30 Jan 1942
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1942
Page
1
Fragmented readable words describe a quota bound amid unclear context. The text mentions Beaqua and financial figures, with garbled phrases suggesting policy or sale details. Entities and specifics are too obscured to extract a coherent event or outcome.
A fragmented note recalls President Roane s latent grandson born to Captain and Mrs Eliott Roosevelt. It mentions plans to raise the baby and praises family ties, with references to Franklin D Roosevelt and related events. The text is partly garbled but centers on a nurse s communication about the President s kin.
An Army drive aims to establish tire production in Texas to supply about 1 500 080 tires annually for Army vehicles. Immediate action is expected to save at least 5000 tons of rubber yearly by directing funds and efforts to the local tire shop.
A Red Cross meeting in Clifton district urged farmers to prevent livestock losses by supplying minerals and minerals blends to cattle sheep and hogs. Advice includes bone meal limestone malt and copper mixtures and stresses keeping stock well fed to boost disease resistance and reduce veterinary costs.
A note about a public first aid course at Clifton junior college announces a series of ten sessions led by Prof. M. Jost and Dr. Goodall with Dr. Witcher adding guidance. The program aims to prepare the community for emergencies, though none are anticipated, and emphasizes practical training and readiness.
Grandma M A Brown of Meridian and Bosque counties gathers kin and friends to mark her ninety years. A pioneer matriarch, she raised a large family of sons and daughters praised for good citizenship. Relatives from across the county send congratulations on this milestone.
General Page explains that registrants aged 20 to 40 must designate a primary residence for Selective Service registration. A registrant with multiple addresses may list one home as residence and another mailing address, with changes allowed but once chosen, the local board gains continuous jurisdiction.
The article states that all aliens from enemy nations Germany Japan and Italy must register in February 1948. Registration runs from February 10 to 28 at Clifton Post Office, with the process overseen by A. L. Brochatad, Postmaster.
Washington report outlines briefings on war production board plans for allocating newsprint and related materials. Myer Deroy named principal individual in the Dallas Morning News situation as temporary treasurer and liaison to coordinate supply constraints and publishing adjustments.
Washington Jan 24 heavy runs on sugar supplies push the government to begin rationing within a month. Office of Price Administration draws up rationing books and machinery details are nearly ready. Industrial sugar buyers already face limits, with some stores unable to sell any sugar. After Pearl Harbor a full month’s supply was used in a week as imports from the Philippines and Hawaii drop sharply.
A Koppert post office safe was broken into on Monday night January 19. About 8100 in cash was taken while Mumpe and other valuables remained untouched. The same night another safe at Koppert was opened but investigators found no other losses.
WPA program workers in the school lunch project receive new uniforms as part of ongoing job improvements. The effort supports daily meal service, with supervisors noting added efficiency and team cohesion.
Parks Ranch members Tom C. Parks and Brice Parks bid at the Marrindale farm auction near Fort Worth. The top bull Prince Domino Rand sold for 5100 to Bridwell of Wichita Park, while Parke Hereford ranch and By waters ranch led other sales. Bulls averaged 4500s and 8 cattle averaged 902.25, with 24 females averaging 490.80.
Austin notes a regional meeting of fire chiefs in Waco on February 3 to discuss local firemen's wartime roles and an intensive fire prevention program. State officials Marvin Mal and local mayors invite city leaders to attend. Topics include auxiliary volunteer units and defense against sabotage and aerial bombs in District 9.
The United States Marine Corps announced that it will now accept married men with dependents for enlistment. Applicants must file an affidavit stating they will not require contributions beyond their ability as a private, witnessed by a recruiting officer. Maj J D O Leary said married men and ex Marines who are now married could join now, easing past restrictions and speeding training once papers are signed.
Fourteen young men finish a ten week Auto Mechanics Course taught by Beach Poli in the agricultural shop. Welter Fehler Clarence Humphries Hl. Hampe Joe Kanz Tobnnie Pierson Glen Ringness Loyd V. Homerstad Curtis Larson Oliver Christenson Ray Hott Orville Bronsted Parnell Aere and Bill Steinke receive certificates from the Texas Vocational Education department. Seven cars and one tractor overhauled. The third National Defense course will start Monday, Woods work carpentry and home farm repairs. John A. Wester will teach, bringing carpentry expertise from Brown & Root and Texas Employment Service.
Miss Mary Virginia Moser marries Glenn Ege Rummel in a Donna Presbyterian Manse ceremony with Rev. Tew H. McDermott officiating. The couple, graduates of Clifton High and Mercedian schools, will reside in Donna where Rummel works in local business.
AUSTIN TEXAS JAN 20 Gov Luke Stevenson cited a Bible passage claiming a 2700 year old rationing note would be removed from the world. Isaiah’s book reference was discussed at a Thursday conference by state officials. The governor pointed to verses about removing ornaments and feet coverings, noting the context as health guidance.
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