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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1943
Page
4
A soldier recalls an amazing escape after a clash with enemies. He credits a Bible kept in his pocket for keeping him alive and describes a firefight in which his buddy sacrificed and was wounded while they repelled attackers. The letter, dated from a wartime front, emphasizes faith and survival amid combat.
Community news from Lanes Chapel notes a Sunday after program following Sunday School with 46 attendees, aims to raise average turnout community wide. May conference planned with Sept. D. K. Porter of Gatesville presiding. Service honors a “Flag” dedication, lunch served afterward, and cordial invitation extended. Local visits and family news follow from Palestine, Dallas, Waco, Clifton, Mosheim, and nearby areas.
Sunday School at 9 45. No preaching services. Members urged to attend any service. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of Norse Good Friday 11 am Communion and church council after. Easter program 10 am Sunday School. Young People L L Easter program 7 pm. Classes Saturday and Monday. Pastor P E Thorson invites all to attend.
An item notes Capt. Paul Hitler of Brooklyn buys an $1,000 war bond for Hitler as a birthday gift. The bond is described as belonging to Uncle Sam’s fighting forces and linked to Adolf Hitler in a satirical or mistaken context from wartime publicity.
Local stray notices report marriages licenses, land transfers, and county court actions. Names include Evan Titus Herd and Elsie Louise Herd. Deeds record trades among Holt, Binous Tiedalld, and others. Public officials and school trustees are listed with election results and appointments.
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