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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1944
Page
4
Local notes reflect national politics with New Deal era themes and wartime talk as residents discuss the President and election climate. Reports cover community updates from Clifton, including deaths, military service, births, and local civic events alongside progress on the school lunch program and a gas masks donation to the Clifton Fire Company.
State Comptroller George M. Sheppard released a detailed fiscal report showing major expenditures across departments. Unemployment compensation topped the lists with 25,005,104 dollars, followed by teacher retirement and education costs, welfare, and roads, with payrolls and operating costs outlining a broad state budget.
In a morning session at Coast, Judge Cross presided over a busy docket. He indicated the case would proceed in all the county courts, while noting the town's preparedness with new readings and a shipment of assorted goods from Geo E Lee Germaxone and other products. The jurist spoke as the Meridian-bound traveler Clifton paused enroute, awaiting Monday’s short stop.
T. A. Woods announced per capita school funds totaling 1 603 128 to reach the 25 per pupil appropriation for the scholastic year. He said an additional per capita payment of 2 will be made in May to complete the allotment.
Narrative recalls early tariff debates between Northern manufacturers and Southern farmers. Emphasizes unity, mutual reliance, and shared national progress over protectionism. Notes American workers and farm products form a large internal market, urging self-reliance and reduced tariffs to aid postwar recovery.
Peggy Courell Hayes 12, daughter of Dr and Mrs Lawrence Hayes, died in the local hospital Tuesday afternoon from acute nephritis. Survived by parents and two sisters Gwendolyn and Roberta. Funeral held Wednesday at 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church.
A call to American youth to enlist and support the war effort dominates a speech by Clifton Jr. College and a note on accelerating college work this summer. The text urges patriotism and loyalty as the nation faces global crisis, highlighting education as vital to national duty. It profiles Dr. Collaxox and Lions Club leaders, noting an upcoming Waco meeting on May 8 with banquet and induction.
Joyce Maxine Hoff was honored at a Coke Party hosted by Mrs Alfred Jenson and Mrs Clifford Jenson at the latter’s home. Guests gathered around a yellow and Fiesta ware table with a crushed ice Coca Cola bowl. Dainty sandwiches cookies and tea were served to a list of attendees including Miss Mott and many Clifton area friends.
Mrs M B Hoel reported two pairs of Jadien shoes left in a car on March 9. The shoes were later found in a different car on the street. The owner of the misplaced shoes was unknown, leading to a notice to locate the rightful owner before any sale or action.
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