19 Dec 1941
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1941
Page
1
Washington report says new rationing rules will begin soon at Pitomobile tires except for individuals possessing retin cards or using military coders. Beicy Administrator Leon Render.
Farmers in Wayne County may apply for 1942 crop loans as announced by J. M. Johnson Jr and W. E. Jewell. Loans target farmers needing cash for land preparation, planting, and cultivation, with security tied to crops and limited to essential needs.
A brief notice notes age data and voluntary branch of service with emphasis on special qualifications. It records that time in service is considered alongside these attributes for eligibility or credentialing purposes.
Students at Clifton Pablo Scholn cooperate in defense stamp sales as wartime effort. A report notes 164 pupils purchased stamps on December Th, with a student council forming plans for a broader drive to include all students. Next week Wire Record will publish names of participants.
The Clifton High School Girls chorus will present a Christmas cantata Music of Bethlehem by Fred B Holton Sunday night at City Hall at 7 40 pm The program will be served by Miss Mary Frances Robinson.
The Record announces the people of Lanes Chapel will hold their Christmas tree event at the church the evening before Christmas. Everyone is invited to participate and enjoy this community affair.
Civilian Defense volunteers urged to register at offices across Bosque County. Registration forms will be filed to aid county branches, with posts for Aircraft Warning, Air Raid Wardens, health and first aid, watchers and firefighters. If unable to attend, residents may mail forms to nearest registration office in Valley Mills Clifton Meridian Crawford’s Gap Iredell Walnut Springs Kopper Mossheim Morgan.
Bgt. John Davis Helton, son of Mrs. Lucy Helton of Clifton Texas, earned an aviation cadet appointment and must report to the Aviation Cadet Replacement Center at Kelly Field by December 20. He enlisted in the Army at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on December 14, 1940.
Earl Harton Timm seeks Bosque County Tax Assessor Collector with endorsements from local officials. Nominating materials indicate support from the county clerk and related authorities as the campaign progresses toward official filing and review.
Local firms in Mine Clifton promote Defense Savings Bonds or Stamps, urging residents to buy this week. The notice touts Stamp Albums and a systematic savings plan, highlighting firms that carry Savings Stamps for customer convenience at Farmerton Bank.
The Clifton High School student body met with Brushears presiding to abandon the annual for defense bond drives. Roland Zander Reno Dahl were chosen to relay bond details and promote patriotic citizenship. A student defense committee will sell stamps at school and seniors receive stamp albums from sponsor Miss Lottie Bettie.
Mrs. Henrietta Kettler, born Hannover Germany May 1 1868, died December 14 1941 at home. The funeral notes speak of faith in Jesus and a peaceful passage to eternal glory with prayers for her soul and a life devoted to church and family in Brentwood County.
Clifton schools announce early dismissal Friday as holidays begin. Officials urge families to plan with caution and note revised transportation schedules.
Bosque County voters will elect county delegates and alternates December 19 at 2:00 p.m. through local AAA. Each community committee will choose a delegate and alternate by secret ballot to attend a county meeting the next day for county committee elections. Five communities list meeting places and chairmen for the delegate selection process.
War relief drive underway as American Red Cross seeks 50 million dollars nationwide to ease wartime casualties and suffering. In Clifton area, 25 volunteers canvass homes, each district limited to one household call to avoid duplication.
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