Clifton College Dormitories Destroyed By Fire
A Sunday blaze at Clifton College dormitories swept through both residence blocks after a strong wind fanned the flames. Firefighters aided by students and staff saved much property, and the school plans to continue operations with revised schedules while awaiting rebuilding. Many students lost personal belongings, but prompt action limited further damage as authorities vow to restore the campus.
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Clifton
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Final Rites Held For Thomas D Windham
Funeral services were held Monday at One Church of Christ in Clifton for Thomas David Windham born July 14 1878 in Hurst Springs Coryell County. He married Dora Sellers in 1900 and lived near Abilene since 192? with six children four sons and two daughters. He united with Church of Christ early and was active in community projects. Survived by Dora Windham of Avisona Madeline Mitchell of Houston Benny Windham of Abilene James Windham of San Angelo D Winds haw of Winters Mrs Breed Start of Allens W W Windham of ion seven grandchildren and many friends.
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Glitton
Thoman David Winithasa
Windhinga
Hurst Springs
Coryell County
Laura Windle
Clifton
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Dore Sellers
Iit
Hinamily
Abilene
Windham
Ralph
Church of Christ
Dora Windham
Avisona
Madeline Mitchell
Houston
Texas
Bennis Windham
Janes Windpam
San Angela
D. Windshaw
Wintern
Bred
Start Fit Allens
W. W. Windham
Ition
Hurst Speines
Trinity Lutheran Hosts Norwegian Lutheran Convention
The Trinity Church of Clifton hosted the Norwegian Lutheran Convention of the Tenan Circuit this week. About 400 out-of-town visitors attended with leaders including Dr. N. A. Larven and Rev. A B Swan. Talks and services filled Tuesday and Sunday sessions, with meals at the church hall. An incident damaged clothing funds and affected plans to rebuild after a fire, but spirits remained strong.
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Trinity Church
Clifton
Suriay
Crantlla ‘Gay
Paulson
Waco
B.C
Nazis Lose Million Men But Can Stand It German Claim
Report from Berlin and Zurich describes German officials asserting resilience despite losses in a vast campaign. A Berlin dispatch quotes German leaders calling the heavy casualties workable, with figures cited reaching millions and plans for continuing resistance amid wartime strain.
Clifton College Receives Gift for Permanent Memorial Fund
A letter found on the Clifton College desk reveals a gift of 260 00 in conh from Mir D Neluga and children. The donation adds to the college endowment, honoring Sir Nelson and his family with a permanent memorial fund yielding annual income.
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Mir
D. Neluga
Th. Nelson
Paurtiel Pante Swith
Sir Nelson
Bear
Allen Nalson
Detle Nelyon Pagnem
Helle Nelson
Lawreniee
Neton
Pitt
Clifton Collage
Hich
Vollyms
New Defense Course At Local School Attracts Enrollees
High school residents join National Defense training sessions taught by John A. Weiler, a former Brown and Rokd Con semption Co. employee, with five weekly evening classes. Additional metalwork and machinery repair courses run afternoons, led by J L Gerloff and W Bev Hearns, offering welding and shop skills for farm machinery repair.
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National Defense Training
FIFA
John A. Weiler
Brown and Rokd Consemption Co
Corpus Chriati
J. L. Gerloff
Bev
Waco Fires Paul Tyson Vet Coach
Waco fired Paul Tyson, veteran football coach, on Monday night amid program turmoil. The team, led by interim leader Trion, struggled this season with limited depth and discipline, facing a shaky running game and uncertain future under new leadership.
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Paul Tyson
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Trion
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Cae Weet
Tenth Grade Leads in Great Race to Japan Balloon Fund
The report shows tenth grade rising from last to fourth in a wartime fundraising race with figures such as 297.02 and 200.10 listed for different grades. The fifth grade bomber fund reports progress and a current total of 2472.70, with the twelfth week adding 176.46. Publicity chairman Virginia Danson notes the mercury relates to the thermometer.
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Japan
Virginia Danson
Visit to Roland Iowa by Rev Allen Hy Nelson Family
Rev Allen Hy Nelson and his wife with three children visit Roland Iowa for several days to see relatives and friends. They recently left Dallas where Nelson pastored Central Lutheran Church and have taken a new pastorate at the Lutheran Church in Roland. Friends extend best wishes for the move and work.
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Allen Hy Nelson
Clifton Weinendlay
Roland
Town
Stee Seca
Nelcoms
Dallas
Neldom
Gentral Lutheran Church
Lutheran Church
Iown
Cuizons
Nelson
Tom
Aged program sustains awards and grants in March
An aged services update shows March warrants continuing aid with 2188 tripfonts boosting the month from 189010 to 163262. Grants $5 to $80 distributed, March net gain 2108 versus February 33100. Insurance calls rise from 2467 to 387 percent, costing $4807 more in March. Children's program maintains highest participation with 2826 families assisted. Overall program activity reports totals and distributions across multiple aid lines.
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Aasiarance
Large Clifton Delegation to Attend Fort Worth Stock Show Opening
A large Clifton contingent will join Friday’s Fort Worth Fat Stock Show parade opening on Friday March 18. About fifty locals have pledged to travel with up to twenty five more horses and riders from nearby towns. The group will transport horses by truck and travel in private cars, with Clifton Day designated by the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show Association to honor Clifton’s strong support.
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Court Toure
Clifton
Port Worth
Fat Stock Show Association
Lifton
Central Texas
Adies of
Forty Worth
Gap Man Mickelson Dies After Long Illness At 61
Martin Julius Mickelson born November 26 1880 in Spring Creel area spent life in the district. He married Liulianna Pederson later to Minnie Hanson, two wives predeceased him. Survived by five sisters and two brothers and sister Lula Sateton. Funeral held March 7 at St Olaf Lutheran Church with Rev B R Mankestad officiating. Interment St Olaf Cemetery.
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Martin Julius Mickelson
Spring Creel
Lars Ickelson
Liulianna Pederson
Ution
Mickeleon
M. A. Sorley
Ole C. Ander
P. Ly Pederson
Alvin C. Mickelson
Eddie Mickelson
Hin
Eddie Leks
Dallas
Mickelson
Mickeloor Minde
Lula Saten
Pam
Sorenson
St Olaf Luthéren
Enorme
Ing
St. Olaf
B. R. Mankestad
Jenson
Paul Christenson
Chels M.hungon
Elmo Hovind
Marian Sorenson
Lloyd Sorley
Patriotic slogans spread by Smythe in wartime drive
A New York promoter Henry Smythe Jr. has publicized hundreds of wartime slogans such as Stand by the President and Defend It Buy Defense Bonds. The campaigns promote patriotism for World War I and are distributed nationwide by the Junior Advertising Club of Los Angeles.
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Smythe Jr
New York City
Smythe
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevel
Pounder
California
Junior Advertising Club
Los Angeles
Whitney Farmer Has Long Record On Juries
HILLSBORO March 9 Ben Cole ran Whitney farmer who served 27 years on petites reand Juries In district court county court He was never asked to be excised from service but twice First cuss civil matter he was Juror ony required 10 ayn to try Colommry has never ant in the witnoms vile a the trial of a cane wa rotine as he bows 9 witness before the grand Jury.
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Hillsboro
Ben Cole
Whitney Farmer
Criminal Court
Petit Jury
Mon “Tay
Justice Court
Colommry
Fire Chief Hogster Thanks Helpers After Clifton Incident
Fire Chief Hogster expresses gratitude to volunteers and officers who aided during a recent incident at Clifton Cithegy dormitoram. Fire crews from two merde fire department units joined efforts to control the event and ensure public safety amid early challenges.
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Hesitar
Clifton
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