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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1944
Page
6
Chaotic weekly notes report a demonstrator and meeting reschedules for May 31 and June, plus club activities, purchases for carpentry projects, and social notices. Local families Butter Vickrey and Schults welcome a new baby Vickie Lee with hospital birth.
Austin May 17 The Texas Bureau of Business Research reports that several dozen chemical industries have invested over 350 million dollars in Texas. Most plants are government financed war operations slated to convert to civilian production after the war. Products include ammonia, acetylene, formaldehyde, acetic acid, synthetic rubber, aviation chemicals, and related compounds sourced from lignite and other materials.
A fragmented essay argues prosperity is not mere cash, condemning spendthrift habits and government excess. It warns against mortgaging homes, wasteful projects, and foreign ventures while urging fiscal discipline to prevent national insolvency after the war. Names and places are unclear due to OCR issues.
Mrs. Inez Jones of Waco died in a two car crash west of Hillsboro on Wednesday night. Three others were injured including N A Thompson and Vernon Find Herman Williams of Whitney.
A boy appeals to patriotic duty to secure bonds and stamps to aid returning soldiers. Junior and Thames News sections note party activities, exams, and ongoing school projects while local families host gatherings for service members.
The writer recalls traveling acts and colorful roadside entertainments from childhood. He mentions a Human Fly daredevil, marksmen exhibitions, a bicycle stunt rider, a longhaired professor, a Sambo performer, and Buster Brown. Merchants hosted acts for trade days while parades and minstrel shows drew crowds, ending with a carnival calliope and a memorable if tardy parade.
The Monhelm H. D. Club met Tuesday afternoon May 9 with Mrs. Grimes as hostess. She spoke on sewing and council minutes were discussed. Members contributed fabric blocks for Red Cross items to be sent to Temples Hospital. next meeting is June 14 at the school with covered dishes.
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