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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1942
Page
4
Fragmented notes show Stuly CER Wee Mis and Laake Bamay in a hot primary field. References to farmers, pool park gathering, and an annual meeting signal a community event with old timers enjoying a reunion, while unrelated chatter hints at candidates and a resignation in a distant context.
A jumble of letters and reflections includes Edgar A Guext praising faith amid tribulation, a Navy Department notice about Corporal John W. Aindees missing in action or possibly a POW, and broad World War II commentary. The page also highlights local figures in Clifton, Texas, including business leader Alfred M. Johnson visiting family in Houston, with notes on his career at Petroleum Iron Works and his influence on local youth.
A fragmentary reminiscence portrays a Minute Man who would not delay or compromise. He faced dangers at Concord and Lexington without hesitation, valuing action over committee deliberation and believing every minute counted in defeating the foe.
A famous inventor urges can-do thinking and notes wartime pressure accelerates mechanical advances. He cites new plane and tank devices, emergency rations, lightweight fabric, radios, steel alloys, and thousands of patent ideas adopted to date. The era promises further breakthroughs amid shortages.
The fragmentary text presents no clear events, people, or places to identify a coherent news item. No verifiable entities or actions can be derived for a titled summary.
The obituary notes that Mrs Mots is survived by living children and daughters Mrs Le W Glasener Mrs Thompson Mrs L J Bchewes Mrs Glasener Mrs W W Messer and Miss 2 W Wolf all of Howton and three sons Thos J More of Houston W C Mose for Converné Teams and Roy Lawrence Moas who is stationed at Beown Freed the Signal Radio Als Curve. The piece mentions the Rio Panes home in Houston and a Sunday journey.
President Roosevelt stated that the desire for liberty can be strengthened by reiterating its benefits while acknowledging a reduced product advertising during wartime. He urged Advertising Federation of America members to align with the war program and maintain cooperative spirit, ensuring advertising remains a patriotic and valuable tool.
Texans training as fighter pilots at Foster Field Victoria lead in cadet ranks with 42 residents in class 42-P and 42-G series set for July graduation. The notable war effort mirrors state-wide participation as families welcome a new son for Mr. and Mrs. Perry Colwick born Sunday, June 21.
The text describes U S Army demand for 26 million pounds of meat and vegetables as dehydrated forms. It explains dehydration preserves flavor and nutrients while producing products like tomato petals and lemon crystals. Beef mutton and goat succeed. pork fat makes it less suitable for dehydration.
Texas government reports total traveling expenses for autos at 2 005 020 for the fiscal year with 289 081 in state car costs. Gasoline tires and tubes account for 206 081, tires and tubes 03 086, repairs 054 88, and new car purchases 80 048. Available travel funds are 1 624 285, up from 1 615 088 last year amid freezings and rationing.
A garbled note shows a dispute over state property and a figure seeking to swap timber. Gov. Coke Re Shieva is urged to act, while a local resident threatens to dig up trees for scrap. Scattered lines reference tin shipments to Japan and political notices for July 1963 primary announcements.
Wilson White Dave Montgomery Tom Gillasper are listed as candidates for sheriff in Bosque County in the 12 99th Diet slate. The notice outlines filings and competing names in a local election context.
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