Valley and Meridian Social Notes From Local Gazette
Local column lists visitors and arrivals including Nan Mangold of New Orleans visiting Valley Mille. families from Baytown, Houston and Gretna hosted over weekends. Mentions remodeling plans, missionary society meetings, and upcoming wedding and license notices amid community events and social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir
M. G McGorkie
Nor Ml
Valley Boi
Mit
Zoe Bavaray
Texas
Mary
Barve
Gret
Caahoma
Thaberiave
Baytown
Bob
Elgin Gandy
Corwere
Sha
Joan
Bromett
Mary Wallace
Fon
Eecenly
McConnell
the Missionary Society
Central
Colherare W
Wren
Chambers
Odoma
M. W. Blood- Min
Thompson
Jock
Hillsboro
Gieir
Meridian
Box Fane
Aisne Tuesday Night Fire Affects Chevrolet Company and Garage
A blaze during Tuesday night at a Chevrolet Company facility and nearby Pile Fort Garage caused ash and smoke damage to automobiles and assorted accessories. No injuries reported. Firefighters contained the blaze with several units assisting.
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Aisne
Chevrolet Company
Pile Fort Garage
Early Clock-makers Made Odd Tickets
Medieval clock makers aided by cardinals and princes produced clocks 500 years ago that told time reliably and were highly valued. The first English clock, installed at Westminster Palace yard in 1386, had crown appointed caretakers. Clocks were ornate, with hours struck by bells and horn trumpeters, and public processions featured in period attire.
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Cardinale
Princes
England
Philadelphia
Colwick Family Reunion Held with 131 Attendees
A family reunion gathering on September 2 featured Culmick Noe and descendants. Alvin L. Bronsted led a bountiful basket dinner before remarks and greetings, with Mrs. J. W. Slate of St. Joseph sending a letter. The group voted to make the Colwick reunion annual and reelected organizers. Attendance reached 131, with many from Bosque County listed as expected attendees for 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess
Alvin L. Browstad
Thanis
Gregth
J. W. Slate
Joseph
Slarwnee Colwick
Colwick
Alvin T. Bronsted
Ennis M. Colvick
Bosque County
Egeen
Mex
Casol Nell
Ennis Colwick
Marilyn
Jurdis
Mra
B.C. Colwick
Gene
Oscar
Furlin
Oscar Diennon
Olaf
Milton C
T Brown
Dorothy Ann
Milton
Moe
Orville Keesing
Jennie Ruth
Gayla
Roddy
Miss Faye Bakke Marries Houston Man
Miss Faye Bakke, daughter of Ole Bakke, marries Leon R. Bachmann of Houston Texas at Our Savior Lutheran Church Norse. Rev P E Thorson officiated with few family members present. Bride wore a blue coat with fur trim and white gloves. attendants wore black.
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Mina Paye Bakke
Ole Bakke
Leon R. Bcharman
Houston
Tex
Our Savior's Lutheran Church of Norse
P. E. Thorson
Silvarman
Clifton Schools Open September 23 Amidst Faculty Work
Clifton Schools set to begin on September 23 with the first faculty meeting scheduled for September 14 at 10 am in the new building. Teachers report to rooms and students will return on the same day with adjustments for timetables and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Schools
Clifton
Firs
Jed
Mem Winos
Plans for Lions Tour Near Completion
This report outlines a near completion plan for the Lions Tour. The caravan will depart Clifton at 7:45 a.m. traveling south on Highway 67, escorted by State Highway Patrol officers to ensure safe passage. It will pass through Valley Mills McGregor Gatesville and Hamilton before luncheon. Organizers seek approximate headcount to arrange meals and transportation, urging interested parties to notify committee chair Ed Hundley.
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Clifton
Highway
Majors
State Highway Patrol
Highway Department
Valley Mills
McGregor
Gatesville
Perive
Hamilton
Neheon
Plana
Lana of
Hundley
Virgie Bertelsen Weds William Denton in First Lutheran
The ceremony at 9:00 am Sunday in Warp First Lutheran Church united Miss Virgie Bertelsen, daughter of Mr and Mrs M J Bertelsen of Cranfills Gap, with Mr William Denton, son of Mr and Mrs William Denton of Brownsville. Rev J Ny Quello officiated. Attendants included Mrs Louis Drucke and J T Lomax served as best man. After a Monterey Mexico honeymoon, the couple headed to Corpus Christi for naval training.
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Mins Virgie Bertelsen
M. J. Bertilsen
Cranfills Gap
William Denton de
William Denton
Brownsville
Warp
J. Ny Quello
Waco
Louis Droeke
Denton
J.T. Lomax
Meridian
Monterey
Mexico
Ak Dome
Corpus Chrinti
Ldn Mae Lomax
Gus Morgan
Bek
Wendell Larsen
Eddie Forbes
Dorothy Corcoran
Dorothy McWhorten
Bud Ady
Doug Langford
Waxahachie
Bronatad
Cutlin
Katie Fyoncon Wolton
Marlin
Loui Drucke
Ars
M. J. Bertelson
Stargie Low
Burteleen
Christabely Me
Mex
LaRoy Troll
Richard
Cenatlle Gap
Governor O Daniel Urges State Defense Mobilization
Governor O Daniel calls Texas to a statewide defense mobilization plan. He reviews laws for state participation, urges community leaders to join in preparedness programs, including industrial surveys, health, first aid, back to school efforts, and social service streamlining. He cites defense contracts and proposed expenditures to support national security.
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Autta
Texas
Lew O'Daniel
Emma Jo Canuteson to Be October Bride
Emma Jo Canuteson native of Corpus Christi, resident recent months, will marry in early October. She is a 19XX graduate of Prabody College Nashville and Herman School of Nursing Soureton. Her fiancé is Dr Byron N Coward of Austwell, son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Canuteson Clifton.
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Emma Jo Canutanon
Eltiaen
Litany
Caxpus Christi
Oine Montha
Corpus Christ
Heal
Pridas
Bova
Canuteson
Alfred Canuteson
Clifton
Byron N. Coward
Austwell
Ding
Ceet
Prabody College
Nashville
Tenn
Herman School of Nursing
Soureton
Theeae
Christ City
Bets Sans Deka
Taal Frutemnliy
T A Sears Passes Away in Brownwood
Local obituary notes the death of T A Sears in Brownwood. Funeral arrangements or memorial details are not listed in the readable fragments.
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T. A. Sears
Brownwood
Hoff Reunion Held At Meridian Park
A Hoff family reunion took place Sunday afternoon at Meridian State Park. Attendees enjoyed visiting, boating, and socializing, with many relatives traveling from Comanche Fort Worth Dallas Waco Austin and Milford to attend.
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Hoff
Meridian Park
Meridian
Emmi Hoff
Mia
John E. Hoff
Barbara Ann
Mir Lewis Cunning
Burton
Bernard Hoff
Comanche
Sua Hoff
Ray Holt
Fort Worth
Alma Grimland
Johnoil
Geinsland
Waco
Nell. G. Grinsland
Austin
D. By Phili ‘Pe
Bobby
Ray Keith
T. Ly Tanner
Mathvva
Johanne Rogutad
Dallas
Mia Tra Dah
Hehe
Sassad
Senrat
Pesterson
Milford
Aaron Jaret
Lions hear reports on travels and boosters from Septembers
The Clifton Lions gathered Tuesday for reports from delegates to the Lions International meeting in Havanan and for booster plans. Hayden Edyarde and Lie n C. E. Pierson spoke on trips, post office dedication plans, and Flower Carnival arrangements. A booster trip to Hart and Fort Worth was outlined with a 1:46 start, and attendance was emphasized for the upcoming Clifton meeting. The club welcomed Dr H K Hamorstky as a new member and noted 62 home football tickets sold by the Athletic Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Cann
Community Public Service Company
Milford Bott
Lion Hayden Edyarde
Havanan
Edwards
Hayden
Lien C. E. Pier~son
Comaines
Federa Postoffice
WACO
Lion Handley
Hampton
Lions Club
Lion Tom Parks
Fort Worth
Clifton Club
Brother Lions
H. K. Hamorstky
Jermarian
Wan
Clifton High School Athletic Council
Lions
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L Ainrriage
Melvin Robinson
Tise
Hackler
Ryver Molen
Nina Bakke
Massvin C. Tutt
Mise Wional Jet Steward
Mis
Abwe Campbell
le A. Eikrt
Faye Bakke
Feit
Rose Wanewer
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hugh Drum
Norwood
New York
Virgie Bertelsen
Wil Denton
O'Daniel
Emma Jo Canuteson
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