Valley Mills Social Notes Show Visiting Friends and Travel
Local notes from Valley Mills list residents visiting relatives in Waco Fort Worth and Dallas. Readers learn of hospital recoveries, trips to Clifton and New Orleans, and service entries while several families host guests and plan travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borh
Asd Re
Floyd Vickrey
Win
Ars
Lee Martin
Daugh
Wao
J. ‘A. Mastin
Gussie Barnett
Clinton Hospital
Hill Brown
Clifton Hospital
B. Davis
Chekin
Gov. Crosley
Joe Kim
Joe Jr
Lloyd Redland
Marsha
Clifton
Frere
W. . Crawford
Mas. FO. Pearce
Waco
Fort Worth
Tatty" Peters
Buss
Uscal
the Cross Remils
Emily Webb
Poses
Floyd Bonds
the Plaine
West Texas
T. J
Crawford Horse Show
Bor
James Bagley
Charlie Turner
Gano Lana
Sas Vegas
New Mexico
J. M. Whitney
Overton
C. M. Whitney
Henry Carter
New Orleans
W. P. Turfner
Bry
W. A. Cawthon Sr
W. A. Gagethon Jr
Canell Cawthon
Paris
Tuck Cawthon
G. H. Morman
Re * Weed
Big Sandy
Waller County Drops All Relief Activities
Waller County ends surplus commodity distribution and all relief work after a Commissioners Court meeting, acting on a 400-signature petition. The move ends case workers, a steno grapher, a trucker hauling commodities, and aid to noon lunches, plus a WPA road project and other government programs. Local residents and families associated with the county and nearby areas are noted in brief society items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead
Waller County
Commissioners Court
Houston
Wehoo
University War Duty Emphasized at UT Convocation
President Homer P. Rainey told 1,800 freshmen and new students that they share a double duty: to support the war effort and to sustain democracy and freedom in their hearts. He urged students to prioritize studious, country serving courses and to commit to the cause through thinking and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
University of Texas
Homer P. Rainey
Dr. Rainey
Franeshas
Matlundro
Grinding hay to conserve burr grinding operations
Dansby Feed Mills announces a halt to grinding baled hay to conserve burr machinery. The Bronstad Gin warns against bringing any Sated hay for grinding. Bomb the Japs With Junk!
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dansby Feed Mills
Bronstad Gin
Navy Starts Lexington Volunteers Drive to Recruit
Navy launches the Lexington Volunteers drive in Dallas to boost September enlistments toward the 800 man goal. Lieutenant Tidout and officers report nearly 8,500 enlistments handled at the Dallas recruiting station. A final surge in September aims to fill the quota with recruits from Rose County and other districts, with physicals required before Sept. 29 and interviews to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Iy Department
North
Esas
Xerve
L. J
Tidout! Ae
Scharee
Fidin
Dallas
Ridoal
Cartier
Navy
de Dallas
Lost and Found in Tokio Newspapers War Bond Push
Crowded Tokio papers push war bond sales with bold lines urging Americans to buy bonds every payday. The column frames bond purchases as a morale effort, noting public pressure on civilians and the enemy’s diminished standing as funds grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Letter From Lt Leigon In Oregon Reveals Life Abroad
Lt W A Leigon stationed in Oregon sends a letter to the Record describing his address and country. He mentions friends in Clifton back home and notes experiences in the Bayah region and Willamette River valley. Marvin B Hoff 24, son of Mr and Mrs C E Hoff, promoted to first lieutenant after serving with the Air Force Transport Band in California group has flown over Panama and Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Neville
Linda
Odessa
Tarents
C. Whitmay
Wwsr Valley Mills
Peters
Dallas Moray
Thomas
California
Gloria Stovers
Denton
NTSTC
Pegey Poo
Chas, Olsen of Clifton
Lil Hatfield
Dorothy Hardwick
Waco
Sue Ose Retty Tibbs
Gloria Stevens
Miss Bee
Ae W. Boykin
de Leon
Hee Sheen
Lawrence Lo van
Save
J. C. Howard
Soho
Blackland
China
W. A. Ceigon
Oregon
Ruth Dyfentey
Allie
Williamesre Rive
Marvin B. Hoff
Mra. C. E. Hoff
Fir UN
Col
Ralph
Air Force Transport Band
Livut
Hoff
Clifton
Panama
Australia
Bow Binford Writes from Camp in Ireland
Mrs. 0 R Jenson shares a letter from her son Bob Binford in the service stationed in Ireland. He describes a pleasant surprise, meeting a British colonel, visiting St Patrick's grave and the cathedral, and hearing an organ from Windsor Castle. He invites replies to Ringard Herr, Co 1th A RALP 0 Bil New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Jenson
Bob Binford
Ireland
Yur Fetter
Tennessee
St. Patrick's Grave
Windsor Castle
Ike
Bob
RE. Ringard Ber
Bil
New York City
Clifton Plyer Assigned to Bombardment Squadron
Lieutenant Jackson Stryker leads the Bombardment Squadron at Lamley Field Wisconsin assigned to Target Squadron No 18. The record notes a cautious, if unclear, aim to build friendly terms with Pilous before a potential mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Plyer
Jackson Stryker
Lamley Field
Stryker Anys
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Valley Mills
Valley Milly Tribune
Charlie Rhoades
Clifton, Teawe
Waco Marine Volunteer
Harvey H. Fadadey
Skavdahl
Wade
Baker
Lit
Faial
Abe Levy
Fivelilon
Sergent
Skaviishl
Cali
Ates
Chaes
Tee ‘Thelmne Carter
Howe
Galveston
Glass
Clyde
Stapleton
John Higginbitham
Gands’s
Community Public Service
Uncle Sam
W. A. Leigon
Lieut
Marvin
MOPF
Bow Binford
W. A. Johnson
Optometrist
H Attorney AT Law
Meridian
Texaal
Ane
Eastman Kodak Films
Clifton Drug CO
Clifton Tailors
Sam M. Ringness
Proprieto
Clifton, Texas
Southwest
Humble Oil and Refining Company
Humble
Humble Oil & Refining Company
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