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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1943
Page
2
Fonters Banily and Mrs Hiram Hl are mentioned with students and drawings of animals. David Conrad and Raymond Jr win prizes for best health and best reading, with a radio proof story and stamp book to support improvement.
A news note from Dallas records Albert Bekert's return visit and several local acquaintances from Chilton Winket and Iola spending the weekend with friends and family. Martha Mooney hosted relatives while Rabiven and others were mentioned in passing amid wartime-era chatter.
Congressman W. R. Poage, of Texas, urges action on farm aid and tax policy, warning that delaying action cedes gains to labor disputes led by John T. Lewis. He argues inflation control hinges on taxing excess profits, not prohibiting earnings, and stresses the need to fund government for wartime production.
Washington March 26 The Department of Agriculture announced that distribution of foods through State Welfare Departments to local communities for use in school lunch programs will be discontinued effective April 90. Any inventories remaining will be released for federal reimbursement or returned to normal trade channels for civilian use. Schools may procure locally for their lunch programs and receive reimbursements from the Federal Food Distribution Administration.
Local church notices list Sunday School at Clifton Baptist Church 9 45 AM morning services 11 AM Training Union 7 PM and preaching by Rev C A Haskin of Big Wells. Emanuel Lutheran and Our Savior Lutheran announce services with Bible studies and catechetical events. Presbyterian Church schedules Sabbath School 10 AM and morning worship 11 AM with congregational meeting and auxiliary gatherings. Visitors welcome at all.
The article outlines farmers and stockmen aiming to meet wartime production targets for 1943. It notes efforts to strengthen finances, pay obligations, invest in war bonds, and pledge production returns to bonds. The Waco Production Credit Association reports $6,050 in bonds sold in three months and $9,030 pledged for future purchases, with 64 members. Also covered are Bosque County H L Council meetings, club plans, contests, district meetings, and upcoming local events.
A readable schedule lists services and events for Olaf Lutheran Church of Cranfills Gap and Trinity Lutheran Church, detailing confirmations, Sunday school, worship times, and planned activities. Notable items include Sunday services at Olaf and Crawford, choir practice, Brotherhood and Ladies Day events, junior classes, and guest invitations.
Citizens discuss the future of military aid and wartime material shortages. Officials debate arms support, noting limited access to supplies and construction materials. The piece references government policy, public sentiment, and concerns over the war program and home front sacrifices.
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