Bapt. Bergman Named German Prisoner Of War
Sen Sereman reports Mr and Mrs Eagar’s son Captain Bergman is listed as a German prisoner of war. He served with the Water Force unit then Camp Bowie, Florida, Camp Edwards, and fought in Salerno and Monte Cassino before leading a breakout at Ran Piotra. He gained wide publicity for leadership in Italy.
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Bapt
Bergman
Sen
Sereman
Mra
Eagar
Rinite
Hay Boon
Rmcedie Ty bin Parenta
Ween
Watloral Guard
Ita
Bowie
Gat Wolts
Traiton
Army
Bhunding
Florida
Camp Edwards
Massachusetts
Africa
Salerno
Sephaer
Hergman
Fix
Ran Piotra
Italy
Berman
A Gas Ration Change Reduces Weekly A Ration to Two Gallons
The Office of Price Administration announces an Eastern Seaboard调整 ration change effective March 22. All A coupons will carry three-dollar values, but each coupon series will be valid for three months. No overall coupon values or gallonage for A, B, or C coupons change.
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Noupona
Fricw
Dairy Feed Payments Program Explained
Mr Beo Chenault announces that AAA can term milk payments under the Dairy Feed Program for February, with aid rates per hundredweight for whole milk. The notice notes timing for March and April, and instructs on eligibility and how to claim base payments.
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Beo Chenault
Ge Dairy
Salen Alps
Ration Stamp Dates and Good-Through Notices
Ration details list meat and fats stamps with March 20 and May 20 good through dates. Green Stamps for Book 5 and Book 4 items show indefinite use for certain quantities. Also notes gasoline A coupons ending March 2 near May 21 and tire inspection deadlines for A and C coupons. A separate entry mentions canning worms and airplane stamps with various dates and book numbers.
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Mary
Marth
J ALF STRICKLAND FOR COUNTY TREASURER
J Alf Strickland asks voters in Bosque County to consider his candidacy for county treasurer. He notes thirty years in the county, farming experience, and service as justice of the peace and night watchman, pledging to work to earn support before the election. He apologizes for not visiting every precinct, requests careful consideration, and signs sincerely as J A L Stracklam.
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Eurly
Rouse
Cotmy
Bosque County
Ariel
Stragklam
Business In Dallas Prompts Clifton Store Owner To Sell
Lo Gromberg of Averibody's Store in Clifton traveled to Dallas last week where he inventories his business and plans to sell to a prospective buyer. The Grewnbertes own several Clifton properties and a residential lot, with Mr Gromberg seeking a move to a larger venture.
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Lo Gromberg
Averibody
Clifton
Dallas
Gromberg
Greebert
Partion Desiri
Mra. Greebers
Rome
Mm Clifton
Buniuvon
Clifton Station Robbers Caught Near Midlothian
Three 16 year olds from Houston were captured near Midlothian after a spree of stolen cars and robberies across multiple towns. They wrecked a car near Clifton and were detained following a call to the sheriff. They are jailed awaiting transfer to Gatesville Stage Home for Boys.
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Chatise
Clon
Tole
Randy
Midlothian
Latmer
Houston
Waco News-Tribune
Gatesville
Evant
Johnson City
San Antonio
Hempstend
Navasota
Waco
Valley Mills
Clifton
Meridian
Hico
Glen Rowe
Stephenville
Une
McCloskey Lions Club Luncheon Attended by Notables
McCloskey Lions Club heard from Capt. Moss Capt. Moat and Sgt. Martin detailing World War II service and rehabilitation efforts at McCloskey General Hospital Temple Texas. They discussed occupational therapy at the NYA shop and plans for a Blood Donor drive with Red Cross Mobile Unit eligibility. Mary Frances Robinson and Mrs K G Crawford performed music and Girl Hannah Tut threatened membership drive.
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Moat
McCloskey General Hospital
Temple
Texas
Atna
Louis Martin
Martin
Seylli
Sicily
Moss
Ith Corpa
Mary Permons
Your Chance Is Now Gift of Life Donor Appeal
A community blood donor drive urges residents to join the Mood Donor Service to save lives. Neighbors may sign up between now and Saturday night with names listed for Clifton arrangements in May. The appeal highlights plasma as a vital life saving factor and urges action to prevent further deaths.
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Clifton
Lfe
Womack
Selmer Erickson Post Celebrates 25th Birthday Tuesday
Clifton American Legion Post No 322 marked its 25th birthday with a City Hall gathering. Commander Hoff presided, honors were given to Postmaster A L Branstad, and Lt Alvin C Jorgenson spoke on England and air battles. Local officers and wounded-soldier visitors attended. the program included readings by Hannah Hoff and Maxine Hutt, plus a hospital talk by Captain Mossi and a Battle of Salerno account by Sgt Louis Martin.
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Elmer Erickson American Legion Oat No. 322
Clifton
Citton Legionnaires
Milford Moff
Walter T. Gigeta
A. L. Brinstad
Sleven
England
Alvin C. Jorgenson
Germany
North Sea
Vesta
Clittondene Club
Tueetay
Paraon
Mons
Medial Admainiatrative Corps
Publi Relations Office
McCloskey General Hospital
Temple
Louis Martin
Antinore
Oklahoma
Balerno
American Legion
Mossi
Govern ‘Ments
Citron Sertonnaires
Martin Describts
Salerma
Jorgenon
Jorgenson
Memorial Rites Sunday for Pfc William A Henkelman
Memorial rites for Private First Class William A Henkelman will be held Sunday March 18 at Emanuel Lutheran Church. He was killed in action December 17 in the Italian theater. Survivors include four brothers Henry Ed and others, and four sisters. A Legion chaplain and bugler will attend. services conducted by Reverend W. W. Pirlefeldt.
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Tomanuel Lutheran Church
William A. Henkelman
W. Pe Pirlefeldt
American Legion
Legion
William A. Henkeman
Gas
Jeans Citton
Camp Wowie
Browntoad
Texas
Florida
Camp Bae Ward
Mass
Henry
Walls Mill
Fort Worth
Clifton
Wit Rowtselike
Moshium
Woodrow Syider
Route 4
Cliftoe
Wille Ginne
Crantlin Gap
Mary Bager
Farm Machinery Outlook Brighter Then War Ends
Outlook for 1944 shows lighter prospects for farm equipment after wartime peaks. Prospects for labor saving machinery, storage batteries, barbed wire, binder twine, rope, and paints remain constrained by wartime demand. Experts note growing needs in tanks, radios, and cannouflagr, with supplies slowly adapting to postwar expectations.
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Trullern
Clinton Bergman Selected For Special Officers Course
Clinton O Bergman has been selected to attend the Officer's Survey Course at the Field Artillery School. Lt Bergman is cited as an ace among officers in the unit, with involvement noted in post assignments and training details.
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Clinton O. Bergman
Fort Sul
Okie
Clinton C. Bates Nan
Cliftor
Buirney Gowran
Field Artillery School
Bergman
Bropwury
Cite Jon
Texas
Mon
Clifton Pilot Credited With 27 Missions Over Nazi-Held Targets
Clifton airman credited with completing 27 missions against Nazi targets. The report notes his service during WWII and highlights his contribution to bombing operations and aerial patrols.
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Clifton
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Inconed Tee
College Friday
McCloskey
Lions Club
FTS
Nelson
Pre. Willing
A. Henkelman
Selmer Erickson Post
W. D. Nuschots
Gueghcber
Mire Gurls Mawall
Kagore
PFC
Henkelman
War Food Administration
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