MerDonan Court and Local News Briefs Touch Tar Towns
A jumble of social notes from Merldonan area records visits by Tar residents and nearby families. Mentions of multiple names, kinship ties, and weekend gatherings appear, including travel from Dallas and Brownsville for family events. Continued on East Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apisita
EG McCorkle Suntay
Mya
Howard
Valley Mills
Min
Walker
Ghitlie
Mr. Jeles
Car
Childress
Chester Johanon
Jee
Nan
Rio Vinia
Mire
Nan J. Mangold
Biss Lapa
Tomyle
Garret
Nolkon
Clifton
H. G. Powell
Mary Lea
Dallas
J. A. Brock
Nell McCorlde
Bil Tommy Hodepath
Bartlatt
Sand
L.A. Dunlop
Storm
Duke
Johnie Polk Weds Sherman Man in Denison Ceremony
Mins Johnie Polk married Sherman Man with ceremony held in Denison Tex. Pastor Ben P Towrn officiated at the Ghoreh church. Bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs L Doggett of Sherman and a Sherman High School graduate who later earned a degree from The University of ??? She will work as office manager for Tire and Rubber Co and reside at 414 N in Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
pSohuie Polk
Hareell Dog
Awwest
Denison
Texan
Ben P S Towrn
Herman Middleton
den- Ssaan
C.L Polk
Gateavile
Chit High School
University of
Bett Mercianis
Pogestt
4. L. Doggett
Sherman
Businom Heim
Tire and Rubber Com
N. Jn Sherman
Misa Ruby Muller Weds Mr J W Frost at St John’s Evangelical Church
The ceremony for Misa Ruby Muller and J W Frost took place Sunday at St John’s Evangelical Church with Rev Hl Baur officiating. Tall white floral arrangements and candles adorned the altar as music accompanied the service and attendees wore formal gowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oltar
Mies Ruby Millen
Gustiller
Duel W. Frost
Gillock
St. John's Evangelical Church
Fiev
Hl. Baur
H. Baur
Mareh
Lohengrin
Mateh
Five Thousand Texas Bays Enter CCC Camps This Month
Texas counties open CCC enrollment with 17 to 22 year old youths. Applicants must be of good moral character and able to pass a physical exam. Welfare agents across the state handle applications. visits to offices advised for interested families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Austin
CCC
Elven Distines
Howe
Wirthy
Fon
Texan
COC
Thousands Visit Central Texas Fair Praising Exhibits
Large crowds from Clifton and nearby towns toured the fairgrounds and streets enjoying exhibits in livestock poultry and crafts. Visitors from Fort Worth and Waco joined locals for parades dinners and music reflecting growing interest and community pride with plans to host more fairs and stock shows next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Clifton
Eas
Peor
Fia
Baylor
Waco
Fort Worth
Wesleyan
City Hall
Joth Wells
Ladies of the Civig Society
Humble To Broadcast Four Football Games This Weekend
Humble Oil & Refining Company schedules four football broadcasts for the weekend. Key game is Texan Chels an University versus the University of Arkansas in Fort Worth with Kern Tipe on play by play. Station coverage spans WBAP WFAA and others across Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Texan Chelsan University
University of Arkansas
St Fo ‘Worth
Kern Tipe
Bill Kern
Coor
Humble
Stavionne
WBAP
WFAA
Port Worth- Dallas
WOAT
San Antonio
KPRC
Houston
Texas Aggies
Alex University
Rew Alamo Stadium
Ale
KTSA
San Vantonio
KRY
Corpus Christi
KGKO
Fort Worth
KAGV
Weslaco
KXYVZ
KEDM
Beaumont
University of Tobe
Bloomington
Indiana
University of Windians
ERLD
Dalian
KGL
Future Farmers Record High Enrollment at Fair
Future Farmers of America members report robust enrollment in Vocational Agriculture and TT programs with 38 boys this year, up 22 from last. Freshmen and sophomores enter the Sret class focusing on crops, judging, poultry, pruning, and farm shop work while Vol. Agri teaches feeding and marketing, wildlife conservation, and farm enterprise projects. First regular FPA meeting September 20 in the Voe Agriclans room welcomed new and returning members, with advisor Gutlof commending the chapter’s growth and activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sret Your
Vol. Agri
Tegular Fpa
Agriclans Coom
Voca- Homal Akrienitore
Clifton College Announces Civil Air Pilot Training Course
Clifton College has secured a Civil Pilot Training Program funded by the Federal Government. The six semester hour course leads to a new pilot license, with eligibility for students aged nineteen to twenty-six or two years of college work, and costs total to 26. The program provides transportation to the airport and will admit a few more applicants immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Junior College
Esc Hhes
Clifton College
Lions Discuss Local Fair And the CAA Plans for Clifton
At a regular Liona lab meeting on Tuesday noon in Clifton observers reported on the 1040 Central Texas Fair. Discussions centered on Clifton’s 1941 plans including a rodeo and the possible CAA school field under Federal supervision. A key point was the need for student eligibility rules and timely registration to avoid delaying the field’s opening and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
CAA School
Clifton Junior’ 4 College
Federal
Oicors Tisma Fur- GY
Jetesa
Hanwar
Tomnes
Clifton Cotlegs
CAA
Yutra College
Teige
Aaa
Date Set For Post Office Dedication at Clifton
Portmaster A L Bronsard announces the Clifton federal post office dedication for Wednesday October 28 1940 at 2 p.m. from the front of the building. A 7 oclock appreciation banquet follows. Local Lions Club sponsors the event with remarks expected from Congressman W R Pongey and Senator Tom Connally. United States officials may attend. the building cost 70000 and is described as a gift to Clifton and Beage County. Public invited. those unable to attend urged to listen on WACO at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Federal Allding
Qme
Clifton Lions Club
Offb
Adicaton
W. R. Pongey
Washington
United States
Tom Connally
Asover
Post Office Department
Washington, D. C
Citeton
Basse County
Beague County
Misa Esther Knudson Wins University Fellowship
Misa Esther Knudson of Clifton is awarded a University of Texas fellowship in home economics. Rosalie Godfrew, university residence halls director, announced the achievement. Knudson, a St Olaf graduate, will study food prep and menu planning while serving at Woolridge Elementary School with students from multiple colleges and universities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mian
Esther Knudson
Clifton
University of Texas
Rosalie Godfrew
Misa Knudson
Woolridge
St. Olaf College
Miss Kn
Mrs Gid J Bryan to Speak at Clifton Methodist Meeting
Mrs Gid J Bryan of Cliburne, leader in the Woman's Work of the Central Texas Methodist Conference, will speak at the Methodist Church in Clifton on Monday afternoon. Hayden Kawarwi will lead the service and installation of officers, with the program including remarks and new notes to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gid J. Bryan
Cliburne
Woman's Work of
Central Texas Methodist Conference
Methodist
Clifton
Boselock
Mey
Hayden Kawarwi
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Merdonan Court
Mgr
Roberts
Mim Mattie Shuloed
Sayles
Fae
Port Werth
Bry
J. 4
Sarlan
RG. Chaxatt
Tom Parebet
T. W. Por Wr
F. H. Oily
Sammy Keim
Webu
Dallan
Tone Bork
Dereenee Af
Ee FF
Denton
Brownsville
Meridian
Ming Leg Pee
Sprinkle
Barak
Visiuing Semin
Tota
Mins
Johnie Polk
Sherman Man
Eso
Misa Ruby Muller
Bride OF
Mr. J. W. Frost
Central Texas Fair
Aidaln
Wago
Bert Worth
al Olson
Bosque County
Fal
Ty Takes
LA Borriboy Pelebratin
Och Muetoday
Amy
Gutlof
Weer -Wan Hy Clifton Ffa Awiibors
Lions
Otani i
Delhi
Portmaster
A. L. Bronsard
Federal Post Office
Misa Esther Knudson
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