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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1941
Page
4
A mixed item from Clifton area highlights school progress and community activities. It notes calls for student achievement, remarks from teachers Windham and others, and a plan for a municipal airport study funded by federal aid. The piece also mentions the Apex Union social at the Baptist Church and an invitation to join.
In Austin on February 24 Representative L. W. Harris of Whitney introduced a bill to tax potential gasoline production from crude oil based on gravity. The measure, backed by 50 consigners, would levy a tax of one fourth cent per gallon on gasoline production and lacks an estimated revenue figure.
Gen John J Pershing toured San Antonio hotel facilities with Maj Gen Collins and Lt Gen Broes at his side as a New Year domestic visit. In Huntsville Texas, convicts face farm labor shortages, prompting prison system to offer modern farming classes to boost fruit and vegetable production at home. Ellingson notes rising agricultural funding and a 10 percent drop in cost per prisoner over 12 years, bringing last year’s per inmate cost to 261.
Sherman based Lindsey family notes 15 grandsons in U S military service, youngest Curt Jr 18 in Navy, oldest Hugh Lindsey 26 with five years in Marines. Others serve in Army Navy and Marine forces, mother proud to see children defending nation. Also mentions a Denton County grand jury report finding no incitement in 1940 election probe.
Fragmentary text cites Tobya Batoroat and family links in Bosque County and Valley Mills. It mentions a twin brother Joe who died years ago, and notes a hardware business connection. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
In Hillsboro area rainfall measured 1.60 inches in 48 hours ending Monday morning, causing creeks to overflow and travel to halt on highways 82 and 171. Local officials report widespread road damage across Hill County as residents cope with ongoing storms.
Washington reports War Department orders that enlisted reserve corps members may receive honorable discharge on demand before active duty or within 20 days after entry if they have dependents relying on them for support. affidavit rules and alternate attestations required. certification by unit instructor or two unrelated witnesses.
A court filing cites the Whittenburg family owning adjacent surveys near the Canadian River. They face a case over land value estimated at 8 million dollars with an oil recovery estimate of 7/40 barrels per event, and one local well has produced since 1985.
Dan Pearson, veteran Kerr County trapper, trapped a double eagle in Kerr County after five years with a raccoon hunt. The eagle weighed 12 pounds and had an BL inch wingspan. The trap was set on South Fork Ranch near Gue Schreber. The birds and deer watched as the Pearsons arrived and found the exhausted eagle, dead after trying to fly.
A statewide highway safety push urges Texas legislators to pass a standard driver licensing law and strengthen enforcement. Officials and engineers call for uniform accident reporting, enhanced patrols, and stricter drunk driving rules to reduce fatalities and injuries on the highways. Citizens are urged to contact their senators and representatives to support the measure.
Fragmentary report notes a shipment linked to a blockade era policy, mentioning British authorities and Red Crows officials. The readable fragments reference Spain and an unoccupied zone in France with a continuation of a program agreed with British authorities.
Hollywood report from February 15 features 75-year-old veteran actress Robson, who says films should bring laughter to help people live longer. She chose a career in comedy 58 years ago, noting she avoided leading lady roles and decided to specialize in character humor to elicit smiles rather than competition.
A large Catholic church project is planned in Waco, with bids soon sought for the costly section of the Assumption church. Architect Walter Cocke Jr. designed the plans for the new edifice, described as one of the year’s biggest building efforts in the city.
Family expresses gratitude to those who offered support after the sudden death of Paul Leidig on Saturday February 22. They value the thoughtful words deeds and prayers and toast God’s blessings as their reward for the kindness shown.
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