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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1942
Page
2
fragmented wartime notes recount rationing pressures and labor strikes at plants across the nation. references to British naval actions, German sieges, and U S draft calls frame a period of heightened sacrifice. mentions Washington and New York events, including labor unrest and medical resignations amid broader war mobilization.
Mr. PL Elder, Clifton Chick Hatchery owner and manager, says poultry prospects are brighter due to war demand. He predicts a substantial rise in poultry products, strong markets, and prices staying high. He urges all who can raise chickens to help meet national needs and profit from the surge while supporting defense efforts. He notes his long hatchery experience positions him to meet the expected demand for chicks.
Hafer Hatchery installed a fully automatic 12000 chick hatch unit to boost capacity for the More Chicks for Defense Campaign. Owner Hafer hatched 16000 chicks and turkeys last year and expects 40000 chicks and 8900 turkeys this season.
The senior class plans a Thursday night gathering at City Hall to honor their peers and mark achievements. The Campfire One group reports on bond and stamp sales, community knitting for the Red Cross, and progress toward Tokyo, with total weekly receipts around 171 dollars and growing toward the 2000 dollar target.
Church Clifton Methodist lists Sunday services with school at 9 45 preaching at 11 50 youth meeting at 6 16 evening worship at 7 00 strong invitation to Men s Bible class led by Coach Jim Lakin attendance rising weekly Fellowship Night set for February 20 with a family supper and event details from Waco pattern notes are handwritten and contain several typographical errors and odd phrases
The notice lists upcoming church activities for Trinity Lutheran Church including Young People's Society meetings, civic community gathering in Chyeeh hall, and Sunday church services. It notes midweek Lenten services on Wednesday at eight with invitations to attend, along with choir practices and confirmation class times.
The Church of Christ outlines a full week of services including Sunday preaching at 10:00 am and 3:00 pm and a business meeting at 11:00 am. A Monday Ladies Bible Club and a Wednesday Prayer and Study Service are noted, with a 2:00 pm meeting to discuss important matters. Mack Burman, Minister, urges attendance and punctuality. The barking system reportedly unaffected by the war.
Residents of Prairie Point report social visits and family events this past weekend. Mrs Ed Bynum and Mrs OL Bynum hosted while guests included Malvo Jo and Mrs RB L Blocker. Frank Bords and Claudette joined relatives at Liberty Hill as Cecil Duncan and Ovie Bynum stopped by in Houston regions.
Washington February 12 The entire American Army was prepared for possible deployment to tropical fronts by vaccination against yellow fever Secretary of War Henry L Stimson ordered every officer and man vaccinated to supplement preventive measures long since stamped out in Cuba Panama and other tropical areas This move aims to keep soldiers available for service where the disease remains a threat in the hemisphere amid the South Pacific campaigns.
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