Cubs Triumph Over McGregor Bulldogs 14-6 in Tough Hometown Battle
The Afton Cubs defeated McGregor 14 to 6 in a hard fought Friday night showdown. Stringfellow connected on key passes to Mater for scores as Handley added the extra point. McGregor fought hard, but turnovers and fumbles allowed the Cubs to keep a slim lead entering the late stages. The Valley Mills game looms next as Clifton fans rally for another crucial conference matchup. The La Vega Pirates announce a trip to Clifton for an upcoming game.
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Laat Prfiay "Aight Ab McGregor
Afton Cubs
McGregor Bulldogs
Cubs
Mattregor
Bulldogs
Aes Ieee Wal
Jerson
Mater
Reots
Handley
Yath Onms
Women urged to learn war work for training program
Wartime notice calls women ages 18 to 25 to enter a six to eight week training program in aircraft sheet metal and other shop work at a New York center. Trainees receive eleven dollars a month, room and board provided, with emphasis on safety and completion of basic schooling. Applicants must show birth certificate, proof of citizenship, and meet health standards. dropouts require a written statement.
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Die Glen
Rach
Iilx
N.Y. A
Wintton
Waco
O. Lackey
Patarvinver
United States
Columban, Wate, Tenas
Bosque County Men Entered in Service in 1940s Call
Seventeen Bosque County men were reported by the recruiting station as enlisted in service. The names listed include Larwis E. Gilbreath Charley Miles Walter C. Richards Richard RN Wehole Bennie D. Echols John E. Payne Jr Rodolph G. Beott George M. Brooks Jr Pred W. Rhodes B Rhodes David W. Robinson Jamae L. Gandy Vartan Clark Wilburn A. Hawes Hal K. Brown Clovia P. Down Ina Je Elvin C. Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque County
Wowk
Larwis E. Gilbreath
Charley Miles
Walter C. Richards
Richard RN. Wehole
Bennie D. Echols
John E. Payne Jr
Rodolph G. Beott
George M. Brooks, Jr
Pred W. Rhodes
B. Rhodes
David W. Robinson
Jamae L. Gandy
Vartan
Clark
Wilburn A. Hlawes
Hal K. Brown
Clovia P. Down- Ina Je
Elvin C. Wells
Local Man Profits From Turkeys In Mosheim
Charlie Miles of the Mosheim community reports a strong turkey season with 243 birds sold recently totaling 847.09. The flock was graded No 1, reflecting careful care from hatch to market. Arthur Miles, visiting Mosheim, inspected records at the local paper.
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Charlie Miles
Milen
Arthur Miles
Tragic Lightning Claims Life of Peters Anderson Family
Mrs. Mattie Lahlum rests after a long illness and a tragic lightning strike on July 6, 1982 killed her mother and three siblings while they were at the Anderson home. Survived by five children, including Carl who died in infancy, and five living: Chris, Kiddie, Julian, My, and Cut tin Bakke with extended relatives and friends. Funeral services held at the Lutheran Church in Crane, Texas, with Rev. B. R. Maakestod officiating. Burial in Norte cemetery. pallbearers named.
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Mra
Mastin
New Anderedns
Peter An
Karen Anderson
Jeorgetown
Texas
Norv
Hor. JK
Rystad
Cranfills
Abe
Bexikelund
Albany
Texan
Whying
Sam Wet
Pete Lakiar
Carl
Ded Fm
Chris F
Kiddie Lahlem
Julian Grimland
Mye
Cuttin Bakke
Clifton
Mm. Malley Johnnon
Cranfills Gap
Bhe Me Aleo
Darla Carlson
Werhomst
Norte
B. R. Maakestod
All Werviews
Wannah Holt
Messrs
Witt Anderson
Olaf Ataime
Cart
Tan
Allen Aare
Paul Christensen
Jimie L Rohe
Iver
Stores 10 Close on Armistice Day
A fragment notes that ten stores will close on Armistice Day amid a local observance. It mentions Wednesday and November but lacks full details or locations. The readable parts indicate a wholesale closure schedule tied to the holiday. No clear organizations or people are named in the legible text.
Honors Mise Etta Rice in November event
A fragmented notice records honors for Mise Etta Rice with mentions of events in November days. The readable text references a ceremony or recognition and a local community context. No clear dates or locations are fully legible.
Applications For Gasoline Rations To Be Received At Schools
Bosque County residents may register for mileage based gasoline rations November 12 13 and 14 at high schools and local registration offices. Motorists must file the proper form with serial numbers of tires kept and may receive an A book up to 240 miles per month. Supplemental needs may require a separate application and must be handled through the local war price and rationing board.
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Bosque County
Ed Handley
Mosque County
Merrilan
Texas
Mr. Handley
Handley
Hensley
Railway Express Agency
Passengrer
Jparsenger
Hyndley Nolded
Jocal Board
Bix Handley
Abe
Abenild
Prien
Tephiatine Torwest
Eva Lena Lewis Weds Calvert Hoel in Schulenberg Ceremony
Miss Eva Lena Lewis of Clifton wed Mr. Calvert Hoel on Tuesday evening November 8 at the Evangelical Church of Schulenburg Texas. Rev. R F Kuretsch officiated before a chrysantherum and fern adorned altar. Organ music by Edgar Lane accompanied the ceremony. The bride wore cadet blue with gardenia and carnation corsage and a borrowed cross necklace. Eva Lena, daughter of Mrs Iam L. Lewis, is a Providence School of Nursing graduate who has been a Clifton nurse with Goodall and Witcher line. The groom, son of Ole J. Hoel, is active in civic affairs and a prominent Womack farmer. A heart shaped wedding cake was cut and guests included Mikired Lewis, Jo Ann Hoel, Orpha and Sylvia Kuretech. The couple honeymooned in San Antonio Hondo and Sabinas.
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Evangelical
Schulenburg
Texas
Aliax Kvalama Lewis
Clifton
Calvert Hoel
R. F. Kuretsch
Edgar Lane
L Evangelical Church
Inlaw
L. Lewis
Eva Lena
Iam L. Lewis
Providence School of Nursing
Goodall and Witcher
Ole J. Hoel
Womack
Regina Kapat Kuretech
Simertn
Mikired
Lewis
Jo Ann Hoel
Respect ‘Ively
Orpha
Sylvia Kureteeh
Hondo
Sabinas
Armistice Day Post Office Hours Announced
The Post Office will be open on Armistice Day November 11 1942 due to wartime demands though Rural Carrier routes will not deliver mail. Clifton Post Office will operate as directed with emphasis on purchasing war stamps and bonds. Postmaster A L Bronstad urges patriotic participation and flags the day for extra stamps and bonds purchases.
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Elfen
Clifton
Bronstad
Six Clifton Men Seized For Enlistment At Waco
Clifton men are reported nabbed at Waco in connection with enlistment activities. The incident, attributed to local authorities, notes six individuals detained amid the ongoing screening of military volunteers. Further details or charges were not disclosed in the readable text.
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Clifton
Waco
Son Loses Arm In Denton Mill Accident
Mrs T C Snider reports on Gerald Snider of Denton Texas who lost his right arm in an accident at Cimbell Milling Co on Sept 19. He left Denton Hospital on Oct 24 with parents Mr and Mrs T C Snider of 319 Wainwright St Denton. Gerald, brave through the ordeal, remarked that losing a limb could be worse and he was married Aug 3 to Jim Hattie J Jones of Denton and resided with his wife at 222 Boliver St.
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Gerald Snider
Denton
Texas
Cimbell Milling Co
Finider
Wainwright Street
Gerald
Jim Hattie J. Jones
Boliver Street
La Vega Pirates to Play Clifton November 13
Le Vens officials plan to bring La Vega Pirates to Clifton for a conference game against Clifton La Vers. The visiting team has improved and defeated the West team, aiming to challenge the Cubs in their first conference clash. Clifton fans are encouraged to attend, with hope many locals will support the game.
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Cubs
Valley Mille
la Vega Pirates
Clifton
le Vens
Ebiy
Mrs Ida M Philipp Called To Eternal Home
Mrs Ida M Philipp long time Lomg County resident dies at age 80. Born June 24, 1860, she married Rudolph Pittman and had four children Edgar, George, Anna, and Roun. Survived by mother and six brothers. Services held at home and at the Clifton Presbyterian Church with interment in Clifton Cemetery.
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Ida M. Philipp
Rome
Dwan Tie
Jon
Cliftem
Perur Er
Jewtom
Clifton Caltery
War Necessity Certificates for Tracks and Vehicles
Fragmentary OCR notes mention war necessity certificates required for tracks and commercial vehicles. Mentions unclear names and damaged phrases possibly referencing authorities or agencies. No clear dates, places, or individuals readable for precise identification.
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McGregor
Y Valley Mills
New York
San Prendiso
Arme
Washington
A. L. Bronatads
HK BR
Mernderwon
Giffen
Eivey
Pit
Mab
Munity
Mattie Lahlum
Arnister Bay
Mise Etta Rice
Eva Lena Lewis
William €. Brooks
Rt T
T. C. Snider
LA Vegas Pirates
Innglifton
Lecauner
Cort
Pepsin
For & Cortina
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