Watermelon Feast and Lions Club Events Highlight Clifton Notes
The article describes a planned Watermelon Feast on Friday and Lions Club activities in Clifton, including fundraising for a girls dormitory at Clifton Junior College. It mentions court actions against a party in a robbery case, with references to local figures and church event hosting by Immanuel Fatheran Church.
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Walter
Fea Norte O Nite Imprtaento
Penitenhad
E. M. Merehon
Jory
Merehon
Priday
Stephenson
Immanuel Tatheran
Chaureh
Naa Temnion
Hulen
Aare
Bush Askay
Ansiour
Dewid
Battle
Cecil Coston
Clifton Junior College
Totter
Lions Club of Clifton
Lion Carl Tysten
Secaat
Ea Hsaney
Connally Arrives in Marlin with No Home Speech Plans
Texarkana reports Connally, arriving in Marlin, plans no public speeches at home. He travels from Palestine to Marlin with his wife’s relatives in attendance after word of his mother's illness. He intends to rent an office to work and limit social engagements, with a planned stop in Bryan for a friend’s event.
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Texarkans
Marlin
Connally
Palestine
Mite Seraige
Plense Wup
Bryan
Barnett
Marle
OPA
Vort Worth
X Maris
Methodists Hold Melon Feast At Church Thursday
A Methodists gathering at the church Thursday featured a melon feast with invited city guests. Watermelons, stored and served by the men's committee, came from Mr. Parks of Tredell. The event drew a full house and was described as one of the season’s most delightful socials.
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Parks
Tredell
Butter Ration Prices Raised by Two Points
The Office of Price Administration announced higher ration values for butter and tomato juice on Sunday with most prices unchanged. Butter rises two points per pound, tomato juice gains one point, frozen fruits and vegetables move from six to nine points per pound, and related items adjust accordingly through September 4. Shortening lard and salad oil prices fall by one point to partly offset butter, with bacon unchanged. Food supply and civilian use demand trends are noted as still tight despite a 10 percent beef supply increase.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OFA
Elvan
OPA
Nawsa
Ration Stamp Validity Notice for July and August
Ration reminders list stamp validity dates, including five pounds sugar until mid August, second tire inspection for gasoline book holders, and stamps valid through late September. Notices specify issue dates and expiry for Red Stamps T and related gasoline coupons, with several dates indicating August and September deadlines.
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Mente
Fale
Ang
Corty
Cael Fonds
FSA Families Succeed in Bosque County Credit Program
Bosque County farmers report strong FSA support with long term low interest loans. By April 30, 1940, $440,285.52 loaned for rehabilitation, $291,051.84 matured, and $917,056.20 repaid. tenant purchase loans show $8,829.09 matured and $9,035.51 repaid. A survey of 119 families notes 96 young pullets per family and significant milk production gains.
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Bonque
Rotgrt
A. Wells
FEA
PSA
Bosque County
FSA
Mr. Wells
Burlap Bags Availability Limited by War Production Board
The War Production Board has issued a ruling restricting burlap bag sales. Purchasers Mayra and Packard note current supplies fall short of 1941 levels, with buyers limited to half the prior amount. The change affects potato packers and related commodity packaging.
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Varmara
Packard
Naw
War Production Board
Red Cross seeks more workers for surgical dressings
A Bosque County Red Cross chapter leader explains new war work rules for surgical dressings. She notes recruits face questions about uniformity and procedures, stressing that the Red Cross follows Army regulations to ensure consistent dressings.
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Red Cross
Med Crone Surgical
WAC
C. L. Goodall
Bosque County
Eaks
War Department
Six Babies Born at Local Hospital in Past Week
Report lists six newborns at the local hospital during the past week. Names and details are partly legible, including entries for Mrs Henry Conrad of Clifton and other Clifton residents. The record reflects a busy week for the hospital's maternity unit with multiple births.
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Henry Conrad
Clifton
Aden
Motorists Warned On Federal Vehicle Stamp Compliance
Hillsboro district office warns motorists and boaters to display the $5 federal stamp on the windshield or risk misdemeanor penalties. Violators face fines up to 26 dollars or up to thirty days in jail, with penalties also stated for driving before stamp payment. Stamps must be placed in the lower right of the windshield on motor vehicles and boats.
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Hillsboro Stub
Rove Feotre
Hillsboro
Autorabil
Away 13 Years But Clifton Still Seems Home
A letter from Chris Bryne of Des Moines, Iowa, a former Clifton resident, encloses $2.00 and asks for The Record to be sent for as long as it pays for. He writes Clifton still feels like home after 18 years away and expresses fondness for the town.
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Clifton
Chris Brrale
Des Moines
Lows
Clifton Siizen
Norge Ant-Ehiftor
Almort-Att Oye
Chris Brynie
Fires Destroy Clifton Home and Contents
Two residential fires broke out in Clifton last Friday afternoon, burning a new residence of Mr and Mrs DeFore to ashes. Neighbors aided by the fire company saved little, as the house burned rapidly and all belongings were destroyed. Mrs DeFore, a cripple, escaped with crutches amid the flames, while neighbors fought to salvage what they could.
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Mike Tom DeFore
Clifton
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