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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1945
Page
4
Local farmer James Esche reports extensive corn losses in Medman County due to foxes and other animals. Community leaders including Oliver and the Central Texas For Renters Association note efforts to address livestock and poultry damage amid wartime conditions.
The Lions Club meeting featured a $5.71 collection from members for the March of Dimes fund, plus fines, and reports on the Whitney Dam project and county locker plant plans. A Scoutmaster appointment for the local troop was announced with backing sought for a permanent meeting place.
News of the instant death of F C Rolf Maakestad in a Tenmensee plane crash shocks residents. Maakestad, a former student, was praised as a top scholar and friend. Family from Longmont Colorado arrived for funeral services at Cranfills Gap, with Maurice Mankestad overseas and unable to attend.
Tech. Sgt Gordon W. Simpson, a B-24 engineer and runner with the Fifteenth Air Force, writes from Sulag, Germany, to Valley Mills parents describing captivity since July 20, 1944, noting 34 combat missions over Italy and nearby regions, daily life in camp, morale boosters like a Labor Day show, and longing to return. He reports being OK, asks about family, and inquires about postal packages and letters.
The passage notes visits by Mr and Mrs T A Blemiogume and Mint Vera Deweey last week. It mentions several families and households in the area sharing time together after weekend activities.
Mrs. John Fort led a supper and Mrs. Mingh Prident directed the entertainment at a church gathering praised as the best party ever. The event supported by the Baptist Union and aimed to fund mission work, with the audience enjoying a program and social time.
Funeral services were conducted for Charley Dure at Smith Bend Church by Rev. Weller. He united in marriage in 1901 and had three children. Survived by his wife Sally Bridger and two daughters Mrs. R. C. Harn and Mrs. H. H. Williams, plus one sister and twelve grandchildren. He was a longtime member of the Baptist Church and honored in the community.
In NeiPs Croek community students celebrate Wetsentay and Stamp Day. Angquat Recechie plans 100 percent effort in core classes, urging punctual attendance and home study.
Mr and Mrs Owee K Bronsted of Fort Worth announce the arrival of a grandson. Parents are Mr and Mrs Charlee Wantley, formerly of this city. This is their second child. Mr Wantley plans to visit Mt Vernon soon to help welcome the newcomer.
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