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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1942
Page
3
Fragmentary text references Governor Stevenson and the Fort Worth Stock Show, with recalled anecdotes about Ralph Yarborough, political canvassing, and local humor. The piece also touches on newspapers, forgery rumors, and a damaged account of Texas misrule and public notices.
Local notes recount relatives visiting from Camp Bowie and Waco, and numerous weekend trips through Mineola Tyler and Fort Worth. Names include Mr and Mrs Frank Bane Mrs Mamie Roberts Mrs Tom Vanatte and families plus others in Waco Kilgore Gatesville and Ferris. Also births and recoveries noted among community members.
Frederick Pearson of Clifton sends a letter from an Army camp near Bank Maine describing snow and cold, travel from Sheppard Field, a 2600-strong camp, and his wish to return home after the war. He mentions good treatment by locals and plans to come back when peace returns, while noting the costs of leave and time needed.
Central Texas Bus Lines lists routes between Temple Clifton Dallas Fort Worth with times 6:85 am 4:06 pm and 4:05 pm details. Fares show Temple $1.00 round trip $1.80 Clifton to Fort Worth $2.70 Bart Worth routes mention 8:40 pm service. Driver Goodall Witcher Clinic Hospital Building notes appear as stray text.
Mrs. B. J. Dahl hosted visitors including Mr. Culvert Hoel Jo Ann and Sr. Joe Koust while Mrs. Mary Conrad spent the day with Mrs. G. J. Falkenberg during a brief Test week social note.
Intermediate room enjoyed Valentine box activity with primary students. Readings by Mise Knudson. recommended books include The Eight Cousins and Children of Uncle Tom's Cabin. High School celebrated with marshmallows and apples. Tenth grade studying transportation in American History. Primary Honor Roll named Nadine Posiehor Dorothy Lee Anz Jo Ann Hoek. Upcoming tournament at Womsck on Friday February More basketball and volleyball games expected. invites extended to all schools. 4 H Club sewing dresses aprons and robes to be finished before Miss Miller meeting. Community notices report several local visits and family gatherings at homes of Johnson Schroeder Preacher Burro Falkenberg and others.
A short school poem about a girl asking where her soldier boy has gone to serve. The piece mentions the Navy and Army and expresses pride in Uncle Sam and the flag. It reflects wartime patriotism and a child’s curiosity about her brother’s service.
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