Army Navy enlistment drive lists Basque Fathers and others
A wartime recruitment notice reports 71 Basque men and many fathers among volunteers bound for Army and Navy service. Names are listed alphabetically, highlighting pre Pearl Harbor enlistments and a broad cross section of communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swenson
Homer
Olson
Cliudie
Kimbromh
James M. Allen
E. L. Bridger
Geoff W. Luckie
Modell Robimson
Dowylan
J. Laine
Luther Well
David
Aleve
Jay McCarty
Marvin
Pruitt
Barmey
Dery Hubert
Gancy
Benyan
Carmal
Wilkes JC. Shipman
Chester
J. Dweohunt
Oliver D. Young
J. W. King
Herbert B. Waluleben
James Prink
Rooster C Flatt
Franklin
Hyats
Walter B. Cando
Allen. la Smith
Garland
T. Wright
Ralph
Harviell "Gack P
Ogden
Jobe
Jaxter
O. D. Rowe
Berlin le Brady
Dick Stewart
William HH
Jackson Jr
Tamme D. Caladan
Jerret D. Pringle
AL Bas
RB. Dunlap
Edonl Wella
Cash P. Dnehns
Agroond Boi Rosesieter
Kevin Hi Tvantham
Henry C. McAdame Jr
Meginsten
Peal T
Mmmey
Postal Rates Effective Here Saturday
Postal rates change this Saturday March 26 1944 with new insured registered air and economy mail fees. Rates depend on declared value weight and service type while armed force mail outside the United States retains certain charges. Money order fees rise and return receipt and restricted delivery fees adjust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portal
C. C
Continental
United States
United Salm
Maine
Klar
Hardie Wins at Ellington Field
Randolph Field Texas graduation honors 29 pilots from Dallas and 14 from Fort Worth among 42 graduates. The ceremony marked a record total combat pilots joining the AAF training command with reps from Stratford Arlington Texarkana El Paso and Cleveland among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Fiela
Tex
Southwastern
AAF Training Command
Texamy
AAR
Stratford
Panhandle
Aiklasingon
el Paso
Texarkana
Isle
Myers
Pricagy
Cleveland
Dallas
Poet ‘Worth
Ween
Fort Worth Man Names Capt Eben Bergman As Prisoner Of War
Fort Worth officers including Capt Eben Bergman and Lt Amon Carter reported as prisoners of war held by Germans. A letter from Lt Carter to his father describes Texans arriving at a Polish camp south of Deosle near Old Wateaw, with captains Steffen and Slipherd among the arriving officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Eben C. Bergman
Lin Mare
Texas
Amon Carter de
Carter
Fark Worth
LA Rebers
Henry Ea Sam Ad
Mon
Manz
Philip Gpoteeg
Lingtamane
Tramg
Khon
Margan
Bangs Li
James C. Lisenbee
Templa
la John Kader
Goone
Mintelterloo
Steffen
Mumminville
Jane
Poland
Deosle
Old
Wateaw
Many Dogs Are Found Rabid During February
A partial readable note indicates February findings of rabid dogs. The fragment mentions a lab and names connected to the discovery, but the full context is unclear.
Boyce House May Run Against John Lee Smith
AUSTIN March 1 Boyce House radio commentator and author is expected to run for Governor, after delivering ninety four addresses in Texas this past month. He previously ran for Lieutenant Governor two years ago and placed third in a nine person field. He already has one potential opponent, Lieutenant Governor John Lee Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Boyce House
Strateny
Texas
Tax House
Leutenant
John Lee
Keyes copy of Gettysburg Address sells for Illinois relief
Vernon Le Nickell state superintendent delivered 960,008 to Barris Trust Company and received Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address Keyes copy. The document, part of a deceased estate, was sold to raise funds for soldier relief after previously buying for 100 dollars 16 years ago by a collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Vernon le Nickell
Barris Trust Company
Keyes
Lincoln
Illinois
New York
Clifton Ladies Visit Cen Tex Camp in Waco
Clifton women attended the Central Texas Camp and Hospital Council meeting March 16 at the Waco Army Flying Field to study soldier care in camps. They toured the camp, met hospital staff, and heard about power operations before dinner at the Officers' Club. The next council session is April 20 at McCloskey General Hospital Temple Texas inviting all interested women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Ladie
Meadamen
Goodall
C. EL. Rema
Oawald
G. Bronstad
Milton Brow
Robtn, Baldridge
L. E. Tonnlaon
Waco Army Flying
Waco
Texas
Central Texas Camp and Hospital Council
Connell
Jlaciea
Tease
Army
Waco ‘Army
Bob Arnold
T Mere
Officers’ Club
Central Texas Camped Hospital Council
McCloskey General Hospital
Temple
Evangestiaen Ims Afl
Alain Cams
Ration Dates Update for Meats Fats and Processed Foods
Ration details list Book 4 red stamps valid through May 20 for AB BS C-8 DAB and F-8 with change use. Processed foods Book 4 Mae stamps A-8 BS C-8 D-A E valid through May 20 with change. Sugar Book 4 Stamp 30 covers five pounds indefinitely. Stamp 49 for canning expired Feb 28 105 BHORS Book 1 Stamp 18 through April 30. Book 3 Stamp 1 airplane sheet good indefinitely. Gasoline coupons vary by type, with multiple stamps valid for specified gallon amounts through March 31 or dates in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamon AB
Mae
Southwead
Clifton Hosts Bosque County SRW Track Meet
Friday night at 8 00 pant Clifton High School hosts the annual Bosque County track meet with four schools Clifton Valley Mills Meridian and reel Each school offers multiple events including sprints distance runs relays field events and a discus throw The event promises strong competition and a chance to boost Clifton toward the championship Also the volleyball championship finale will be held that evening at the same venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton High School
Bosque County
Clifton
Valley Mills
Meridian
Reel
New Addition To Goodall-Witcher Hospital Began This Week
Work on the Goodall and Witcher Clim Hospital addition started this week to add five beds and expand capacity. Local staff hope weather remains favorable to avoid delays, easing congestion and allowing longer patient stays. Mon W A Barey J left to join husband in Atlanta, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodall-Witcher Hospital
Goodall and Witcher Clim Hospital
Bosque County
Heaft
He Clinic
Mon
W. A. Barey J
Tant Womke
Atsata, Ga
Community Public Service to Set Up Enemy Souvenir Exhibit
Community Public Service Company announces an exhibit titled Enemy Souvenir to be hosted at the company facility. Details outline the display as part of a public service initiative and invite community attendance and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Public Service Co
Bosque County Citizens Register For Blood Donations
Bosque County residents answer the Red Cross War Relief drive with a countywide effort. Volunteers from Clifton Iredell Valley Mills and nearby towns surpassed quotas, with totals collected across communities. The note thanks coordinators and donors for their cooperative spirit and rapid response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque County
Christan
Ryan
Red Cross
Cram
Domatiene
Steiner
Mise Bathe
Nevers
Arthur Miles
Mocheim
Meg
Tam White
Cayote
Pltet Babegy
Alton Bracke
Caan Creek
H. G Simimem
Walnut Springs
Navistante
Percy Downey
Merrivale
Louie Eckert
Bismarck Secion
Abner
Smith Bend
Yours Truly
Tom Wilete
Oswald Reports To Navy Pre-Flight School
Athens Ga Naval Aviation Cadet Johnnie C Oswald of Clifton Temnes has reported to the U S Navy Pre Flight School for three months of physical training and ground school instruction. Upon completion he will transfer to a Naval air station to begin flight training for joining a combat unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens. Ga
Johnnies
C. Oswald
Clifton
Temnes
U.S. Navy
Naval Air Station
Oewald
W. A. Oswald
Memorial Services Held Sunday for PFC Henkelman
Memorial services were held Sunday for Private First Class Henkelman at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cutten despite severe wintry weather. The ceremony featured the American Legion Vocal Chapter, a United States flag presentation, and a memorial sermon by Rev W F Bielefeldt focusing on John 6 40. The pastor praised the departed soldier as a loyal patriot and believer in Christ, expressing faith that he rests in peace with the Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfo
William Benkelman
Iymanuel Lutheran
M. J. Hoff
Aumusb Kortley
KM. Lander
Carl Remington
W. F. Bielefeldt
Immanuel
Grace
Bill
Peter
Joes
Nesou
Tur Nest
Decorated former Clifton citizen noted in regional report
A historical notice records Mareh 80 and a local citizen of Clifton honored for service. Details reference a ceremony involving a desert fire decorater and mentions of Mirlyn and Saracen entities, with a 1246 TaeaT Counter noted for an 8 pint minute performance. Further lines reference Mik WU Teanen and Mynity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eich
Mirlyn
Saracen
WU Teanen
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Dow
de. Gon Wi. Wen
John Lee Smith
Gettysburg
Bervine Company
Sorremiry Taut Reure
Johnnie C. Oswald
Navy
Pfc
Henkelman
Brady
Mareh
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