Services Held For T. J. Rhodes
Obituary notice for T J Rhodes recounts birth in 1867 in Wilcos, Texan life as farmer and merchant, 14 years as County Clerk, marriage to Mattie Prather, and surviving family including Jessie Garten and several children. Describes long service and community work with emphasis on his leadership and character.
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Wilcos Aikman
William
Busi
Mexia
Limmarisse
Mhodea
Ander
Chase
Rhoden
Minn
Mattie Prather
Boner County
Abe
Jessie Garten
Ben
Dewgiam
Stamp Buying Explained for Savings in 1930s Press
Wren Beatfeld states many employers offer savings plans by allotting a fixed part of each paycheck for regular investments. The guide explains stamp and bond purchases, album packages, and potential value growth over ten years, urging readers to choose stamps or bonds to build a savings portfolio.
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Adetin
Treas
Stats
Wren Beatfeld
Theo
David C. Kitching Passes Away Sunday
Obituary notice for David C. Kitching born in Milam County Texas on November 25, 18xx and died June 22, 19xx at age 80. Spent youth in Milam and Coryell Counties, married Mary Elisabeth Johnson, lived in White Mall near Gatesville and Valley Mills. Survived by wife and large set of children and grandchildren across Texas.
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Dave
Milam County
Esas
Mr. Kitching
Coryell County
Mary Elisabeth Johnson
Jor
Waa
Omer
White Mall
Gatesville
Jon
Valley Mills
Texas
My. Ritching
Cod
Oldext
Paul Kitching
Rising Btar
Kiteh
Aran
Mire
Kitching
Paul
King Sear
Mra J. V
Machlewee
Riyawwond
Biaw Torry
Eiehiog
Loatey Dawid
Jey
Golathwaite
Cronje J
Beewnwond
Mr. C
Swensen
Wasetep 1
Old Settlers Reunion July 4th Arranged In Bosque County
Large crowd anticipated for Bosque County Old Settlers Reunion at Tom M. Pool Park on Highway 67 between Clifton and Valley Mills. The event marks the 85th anniversary of the county’s organization under the big live oak. County Judge Iwi Careton to speak. Fiddle contest with cash prizes for attendees and longest married couple. Ice water and cold drinks available. multiple local dignitaries and guests from nearby counties expected.
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Tom M. Pool
Clifton
Valley Milla
Boshue
Boegute
EA. Tweedy Chateman
Prominent Speaker to Head Bosque County Meeting
The Clifton Brotherhood hosts a large Bosque County gathering with R A Springer and Thomas S Tyson as featured speakers. Delegations from many towns are expected and delegates from across the county will attend the eight o'clock program in Clifton.
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Aming Thi Xpmnkert
Bosque County Baptiat Brotherhood
R. A. Springer
Texte Brotherhood
Clifton Brotherhood
Bosque County
Clifton
Clifton w Club Meeting Prompted by Local Debate
A fragmented report describes a Clifton club meeting held at noon with mixed remarks about Methodists and a city hall event. The text mentions invitations, chairs and a plan to stop a meeting at a local hall next Wednesday, with unclear details about speakers.
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Clifton
Lemant Weilmas
Waeo Hall
Jameson ranch near Clifton attracts New York investors
Benjamin Sebar, a leading New York businessman, recently purchased the 2600 acre Jameson ranch east of Clifton for welsh terms and has begun improvements. The nephew and wife, Mr and Mrs Morton Leonard, will move from New York to reside there, with Aurice Jameson staying on the property. New barns and fences are planned as the ranch expands along with stock efforts. Leonard aims to learn ranching quickly while the Park’s Ranch visit inspired Sebar to enhance the property.
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Benjamin Sebar
New York
Trovke
Jameson
Clifton
Morton Leonard
Sebur
Parks
Tom C. Parks
Aurice Jameson
Leonard
Inter
WPA Rolls Reduced as Project Employment Cuts Proposed
The plan outlines a significant drop in WPA rolls from 4640 to 5214 workers, indicating a substantial reduction in federally funded work relief. The document notes the initiative will greatly reduce the number of employed individuals under the WPA program.
Ai Dayne Held On Next Tuesday Registration Notice
Proclamations by the President and Texas Governor prompt General J Watt Page to urge all Texas men 21 on or after October 16, 1940 and before midnight July 1, 1941 to register with their local boards. Aliens 21 to 36 who arrived since October 16, 1940 must register by July 1. Exceptions include active duty military, diplomatic staff, and other specified categories. Registrars will assist those unable to appear. Those in jail or similar institutions must register upon leaving.
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United States
Texas
J. Watt Page
Selective Service
Congress
General Page
Army
Navy
Marines
Court Guard
Geodetic ‘Survey
National Guard
Officer's Reserve Corps
Army Reserve
Naval Reserve
Marines Reserve
Oast Guard
Military Academy
Reservatticers Training Corps
Naval Offi ‘Ure
Whitney Dam Gets Okeh From House
The House approved the T4L-42 flood control bill Friday night, authorizing the Brazen dam at Whitney near Waco. Congressman W J Poage said the measure may include an appropriation the project needs. If built the dam could link to highway plans and spur river development with road projects to Hillaboro and Clifton area.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Brazen Dam
Whitney
Waco
W. J. Poage
U. 8 Army Engineers
Hillaboro
Clifton
Clifton City Elects City Manager and Secretary
At the regular monthly meeting last week Clifton City Council elected We Hurst to succeed as City Manager after long service as treasurer and secretary. Johnie Dyent was chosen Keeper and collector for water and sewer systems, with July as the start date. The council and public praise both selections and expect smooth transitions.
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Clifton City Council
We Hurst
Johnie Dyent
Denton
Hurst
Johnie
Bride Esther Knudson Weds Travis Polk in Cranfills Gap
Esther Knudson became the bride of Travis Wayne Polk of Waco in a June ceremony at St. Olaf Lutheran Church Cranfills Gap. The event featured blue and aqua attire, floral arrangements, organ music and a traditional bridal procession with attendants and bridesmaids.
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Dash
Esther Knudson
Travis Wayne Polk
Waco
St. Olais Lutheran
Cranfills Gap
He Ordser
Viola Olson
Isla Dew Wittie
Harlan Reesing
Maurine
LeRoy Troll
Christin Swenson
Mme
Olin Polk
Mrs. Swenson
Aids
Edna Hoyle
Margie
Ou Bertehon
Hazel Hataon
Gomne
Mestre
Milton Tergarsory
Wilford Knudson
Jamey Browm
Tgr
Alta
Jack Coleman
Durwood
Geneve Alen
Christobel
Ring Fan Otr Witt Tisresive To Sme
Jad 16 Terk wm 73 Pel pill pee.
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T. J. Rhodes
Beriyvalid OF
Segregor
Jornson Ralloy
David C. Kitching
Old Settlers
Iwi Careton
Bosque “Sownty
U. S
Feomee
Ai Dayne
Whitney Dam
Okeh
W. B
Bill” Griffin
Travis
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