Clifton and Groesbeck set for bi district showdown Friday
Clifton Cubs win their regular season with four more touchdowns, sealing the district title as they edge the Pirates 28 points to 0. Groesbeck visits for a bi district championship game amid local hype and ceremony.
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Clifton Cubs
Cuba
Clifton
Beret Dee
Wlan
Unionship Chosint An Mveh
Tanna
le Vega
Cabs
Pirates
Gistton
Cubs
Cube
County Pioneer Bird At Hire Tacodey Day
Funeral service held Sunday at Bucklare hospital for a longtime Bosque resident. The deceased lived in Giwetenier for years with relatives and friends in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacodey
Eleven Army Service Branches Open To Youths
The notice lists eleven army service branches including Infantry Cavalry Coast Artillery Anti Aircraft Armored Forces Signal Corps Ordnance Chemical Warfare and the Laundry Corps. It invites women 21 to 45 to apply at the Women's Army Auxiliary and notes enlistment applications are obtainable at the United States Army Recruiting Station Room 216 Federal Building Waco Texas.
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Infantry
Cavalry
Coast Artillery
Signal Corps
Ordnance
Mondieal Department
Women's Army Auxiliary
United States Army
Feders
Waco
Texas
Church services corrected notice for Sunday schedule
A corrected church notice states the Church of Christ Sunday service at Milute School is 10:00 am on November 1. The message apologizes for an earlier error and confirms the preaching service will follow on the next Sunday the fifth.
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Church of Christ
Clean up of all scrap under way
Community project notes a WPA cleanup effort across the county to remove scrap. A traveling crew offers free collection and payment per pickup, with donations supporting government programs.
Local Lions Attend Zone Meeting in Waco
On Wednesday evening Clifton Lions joined an important Lions Zone meeting in Waco. Local Lion President A. L. Bronstad and Lion Secretary L. F. Tennison represented Clifton, with 2nd Zone Chair O. E. Pierson in charge of proceedings and duties.
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Clifton
Waco
A. L. Bronstad
L. &. Tennison
O. E. Pierson
Lloniem
Two Conference Games On Air Saturday
Two conference games on the schedule for Saturday to help settle the 1942 standings. The Rice-C. U. game airs at 2 20 pm on KPRC Houston WOAL San Antonio WFAA Dallas Fort Worth with Kern Tip a play by play and Bill Newkirk color. The Baylor MM A game at Waco also starts 2 20 pm on KOO Dallas Fort Worth KXY2 Houston KTBA San Antonio WAC Waco and SDM Beaument with Vex Sort and Dave Gonwell alternating at the switch for play by play and color.
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Baylor
Waco
KOO
Dallas-Fort Worth
KXY2
Houston
KTBA
Aen Antonio
WAC
SDM
Beaument
Vex Sort
Dave Gonwell
Schcrophour
Take The Band To The Game At Groesbeck
Fragmented OCR text mentions a band and a game at Groesbeck with unclear details. Key names and precise facts are unreadable, leaving only remnants of a sports or school event and possible dates.
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Groesbeck
Gas ration book registrations set at Joust School
Applications for gas ration books will be taken at Joust school Thursday through Saturday, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. Supt Brashears says registrants must fill out forms completely and bring their registration card or license. The event covers books only. those seeking supplements may request an additional blank form during registration.
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W. ©. Brashears
Pep Squad Seeks Rides to Groesbeck Game
Worried pep squad members roam town seeking transportation to Groesbeck for the game. If you have a car and room for several girls from the Dep Aqued tee, please offer a ride. They have supported the Cubs for years and hope to attend if possible.
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Groesbeck
Ube
Cubs
Deferment Denied for Federal Employees
President Roosevelt directed all federal government departments to cancel any military deferments granted to employees. He urged immediate action to ensure no person remains deferred for employment and ordered notice to the selective service boards. No further deferment requests for employment reasons should be made.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Sam Weost
Selective Board
Cubs Defeat La Vega To Cinch District Title
Clifton Cubs, district champions, prepare to meet Groesbeck Goats, adjoining-district winners, for a regional finals berth. Groesbeck relies on speed and a strong running game led by Cotton, while Clifton leans on defense and aerial scoring. The matchup centers on Clifton’s heavier line and how well they can halt Groesbeck’s speed in a crucial interstate clash.
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Cubs
la Vega
Clifton Cubs
Groesbeck Goats
Claas
Grossbeck
Groesbeck
Puenjing
Clifton
Groobeck
Old Hose Drive Aimed At War Effort In Clifton
The Civic Improvement Society sponsors a wartime hosiery drive in Clifton urging residents to donate worn and discarded silk, nylon, and cotton blends. Cleaned and washed hosiery of all kinds is requested, with collection points at Clifton Mercantile, Bulger's, Victory Store, and Every Badge Bore.
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Uncle Sam
Civic Improvement Society
Clifton
Clifton Mercantile Company
Bulger's
County Committeemen Named After Election of Delegates
The November 13 county election named a full slate of Agricultural Adjustment Administration committeemen and alternates. Named officials include Ernest W. Alexander as Vice Chairman Homer Whitley as Regular Member Wibuen Phillips as First Alternate and many others across multiple community groups with titles such as Chairman Vice Chairman and Regular Member.
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Fullowinie
Ernest W. Alexander
Homer Whitley
Wibuen Phillips
Williace
Fase
Oratatialay
Walea Byrine
John W. Hitech
W.T. Rives
Chilroanney Shipman
Wewalar
Gen Allie
Heccod
Scommany
C—Repert
Deway Mattis
Claires
Bert Cofecsan
Trunk Frere
Segune
le Simchate
Mire Adelernate
Mlad
Amaral
W. Townley
Chili
W. Evans
Aselen
A. Lee
Casper Olson
Engusto McDowell
Hirst
Orunson
G—Naree
Gar A. Sag
Bent M. Cobvick
A. Gal Anderson
Bergman
C. Permall Aare
Woreac
Finis B. William
Reymond B. Lammer
Wl B
Oweald Raptier
Chae We Muhler
Wiewt Alismmsee
Calvan
Howfiesond Alearvaie
Coareny
Ian
Albena
Alem
Light-Weight Air Mail Urged For Efficiency
A wartime notice urges using light-weight envelopes and stationery to cut mail weight. With air mail volumes rising and transport limited, lighter letters save space and enable about twice as many letters per pound. Postmaster A. L. Bronstad advocates lighter mail to aid the war effort.
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A. L. Bronstad
Material For Red Cross Surgical Dressings Here
The material for the Red Cross Surgical Dressings is here with weekly sessions on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons starting at 2 pm and Wednesday evening at 7 pm. Volunteers, especially women, are urged to attend. no one under sixteen may work.
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Red Cross
P T A Members Enjoy War Play
The Clifton Pat A regular meeting was held at City Hall on November 18. Mrs C R Jenson and her lath geatle presented a play United We Stand with children from other lands attending a Victory Party. After the program, a short business meeting was held and dues were discussed.
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Clifton Pat. A
City Hall
C. R. Jenson
Popple
America
Olson
Association
Peanut crop brings over eight thousand dollars to Nacogdoches farmers
In Nacogdoches County, about 200000 pounds of peanuts for oil were sold, yielding more than $8000 to local farmers. M A Anderson, Southwestern Peanut Growers Association buyer, said some farmers also sold peanuts at Mount Enterprise in Rusk County. Figures will be released in two weeks through the AAA. Dry, warm weather threatens fall gardens and delays winter cover crops.
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Nacogdoches
Texas
M. A. Anderson
Southwestern Peanut Growers Association
Mount Enterprise
Rusk County
AAA
Anderson
Nacogeches
Family Reunion Event Details From A Hazy Journal Entry
Fragmentary notes describe a family gathering with Mr and Mrs Grimm hosting a turkey dinner and guests including Chet and others, with scattered names and partial roles. The text lists attendees such as A Z Gtigtey and John Amilo among a long, unclear roster, and mentions a Nov date andOrton family ties.
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Gehan
Thar Som
Chet Tian Gras
Mire
Grimm
Armondbury
Seiany
A. Z. Gtigtey
PK Cheritien
Imn
GUAT
John Amilo
Bytis of
NYA Trainees Get War Employment in Texas Factories
Ninety more trainees from the NYA war work center in Waco are placed in Tesac aircraft factories. Young women 19 to 25, residents of the area, encouraged to train for war work. Training offers free dormitories, meals, clothing, and $11 monthly pay. After six weeks, option for weekend passes and potential referral to Texas war factories. Apply via United States Employment Service in Waco.
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NYA
Waco
Tesac
Pat 8
Tillman
United States Employment Services
Aroom
N.Y. A
Texas
Frank
Lackey
United States Employment Service
Golumios Avenue
Valley Mills Cotton Buyer Lee Raley Dies After Illness
Lee Raley a lifetime Valley Mills resident and longtime buyer for Waco Cotton Co died Monday at Clifton Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Valley Mills Methodist Church with Rev J A McAfon officiating. He survived by his wife his mother and six brothers burial in Valley Mills.
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Lee Raley
Willeley Mills
Wacocottm Company
Clifton Hospital
Clifton
Valley Mills Methodist Church
J. A. McAfon
Mr. Raley
Valley Mills
Como
Bergia
Post Office Open For Hour Thanksgiving Day 1942
The post office will operate for one hour on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 26, 1942, from 8 to 8 10 a.m., for receipt and distribution of parcels and mail, stamp and bond sales, with L. Bronstid serving as Postmaster.
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Muller
L. Bronstid
Sta Te Give Up For Duration
Hillandro November 18. The Sieboro School Board announces it will discontinue football in the big school at the close of the current year unless arrangements can be made to transport third teams in school boats.
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Clifton and
Selmer Hirikaon
CHF
M. J. Hoff
Bowane
Pioneer Bosquerraldest
Crater Hospital
Glover
Giwetenier
Are
Irene McKinley
Heyoh Hunter
Hix
Army Service
PLASE
United
W.P. A
W. M. Coxtan
W. P
Coelietrete
Pete Lemanpariatien
Emericey
Red Crossical
P.T. A
Fpanute
Mra
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