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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1943
Page
8
A jumbled compilation blends family notices, school activities, and marriage news with wartime analysis and Luftwaffe references. The piece mixes local names like Camp Hood and Memphis with global mentions of bombing strategy and German resistance, producing a mosaic of personal notices and international conflict commentary.
We express grateful thanks to our doctor and minister for the help and sympathy during our illness and the death of our baby Hermina Ann. Deep sorrow befalls you and may you all be comforted and blessed. Signed by Deaver and family Herman Landua and Mina.
Labor Department figures from eighty five markets in nineteen Texas cities show a light decline in retail food costs for July the second consecutive month. The overall index fell to 82.44 percent of April 1941 levels with mats contributing to the decrease as point-values rose. Major drops were seen in certain staples amid shifting price scales.
Corione and Capt Hoff marry at the Post Chapel of the Fourth Ferrying Group. The bride and groom, Clifton Junior College graduates, plan to reside at White Station. Pink gladiolas decorate the chapel. Mrs Speight hosts a dinner party at the Officers Club. Attending were Capt Snyder and Martha Day, Capt Gerdner, Lt Mackall, Lt Kirkland, Lt Fallon, and others in the Fourth Ferrying Group.
Lieutenant Belknap, son of Mr. and Mrs Agt Belknap, married Miss E. W. Riddle of Valley Mills in a Sioux City ceremony. The bride wore a navy blue crepe gown and attendants included Mrs Jean Me Clerey and Lt Wilcox as best man. After a wedding trip to Washington, the couple planned to reside in Sioux City.
Mrs W B Oswald entertained the O Y Bridge Club Tuesday morning at 1:30 in her Backberry Street home. The group enjoyed a bathedown breakfast and four bridge games with high scores awarded to Mrs C L Goodall and Mrs Lloyd Lane. Guests included Mrs G Paul Butler New York and others, with Dr Butler delivering an informal talk on books and reading.
Annual county Home Demonstration Council picnic held at Clifton Park on July 28. Event includes demonstrations and community gathering with clubs and local organizations participating.
Mrs V D Goodall hosted a Tuesday morning bridge at her Hackberry Street home with five tables. Honoree Mrs G Paul Butler of New York received a linen handkerchief. Prizes included kitchen towels and Beal Buc refrigerator bowl covers. Guests included J L Stan Jeter Henriett Pederson Hulen Aars J Goodall and many others.
On Friday evening July 30 a relatives group gathered for a Carl Brown family outing. Children swam and ate ice cream before seven and conversations lingered. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Carl Brown and family of Port Worth Mr and Mrs C A Brown Martha Helen and Chader Pederson Mr and Mrs Milter Brown and family Mrs BL Erickson and Margie Mr and Mre Bryan Erickson and Patsy and Sir Mrs John Erickson and Ernest.
Eisenfired a mnant iuner in the Nor wan Iindgrad home Monday evening August 2. Mr and Mrs J M Jorgenson of Meridian hosted with guests including Mr and Mrs Jim Jenson Oliver Jean Mike Roberta of Dewntilie Gap and others. The Biderude and Jorgenson families were they peeved guests.
The Busy Bee Club invites families to a city park outing on August 11 at 8 p.m. at City Hall City Park. Amer Legion Selmer Erickson Post 822 notes dues for 1964. 53 members in 1948, aiming higher this year. Commander Hoff urges attendance and dues payment.
A Fort Worth hearing led to a winter suspension order against a gasoline dealer accused of a mismatch between fuel sold and couponed gasoline in circulation. The order bars selling dispensing or dealing with gasoline from 10301 aim from Sept 1 to Oct 12:01 am, 1948. The case arose after Barnes explained the discrepancy between sold gasoline and coupons on hand.
Mrs. Chas. Turner s Wereret With Shower Merlé Remington Turner, silent bride, honored by W. M. 5 of Clifton Baptist church with a miscellaneous shower at Geo. Fonsett home Friday afternoon from 4 to 6. Lorraine Rhodes presided at the bride's book, Dorothy Prince and El Damavis Jones served punch. Table laid with crepe myrtle centerpiece. Burton Erickson, now in Fort Worth, sent in his order for Record subscription for fifteen months.
CLIFTEX THEATRE OFFERS A COOL OPEN WEEKEND WITH 2:30 PM SHOWS ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. TONIGHT THURSDAY FEATURES ITLER'S CHILDREN, FOLLOWED BY A FRIDAY SATURDAY DOUBLE BILL OF ONE DANGEROUS NIGHT AND FIGHTING BUCKAROO WITH CHARLEE BIARRATT. TUESDAY BARGAIN NIGHT OFFERS LOWER PRICES. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY PRESENT CHINA STARRING LORETTA YOUNG AND ALAN LADD.
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