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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1941
Page
4
Texas cities will conduct a statewide clean up program featuring cleaning and draining of alleys streets yards vacant lots and unsightly areas. Malaria control fire prevention garbage disposal and related spring housecleaning activities encouraged to combat dirt and disease and improve living conditions.
Fragmented items discuss wool prices, stock market figures, and farmer plows amid postwar concerns. Mention of Dalian and Texas politics plus civic events and a church wedding. Reference to dove regulations and wildlife service plans affecting Texas and southeastern states. Mentions Meadows and local business figures and a barber.
Mrs Anna Stapp extends heartfelt thanks to numerous friends and relatives in Clifton and elsewhere for kindness and thoughtful deeds during her illness. She especially mentions Mrs Jim B Davis and Mr and Mrs H Davis for their neighborly support and many helpful acts.
The annual revival begins at the Methodist Church at Bleshem on Friday night with the pastor preaching. A Friday and Saturday schedule is noted as the revival opens for the week. In other items, Commissioners Court held its monthly session and approved a tractor purchase and a lease of an 1988 Chevrolet truck for county use, with title transfer after specified payments. Monthly reports from several county officials were approved. A State Fair movie event drew over 3,000,000 viewers in 1940 and the new sound color film will be shown widely. The public is invited to attend worship services and related events led by G. C. Williams in charge.
Washington March ceremony marks the dedication of a 2100.00 yink marble gallery on Constitution Avenue given by Andree W. Mallon to the nation. President Roosevelt praises art as a beacon of human spirit amid threats, noting works by Botticelli Raphael and Dutch masters valued between 20 and 80 million dollars. The address cites the purpose of preserving freedom of mind and the human spirit for future generations.
On Tuesday evening March 11 the Westley Fellowship Class held a friendly weiner roast at the highway park north of town. A cold night but a large fire warmed guests as they roasted weiners and marshmallows. Refreshments included finger foods and soda while attendees listed include Mr and Mrs O G All Mr and Mrs Ludwig Mr and Mrs Walter Ellison Tuy Me and Mr Kent Appleby Mr and Mrs Walter May Mr and Mrs Edwin Grimes F G Snider.
Texas will house 29 585 men in training under the selective service act next month as the eleventh call brings 2000 more trainees. State boards issued the call to induct about 10000 additional selectees during the day and to complete the first year of the program.
A Chicago area editor received a $100,009 retirement gift after 00 years of service. A ceremonial banquet followed with guests sharing memories and pledges to continue honest practice, honoring the editor and the memory of an uncle who left a $98,600 bequest.
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