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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1943
Page
8
Fragmented obituary and wedding notes recount a recent attack recovery, family visits in Waco and nearby towns, church affiliations, and military service details. It lists several names tied to local homes, schools, and congregations, plus a funeral with pallbearers and relatives attending from multiple states.
A spokesman for American cattle producers urged reorganization of Federal war agencies and appointment of tough leaders with master plans. President Frank S. Bolen of the American National Livestock Association stressed food as a military weapon and warned of shortages of manpower rubber and farm machinery hindering agricultural operations. The Sonoita Arizona leader spoke at the association's two day meeting urging immediate action to avert meat shortages and potential tax increases.
A cluttered campus page recalls Marine Corps ranks and stripes, names several noncommissioned officers, and notes Perry Smith's return to school after a neck operation. The column lists student travels, dinners, and weekend visits, including trips to Fort Worth and Denton, plus a church social at Morton Worth.
Magazine Club meeting notes a short business session followed by a program on the Economic Gifts of the Americas. Members respond to roll call naming topics. Hostess serves a Valentine themed snack. The Chub plans a February 28 meeting with hostess Mrs V D Goodall.
The navy reports 58 casualties including 18 dead 22 wounded and 10 missing in today’s update, raising total Allied losses since Dec 1 1941. Among those listed is Marine James B Harris wounded. mother Mrs Lela M Josansen of Valley Mills is noted.
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A wartime summary explains the division of mail handling between the Postal Service and military authorities. It notes Army and Navy post offices operate under civilian postal jurisdiction, delays due to armament needs and fuel limits, censorship by military authorities, and the higher priority given V Mail for overseas routes. It also mentions transfers and the need to obtain service details from War or Navy departments.
The Conference will be divided into open and closed sessions at the River Theater and Raleigh Hotel with opening remarks by Chief of Police C. Maxey at 11:00 a.m. and a film showing. District Attorney Stansell Began of Waco will discuss our part in the war effort followed by sessions at 1:30 p.m. Me R. C. Buran will introduce guests and speakers and E. A. Gormley or Martin Koonsman will present on tracing stolen autos with films. The conference closes at 5:00 p.m. with officials from many agencies attending across multiple counties.
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