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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1945
Page
4
The notice outlines a special election on August 25 with amendments on rationing taxes and pay rates. Voters weigh large expenditures to fund war efforts and future pay raises, amid debate over expected cost, duration, and economic impact. Local editors urge participation, noting wartime considerations and national leadership.
State Health Officer Dr. Geo W. Cox urges Texans to drink milk only from approved sources to prevent undulant fever. He warns raw milk and products from infected cows pose risks even if pasteurized, and calls dairymen to remove infected cattle to protect herds and consumers. Pasteurization kills germs but cannot fully remove danger from infected animals.
Mineral Wells veteran Sergeant Charles M. Tennison, son of Mr and Mrs KL Tennison of Mineral Wells, is cited for the Bronze Arrowhead for his involvement in Salerno and Riviera invasions during World War II. His unit the 11th Infantry Division fought on D-Day and through Italy and Southern France, with notable actions at San Pietro, the Rapido, Anzio, Montelimar, and Vosges, earning a 400 day combat record.
Birth announcements list Ray mond Curtis Knudson Jr born August 2 at Goodall Clinic Hospital with mother and baby moving home soon. Bonnie Lynn Holman born August 6 in Waco Goodall Witcher Clinic Hospital. both mother and daughter receiving visitors. New baby in Crawford Texas family of Johnnie Jo Tanning born at Goodall Witcher Clinic Hospital. mother moved home. Other birth mentions include Sus Phillipe in Iredell born August 4 now home with mother and siblings. References to patients in Valley Mills hospital after major operation and to a Clifton arrival from European war service with the 36th Division.
A forecast cites 2 national crop of 510 184 000 bales at 501 pounds weight. Texas output expected around 24 640 000 bales with condition of the crop described as stable at TE percent.
A jumble of personal items, marriage note, job ads, and subscription renewals fills The Record. Mentions Race the Racer marriage at VFI 2.5m, residents in Maryland and New York, helpers sought for a steam laundry, a Mermaid pool for sale, and various local visits and subscriptions. Includes updates on Rex H. Ponleton and others from Bosque and Crawfuls Gap.
Fragmented text reports wartime updates and promotions with scattered names and places. Mentions Homer and Katherine Maa visiting Carped area, a mother Mrs Atandafer, and a native-born resident described in unclear context, alongside unrelated notes about a woman establishing her own home.
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