and ensure supplies for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boogue County
Grenville G. Weaver
Ares
WPA
Draft Board clarifies age calls for selectees amid wartime policy
Local Draft Board explains age focus for calls to men 18 through 25, with deferments for essential civilian work and limits on job changes. It notes Selective Service law remains in force, and stresses that manpower needs center on younger workers for war production while honoring the service of those in the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armed Services
War Manpower Commission
Meade
Armoit
Bennie Bullard to Lead Fort Worth Revival at Coon Creek
Bennie Bullard an evangelist assisted by Norfleet Wheeler pastor of Coon Creek Church and Tappy Laswell will headline a revival at Coon Creek Church near Fort Worth from July 136 to 30. A fuller report will appear in next week’s Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie Bullard
Norfleet Wheeler
Coon Creek Church
Tappy Laswell
Stumps
Fort Worth
Legionnaires Wives Invited To Visit McCloskey Hospital
Brig Gen James A Bethea invites members of the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary to tour McCloskey General Hospital Temple Texas on Sunday June 26. The group will meet at the Municipal Building at 9 am then proceed to the hospital guided by wounded overseas veterans and local post leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCloskey
Reether
Earl T. Pate
Temple
Jose Coleman
Temple American Legion Auxiliary
Doyle J Borchers At Overseas Station Record
Doyle J Borchers husband of Dorothea Borchers of College Street Clifton engaged in Air Service Command Station training. He underwent classification to fit him for field duties, receiving security training personal hygiene and recreation guidance from a chaplain and Special Service Officer as preparation for overseas service. Next station expected at Speen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boland
Doyle J
Borchers
Dorothea Borchers
College St. Clifton
Esas
Air Service Command
Control Depota
Hoo
Mia
Fractured neck leaves man paralyzed after Dallas specialist aid
An accident left a man with a neck fracture and paralysis from the hips down. X rays at the local hospital indicated severe injuries. A Dallas specialist joined local doctors around midnight to assist, but patient recovery remained uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Nut Wuraen
Wallace
Howe Harms- Damm
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roland Zander
Vais
Camfesiuro
Tama Ove L
Dyess
D. Cormany
J. G
Petes Snd
Lane
Howe
Tahaeae
Ana Roe
Sam Ashe
Camp Hospital
Baptist Young Peoples
M. Chee
Beskta
Peri Lake
Ind Legh
Erin
Telia
Peter Tosa
Stadia Ese
Legionnaires
McCloskey Hospital
Doyle J, Borchers
Overseas Station
Speen
Cifton
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