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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1942
Page
8
Community notes and family updates from Lanes area residents. Mentions Alma Miller attending a meeting, various visitors to local families, and social visits across the community over the past Sunday.
Family visits and greetings fill the week end as Meridian residents share time with relatives in Waco Fort Worth and San Antonio. A War Ration Hook One signup drives school district participation. Quarterly Conference and Mother’s Day program set at Coyota Church with community members urged to attend.
A fragmented narrative set in a divided realm follows a Baron jealous of the King, a feuding province and Salsburg, and a war that decides whether foolish fighting persists. The Baron pleads for his sons amid arrest, exile, and a quest to shield Germany, ending with a Texas Revolve hint and a moral about Germany. Campite News notes local visits, wardrobes, and greetings, with a musical program praised and seniors awaiting May 20 for a final performance.
Government appeal urges careful use of household gas ranges to conserve fuel and prolong appliance life during rationing. Albertine Berry of Lone Star Gas System explains cleaning, proper adjustments, and avoidant practices to prevent enamel damage, with tips on wiping, avoiding wet objects, oven maintenance, and keeping burners clear for efficient cooking.
A garbled OCR note promotes a band at Bosque Tavern, naming Bud Slyer era venues and a local group Travelers. The fragment mentions Migwreood and Sten Ladle with stray references to tax, but the readable text centers on inviting audiences to hear the act.
Weather disruptions from heavy April rains slowed cultivation of crops and halted field work. J Faublon, Kosqus County rep for the Waco Product Non Credit Association notes corn sowing delayed and germination poor for weeds. Hail and wind damaged some roots, car tops, and windows, while prices held steady for white corn at forty cents.
Sten May 4 report notes the state plans a substantial purchase of defense and war bonds. Details indicate a total of ten million dollars allocated, reflecting ongoing public finance efforts.
Last week included extended furloughs and visits as Tilly Tom Gibson of Fort Benning Georgia tours Dallas with friends and Billy Tom plans a Meridian visit to see his mother Mrs Annla Ivon. Local families hosted gatherings with Dr Rice Saskey Lennie Caskey Herman Forbes and many relatives in Bartlett Gateville and Waxahachie as Rev Felder presided at the Methodist church and the second quarterly conference.
Washington May 2 Reduction of elimination of luxury equipment on railroads including parlor and sleeping cars is imminent said Joseph B Eastman the defense transportation director. The Office of Defence Transportation plans duplication of services on competing railroads lengthening schedules and diverting to more important routes to free branch line equipment.
United States Marshal Stanford Miles ordered seizure of Landers junk stock after she refused to move it to furnaces. War Production Board official T. P. Millian said the government must reclaim available metals for munitions. Landers argued her religious beliefs guided her decisions and claimed misunderstanding led to the move being made a public example.
In this midweek program, Rundat and Monday Fat O Bhee Brian Dantewy headline two features. The attraction includes a Wednesday Thursday show pairing Two Yanks in Trinidad with The Courtship of Andy Hardy as the special attraction.
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