20 Jul 1945
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1945
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR listing scattered names and places from a wartime context. Mentions include Kopperl Goreth and Walnut Springs with individuals such as Donny, Anith, Pederson, and Elvin Clifgan among others, but details remain unclear.
Ambitious reshuffle described with names like Amarilla secretary and Clifton judge. Officials discuss indefinite stays and a shift from private law to public service. Details are fragmented but point to a departmental reorganization with agriculture ties and ongoing leaves.
W H T General Hospital Auburn California announces W C McFadden, Rt 2 Meridian, has received a honorable discharge from the United States Army. He had been attached to the American general hospital in the Dist Division and served near the front, later recovering from injuries sustained in the Boropee theatre of operations.
Valley rivals clash as Team defeats Mills 18 to 13 at a Valley BAI event. Loomis Chub and Hewes lead the drive while De Benday and Wey Vand contribute key plays.
Arthur E Lock visits Cleburne on June 24 after serving in France Belgium and Germany with the First Remy. He was wounded twice earning the Purple Heart and is now at Brackwell Hospital Utah awaiting surgery after a 45 day furlough with wife at home.
Ralph Harpe of Clinton, Texas, is awarded the Second Oak Leaf Cluster on the Air Medal for meritorious achievement while serving as a combat crew member on a Tri Carrier aircraft. He participated in missions supplying Allied forces and evacuating personnel as Allied advances into Germany continued, earning battle stars and a bronze star among multiple decorations.
The report notes Penicillin will reach active drugstore counters next month after Fleming’s announcement. Officials urge proper dosing and instruction to avoid dangers. a press conference warned against unsupervised use. Also mentioned are political moves and schedule details for public offices, with fragmented local notes on officials and community matters.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss Farm Safety Week Day 2, focusing on veteran workers' reduced presence, farm accidents, and safety measures. Mentions financial losses from fires and calls for improved agricultural practices and worker protections.
Gen Chenault reports a change in the United States Maritime Service enlistment standards. The minimum weight is reduced from 130 to 120 pounds to address urgent manpower needs. Brigadier Thomson notes the modification aims to boost enrollment of men aged 17 to 50 in the Houston, Galveston, Port Arthur enrollments. Apply now at local enrolling offices in Houston Texas City and Port Arthur.
Neal G. Grim of Waen rose from sergeant to captain in five months during World War II. He started as corporal at Camp Wotters in Mineral II and served with the 26th Infantry Division overseas in early 1944. Grim earned his first commission in the field on February 1 and was promoted to first lieutenant in March, then to captain in July, all in the Luzon campaign. He is the son of Mr. N. G. Grimland and brother of Mrs. Carl Hoefel of the same address in Waco.
Dr Tinsley R Harrison, dean of Southwestern Medical College, told a Dallas luncheon that aging gluttonous men face heightened heart disease risk from fatigue and poor habits. He cited excessive coffee and fattening diets as key factors and warned of chest pain and swelling ankles as suspicious signs.
Pederson and 1A Sylvan H Pederson and Clyde M Pederson sons of Ole Pederson returned home for 30 day leaves to spend time with their father and family. Sylvan recently came from a year in Europe as a lieutenan pilot in the Artillery with the 10th Division the Purple Wolf Division in France Belgium and Germany. Clyde served two and a half years as a naval officer on a carrier in the Pacific and after his visit will report to Washington DC for Photographic Interpretation training before duty scan.
Two years of abundant fruit crops waste as many believe sugar is needed for canning. Julia Hunter of Lone Star Gas says fruit can be canned without sugar by using water or fruit juice, cooking until hot and packing with the cooking liquid. Some people freeze fruit instead, and syrup substitutes like corn syrup may be used in freezing.
Local board offices adjust hours amid new federal 40 hour week for government workers. Truman asks boards nationwide to stay open until noon every Saturday with four hours overtime for clerks. Bosque County Lodges close Saturday afternoons and Sundays. residents urged to visit before Saturday noon for transactions.
Since June 1 the Canning Center has processed 5 738 pints of food under the Vocational Agriculture Department near Clifton Public Schools. Mrs Lockhart presides, inviting residents to bring produce and containers for processing through January 1 1946 to alleviate potential shortages.
Cpl Raymond M. Harvey, 27, arrived home Monday after 26 months overseas with the famed SGt division. He received an honorable discharge and medals including the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Star, Campaign Medal with five Bronze Stars, American Defense Service Medal, and Marksman Rifle badge. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Harvey of Clifton.
Talian government under Premier Ferruccio Parr declares war on Japan with effect July 16. The United Bloc and major Allies have been informed as the government notes Healy interests and papers, warning Japan of the declaration.
A garbled report mentions a large number of officers to be discharged within a year. Readable fragments suggest a military or civil service context with unclear specifics or formatting. Names, dates, or exact units are not recoverable from the text provided.
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