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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1940
Page
2
The article surveys ongoing global strife with German aggression and Allied responses. It notes strikes and riots in occupied areas, U.S. political contention, and a push for Japan containment. It also mentions influenza impact, labor unrest, and calls for greater FBI cooperation, plus a Christmas mailing guidance card from the Post Office.
Rainfall data collected by Joel Jorgenson from the J G Jorgenson farm five miles south west of Clifton shows multiple measured amounts in November 1940. He notes totals exceed four inches for the period though records for the entire year are incomplete.
J B Thon of Valley Mills will start hatching January 1 and will hatch the White Leghorn breed. Orders are now being booked for these chicks. Litton residents may leave orders at Dyes Feed Store in Clifton for delivery. Kerowene was first used for lighting in 1826.
Church notices from multiple congregations list Christmas program rehearsals and services. Clifton College hosts a mission play In Tomes Like These. Lutheran and Evangelical churches share Bible study times, radio programs, choir practices, and Sunday services, inviting all to attend.
The Clifton Baptist Church reports a well attended Monthly Association Work Conference with about 125 served lunch. A Sunday School Rally is planned for Valley Mills on Tuesday December 10 at 10:00, with related services and the Every Member Canvass. Visitors are welcome and urged to attend, including a planned visit to hear Miss Mae Ng at China.
Pastor Wallace N. Dunson calls for full participation in all services at Epworth League 100 p m evening worship and Sunday church school. Distinct Superintendent Felder to lead turning worship. Church Fellowships meeting scheduled Thursday evening December 11 12 for whole church fellowship and good time.
The article discusses conservation law and a vote set for Saturday December 14 to determine if the Bosque Boll Conservation District No B22 can be formed. It notes two thirds of qualified votes in favor and landowner approval of land use regulations, with no taxes or bonds allowed and reliance on existing agencies for improvements.
A local notice urges aliens to register within the final week of a three month period. It cites Sunday school attendance, English service, and the urging of President E A Sagebiel for timely registration. Other churches list Christmas programs and services including St James, First Presbyterian, St John’s Evangelical, Olaf Lutheran, and a December 10 American Legion meeting in Clifton.
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