War Bonds Drive and Public Defense Appeals in Clifton
The article records Clifton area efforts toward defense, urging purchase of Savings Bonds and stamps through local banks and post offices. It notes a 1600 dollar defense bond investment this week, calls for citizen duty, and mentions wartime sentiments, production goals, and espionage law explanations amid the Japan war context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers State Bank
Clifton Post Office
Sismpe
Box
Noted Outrage by Jap Nations Sparks U S War Resolve
The Dallas News laments the enormity of Japan’s frane contempt and urges a united front. It argues the nation must indict the criminal and praises Roosevelt’s concise phrasing for rallying civilized resolve against arrogant crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frane
Roosevelt
Dallas News
Boy Scout Troop 16 Reports Progress and Plans
At the December 9 1941 meeting Boy Beauty of Troop 16 advanced, a full meeting schedule was set to be printed next week, and the troop council of officials adopted a constitution and by laws. Officials pledged strong duties. a knot tying contest saw Wild Horse patrol win over Eagle and Bob White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOY Scout News
Troop 16
Wild Horse
Eagle
Bob White
Johnson Assigned to Navy Duty After Indefinite Leave
Lyndon B. Johnson, then a Representative, was ordered to report Thursday morning for active duty with the U S Navy. He holds the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the naval reserve and will report to the Twelfth Naval District in San Francisco for fleet duty after a period of instruction following a tour in Washington.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Washington
Dem
Chief of Naval Operations
United States Navy
Johnson
Naval Reserve
Twelfth Naval
San Francisco
Clifton Pecans Boom At Local Market This Year
Clifton dealers show strong pecan buying with Boettcher Grain & Lumber Co purchasing three to four thousand pounds last Friday. Prices are better this year and the region benefits from abundant harvests. Some pecans are excellent while others are faulty, yet cash receipts aid farm incomes, with landowners reporting sales and profits exceeding one hundred dollars for partial takes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Boettcher Grain & Lumber Company
Army recalls released draftees over age limit
Army orders have been issued for men recently released from the army for being over the draft age to report back. Several men released only a week ago have received telegrams from the Eighth Corps Area in San Antonio directing their return to duty. No Houston Military District orders were received. the notices came from corps area headquarters.
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Eighth Corps
San Antonio
Houston Military District
Corps Area Headquarters
Houston Chronicle
Olson Sends Record as Christmas Gift to Brother at Camp Roberts
Mra M Olson called from town last Friday to arrange mailing the local paper to her brother Toeatsdt at Camp Roberts California with Battery D 58th F A. She said he would enjoy the home paper most as a Christmas gift.
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Mra
Olson
Golden
Camp Roberts
California
Miss Jane Matson Hosts Weekend Visit at Malone Clinic
Miss Jane Matson and Miss Mildred Rhyne spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Matson in Texas. The group, including Miss Bella Polland, discussed civic action and patriotism as the Citizen School Me index promoted community service and awareness of world events.
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Jane Matson
R.N
Malone & Women Clinic Hospital
Tix Spring
Texas
Mildred Rhyne
R. No Veterans Hospital
Amarillo
Bella Polland
R. N
Big Spring Hospital
Big Spring
Fred Matson
Mam Beret
Sadetha Wan Cour Homes
Sprakien Acivon
A. Imaster
Arvana
Alms Dent
Ciltien
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Woldar
Glassen
Clifton High Tunior College
College Clase of
America
Roorey
Pabuke Wuion Labor Organiu
United States
Peete
OPM
William 8. Knudsen
Pacific
Claude Cagle
Dtrthor
Moridian
Navy
Rollins Hose
Blaune
Radio
Pajaman
Gladstone Case
Manhattan
Glearangce Sale
Coats
Marsh Mallows
Chuck
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