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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1944
Page
7
Dr. Geo. W. Cox, Texas State Health Officer, notes scarlet fever is now nearly five times the seven year median. He warns the acute infectious disease affects all ages, with sore throat, fever and rash followed by possible complications harming joints kidneys or heart. Prompt medical care advised for any sore throat.
Card of Thanks expresses sincere appreciation to neighbors and friends for kindness during mother's illness and after her passing. Thanks include comforting words, floral offerings, and the religious service in Bee on Monday afternoon. Signed by Mr and Mrs Kendall Bass, Wk Travis Bars B.O. Bass.
The notice lists bus routes from Temple to points south and Fort Worth with schedules around 6:00 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. Fares are given as Temple 1.00 dollars one way, 1.80 round trip. Fort Worth 1.50 one way, 2.70 round trip. Driver Joe Hyde noted. A separate line mentions tree mortality at five percent per year and replacement need. Carrier services advertise drag line, weight, and baggage pickup and delivery.
Cambridge England May 4 Frank Dobie Texas educator says he will not be a candidate for Texas governor. He notes he would not serve in a job he would not accept if elected and cites cables sent to officials. Censors objected to some quotations from Alice in Wonderland and other lines.
The Daily Texan reports a UT psychology class poll showing 4 to 9 favor compulsory postwar training for American boys. It notes a separate vote on compulsory training for women, with a contrasting result.
A political notice lists U S sectors and pay scales for candidates and offices. It names W R Poage for Congressman in the 11th District Karl L Lovelady Buster Brown Albert M Jones R B Cross J W Allen Alfred Hardwick Burrell Word Pay Young Mrs Ray Tidwell Ida S Odle A P Strickland Minnie C Locker 8 8 NICHOLS Dave Montgomery Tack McWhorter Omar Robinson Will C Hager and others as nominees or officials in the Texas county and state races ahead of the July 1944 Democratic Primary.
College Station May 11 Most home canners know botulism danger yet must guard against other spoilage types. Mrs. Winifred J Severens explains flat sour affects corn beans peas pumpkins and snap beans with cloudiness odor and sour flavor. Canning promptly with clean food and correct processing temp prevents it. Beets may turn black due to iron in water or pre cooking vessels, greens spoil if packed tightly or heat retention is low. Thorough washing and proper packing with boiling liquid helps.
Senator Tom Connally of Texas joins five Southern senators to oppose the House poll tax ban. They will present prepared arguments and seek amendments as debate opens Tuesday under Senate rules. The panel includes Walter George of Georgia, Josiah Bailey of North Carolina, Kenneth McKellar of Tennessee, and John Bankhead of Alabama.
Austin reports a decline in old-age assistance a s of May with average payments about 21.25 and total beneficiaries 195,929. The Department of Public Welfare notes total annual payments near 88,795.27 this month. Needy, blind, and dependent children list rose by 524 to 10,387, with average payments around 2112.
Waco attorney and printer E M Shaver of Austin announced the purchase of the McCal Tough County News at Brady from L L Martin and Jimmie Martin. Shaver will lead the paper with Foster continuing law practice in Brady. The Martins previously ran a Waco newspaper venture with the new Brady owners. Foster operated the Brady Daily Sentinel.
Attorney General Grover Sellers advised Bert Ford that a midemeanor offense could be charged for distributing a product described as a potential ale beverage. The guidance concerns sales material for prospective agents and text prompts linked to state liquor concerns.
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