21 May 1943
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1943
Page
1
A news item reports a group of men who robbed six stores and fled with more than 4000 dollars. The text cites security officials and hints at a social security angle, including identity and employment concerns, with scattered references to a coffee shop and clerks in a city setting.
Sunday morning in Wee GA, the Obenhaus family concluded their long pastorate. They were honored with a surprise party and presented with keepsakes, as members recall faithful service and the community’s gratitude for their years guiding the Cisco church and aiding residents. A late night motorcade marked their departure, with a dramatic farewell on the town’s main road.
Public notice announces deadlines for pressure cooker license applications to purchase amounts up to 600 000 units allocated for wartime rationing. Eligible groups include individuals and community organizations such as churches clubs and gardens within the county. Applications must be filed with the County USDA War Board of Bexly Meridien within the specified 12 month period.
Rev Mankestad attends a church gathering in Iowa tied to the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America centennial events. The report notes travel from Manon City Iowa and mentions district activity and a Fort Worth reference in the era.
A man practicing casting along the riverbank near Tharsby was treated after an accident. He appeared pale and was assisted by responders, with initial care given on site before transport.
Mex 0. Dee presents a piano recital featuring Students and performers at Thewebed Hall. The program includes romantic pieces and modern works, with a focus on expressive tone and technical clarity.
The Reverend Oran Stephens of Mary Street Methodist Church in Clebuens gave a spiritual sermon at the 404K Clergymen ceremony held Sunday evening at the Auditorium on May 16. The High School Commencement is set for Friday May 21 at 7:15 PM with Lt. Sealle W Rogers delivering the address. Eighth grade graduates receive their diplomas Thursday May 20 at the City Auditorium with Reverend John Newton delivering the address.
Citizens contributed to a school bond drive totaling over twenty thousand dollars, far exceeding the goal. The report notes strong community support and mentions a memorial day honoring a local graduate killed in action.
Bosque County war bond drive yields 134 612 50 in Series E purchases toward a pursuit ship named Bosque County Texas. Though not enough to fund a bomber or jeeps, the campaign earns praise from Frank Scofield and Moran Dunlap. Local war boards issue tractor tire certificates to aid war effort.
Farm goals for each war crop to be planted in 1943 must be set between now and June 1, says B F Vance of the AAA Office. He warns against lowering goals to match existing plantings and stresses final goals will rely on pre measurement work, acreages, and plans on the 1947 Farm Plan Sheets.
On Friday May 14 the FFA boys with teacher Mr Lockhart organized a school term barbecue. Two lambs were killed and Mr Rennig oversaw the cooking with student help. About six o clock guests including fathers school board and others were served barbecue bread pickles onions ice tea ice water and ice cream at City Park. Navid Nabors thanks Mr Hennig and all helpers for a happy occasion.
Nellie Anderson former Bosque county resident and Brownwood teacher for over thirty years died in a Brownwood hospital May 18 after a week of illness. The body was taken to Brady, home of several sisters and relatives, for burial.
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