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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1943
Page
4
The piece calls attention to shortages affecting farmers amid war, urging government action to boost crop production and support allied nations. It notes rising crop prices, like 190 per bushel, and warns that continued wartime provisions shape national privileges and economic resilience for farmers and communities.
The article lists cautions for heart care with a humorous antique tone. It urges regular medical exams, careful diet, maintaining weight, avoiding self treatment, and seeking professional guidance for medicines and tobacco. It emphasizes a balanced lifestyle and gradual return to activity after illness.
A 1943 balance sheet from First Security State Bank at Crawfills Gap Texas shows assets including 106 511.60 cash and due from banks 27 000 00 deposits with customers safekeeping 14 575 00 and a total liabilities 27 000 100 with capital stock 150000 0 Surplus 100000 and undivided profits 12 03 21. The statement is certified by President B C Rogstad and Cashier China E Rohe.
A scrambled item in Senior News describes colored ribbons and meanings for girls wearing them. White signals keeping distance from boys, green means flirting, red warns of heartbreak, brown hints at shifting relationships, and yellow shows bashfulness. The piece adds rules about ribbon placement and dating implications, urging caution and awareness of social signals.
Several social gatherings, visits, and church activities are listed. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bergman, Mrs. Lunn, P. H Barote, Miss Mary Joe Linton, Robert Barnett, Miss Joan Watkey, Hetty Mathews, Supt RV Huband, Dolphus Dansby, John Mathews, Mrs. Lowell Cox Sr, Fred Poller, Shapley Townley, Ovear Simmons, Waco and Fort Worth connections, and various local residents attending services, parties, and weekend visits.
The H D Club has quilted three Red Cross quilts and Mrs Mallen donated another quilt top to be quilted in the near future. Mrs P M McMillan contributed a hearing for the gilt. The Theatre club plans a meeting on the 20th with Miss Miller in attendance. Sunday will be our Church day, and all are welcome. Due to Bro Sacksons illness last month church was not held.
Amid ongoing war efforts, American workers protest rationing and shortages while soldiers face dangers abroad. Citizens voice frustration at home, arguing management and policies fail to support total national mobilization during wartime.
A 1940s program promoted by the Atlantic Commission Company aims to cut canned food consumption costs while boosting farm output. Officials claim reduced buying can save steel, tin, and labor across Texas families and national totals, with carrot and fruit shipments up and per household savings cited. Local subscriber Herbert B Viertel visited the Greensboro area to renew his Record subscription for twelve more months.
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