16 Apr 1943
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1943
Page
1
Fragmented notes indicate a discussion of crop prices from 9000 to 125.00 per unit and incentives tied to maize and grain crops. Observations mention weather conditions, harvest prospects, livestock notes, and farmer expectations about future yields and pricing amid variable demand and incentives.
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McDonald criticizes last year’s timing while Price Administrator and state officials announce steps to rebalance supply. Aimed at assisting housewives with berry and sugar use, the plan forecasts peak cherry season by late spring with Texas and Louisiana yields expected to rise, supporting broad distribution to reduce waste.
Students at C. H. & will cooperate with the nationwide bond effort led by Henry Morgenthau Jr. to purchase $100 bonds. Local sales reported for the week April 5 reveal multiple grade levels contributing as stamps and bonds are promoted.
War Bond drive in Clifton shows strong local response with bonds totaling $29,996 in three days. Officials urge all citizens to buy bonds now, stressing patriotism and longer commitment beyond a 10 percent purchase, as families support the war effort and boys abroad rely on these loans.
Plans for Easter Sunday sunrise services at the Jackland Army Flying School were announced by Chaplain Laarie Rogers. The event features Waco church choirs and will run from 7 to 9 am. On Easter Sunday, April 25, civilians, aviation cadets, officers, and enlisted men are invited to attend. a white cross will mark the post chapel as squadrons gather for the ceremony. Churches from Waco including Emmanuel Baptist, Calvary Baptist, Austin Avenue Baptist, and several Methodist and Presbyterian congregations will send choirs.
A very important PTA meeting is set for Ditwon PAT, City Hall Auditorium, April 21. The gathering aims to mobilize attendees to ensure a large turnout and support for the upcoming national meeting, with the first grade focusing on preventing interference and a play titled Mother Goore Defense.
Evelyn Virginia Carlson passed away Thursday night at Laura Eldridge Hospital in Sagerland after a brief illness. The infant, who lived only a few days, leaving grieving parents Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Carlson and siblings in Houston. Funeral services were held at Alief Community Church with Rev. C Herman Murph officiating. interment followed at Alief Cemetery amid relatives and friends.
In Hamilton County, Coy Perry of Mexia buys the Hamilton News Bernard XK Wilkerson and the Hamilton Herald-Record. Beginning next week they form the Mamita Herald-News with a single printing plant in the Herald-Record building. Subscriptions consolidate to the total unexpired time. The Herald-News will publish Camp Bowie Passion Play dates April 18 28 and May 1 2 with a large Army Camp Bow deployment and outdoor pageant behind the Feld House.
The Bosque County War Price and Rationing Board Office in the Courthouse Meridian will be closed to the public every Tuesday to complete necessary office work and mail all Station Certificates. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
An unclear note references farm labor relief plans. It mentions relief efforts tied to farming operations and targeted support for workers, with no specific organizations or dates provided. Further readable details are limited.
A Lions Club meeting featured a speaker detailing FBI activities in wartime. George Browne, District Governor, and Virginia Damson named Lion Sweetheart, with Bill McDowell recounting eight German saboteurs’ capture and ongoing FBI wartime efforts. Harry Womack welcomed as a new Lion member.
The Osque County bond drive announces a bomber named in honor of Uncle Sam and a public effort to meet bond quotas. Guentidi Davis, county bond cases chairman, says the scheme honors patriotic response to wartime needs and aims to boost local support for the bond sale.
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