Ficklin Seeks Re Election as Precinct 4 Commissioner
Evans Ficklin proclaims candidacy for Precinct Four commissioner in Bongue County. He cites past service on Soil Conservation Board and tax assessor role, pledges responsive road and conservation work, thanks voters for two years of support, and asks for votes while noting potential limited personal contact due to conditions.
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Offici
Bosing County
Bongue County
AL Dave
Soil Conservation Board
Evans Ficklin
Baptist Revival Invites Community to Week of Services
The Baptist Church Clifton hosts a revival led by Rev. G A Baskin with Dr Norman of Dallas. a special Old Service Saturday and daily 10:00 a m to 8 15 p m services. Sunday school seeks full attendance as Norman delivers closing messages at 11:00 a m and 8:15 p m. many in the community attend and invite all to the closing service.
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Baptist Church
Clifton
Jill
GA. Beskin
Knounesmenta
McKisley Norman
Dallas
Norman
Astr
Jean
Baskin
Wall
Deoile
Tim
Pressure Cooker Safety Clinic Saturday at City Hall
A Pressure Cooker Clinic will be held in City Hall Auditorium on Saturday May 13 from 1 pm to 4 pm. Organized by the Optional Agriculture and Home Economies Departments of Cotton High School with leaders Mia Henna Haff and J. Léeshort in charge. No charge for the service. bring your cooker for testing and safety checks.
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City Hall Auditorium
Vorptional Agriculture and
Cutton High Wheel
Mia Henna Haff
J. & Léeshort
Clifton FFA Group Has Successful Year 1943-44
Clifton Future Farmers of America chapter reports an average bond fund of 1875 dollars for the 1943 44 year with thirty members. The group notes achievements in collection and sale of ten tons of spray vapor and rags, planned town wide canvass on May 15, eight supervised practice jobs at members homes, and a May 17 chicken barbecue to honor fathers. A photograph lists officers and members with no injuries or incidents.
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Clifton Future Partner
Mlapter
Mrs Laura L Bass Passes After Illness In Texas
Obituary notes Laura Lee Hocker Bass born Buckingham County Virginia November 0 1867 dies May 6 aged 86 in Clifton Texas. Survivor Amos K Bass Amarillo and grandson Ralph O Bass Clifton. Presbyterian church member for years funeral Monday at 2 with Dr C T Caldwell officiating. Pallbearers listed. interment at family plot with floral tribute.
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Laura Lee
Laura Les Hocker
Buckingham
Virginia
Hocker
Sherman
Texas
Alice Wendl
Amel Kendall Jr
Ralph Oswald
Clifton
Base
Bass
Amos K. Bass
Ot Amarila
G Rapidson
R. O Bara
Nivces
Presbyterian Church
Ednalcentions
Heistian
Royal
Pieloes
C. T. Caldwell
Waco
Anna Odegaard
Lena Nelson
Mia
A. L. Byonstad
G. D. ‘Grimland
Mra. G. D. Grimland
Meters
C. A. Bronstad
Clare Canuterth
E. Tennison
H. P. Jones
Robert Glatt Richards
B. E. Shaw
Flower Wirle
Lillie Mas Tu
Three Basque Men Are Accepted For Service
Three Basque men are accepted for service amid a fragmented list of names and notes. The text mentions Beterte Ansaly Sen and others in unclear references, with scattered surnames and initials.
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Beterte Ansaly
Betes
Sennen
Cadet Norris Hogstel At Carlsbad New Mexico
Cadet Norris Hogstel traveled to Carlsbad New Mexico for advanced aviation training. The report notes his assignment to an Army aviation program and mentions related training steps and unit oversight.
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Norris Hogstel
Carlsbad, N. M
Norris
Wogiel
C. O. Hy Ditton
Carlabah
Miele
Army
Margstian
Carlsbad
Olena Orig
Luther League Group Meets in Crawfills Gap Texas
Texas Concordia Luther League to convene at Crawfills Gap with sessions by Rev. Benjo R. Mankestad and leaders from St Olaf and Trinity Leagues. The opening devotions, talks on Jesus Still Lead On, and a Sunday morning convention service are planned. A $29 donation from Joseph Nystel funds a girls dormitory project.
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Texas
Concordia Luther League
Crawfills Gap
Leslie
St. Olaf Lutheran Church
Cranfills Gap
Benjsmio R. Mankestad
P Paulson
Waco
Donald Tergerson
St. Olaf Junior League
B. J. Dahl Jr
Texas Cone League
Trinity League
Clifton
Jesus
W. T. Gigstad
Our Saviour's League
Norse
Central League
Dallue
E. C. Sovik
Dults
E. C. Soviky
Dalina
Fort Worth
Jeeve
All
Fragmented OCR Item From 19th Century Page
Incomplete text fragments mention a place or person names and a date style from an old newspaper page. Details are unreadable but imply a short public notice or item teaser from the era.
Gifts Pour In For Day Room Project
Bosque County Camp Hospital group receives wide community aid to furnish day rooms at Blackland Army Air Field and other sites. Contributions list includes cash gifts, tables, lamps, chairs, and equipment from numerous towns, clubs, and individuals, aiding soldiers in home like surroundings and improved welfare.
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Bosque County Camp Hospital
Blackland Army Air Field
Fairview
Steiner and Kopperl
Tredelles
Morgan Moshuim
Crantills Gap
Valley Mills
AZO Clifton
Civic Society
Trin
Tuth
Smagasine Club
A Baptist W. M.S
PTA
Amer
Legion Aix
Lions Club
Jenson
R. Ruchuse
B. Wiedersenders
Morrie Chain
H. V. Schule
Olbie
J. Ke
Poottitt
Ns. L Witcher
Bre
Tabie_lamp
Mra
M. Ringness
Clifton Merseantile Co
Radio
Meniaian
D. C
Caraway
Meridian
W. W. Hblankenship
Regular Lions Club Luncheon at Clifton City Hall
Clifton city officials and Lions Club members held their regular luncheon on Tuesday May 9 with Methodist Church women serving a chicken lunch. Acthue Hyles was the only guest, reinstated to membership by unanimous vote, and several officers were commended for perfect attendance. A nominating committee was named to propose officers for the next year. County Red Cross chair G Bronetal spoke on upcoming donor drives in Clifton, and plans to purchase a Moor lamp for the lounge of McCloskey General Hospital.
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Clifton Wie
City Hall
The
Methodist Church
Acthue Hylés
Fand
Lions
A. L. Bronatad
A. L. Baldridge
Harry Womack
J.B
Tennison
Ta Bronstal
Harry Woniker
Pete Appleby
Hulon Aars
Effletta
G. Bronetad
Red Cross
Enming
Clifton
Cluyosed
Beiven
McCloskey General ‘Capital
Temple
Cam
Garland Helton Promoted to Sergeant in England Ninth Air Force station
Garland Helton, son of Mr. Dave Helton of Clifton Texas, is promoted from corporal to sergeant at a Ninth Air Force Service Command air depot in England. Helton, a clerk in the base Air Corps supply department, enlisted February 5, 1940 and came from Port Logan, Gil. He attended Clifton High School and an air college, with brothers in the Army Air Forces and U.S. Army units abroad.
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Ninth Air Force Service Command
England
Garland Helton
Dave Helton
Clifton
Tex
Cen
Helton
Base Air Corps Supply Department
United States
Ninth Air Forces
Allied Expeditionary Air Forces
Luftwaffe
Air Forces
Sertie
Port
Logan
Gil
Sas Statenet
Bunter Brive
Donning
Civid
Sar Antonio Air Depot
Chifwon High School
Air College of
Tsinaasy Abilent
Buur Brothers
Jin
Colosud
HB. W. Hielkin
Signal Corony
Dover Field
Flas
Elbert Hellin
U. S Army
John D
Bosque County War Food Committee Holds May Meeting
The Bosque County War Food Committee formed April 14 194? comprises 17 members including HL E E teachers extension agents FSA AAA and War Boant reps. It aims for a uniform food preservation program and endorsed safe home canning methods. First meeting May 7 at Clifton Community Canning Center trained members on tent cookers types and cleaning procedures.
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Bosque County
HLE
Bosue
Hoyne
Tessel
Divie Grimes
Chateman
Hivnnale Haff
Cithon Hume
Robert Wells Sind
Tennie Layoman
J. P. Stewart
Soil Conservation
Ben Chenault
Clifton Community Canning Center
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Ficklin
Clifton Ffa Group
Botom Row
Roy Moffatt
Arno Dit
Hch
Joe Juban
Fete Schow
Milton Grimland
Mubvolm Doty
Henry Meinkowsky
Joe Pieteon
Wayne Blassingame
J E. Lockhart
Advor
Ed Moorman
Doyle Gates
Lilly Canuteson
Eancis Fossett
Wilton Solbvrg
Joseph Conrad
E. Liaht
E. J. Young
Morris Reed
Laura L. Bass
Norrin O, Magmust
Joseph Nystel
Nystel
Aber? Sathy
Nyntel
Levakion
Petree
Bosque War Food Committee
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