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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1944
Page
7
Sgt Jodie H Troll, stationed in New Guinea, describes jungle life and birds while noting few urban amenities. He mentions dense foliage, native fruit, and limited recreation, with cautious tone about writing under censorship.
The report warns 1945 will bring higher demand for fats and oils due to explosives and military needs, but production will fall as hogs decline and animal fats drop. Farmers face shortfalls of 400 to 600 million pounds versus 1944, prompting a shift to oil crops like peanuts and soybeans to meet war needs.
Air officer Alvin Jorgenson reported for duty at Fort Keesler Field Biloxi Mississippi with details referencing Miami Beach Florida and Clifton.
Barney C. Carlson, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Carlson of Valley, Miss, graduates as a second lieutenant in the Army Air Forces from the 24th class at Columbus Army Airfield near Columbus, Miss, on April 15 after training at Albany, Greenwood, and the advanced flying school near Columbus.
Public notice lists candidates for various offices including Congressman W. R. Poage and district roles such as State Senator Karl Lovelady and District Judge B. B. Cross. Also named are County Judge Alfred Hardwick Burrell and County Treasurer Fay Young with several others like Sheriff Dave Montgomery Tack McWhorter and Tax Assessor.
The county treasurer Minnie C Locker presents the quarterly receipts and expenditures from January 1 1944 to April 1 1944 in Bosque County Texas. The statement is sworn and certified by Minnie C Locker and the Bosque County court with official seals and witness signatures.
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