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[Clipping: "Leoti Deaton Inspired Best in Community"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Leoti Deaton Inspired Best in Community"]

Newspaper clipping about the death of Leoti Deaton and her service to the Wichita Falls community.
Date: February 12, 1986
Creator: Wichita Falls Times Editing Staff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Wichita Valley Railway Company v. Marshall, No. 3549] (open access)

[Clipping: Wichita Valley Railway Company v. Marshall, No. 3549]

Journal clipping discussing cause no. 3549, Wichita Valley Railway Company vs. W. P. Marshall, in the Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, Amarillo, heard on February 14, 1931 and denied a rehearing on March 11, 1931. The cause was brought by W. P. Marshall to cover damages allegedly caused by the railway company to his land in Dickens County, Texas.
Date: 1931~
Creator: Jackson, J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Same Uniform] (open access)

[Clipping: Same Uniform]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Mrs. Cliff "Leoti" Deaton, a deputy commander of the WASP during World War II. On the back of the clipping are local real estate listings.
Date: April 15, 1976
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Civic Leader Deaton Dies"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Civic Leader Deaton Dies"]

Newspaper clipping with an article about the death of Leoti Deaton, a former Red Cross member and training staff executive for the WASP and her accomplishments.
Date: February 12, 1986
Creator: Record News Staff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Prothros endow A&M Photography series; first book beautiful] (open access)

[Clipping: Prothros endow A&M Photography series; first book beautiful]

Newspaper clipping describing the details of the book "For God, Country, and the Thrill of It: Women Airforce Service Pilots in World War II" by former WASP, Anne Noggle along with a brief history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) and their experiences.
Date: May 5, 1990
Creator: Gregg, Louise
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Longtime community leader dies at 82] (open access)

[Clipping: Longtime community leader dies at 82]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the death of Leoti Deaton and her deeds as a community leader.
Date: February 12, 1986
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WWII WASP recalls her high-flying days] (open access)

[Clipping: WWII WASP recalls her high-flying days]

Newspaper clipping describing Florence Watson's visit to Zundy Junior High in Wichita Falls, Texas. The clipping also includes a brief summary of Ms. Watson's experiences as a WASP and a photograph of her with the students.
Date: March 10, 2002
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[T&P Train #610 Test Runs] (open access)

[T&P Train #610 Test Runs]

Clipping of two photographs and an article about T&P train #610 getting prepared to pull the Bicentennial Freedom Train. The article says "610 pulled the freedom train through Texas from Austin to Houston and Ft. Worth. After months of work by Dick Jensen and his crew from the 610 Historical Foundation at the stockyards in Ft. Worth, the engine made its first test runs in the yard trackage near the working site on January 29, 1976. It looked like an engine just going out to work (above) as it chuffed through the yard. On February 4 it made a test run to Wichita Falls over FW&D rails (right) with an SD7, four boxcars and a caboose. After de-bugging at Wichita Falls, it returned on a train that approximated the weight of the Freedom Train ahead of two MOP Bicentennial diesels to run from Austin to Houston. It is shown (left) between Navasota and Plantersville on February 18, 1976." Written below the clipping is "Railfan Magazine Summer 1976 Vol 1 #7."
Date: 1976
Creator: Ingmanson, Kenneth & Yager, Dick
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPs Dedicate Fifinella Statue] (open access)

[Clipping: WASPs Dedicate Fifinella Statue]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the dedication of a statue of the WASP mascot, Fifinella, in Sweetwater, Texas. The article lists several WASP in attendance. On the back of the clipping is part of a Dillard's advertisement.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASPs Dedicate Fifinella Statue"] (open access)

[Clipping: "WASPs Dedicate Fifinella Statue"]

Newspaper clipping with an article about Fifinella, former WASP instructor Mrs. Dedie Deaton, and the history of the WASP. Part of a Dillard's advertisement is on the other side.
Date: June 15, 1976
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Deaton introduced WASPs to Sweetwater] (open access)

[Clipping: Deaton introduced WASPs to Sweetwater]

Newspaper clipping with an article about Leoti Deaton, her involvement with Red Cross, the WASP, and the Order of Fifinella.
Date: September 25, 1986
Creator: Tanner, Doris Brinker
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPs Leader To Attend Fete] (open access)

[Clipping: WASPs Leader To Attend Fete]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Mrs. Cliff "Leoti" Deaton Deputy commander of the WASPs' and official representative at the group's bicentennial celebration in Sweetwater, Texas. Local real estate listings are visible on the back of the clipping.
Date: 1993
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: More Direct Airline Service Needed, Abilenian Tells CAA] (open access)

[Clipping: More Direct Airline Service Needed, Abilenian Tells CAA]

Newspaper clipping about a Civil Aeronautics Board hearing on the necessity of providing additional airline service between Texas cities.
Date: 19XX
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPs Ceremonies Highlight of Reunion] (open access)

[Clipping: WASPs Ceremonies Highlight of Reunion]

Newspaper clipping of an article of the unveiling of a monument, parade, banquet, and other events that were held at the 30th WASP Anniversary.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gordon, Patsy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[T&P #610 Pulling the Freedom Train] (open access)

[T&P #610 Pulling the Freedom Train]

3 Clippings of an article, photo, and logo from Railfan Magazine regarding T&P train #610 pulling the American Freedom Train. The article details the prep work that went in to restoring the train to working condition. Written below the image is "pg. 16."
Date: 1976
Creator: Kelcec, Tom
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Order of Fifinella Reunion Starts Today] (open access)

[Clipping: Order of Fifinella Reunion Starts Today]

Newspaper clipping about the WASP returning to Sweetwater for their 30th reunion as well as what training was like for them while serving in the military.
Date: June 23, 1972
Creator: Simmons, Wally
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Female pilots recognized] (open access)

[Clipping: Female pilots recognized]

Newspaper clipping discussing how members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots were honored with the Congressional Gold Medal including former WASP, Catherine Parker. A second clipping is included describing the experiences of Catherine Parker as a WASP and explaining her frustration with the lack of militarization after 30 years of being disbanded.
Date: unknown
Creator: Phelps, Janet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The Sky Was No Limit: On the Wings of a Wasp] (open access)

[Clipping: The Sky Was No Limit: On the Wings of a Wasp]

Clipping from Texas Highways magazine about the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), its history, and its members' during service in WWII. The article includes photographs of the WASP and their planes.
Date: November 2002
Creator: Rice, Melinda
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: There's a Lot of 'New' At Abilene State Park] (open access)

[Clipping: There's a Lot of 'New' At Abilene State Park]

Newspaper clipping of an article about improvements at Abilene State Park in Abilene, Texas.
Date: June 1965
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Freedom Train Locomotive] (open access)

[Freedom Train Locomotive]

Clipping of an article entitled "Freedom Train Locomotive." There is a photo of T&P train #610 above the article, and the article details the planned route of the train, especially the Texas leg, as well as logistic information for those who wish to donate towards the restoration effort.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: One Of First Autos In Texas Donated To Abilene Scrap Pile] (open access)

[Clipping: One Of First Autos In Texas Donated To Abilene Scrap Pile]

Newspaper clippings about former senator William John Bryan donating his car, one of the first in Texas, to be scrapped for the war effort. The article also recounts a harrowing trip the senator made to Austin in the vehicle.
Date: September 28, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Group Is To Meet On Wednesday] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP Group Is To Meet On Wednesday]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the local government of Sweetwater planning for the upcoming reunion.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: World War II Women Pilots Set Reunion] (open access)

[Clipping: World War II Women Pilots Set Reunion]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the 50th WASP Reunion and what events will take place.
Date: unknown
Creator: Luecke, Lois
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Mrs. Sam Young, 84, Dies at Her Home on Y6 Ranch] (open access)

[Clipping: Mrs. Sam Young, 84, Dies at Her Home on Y6 Ranch]

Newspaper clipping featuring articles on the death of Mrs. Sam Young, the death of three teenagers in a car accident, he passing of an infant, and freezing temperatures. Partial articles and ads are on the reverse side.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History