Cross Fund Drive Aids Community Support Effort
The Cross Fund Drive mobilizes local leaders and volunteers to aid the community. Key organizers and attendees include Hall, Spangie, Mac Claon, Hurd, Grail, and many others who pledge support. The drive aims to boost participation and funds for school and civic projects through coordinated outreach and local solicitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Withank
Chip Hall
Confidementoi Creton
Tate Cilai
Derrix
Demebalrmen
Mes Mees TN
Frank Spangie
E. ‘Ancle Mac Claon
Harryth
Wy Merry
Nancy Set
Goblis
Kent
He Picive
Aleht
Indemagatros
Jing Rokeriaon
Hulen C. Pa
Reverend We Threat
W. C. Hurd
Waller
Siiupiad
Lynch
Grail
Caxton
Ke Aem
Edwin Grhase
Secruary
Joy BA Dahl
Boysry Dahlen
Cami
Ralph
Holm
Wid Mae Belirred
Ilzens Veil
Gerad LF
Wier
Troster
Eveyone
Cvn Cooperxie
Aldoe
Teres Baeitano
de Mach
Ensign Otis A Pederson Stationed At Honolulu
Ensign Otis A Pederson, formerly of Clifton and North Texas, served as athletic petty officer and coach in the Navy. He was stationed in Honolulu and later assigned to the Naval Air Training Center. Pederson entered the Navy as a specialist athletic petty officer and was transferred in 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis A. Pederson
Honolulu
U, & Naval Atr
Amion
Honolua
Enslow
Otis A. Pedam
Cifton
Wea
Stastond
Hooton
Taxaigo Pederson
Who
Naval Air
Biewend Tom Demi Calle ‘Pvorm
North Texa
Tyaghere Collara
Careleaina Pub
Boalyn
County School Census Underway Amid Age Rules
County authorities announce a forthcoming school census. It targets children aged 6 to 8 as of September 1, 1045, with households in Bosque County to participate. The effort aims to align enrollment records and ensure proper school staffing and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamillee
Chilies
Emeus Tahoe Vayour School
Divtesel
Bosque County Thanday
Macc
Marah Bat
Slebilden
Thoee
Honahilu Weather Rumors From Far Away Letters
Pvt Carl Swenson forwards clippings from the Honolula Advertise dated February 2 describing Honolula weather. February temperatures and rainfall figures are noted while references to wartime shipping and transport are mentioned alongside local remarks about milder climates and garden topics.
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Carl G. Lennan
Honolula
Talesn
Tart Mandap mishap saddens riders at crowded event
A chaotic scene in Clifean eed Miacitinn where six riders perished as a freight train collision ended a youth ride. Witnesses from Raw Line Bes reported the crash halted the gathering and local authorities began investigations into the deadly incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifean
Mantua
Daniel E Orbeck Wins Oak Leaf Cluster at Troop Carrier Base
Lt Daniel E Orbeck of Clifton Texas receives an Oak Leaf Cluster announced by Troop Carrier Squadron Headquarters. He enlisted June 10 1942 in Dallas Texas and was employed by Clifton Mercantile Company prior to service. The unit was part of the 18 Troop Carrier Group under Maj Gen Paul L Williams, aiding Lt Gen Lewis Brereton in the Fire Allied Airborne Army first combat in Normandy and Southern France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel B Orbeck
Clifton
Texas
Ussaline
Dallas
Clifton Mercantile Company
Abith Troop Carrier Group
Paul L. William
Lwin H. Brereton
Allied Airborne Army
Normandy
Bouthern France
Molinnd
Local Delegation Seeks Highway Approval in Austin
Clifton men led by County Judge 2. P. Wordi Meridian appeared before the State Highway Commission on Monday, supporting Corque Grunty highway projects. Delegation included C. B Behow Tom C Parks C.F Hoe B J Dali and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Word i Meridian
Austin
Montay
Corque Grunty
C. B Behow
Tom C. Parks
C.F . Hoe
B. J. Dali
Danil P. Coaton
A. Facklin
W. C.afer
Jule
P. Ward
AL. ¥. Denson
Hugh H. Trotter
Edwin F. Grhner
S. Handrey
C. G. Bromutad
Income Tax Declarations Required By March Fifteenth
Taxpayers must file declarations on estimated income for the year. Thresholds set at 45000 versus 20000 wages withheld determine filing necessity, with farmers given some exceptions. Statements must be submitted by June 16 with penalties for late or false filings and provisions for those with profits or other income sources.
Mother Receives Air Medal for Son Prisoner of War
A grieving mother was awarded the Air Medal in recognition of her son who served in the Army Air Force and was reported as a German prisoner of war. The presentation honors his service and status as a POW, reflecting wartime sacrifice.
College reports more donations the bond mystery unfolds
The College disclosed a prior gift of 26 dollars with unknown donor details. It now confirms the bond was purchased by Rev and Mrs Jos Nelson of Toronto South Dakota. A second bond of 25 dollars was received this week. The bond wax from the Houston Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, though the College has no knowledge of the purchaser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos ‘Nelson
Toronto
South Dakota
Bean
Houston
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Clifton Men Meet On South Pacific Island
Clifton residents learn of a meet on a South Pacific island between Charlen H. Rhoades and Pfc. Dick L. Stewart. Rhoades, a Phm 1c, has served three years in the service and overseas eighteen months with the Navy. Stewart, son of Mrs. Bartha Brewrt now living in McGregor, has been in the service a year and overseas since September.
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Charlen H. Rhostes
United Statos Mating Corps
Dick L. Stewart
United States Marine Corps
South Pacific
Rhoades
C. S. Rhoades
Iscevice
United States Navy
Pls
Stewart
Bartha Brewrt
McGregor
Htas
Surview
Furman Grimm Mentioned as German Prisoner
A fragment mentions Furman Grimm as a German prisoner with relatives sending hoes and a note about his actions. The text is garbled with unclear names and dates, but centers on a wartime prisoner and a family message regarding him.
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Furman Grimm
Clifton College Readies Major Basketball Tournament
The college sponsors a large two day basketball tournament on March 2 and 3 featuring eight to ten top teams including a boys squad. Clifton College girls team recently claimed the Stam Jr. College Championship as part of the weekend events to raise funds for awards.
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Ofion Junker College
Checker Hall
Gitleace Apomoning
Asaaon
Clifton College
Stam Jr. College
Cuften
Former Bosque Resident Morrison Dies at Overton
Former Bosque County resident A. Morrison died Wednesday morning at Overton hospital after years of illness. Born January 7, 1868 in Arkansas, he was 77 years old. Survived by widow Martha Chenstalt and eight children, plus nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. seven children were present at the funeral near Overton. Funeral services were at Rocky Mt Baptist Church February 22, with burial at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Also included is an election proclamation for Clifton, Texas, detailing an April 1945 election for mayor and aldermen.
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A. Morrison
Overton Hospital
Nurved
England
Morrison
Bosque County
Fairview
Goon
Overton
Texas
The
Baptist Church
Jvelock
Rocky ML Baptist Church
Bro
Baldree
Thresio
Holmes
Pleasant Hill
New London
E. L Wright
St .B. Stanely
C. E. Moore
W. C. Coopert
G. C. Everett
Rocky Mt Svareh
C. G. Bronstad
Cliitton
Othice
Clifton
H.C. Aars
CG. Bronstad
Edwin Grimes
W K. Golten
W. A. Hanna
Said
A. Mt
Berne
Society To Hold Tancheon March 7
A local society announces a gathering titled Tancheon to be held on March 7 at Cry Hall in Vernon Bocinty. The event, described in unclear OCR text, lists hall seating and preliminary arrangements, with references to premesk and RYE Aas ore Le as placeholders. PMID not available.
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the Civic
Vernon Bocinty
Staff Sgt Edgar Wessinger Wounded In Germany Feb 10
Mis. da 8 Wessinger of Route 2 Glitwon received a War Department telegraph stating Staff Sergeant Edgar L. Wessinger was slightly wounded in action on February 10 in Germany. He is the youngest son of Mr and Mrs A H Wessinger and serves in the Infantry with the 3rd Army. He recently advised he was getting along and would rejoin his company soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis
Wessinger
Route
War Department
Germany
Edgar L. Wessinger
Edgar Wesinger
A. H. ‘Weasinger
3Rd Army
Hiaparenta
Townley Completes Orientation Course in England
Cpl James H Townley son of Mr and Mrs C A Townley of Route 8 Valley Mills recently completed an orientation course at an Air Service Command Station in England. He learned chemical warfare defense health tips for combat and faced an eventual move to a station tied to plans for advancing into Germany. Before Army service he studied at Clifton Jr College.
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AIR Service
England
James H. Townley
Mary
C. A. Townley
Route 8
Valley Mills
States
Germany
Air Service Command
Cpl. Townley
Americs
Army Air Force
Clifton Jr. College
Luncheon Honors California Visitors
Mrs. Holonatanske entertained with a covered dish luncheon at her Sky Refeh home in honor of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Mac Bacher of Los Angeles California. The gathering included former residents and friends, a pleasant reunion after the Turkish War era and a post luncheon social. Master Wilburn Weschies of Valley Mills was a patient in the local hospital following an appendectomy.
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Max Beacher
A. P. Gohike
Barris
Chas
Aars
W. B. Oswald
Mmes
Ernést Landgraf
Ole Martin Ravenson
Bby
Brig
Jack Belcher
W. J. Kruseger
Carl Pearson
Mary Mihihaus
Brandes
Olge Brandes
Mim
Bracher
Iefe
Madachay
Tad Faa
Master Wilburn Weschics
Vale “Ley Milla
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Carl Swenson
Honahilu
Zum
Maoland
Bablal
Hloastolu
Daniel E. Orbeck
Oak Leaf Cluster
Highway Commission
Mackland Amy Alk
Chad
Pavey
South Pacific Island
BH. Grima
Deir Son
Furman
Setar Fay
Uae
Can de Tome Satara
College
Victory Gardeners
Give Society
Cpl
J. H. Townley
California
Canuteasa
Mody
Wala Swetion
Navinia
Reece
Jose
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