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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1942
Page
4
The notice discusses errors in a large subscriber list, promises corrections, and asks readers to report mistakes. It notes the publisher’s aim to reduce future errors, fix names and addresses, and improve accuracy in upcoming issues despite effort and time constraints.
The Clifton Record race through local society notes includes a church pastor family visiting San Antonio, a new birth Fatay Brynéll at 7 pounds 7 ounces, and community updates on Will C Hafer’s Hatchery ad, plus visits from Rev Wieders and Julius M Jenson. It also mentions former Clifton resident Elder J S Newman, Carolyn York’s Meridian visit, and local subscription details.
Local residents settle annual dues with S.C. Dla and Merdugh lay Stalls Vickrey noted as community figures. Houma B. Dahl, a bank employee handling customer funds, handed in his Record dues for another twelve months.
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt spoke at a joint Fort Worth Dallas civilian defense councils meeting and with clubwomen during a Texas tour. She discussed Pan American programs and war effort support while her mother’s health was noted and her grandson Roosevelt accompanied.
In Austin on January 22 Senator Karl Lovelady of Meridian said the Senate passed his tire theft bill but it died in the House criminal jurisprudence committee. He plans to refile, noting support from automotive groups and police, including Dallas, with penalties up to five years in prison or a $200 fine or both.
The Civic Society media holds a 3 o'clock briefing at City Hall on Wednesday February 4 with hostesses Mesdames 4.2 Bradstreet Hector Hill W Brashearn and C L Goode. Attendance is urged as absences will count against your team.
The report notes club members discuss pruning to improve fruit tree quality and longevity. It cautions spraying to prevent rot and promote healthy fruit production, stressing consistent care each year and proper tree maintenance practices.
A Friday evening gathering at Mr and Mrs H A Jonson celebrated Alton Jonson s birthday with music cake and cookies. Attendees included Mr and Mrs H A Jenson Mr and Mrs Lyman Swenson and daughters Orin Lund and sons A M L Anderson and daughters and other neighbors and friends. Later a Sunday School class party for the Amaria class of the Baptist Church School featured China themed decor games and a relief offering of 153 for children in China.
In Gataville Texas Tam Bt Mitroy Powell of Gadasdlle won 4-2 in a national pig club contest as local entries chased top honors. Deluge led the stakes with strong showings, while other named participants faced tough competition in the event.
Alfred Hardwick writes from Bosque County as the incumbent county clerk, recounting duties added since taking office on January 1, 108[ and praising war effort cooperation. He stresses study of laws, requests voters’ continued support, notes rationing and travel limits, and promises to visit every voter before the election to secure reelection.
Do your eyes tire easily or blur reading a page See Dr T J Reeves at Cover Drug Store in Lifton on Saturday January 1 for eye examinations All work guaranteed Most reasonable prices. Only about 250 Texans cattle and 4 assistance today.
Fragmentary notice lists Wallace Ficklin as candidate for commissioner in Precinct No 47. Other names appear garbled. It mentions Sweetwater and the University Bureau of Federalology in an unclear context.
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