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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1944
Page
4
The report outlines Roosevelt era political strategies and reactions from supporters and opponents. It mentions speeches by President Roosevelt and Democratic critics, with references to party tactics, opposition to the GOP, and anticipated electoral outcomes. It also notes a hospital visit by a local figure and community updates on health and civilian events.
The piece chronicles social updates from Clifton including visits by Mrs Dutanel and Mrs Kirby, and Sgt Bob Spangis in Temple. It records Union Hill club activities on March 22 with pot plant care talks, pillow canoe judging, and prizes for members Mary Duty Collins and Lurlene Collins. It notes April 15 club meeting at Mrs Mamie Selfox and upcoming Kitchen Improvement topics with guest Dixie Grimes.
The week brought persistent winter conditions with temperatures near freezing and frost on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Gardens and young corn suffer damage while the full extent remains unclear though some crops may survive if further harm is avoided.
The Presbyterian Church youth and guests gathered at Mrs. V. D. Goodall’s home on Monday evening for a supper and Foreign Mission program. Joyce Mott Denton Hass Halverson led a review of the year’s Mission Study books for the group.
The guide outlines soil preparation with manure and fertilizers, plant spacing, and timing for setting tomato transplants after frost. It covers seed sowing in West Texas, field thinning, transplant depth, soil firming, row spacing, staking, and pruning, plus starter solutions and watering practices.
A public notice urges all parents in the Clifton school district to enumerate children of school age in the 1944 census by March 41. The notice also states all claims of indebted heat against the E Krueger estate must be presented by April 1 before the estate is closed. AUGUST KRUEGER BOR ZUEHLKE Attorneys in Fact
Gunilay school teachers meet Sunday with weekly tentative schedule. Special Service of Worship on Good Friday at 1 a.m. The Sacrament of The Lord's Supper will be given. Confirmants meet Saturday at 10 a.m. Pastor Perry Sampson leads. Various classes, choir practice, and missionary groups scheduled through the week at Trinity Lutheran Church. Walter T. Gigstad serves as pastor. Mrs. R. J. Biro researches a record while in Clifton.
A fragmentary ad notes Sudanese seed for sale at eleven conte per pound. It mentions demand for seed and urgency for buyers to arrange payment or pickup, with reference to a market or trader named Glaff’s Iravery and Market.
The Record lists official candidate announcements authorized by the Democratic Party for July 1944. Names include W R Poage for Congress Lith District. Earl J Lovelady and Buster Brown for State Senator District 21. Albert M Jones for Flatorial Representative. R M Gross for District Judge. H W Allen for District Attorney. Alfred Hardwick Burrell for County Judge. Mrs Ray T Tidwell and Ida B Odle for County Clerk. Dave Montgomery Zack Me for Sheriff. Omar Robinson for Tax Assessors and Collector. Will C Harper Calvert Shoel for County Commissioner Prec. 3. W Wali Sl for Semiaipen retort Ha 4.
A reflective piece recalls an old school near Glew Mose between Cleburne and Glen Rose, noting a broken pane, weathered walls, and memories of spelling bees, paper wads, and Friday recitals. The essay mentions Jack Bridges' Pelemiens, a dinosaur track, Lincoln’s assassin lore, and a boyhood candy choice between peppermint and lemon stick.
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