Weekend notices from families in the Clay and Abilene area
A crowded social page lists many visitors and family events. Mr and Mrs Clay host, Mrs. Baninith and friends attend, Pat Neff is noted as Provident of Abntrerity. Governor W Lee Mee visits are mentioned along with several Dallas visitors. A new baby, Suntra Lee, is announced at Moyldian Hospital Little Sandie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeca Dy
Jordan
Palins
Ela Joan
Mra
Win
Willey
Martha Lou Burch
Omer Burch
Brand
Tom Morgen
Standefoy
Doger
Dorothy Jue
Dave
Thuir
Dewar
Pred
Melthenny
Davshtar
Suntra Lee
Buttoray
Sandie
Afra
McTihenny
Ferandi
T. W. Porter
Mpy
C. Porter
Ralyk Gervner
Brg
Dulles
Patinond
Ratliff Buys Linn's Grocery Bakery Clifton
A. G. Ratliff purchases Linn’s Grocery and Bakery in Clifton. Clover Farm stock is moved. Linn building to be altered. Geo. P. Kuffner of Waco to run the bakery with similar staff. The Linns plan rest and travel, potentially returning to Clifton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Rathi Clover Farm
Linn Hakery
Kgraabry
Sprnit
Clover Farm
Astonon
Lino
Baill
Gregory
Bakry
Watter
Geo. P. Kuffner
Waco
Ratliff
Chikiwa
Linn
Dabiery
Onderetood L
John Henderson Watson Dies at Home Near Town
An obituary notes the death of John Henderson Watson at his home near Town on May 12, 1870s era. The brief notice places Watson in the northeast region and records his residence and surviving details typical of small community death notices.
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John Henderson Watson
Provisions Tighten Normal Cotton Yields in Bosque County
The 1940 normal cotton yields will be adjusted by Bosque County officials to reflect rigid regulations from 1840 standards. Past years saw upward shifts for low producing farms while higher yielding farms faced downward adjustments to align county averages. Some farms may see sizable changes as individualized yield determinations are introduced, and State approval remains pending for certain adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proeddare
Rae- Onde
Bolvin C. Rogstad
Chainman
Bosque Co
Mi V-Chinn
Yamen L. Faublon
Bosque G. Com
Soil C. A Election to be Held on August 4
A conservation meeting was held in Iredell with Clifton representing Bosque County farmers. Members discussed forming a Soil Conservation District with Clifton's service area, and Caraway urged voters to support the election. The vote to authorize the district will take place on August 4 as farmers are urged to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iredell
Clifton Wax
C. G. Johnson
C. M. Colwick M. Hoel
A. Hustland
Will Wafer
C M. Caraway
Mama Her
Slate Soil Coneervation Board
Dtr
Caimway
Hereford Breeders Tour Bosque County Ranches
On Wednesday May 16 Bosque County Hereford breeders conducted the third of four county tours visiting Flat Top Ranch Walnut Springs and Parks Ranch Meridian. Hosts Charles Pettit Martin Brothers and H B Cureton Jr chaired a barbecue and program at Parks Ranch. The event covered 102 miles with many notable bulls and cows discussed as county aims to grow registered Herefords and attract future buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hereford 1
Bosque County
E. R. Lawrence
Meridian
Hereford Browder Association
Pointe Ty the
Drewders
Treoouty
Charles Pettit
Walnut Springs
Figetors
Barteeus
Martin Brothers
Morgan
Cureton Jr
Parks Ranch
Tom
Parks
Benen Parks
Brvnce
Borque County
Audh
Texas
Puerto Rico Steps Up Flour Purchases Amid Market Strain
Puerto Rico increases flour purchases to meet demand, buying large quantities from Texas and other wheat producers. The council notes a substantial rise in imports with 2.06 million barrels estimated. Kansas and Oklahoma supply cuts persist and frontier ties influence shipments.
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Puerto Rico
Texas
Funitaleo
Kansas
Oklahoma
All Toode
Veteran Newspaperman Succumbs at Waco
Fred B. Rabina in 76 a veteran Texas newspaperman died in Waco on Sunday Born in Huntsville he edited and published papers and later was vice president of the Waco Publishing Co He helped found the Huntsville Times Herald and was among leaders of Texas newspaper groups continuing a long career in journalism locally and statewide
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texin
Fred B. Rabinain
Texas
Hunteville
George Robinson
Huttaville Fier
Esteyn
Raab Tet
Waco Publishing Co
Waco Timee-Herald
Hobinon
Saxty Ptealdante
John Sete Coke
Munsergrer
Frida
Tieeee
Sam Blt Win at Fist Ta oar a tot larga Lat
Sam Blt earns a notable victory in a rough bout described with sparse details. Local coverage notes the win and references a tough challenge from a rival, with emphasis on skill and resilience amid unclear context.
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Sam
Cena
Tim
Commencement Activities at Clifton College to Start Soon
Clifton College announces a series of events marking the end of the school year. May 16 music festival reception led by Mina Gladys Daugherty. May 18 alumni meeting at City Hall. May 19 laureate services at Trinity Lutheran Church. May 22 all school party. May 24 commencement in the College auditorium with salutatorian and valedictorian named. Rural Arts director Dr Westcourt to give the commencement address.
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Cutten
Mina
Gladys Daugherty
Music and
Hee
Bucineas
Cliff,ton College Alumni Association
Bucen
Trinity Luthern Church
C. T. Hoe
Helen Carpenter
Fred W. Westcourt
Texas State College For Women
Connally to Broadcast on U S Defense May 20 9:16
Senator Tom Connally of Texas announced he will speak on NBC on Monday May 20 from 9:16 to 9:90 pm. The non political address highlights defense in the current session and aims to strengthen national security and detente.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tom Onnally
Dem
Texas
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
National Broadcasting Company
Congres
Howald Connally
Congress
Red Cross Appeals War Relief Fund Effort
The American Red Cross calls for a war relief fund of at least ten million dollars. Bosque County Chapter mobilizes volunteers to collect contributions, with local committees planning a collection event likely Monday afternoon at the Farmers State Bank in Chittton to direct funds to the appropriate channels.
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American Red Cross
Bosque County
Red Cros
Thors
Farmers State Bank
Chitton
Payment Made On School Per Capita Details
Austin Texas May 1 State Superintendent L A Wook discusses per capita payments at the state warehouse. The unclear note references a ceremony and a value of about $20,000 in some accounting lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
L.A. Wook
Warcanue
Tate Evaliabte
Emerepetig
County Candidates Ban Public Speaking In Hillsboro
Local election campaign activity is halted as all county office seekers face restrictions. Clay Bedell, chairman of the county Democratic executive committee, notes the final filing date remains June 10.
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Clay Bedell
Ill Gounly
Porntet
Hun
Saiutlistan
Wling Fav
Plice
Aika
Community Visitors and Family Gatherings Highlight May Day Notes
A Pennsylvanian style social column lists numerous visitors and relatives visiting Clifton and nearby towns. Names include Mrs Bernt Berteléan, Mr and Mrs Alfred Rogatad, Ruth, Anne Lamdgren, Victor Witte, Chauncey Ford, Jim Ford, Mrs S B Johnson, Clara Sorenson, Mrs Ruel Walthall, Annie Jean, M H Hall, Walter Shirley, and many others. The piece notes travel to Arkansas for John Brown University and a vacation stay with relatives, with extended family members appearing across Clifton, Texar Sana, McKinney and surrounding areas.
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Bernt Berteléan
Mya
Walter Shirley
Mir
Alfred Rogatad
Daugh
Ruth
Alfred Mooney
War
Clara Sormrude
Ning Bormrude
Chile Aare
Clifton
Mes
HF. Hanesen
Cranfil
Mim Anne Lamdgren
Walter Shu
JM. Sullivan
Vayley Mills
Elmer Gustafson
Victor Witte
Fayetteville
A. Witte
Chauncey Ford
Pottsville
Jim Ford
8. B. Johnson
Big Parker
Téxarsana
Elvis
M.H. Hall
Arkansas
John Brown University
Oscar E. Knudson
Afobbs
New Mexico
Rela
Simp Grubaugh
Bie Spring
Heeister
Annie Domatad
A. Wickman
Moe
Wesley Hall
J. D. Hall
MH Hall
Ovie Huse
Laura Hall
Ren
Ole Anderson
O. C. Anderson
Chia Enger
Carlton
Douglan Langford
Waxahachie
J Bertelson
William Bellamy
Wri. B. Bertelson
Singers Convene At Meridian Next Sunday
Bosque County Singing Convention meets in Meridian on Sunday May 19 from 10 to 4 pm a semi annual affair. Local singers will represent with out of county quartets invited. County citizens are urged to attend and bring baskets to feed visitors and singers for a cordial day of song.
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Bosque County
Meridian
Abe
Micinis
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A. G. Ratliff
Linn’ Grocery
Soil C
F. M. Bennett
Marold Ichee
Secretary of the Interior
I ‘Wes White Cait
Clifton College
Onnally
U.S
Red Cross Jssues Appeal For War Relief Fund
Ad Oda i
SMV CP Se
Hillsboro
Hin County
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