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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1942
Page
6
Garbled notes describe a disjointed scene with mentions of Washington, Lip, a missing wife, advertising, and a humorous exchange about chicken soup. The text references a ranch cook and a joke about a horse-rudish, conveying a rough impression of local chatter and stray names without a clear event.
The event details the Gatesville wedding of Mr. Holt and Miss Holt with attendants from Dallas Austin and Gaterville. Bride wore Chantilly and marquisette gown with lace, adorned by gladioli and stephanotis. Guests included out of town relatives and friends, reception at the bride’s home, and plans to reside in Schenectady after a GE position. Both are UT graduates with ties to Alpha Tau Omega and Chi Omega. Paris abolition of the ou is noted in closing.
June 13 14 District Conference to be hosted by Waneliemh Legion in Glen Rose. District Commander Dr Ns McAneally to preside. National and state Legionnaires expected to attend. Activities include a square dance and a charity ball game. Local Chamber of Commerce plans events around the convention site.
The Army’s fighter planes are the best in the world, reaching speeds up to 400 miles per hour. They cost about $100,000 each and serve as escorts for the flying fortresses, delivering speed range altitude and powerful firepower.
Wartime message urges Americans to buy War Savings Bonds to fund expanded output of fighter planes. Emphasizes national commitment to devote ten percent of income to finance costs, ensuring steady supply for the army, navy, and air corps as production ramps to meet demands.
Military reports recount Japanese attacks on Midway receding with Allied counteractions and several enemy submarines sunk. Allied losses appear light. meanwhile war plans expand production, lend-lease talks with multiple governments, and new rationing and shipping measures roll out as US war effort intensifies.
Bus line timetable fragment shows routes between Temple Clifton Dallas Fort Worth. Timings include 11:00 a.m. and 6:18 p.m. in from Clifton to Temple, fares quoted at 1.00 dollar one-way and 1.80 round trip, with Dallas trips at 8:20 a.m. and 2:10 p.m. fare 52 cents and round trip 8.00 dollars. Fort Worth trips at 4.60 one-way and 2.70 round trip.
Juny Kortin reports state officials and civic leaders discuss extending gasoline rationing in Texas. Governor Stevenson warns rationing could harm business and economy while supporting the war program. A new industrial process converts old auto parts into plastic thread, yielding 2,700 yards from one pound of oil tubes.
Johnichat Smith of the Flotary club is called to active duty in the army after receiving a commission at fire district headquarters. He is the second member of the Hill County Metiskt society to be ordered into service, with the fleet listed as De C Detachment Whiktey.
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