Local residents attend meeting as town hosts event
In our town a large crowd gathered last Thursday for a seasonal meeting at the Crap-PITA hall marking a victorious moment amid celebrations. Local families including the Swensons, the Knudsons and Jenson relatives joined kin from Victoria and Baytown as visitors from Leon Junction and Stephenville shared news and best wishes New business notes report Viking Theatre reopening with proprietor Bob Dittrich after renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripldand
Grobaugh
Woodrow
Big Spring
Emmett Henderson
Ollie
Christine ‘Swenson
Swenson
Rolme
Mrs. Raymond
Taper
Goldes Simmons
Victoria
Texas
Audrey Simmons
Karl Simmons
Hare
Leon Junction
Ted
Alex Rows
Aaron Rut Hare
Weig
Carrol Olson
Stephenwills
Mina Fulani Pederson
Blom
Mian Modine Knudson
Baytown
Glenn Knudson
Marques
Sylvester Jenson
Aughter
J. Y. Jenson
A. A. Wickman
Inez
Dorothy Nelly Taye
Wickaian
Viking Theatre
Bob Dittrich
Deportable Aliens Targeted in Dallas Drive
Federal immigration officials said investigations show a segment of the alien population faces deportation. Nine persons have been implicated in a sweeping north Dallas effort to expose alleged legal residents amid broader enforcement actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paling
Carroll Paul
Iragention Offcia
United Statses
Arrose
Tur Bimmunity Report Of Fatal Flight Crash In Fort Worth
Clyde was killed instantly in a fatal flight crash near Fort Worth. The incident involved Rene Clee and Will Brel among others, with dispatches noting the sudden loss and inquiries into the emergency response. Further details were limited in the available text.
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Rene Clee Nelt
Nice
Furi Worth
Mre
Will Brel
Clyde Wee
Heat wheat allotment set for Bosque County farms
Bosque County receives a 5149 acre wheat allotment for 1939 with 660 farms recorded as history. County Agricultural Conservation Committee announces the plan and notes many producers face lower allotments due to nationwide surplus and reduced wheat demand.
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Bosque County
Tts
County Aricultural Conservation Committee
Theyr County
Department of Agricultury
United States
Poage to Visit Counties in Eleventh District Schedule
W R Bob Poage congressman plans a district tour visiting Waco Temple Cameron Gatesville Mart Nov Meridian and other points on specific dates in October 1938. He will be in Waco all day Mondays and in the office Saturdays to meet citizens and improve service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
W. R
Bob) Poage
Temple
Cameron
Gatesville
Martie
Meridian
Wrco
Connolly Asks Help For Shippers Of Live Stock
Texas Senator Tom Connolly urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to ease shipment restrictions on livestock moving from the south to the west. He wrote to Chairman Walter Marshall Williams, aiming to remove what he called discriminatory practices affecting shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connally
Maclin
Tom Consolly
Texas
Interstate ‘Commerce Commission
Walter ‘Marshall William
Splapm
TCC
Crushed By Tractor Ranch Employee Dies
A ranch employee named George Allen, 49, died after being crushed by a tractor while loading cotton at a Hillabore area. He was crushed while working, his right ear damaged, and he left behind a wife, five children, and a brother. Local authorities report the incident occurred shortly after a shift, with the employer noting a work accident involving a wagon and a belt drive. The county sheriff’s office says the Bain County Cotton Mill reported the employer as 15K workers short, and the investigation continues.
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Hillavore
Det
Hunever
Norvicek
Hursilay Tor
George Allen
Rans
Wasployes
Hillabore
Vite Brother
Chillaryn
Future Farmers Win at Central Teste Fair
Clifton Future Farmers win premiums at the Central Teste Fair with prizes for gilt and frartue classes. Winners include Wenrel Gab, Onwald, J, and Wille Kener for best livestock and related entries.
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Ine
Clifton
Central Teste Fair
Onwald
Wille Kener
Weekend Socials and Local Visits Across Meridian Area
A long list of residents and visitors from Meridian and nearby towns are recorded visiting relatives and attending events. Notable mentions include Miss Clemmis Manion of Gaterville with cousins Holbel and family, Mrs Annie Cramp of Wyco visiting her sister, and many trips to Valley Mills, Dallas, Alvin, Waco, and Texas City. Community events include the County Judges and Commissioners Convention in New Braunfels, the Central Texas Fair in Clifton, and Meridian Homecoming planned with sermons and a church banquet.
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Clemmis Manion
Gatervile
Mes, Hol
Beldel
Mary Louise Burch
Gene Howard
Jolu Crosley
Valley Mills
Annie Cramp
Wyco
Ester
Bullmark
Elisabeth Sharer
Alton’ Gandy
Valley
Milly
W. V. Odle
Dallas
B.C. Smith
C. Hallmark
Texas City
J. W. Hallmark
Ernest Love
J. B. Love
Si Davie
Lo ‘Verne
Thomas
J. B. Miller
Iredell
Rs. RC. Chesout
CC. Porter
Mina Jerre Porter
Dalom
Mary Phillipe
Alvin
Mamie Young
Lucy Hartsfield
Little
New Braunfeln
H. B. Thompson
Tule. F. Ward
A. B. Hix
Chase Primm
Ccty
Crensifle Gap Methodist Church
Hal Cherry
Brownwood
Meridian Methodist Church
Chureh
Bruce Mender
R. W. Nation
Berlin
Louis Beuddy
Mary Pace
Fort Worth Band Arrives in City Pivotal Concert
A Fort Worth band arrives in the city for a pivotal concert at the Meted venue. Wes and Very gia open for the headliner, presenting a set that blends local flavor with emerging sounds. The event promises a strong turnout and a showcase of regional talent.
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Gustom
Coe Frahme Rinebre Wes
Very
Gia
Cfudial
Serious Auto Accident Here Last Saturday
A head on collision two miles west of Clifton involved Clarence Colwick and family in one car and Dr. W A Scott in the other. The Colwicks and their young daughter were badly cut with broken ribs. the Scotts party suffered minor injuries. All were treated by Dr. V D Goodall and assistants before transfer.
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Atra
Colwick-of
near-Brapkenville
Clarence Colwick
Mary Katherine
Katherine Ann Orbeck
Chiftons
W. A. Scott
Stephenville
Clifton
Colwick
Scott
Becaize
Elouda
Dunt
Clarence
V. D. Goodall
Mics Saiie Nebon
Ure
Sun Driver Killed And Warman Injured
A sun driver was killed and another driver named Warman was injured in a road incident. The report notes injuries and fatalities with unclear surrounding details but confirms the fatality and casualty. Further specifics are not readable due to damaged text.
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Sun
Warman
Judge Lovelady Elected Secretary Treasurer at Texas Judges Meet
Judge Karl L. Lovelady was elected secretary treasurer of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas at the New Braunfels convention. His election signals a likely move to the presidency next year. He also served as secretary of the resolutions committee, with merit resolutions urging state funding for blind and dependent children, teacher of county history, state salary for court reporters, and gas tax refunds for county road equipment.
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Karl L. Lovelady
County Judges and Commissioners’ Association of Texas
New Braunfels
Lovelady
Jin
Resolutions Committee
Central Texas Fair Larger and Better at Clifton and Bosque
The Central Texas Fair in Clifton and Bosque County drew large, enthusiastic crowds over three days. Visitors praised exhibits, parades, the Baylor Golden Wave Band, and local hospitality, noting the fair ran smoothly with friendly crowds and little disturbance. Meyers, McCracken, Brewington and Berry were thanked for their roles in the opening day success.
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Central Texas
Clifton
Bosque County
Baylor
Roxque County
Meyers, McCracken, Brewington and
Berry
4 H Girls Attend State Fair of Texas 4 H encampment
From 184 counties, 800 girls with 17 home demonstration agents as chaperones attend the 4 H Club Girls Encampment at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas October 11 13. New dormitory facilities on the grounds will house future Texas citizens. Girls chosen for outstanding club work travel by train with chaperones and leaders to gain educational value, contacts, and broader life perspectives.
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Texas
Dallas
Bernice 'Y
Sagme Duncan
Marcyle Kerlov
Pleasant Grove
Meridian
Airts
Hey
Mary Margaret Ray
Hawilton County
Homeother
Tensonatrathan
Viol McKenzie
Belleville
Ada Mae Hingnan
Camerony
Auth Crip
Apeble
Fit Teether Woetion
Ineneral
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Poage
Bos Ue
Willan
Horolistus
Anita Obenhaie
Clifton Wasan
Fort Worth
Turkey
Bata
Bengal
Karl L
Yen. Sheppard
Yeon Te
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