06 Feb 1942
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1942
Page
1
A plan to mobilize Ui women for wartime production is outlined. Miss McKelvey notes each volunteer may serve about a year and emphasize training for civilian and military roles. The program aims to support military needs and home front contri butions.
A Bion High School teacher married a Waco man on January 30 in a ceremony reported by the Waco News-Tri. The groom, a former Clifton High School student and Sigma Nu member, worked at Power and Light. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Baxter, taught English at Clifton High before resigning and moving to North Texas.
Officials outline a sugar ration plan amid wartime orders. Each family must register with local boards to obtain booklets and stamps. Every member can buy 42 units weekly, with ration booklets distributed to resident families.
The list names nine men selected for induction for the week ending February 7. They are to be sent to Fort Sam Houston. The individuals include Noble Damsion of Citton View and Clifton entries such as A Thiele Edgar C Beonstad Turse A Finatad Cherence L Caprad Andrew A Ann Luther A Sowell Horace B Jengon Jodie O Banmelson Cranfills Gap.
The article urges citizens to regularly buy Defense Savings Stamps and notes the January 1942 totals at local post offices and banks. It highlights the Fund’s role for government needs and the idea that steady purchases accelerate bond savings. Local Clifton residents are urged to submit stamps into the Defense program.
Notice announces no Red Chrome meeting Tuanday next week due to lack of material. Readers are told to watch this paper for the next work date when sewing and knitting will resume. Local Chairman J. M. Jonson notes cemetery work Friday at Coan Creek Cemetery with band, urging attendance and lunch. A postage stamp auction was held in Haruna to raise war funds.
An old community notice urges farmers to repair agricultural machinery to conserve metal. The call emphasizes salvaging usable metal parts to support local industry during shortages. No specific names or dates are clearly readable.
Booyye county farmers and others plan meetings to discuss increased farm production under AAA guidelines to support national defense. Speaker R. Lawrence notes improved wartime farming, new federal guidance, and aims to keep prices stable. meetings set for February 10 February 24 and March 10 across numerous communities such as Mosheim Valley Mills Dayotd Fairview Smith Bend Boxie Woneh Garnersville and more.
Farmers report mixed effects from recent rain shortage with surface moisture fading and spring grain prospects uncertain. Wool and mohair contracting unlikely due to price ceilings, cattle and hogs move slowly while lamb futures look weak. Dairy poultry pork products show steady demand and typical prices, with feeding costs rising and stock numbers adjusting to shortages.
Students bought defense stamps and bonds totaling 1624.85 for December 7 to January 81, with monthly and overall figures shown. A classroom display uses a thermometer and aeroplane chart to visualize totals, aiming to boost sales and interest.
Austin January 30 government tax figures show gasoline tax receipts for January 1942 higher than January 1941. State Comptroller Georgy H. Sheppard released the statement noting the increase, while observers anticipated a slower start.
Clifton teenager aged 18 completes schooling at Denton and prepares to take oath as federal in federal district service. Local records note her achievement and forthcoming appointment with Fedor Denton as a guiding official.
By presidential proclamation the United States requires all enemy aliens aged 14 or over to apply for certificates of identification. Applications will be received at the Clifton Post Office from February 9 through February 28, 1942. All subjects of Germany Italy and Japan must report to their post office for registration as soon as possible after the period opens Monday morning February 9 1942.
Four major service stations on Highway 67 in Clifton will close at 6 30 pm with one station remaining open at night each week to aid the defense effort and conserve power. Operators Toby Tennison Otis Hott Ike Townley and Odie Pederson urge customer cooperation.
Crop insurance in Bosque County shields insured cotton yields from hazards and can serve as loan collateral. Secretary RC Platt notes last year weevils damaged cotton despite protections, while program details emphasize yield security and farm payments alongside price support measures.
Sheriff Montgomery reports a U S proclamation directing alien enemies to surrender radio transmitters short wave radios and cameras. He urges officers to help aliens comply, stressing belongings are held not confiscated and will be returned. Aliens must bring gear to the Meridian coat house next Tuesday February 10 1942 for federal receipt and safekeeping.
Clifton hosts a Thursday and Friday night basketball tournament featuring Clifton Cubs Valley Mills Eagles Crapfills Gap Lions and Fairview Panthers for boys and girls. Games begin at 7 00 with close matchups boosting excitement. Dark horse label rests on G New Ages any team. girls race also tight. Next week Clifton hosts Dubs Meridian boys and girls. Lorena Lion s visit Feb 1 as part of a double feature before season end.
In Waco on February 3 defense bonds totaling 10000 pounds were purchased by the Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas, announced by Grand Secretary George F. Yelen. It stands as the largest block of defense securities acquired by any fraternal order to date.
Fragmentary text mentions war time discussion and several names with unclear roles. No coherent event or outcome is evident.
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