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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1943
Page
6
An incomplete report notes individuals arriving home, travel to Waco, and a tentative lay up after an accident. A medical exam aims to check for broken bones after several days. Mr and Mrs Griffin have recently added a family member during a visit.
Marvin McIntyre, longtime associate of President Roosevelt, died after frailhealth in Washington at his daughter’s home. He served as publicity representative during the 1920 vice presidential campaign and later secretary to Roosevelt on his ascent to the presidency. He had previously worked as a newspaperman in Louisville and other cities and was business manager for Hoonovalt’s 1924 campaign. His wife and son, a Navy lieutenant, were with him. his daughter was in California.
In Louisville on December 13, Rainwon Jin faced execution for a 1984 abduction. Federal Judge Shackle Joe set the death sentence after a jury convicted the defendant of violating the Kidnapping Act in a case tied to the alleged capture of a five speed sitoll.
The Maid of Cotton contest in Memphis opens to Southern women aged 18 to 25 with judging on personality appearance and talent. Finalists will be notified by late December, winners receive bonds totaling 300 dollars plus travel and tours to promote War Bond drives and cotton industry unity. Applicants may obtain blanks from the National Cotton Council in Memphis or this newspaper office.
School notes reveal the Senior Class handled stamp and hand money totaling forty six dollars on December 3. Juniors finish six weeks of work, while a visitor, former student Donald Wimberly, adds pride. freshmen report tenting, basketball, and health routines. Eighth graders conduct tents, some absent, and Christmas events loom December 28 to January 5. Fifth grade decorates, poets share verses, and a pig poem titled My Pig by Alvin Meisaner appears among student writing.
Cranfills Gap boys edged Clifton 19 18 in a close Tuesday game with Pendleton 8, Bryn 8, Hixson 2, and other Gap players contributing. Girls led by Lois Carlson and Doris Shepherd kept pace as Clifton tied 10 10, with practice urged for a rematch on December 17. Victory Gardens plan noted to reach 18 million plots in 1943 and expand 1944 efforts.
Wartime transport regulations tighten by October 26 1943. No person may extend or inaugurate service beyond 25 miles from base without Office of Defense Transportation approval. Applications must prove necessity to aid the war effort with detailed route descriptions and supporting statements from employers or contractors.
Local notes report visits among Fairview residents including Jimmie Korinkle at Camp Bowie and Ben Poole family, plus plans to buy a home in Town. Several households hosted gatherings at the Bearden and Dearden homes Sunday night as neighbors discuss upcoming Sunday events. A mention notes glow warm maps used to guide pilots in Mackeout lanes.
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