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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1942
Page
6
Texas Congressman Poage urges removing a wartime provision and paying debts with current means. He argues parity for crops saves millions, criticizes a Dies Committee probe, and cites national blackout worries while urging broader public cooperation in war efforts.
At Texas A&M College Station the wartime routine requires rising at nine, outdoor calisthenics, bathing, and a late breakfast. The policy boosted meals per student, raising total food disbursements by about 9,048 dollars in one period, with 4,507 Aggies consuming over 62 thousand dollars of food.
Dallas March 13 urgent call to boost creased cotton output to aid war needs. Chairman Bor ns C Jackson says cotton is vital next to steel and demands better seed, quality, and accelerated planting. Educational director A L Ward warns supply is dangerously low as officials discuss industry improvements. Argentina’s 1941 exports to the U S outpaced 1940.
A string of visits and arrivals fills Bosque County towns as relatives from Bellnaga Dallas Fort Worth and Crantills Gap travel to Hamilton and Mineral Wells. Notable mentions include J. Coffey, Mrs. Grimslend, Jack Culwell nominated to the Naval Academy, and Wendell Larson hosting guests at a Naval Air Station reunion with extensive turnout of relatives and friends.
A 100 reward is offered by the ranch owner for the arrest and conviction of anyone guilty of stealing livestock or other property from the home ranch. The notice emphasizes that the reward applies to the arrest and conviction, not a suspended sentence, and mentions cooperation with authorities.
Texas health officials warn measles cases edging into a mild epidemic with outbreaks aligning along travel routes. Doctor Geo W Cox urges parents to isolate exposed children at first signs and seek doctor care to prevent dangerous complications like pneumonia.
A 20 year old woman, once anxious about staying in shape as an Alpinist, now climbs 29 flights daily to reach her office in the United Shoe Machinery building. She rides elevators sparingly, preferring the stairs for her workout.
First year Harper Cotton Seed for planting offered at 1 50 per bushel by W Whitley. See at Bronatad Gin.
A wedding shower was hosted Monday evening for Miss Burl McGilvray Witt with guests entertaining by a musical program including accordion and other talents. Out of town guests included Mrs Oh McGilvray and J E Holloway. The bride to be is the daughter of Mr and Mrs C H McGilvray Gateville and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs A P Cherry McGivegurns in Dallas Morning News.
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