May 20 Commencement Week Activities Begin in Waco
May events for the Columbus Avenue Church of Waco Texas open with speeches by Dr. Tar, then graduation exercises with Judge Cross delivering the commencement address. Candidates listed include Raymon Bershard Wayne Bias Harry Brassettvet and many others. Grammar School graduation follows on Thursday night at the City Auditorium.
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Colombax Avenue
Church
Waco
Texas
Armon
Margrave
den- Haat
Cross of
Gennle
Jude
Witte See
Jestay
Auditerium
Raymon Bershard
Wayne Biassingsme
Hierry Brassettvet
Thomas Denton
Twilman Erickson
Charles Wooler
Harold Fehler
Doyle Gaten
Marvin Mlonnig
Fenty Lawrie
Twin Moffat
David Mubhers
Bo ‘Wood Sotberg
Don Stacha
Joe Moor ‘Man
Alleen Ans
Lavern Ann Mary Colwick
Norma Jean Dahl
Death notice for numerous locals in Denver area
A fragmented obituary list mourns the deaths of several residents including Mary Cheat Aengintor and Clifton, with family members named and city ties to Denver. It notes service details, survivors, and condolences from towns such as Burnet and Put Br, reflecting a regional community notice from a historical date.
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Tiaden
Jim Galorado
Mary Cheat
Tivo Noma
Holmes Mi
Philip Guy Timms
Earle
Henry
Tames
Cution
Gores Fairbairn
Put Br
Maatstead
Pre Phen
Sum
Foams
Denver
Clifton
Show to Be of Pt A May 16
A minstrel meeting of the association will be at City Hall on Tuesday May 16 at 8:20 p m. The program for the evening will be presented by the members under the direction of Mint Thott. Chip means to be present.
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PT. A
Bosque Citizens Asked to Donate Extras to Hospitalized Soldiers
Bosque County residents urged by Red Cross official W. B. Oswald to provide specific items through the camp and hospital system for patient care. Requested are flower vases, cake covers, furlough bags, punch bowls, occupational therapy materials, cotton fabric, jewelry pieces, and velvet for box lining, with distribution to Camp Hood and nearby facilities in Texas.
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Mra
W. B. Oswald
Liesity
Bowne County
American Red Cross Gump and Hospital
Connell
Bosque County
Camp Heed
Matron Hospital
McCinakey
Tirgan Army Air Field
Waco
Amy Air Field
North Camp Hood
Flower
Barrow
Oldeae
Clifton Soldier Has Varied Experiences
The fragment describes a Clifton soldier with varied experiences associated with Fort Crook. Names and details are garbled but indicate a local nondescript profile of a serviceman and his appearances in a recent event or hall. The readable parts imply a brief local note about a Clifton resident connected to the military.
Texan Hoel Inducted 1941 Signals Career Across Europe
Texan from Clifton describes his military path starting with induction on April 1, 1941 at Fort Sam Houston Texas then to Fort Monmouth and Camp Claiborne Louisiana. He details cryptographic work for General Headquarters, exposure to heavy bombing in Ireland England and Gibraltar, deployment to Anzio after D day, and service back in Europe with POWs, harsh conditions, and daily rations as the unit faced air attacks and combat.
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Emerald Isle
England
London
Tr Udmn
Jack
Selif
Chaemin
Gibesllar
General Headquarters
Th. Wue
Clifton Celebrates German Surrender and VE Day Program
Clifton marks Germany's surrender with a community VE Day program in City Hall Auditorium. Corporal Joel C. Alfel and the 1st Port In Transit Depot Squadron, a Ninth Air Force unit, cited teamwork in earning a Meritorious Service Award for supplying critical materiel that kept all missions funded. Mayor C. G. Bronstad led ceremonies with clergy, veterans groups, and Clifton Public Schools, as citizens observed the end of the war and President Truman urged thanksgiving and peace.
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Aninty Air Force Service Command
Joel C. Alfel
Clifton Hand
Ninth Air Force Service Command
France
Clifton
Harry S. Truman
Naxi
C. G. Bronstad
Asp
Walter T. Gigstad
Trinity Lutheran: Church
Assembly
Hugh Trotter
Texas Milling Company
A. J. Brongtad
Selmer Erickson American Legion
Floyd W. Thrash
Giit
Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Toman
Teres
Strick
Helms
Dwight D. Eisenhower
United States
Britain
Gustaf Jod
Adrans Cieorg von Priedeburg
Arlitt Brother Grief Over Soldier Killed in Germany
The Arlitt family of McGregor received war department telegrams notifying that Pte. Raymond S. Arlitt of Clifton was killed in Germany on April 18. The message conveyed the secretary of war's deepest regrets and promised a forthcoming letter. The Clarke County native was mourned by Clifton friends and his family, including parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Arlitt and brother Gilbert.
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Henry Arlitt
McGregor
War Department
Pte
Raymond S. Arlitt
Nathan
Germany
Melaage
Pfs
Raymond E. Arlitt
War ‘Ltd
Glahitwan
2967 Pounds Of Clothing Gathered Here In Drive
A local clothing drive collected 2967 pounds of garments for overseas shipment. The event drew community support and volunteers who organized the effort, highlighting local charity participation and the drive's impact on aid delivery.
Army Caravan showcases heavy equipment and veterans’ talks
In Clifton on Monday the Army Caravan displayed a Diesel Prime Mover and eight wheeled armored cars along with guns and other gear. Veterans wounded in various theatres spoke of experiences while hospitalised, and recruiters from General Tire and Rubber Co and Genco invited workers for essential roles in Waco and Dallas area plants.
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Clifton
Daniel Holcomb
Don Matter
Dullas
di- Vision
General Tire and Rubber Company
Waco
Army
General
Ed Sheffer
General Tire
Ali
Ollie Johnson
WMC
Wace
Dyess Receives Air Medal for Burma Air Missions
Sgt. J. T. Dyess of Clifton Texas and son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Dyess is awarded the Air Medal by Brigadier General Frederick W. Evans for exemplary achievement and devotion beyond normal duty while serving with the Combat Cargo Task Force in India and Burma. He has logged more than 22 combat missions and flown over 100 hours in enemy territory, contributing to aircraft maintenance and mission success with the Arakan Burma group. Dyess, a night school graduate from Clifton High, joined the service in 194? and served in the Indain theater with notable record.
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Stort Intranett
Air Force Service Command
European
United States
Op. Atfel
Ira. Syvert ‘Alfel
Clifton
Sargent Hat Comany
Dallas
Combat Cargo Task Force
Inthas Burma
Dyess
Lee Dyess
Texas
Frederick W. Evans
Arakan
Burma
Aergea
Calif
Moxién
Lavery Tiel Sonn
Pera ‘Wrenter
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Trv
Ragland
Wraiar
Ashers
Ittaly
Priscilla Jenson
Cpl
Joel Alfel
Rete Choe
Raymond Arlitt
Amy
Sgt
J. T. Dyess
Air Medal
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