02 Jul 1943
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1943
Page
1
July 5 event announced for Pool Park as annual Old Settlers Reunion with community gathering and program. Grain price discussions linked to farm feed and cattle outcomes noted, highlighting corn supply concerns and potential impact on manufactured products.
A group labeled Old Settlers from Kounty drift toward Pool Park near town for the Ord Reunion and picnic next month. The gathering promises a happy occasion with reminiscences and socializing among attendees and their younger friends.
Police officials in Waco enforce indecency rules by detaining girls who appear improperly dressed until they are properly clothed. Reports describe two youths who wore short outfits while walking to Dallas. the incidents prompted warnings from authorities about dress standards in public.
Postoffice will be closed on Monday as a scheduled observance. No mail pickup or delivery services will be available. Local residents are advised to plan accordingly and check for updates from the post office.
Cadet Wade Knudson finishes basic training as part of a military program. The report notes completion in a formal ceremony at the academy with attendees and officials acknowledging the milestone.
A large Bosque County reunion is planned at Pool Park between Forton and Valley Mills beneath the old oak. Senator Karl L. Lovelady will speak alongside other participants. An open bar system provided by Manley Public Service Company will start the events at 10:80 a.m. Lunch is at noon with a main program at 1 p.m. Local residents are urged to attend and bring baskets.
Walter R. Elrod, 28, of Valley Mills, died after being struck by a plane propeller at Mackland Arts Airfield near McGregor. He was a crash-truck operator helping a landing crew when a propeller struck him, severing an arm and inflicting fatal injuries. He died about twelve hours later at Blackland Hospital. Survived by wife and three children, services set at Valley Mills Church with burial in Valley Mills Cemetery.
Gov Cole Bennett and union leaders in Texas say the wartime no strike pledge remains in effect. The governor spoke at a press conference affirming that labor agreements are still binding despite rising costs.
City urges all residents to cooperate in housekeeping efforts to keep Clifton clean. Citizens are asked to place trash and debris in a convenient location for city pickup on the designated day. The undertak ing aims to beautify the town and protect public health.
In Clifton, Mayor Mulen C Aars comments on wartime hardship with a self styled dean of beggars, Riley, claiming unrest and new economic pleas as beggars adapt to war times. He cites a long career and shifts in public need, reflecting widespread distress during the conflict era.
The War Department announced Tuesday that Paul Brown is a prisoner of war held by Japan. For months many believed him dead, and the news of his survival brings joy to his family and friends at home.
Edgar Hoover announced the arrest of Ernest Frederick Lehanitz of New York City on German espionage charges. He pleaded guilty at arraignment, is held on $50,000 bail, and faces potential death penalty or up to 30 years. FBI found letters to German agencies detailing shipping in New York harbor and movements, using fake names. Lehanitz, born in Marburg Germany 1884, naturalized 1924 in Richmond County, lived on Staten Island, with multiple trips to Germany. He posed as an upright American, even serving as an air raid warden, while pursuing covert connections.
Washington June 28 Dale Miller Washington representative of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce has won elected president of the Texas State Society of Washington meeting Representative Wright Patan of Texarkans. Three vice-presidents were chosen: Eugene WorHley Amarillo Lyn don Johnson Johnson City and Ralph Pistanan. Grover TM Amari 98 p nintunt Becretary of Agriculture war Wood baling usns in place of metal fr Steries'cane povertment buildings.
The American Red Cross will publish a Prisoners of War Bulletin to inform next of kin of officially reported prisoners. The bulletin will be mailed from Washington to relatives and will aid in prisoner communications while detailing international treaties and aid measures. It aims to provide food clothing and comfort items and explain camp terms and mail procedures.
Clifton merchants announce most shops will remain closed next Monday July 15 in honor of July 4. Some advertise in weekly ads, urging public to shop Friday and Saturday due to insufficient stock to last until Monday.
Mrs Mattie Olsen dies after lingering illness. Ir Deutlad by Frosh Six tires 1 000 applications poses problem for local tire board.
Major Kennedy addressed the Rotary Club at Rehowell hotel urging reemployment of essential workers as Bluebonnet and other munitions plants cut production due to reserve stockpiles. He warned against complacency, noting wartime supply pressures and the need to sustain labor and materials for continued war needs.
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