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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1942

Page

4

Campaign chatter and local notices fill the Record

The item mix covers Texas political candidacy talk with mentions of Fiatare and Allred in a Dallas or Texas primary, plus a stream of local life notes. It notes wedding anniversaries, teachers like Misa Pye Maw Lacy, and residents such as Mrs. Davis and the Glazener family, with farm folks reading the paper in Clifton Mills Lacy and Roswell areas.

Misa Pye Maw Lacy Corpus Christi Will Lacy Lallor Record Office Clifton Mills Lacy

Defense counsels course seeks enrollments at A M College Station

Texas A and M College Station will offer a six week course in the chemistry of powder and explosives taught by J D Lindsay head of the department of chemical engineering. The program aims to train men or women for vital war production roles with no tuition and room and meals for under 60 dollars. applicants need three years of college work or equivalent experience and should contact Professor Lindsay at the college.

J. D. Lindsay Hhevoigal Engineering Texas A. & M. College Lindsay Texas A. & M College Hare

Polls Open At 1 A M In Wartime Dallas County

In Dallas County and other counties with populations over 150000 polls would open at 1 AM under wartime standard time. Attorney General Bann issued an opinion at the request of Civil District Attorney H Pat Edwards of Dallas County. The ruling says wartime time is standard time and should be used in applying election statutes.

Austin Bann H. Pat Edwards Dallas County Edwards Mann

NYA Trained Hillsboro Youths Headed to Houston Navy Base

Six NYA trained youths from Hillsboro left for Houston to work at a naval submarine base. The group includes Burl Qualls Jo A Moorhead L A Bailey and others under supervision of J W Durham. They join a broader defense program while relatives and local leaders await their return.

Hillsboro NYA Houston Naval Submarine Base Burl Qualls Jo A. Moorhead L.A. Bailey Jenson H. Keetin Ralph Polke P. Boft Central Lutheran Church Tacoma J. W Journalitt Hoft Jim

Rubber mats proposed to save wear on car floors

From a Dallas parking system manager comes a plan to convert rubber floor mats into a major savings in wear. He estimates the average front mat weighs 10 pounds and that Dallas' 120,000 cars would yield about 1,200,000 pounds of rubber mats as a result.

Dallas

Publishers Honored for Friendship with Mexico

Mexico City reports the war department awards military merit to William Prescott Allen publisher of the Laredo Times and to Phillip A. Karen district attorney at Laredo for their steady support of Mexico and their valued friendship. Dempsey Joins Coast Guard in New York sworn in to train recruits and remarking on lessons from past fights.

Mexico City War Department William Prescott Allen Laredo Texan Phillip ‘A. Karen Mexico Dempsey Coast Guard New York Dempser Sharmpion Panel Harbor Marquis of Svury Rulae

Too Old for What Aged feats defy wartime age limits

An assortment of aging individuals defy age norms with bold actions from a 61 year old grandmother flying a plane to join Civil Air Patrol, to an 80 year old woman and 72 year old survivor of a hold up, and a 102 year old who works an eight hour shift. The piece juxtaposes postwar attitudes on aging with sensational anecdotes.

New York City Civil Air Patrol Utica N. Y Jericho Ark Denver Teaneck Rockford

War Savings Bonds via Clifton Rural Carriers Initiative

Rural carriers nationwide now accept applications for War Savings Bonds. Your carrier will collect the form and payment, issue a receipt, and deliver the bond the next day. Cash, War Savings Stamps, or checks accepted. stamps also available. Carrier offers guidance on plans and ongoing purchases. A L Bronstad Postmaster.

A. L Bronstad Postmanter

Rubber drive urged to aid war effort in June campaign

Citizens urged to collect scrap rubber including water ketchen rubber gloves tubes and shoes for recapping and retreading to keep vehicles rolling. Continental Oil Company leads the government campaign ordered by the President with a one cent per pound reward and a rally through June 40th to prevent rationing in the area.

Cataco Barcheste Usdae Odt Comapacy Rogstad Continental Ol United States

Reesing Receives News Of Son Walter In South Africa

A letter from Capetown relatives describes Walter Reesing, in Uncle Sam's service, visiting with two friends. They dined with locals, toured vineyards, and enjoyed Cape Town's autumn weather while the Women’s Auxiliary Services hosted troops at the Pavilion.

Coolhamasa Capetown South Africa Walter C. B. Reesing Sam Cosa Eros Women's Auxiliary Services Mother Jane Robb

Press Guardians of Americanism Address Kiwanis Leaders

Raymond B. Howard of London Ohio, president of the National Editorial association, told Kiwanis International convention attendees that press verities and hometown papers guard Americanism and good government. Also mentioned is W. W. Land and family. A separate note mentions a baby boy, Cliff Merrill Jenson, born to Mrs Clifford Jenson. Road detours in Wortham due to high waters prevented a planned Wortham visit.

Cleveland Guardians of Raymond B. Howard London Ohio National Editorial Association W. W. Land Ais Kiwanis International Clifford Jenson Vention Cliff Merrill Waco Wortham

Government as largest employer in history noted

The United States government is described as the largest employer in the world, with more people on its payroll than ever before in its history.

U. S

Wirtonto Church Occupies New Frame Building

The local church, now housed in a newly framed structure, has ordered three 600 bonds for publication. Pastor Jo McGohes leads the congregation in Wirtonto Ontario, as the community notes the transition to a renewed worship space.

Joo MeGohes

Rubber materials used in airplane production rise sharply

More than 60 distinct silicone or rubber types are employed in constructing aircraft components, reflecting expanding material choices in aviation manufacturing.

Political Announcements Aid Primary Ballot in July 1943

The Record lists candidates for July Democratic primary offices including Congress W S Poage and Albert M Jones for Foltorial representation, county judges, treasurer, tax assessor collector, district clerk, and county sheriff Rose County. Named officials include Minnid C Locker Omarr Robinson Maggie Litt Wilson White Dave Montgomer Tom Gillaspie.

Ima Rose Couuty Wilson White Dave Montgoat Tom Gillaspie

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