Local Clifton News Teems With War and Community Visitors
Clifton residents welcome sailors Ensign L E McQuinn and Dale home from Florida as they travel to St Petersburg for duty. Families gather for reunions as Oscar J Rea Jr. and siblings visit before assignments at Fort Belvoir and Washington State. Cormanys from Mt Vernon Ill drop by Clifton amid Dallas trip.
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J. Cormany Jr
Mt. Vernon
Ill
Em Ee
Mr & J. Cormany Sr
Clifton
Dallas
Cormany
Escape from Kennedy internment camp rumor spreads
Government appeal seeks public help in recapture Walter Brincker the first civilian internee to escape the French Texas camp. FBI San Antonio issues alert urging reporting of information by telephone Garfield 1218. Brincker described as a blond, German Spanish speaker, 5'10" and 168 pounds, wearing khaki at escape. The notice warns of broader sabotage and urges vigilance amid wartime tensions.
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PRY
Wienpread
Walter Beineker
Iigillan
Texas
KC. Buran
San Antonia
South
Southwest
Brineker
San Antonio
Texan
Backman
Germany
Guatemala
Brincker
Buran
Looking Ahead By Dr George Benson At Harding College
Dr George Benson president of Harding College Beavey Arkanaut argues three dangers threaten postwar prosperity. He identifies capital scarcity foreign demand and government meddling as key risks. He contends tax reform and clear postwar regulation are needed to unlock private industry and create millions of jobs. He cites a Texas plant example where taxes nearly equal payroll as proof of urgency. The piece stresses timely tax plans and predictable postwar policy to prevent business shutdowns and sustain recovery.
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George 8. Benson
Harding College
Beavey, Arkanaut
America
Mintura
Waca
Texan
Costa
U. S
Cleburne Judge Oliver McPherson Dies At Home
Judge Oliver Benton McPherson, 63, longtime judge of the Fightwanth Judicial District, died at his Cleburne home after an illness of several weeks. Born 1880 in Johnson County, he served in the Army in World War I, held Johnson County positions, and was district judge since 1928. Funeral services were held at First Christian Church, with survivors including his wife Mabel, daughter Betty, and several siblings and relatives.
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Cledanpe
Hewlan
Army of Occupation
Cleburne
Internal Revenue Department
Johnson County
Mins Mabel Bueman
Athens
First Christian Church of
Ammeriein Legion
Mascule Lodge
Knights of Pythian
The
Lion Club
Cleburne Bar’ Amosiation
Cleburne Chamber of Com
C. E. Lawrence
Santa Ana
Cate
Card of Thanks Expresses Gratitude and Church Aid
A note of thanks from a stockholder family credits Pastor Higlad and the choir for their service after a difficult time. They mention Meridian Bank and a hoped sale of shares to a buyer, with prayers for strength and blessings from God. Paid advertisement.
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Higlad
Meridian Bank
New Arrivals and Personal Notices From Valley Mill Texas
Mr and Mrs William Corker of Valley Mill Texas announce the birth of a daughter Bonnie Blaine at Goodall and Clinic Hospital on August 2. The baby is doing fine and will move to their home in a few days. Daddy is stationed in the Air Corps somewhere in Italy. Monroe Corton of W.T. 3c reached home last Saturday from San Francisco to spend a week with relatives. The note includes a political appeal for support in the August 26 primary and a plea for votes next Saturday.
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Bris Af Valley Mill
Texas
Tha
Bonnie Blaine
Goodall and Clinic
Ace
Iir
Daddy
Air Corps
Taly
Monroe Corton
W. T
San
Robque
Nome
Fiat
Saturdas Dal
Hwuka
Binceruly
Mrs. Bay
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Oscar J. Rea
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