10 Nov 1944
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1944
Page
1
Local drive promotes buying war bonds totaling 154 000 dollars with November and December purchases counted toward the quota. Officials stress timely purchases and urge Clifton residents to participate to support the war effort.
The Methodist Church in Clifton ordained Rev Dunaga to lead the Clifton congregation with his family moving to town. The move follows his four years as pastor of the Taos Charen and prior service in Pico where the church praised his steady leadership. Clifton residents wish the family a warm welcome and prosperous life in their new home.
Two Bosque County precincts reported Republican lean in Tuesday election. Womack received 65 Republican and 26 Democrat with 28 third party for a total 119 votes. Waiting Bends tallied 7 Republican and 4 Democrat with no other totals recorded.
Captain Burton Hoff receives the Air Medal as part of a military award ceremony described by officers including Lt. Col. George W. Petare, noting commendation for valor and service.
Congressman Bob Poage will be guest speaker at the Clifton Lions Club luncheon on November 14. He recently returned from a visit to England and the front in France and will discuss his observations with Clifton residents. His mother and wife will accompany him.
A garbled note reports a college dormitory fund boost by soldiers totaling $25.00. The fragmentary text mentions a plan, a date, and a possible celebration or meeting related to the fund, with unclear details and place names.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt has been elected to a fourth consecutive term as U S president. Final tallies show Roosevelt with about 435 electoral votes to Dewey's roughly 117, with possible shifts from soldier ballots and pending state rechecks. Harry S. Truman named vice president. local Bosque County results show Democrats lead, Republicans and "regulars" split.
The Cubs dominated Valley Mills 31 to 0 as Smith carried much of the load for Cubs with key runs and Matfutt crossed late. Harvey added the extra point after a fumble inside the Eagle 16, sealing the 31 point win and prompting an upcoming game against La Vega. Valley Mills struggled to mount offense behind strong Cubs defense and improved blocking noted by spectators.
The 11th District American Legion and Auxiliary held their Sunday convention at City Hall Clifton on Nov 6 1944. A church service at Trinity Lutheran preceded a luncheon and program with readings music and speeches by local and visiting leaders including District Commander W D Sonntag Jot Waco and Division Commander W Wendland. Sgt Edgar Finstad and Marine Huttman were honored for wartime service while Staff Sergeant Pederson from Clifton was promoted in France with the GUN Texans Division.
Mra Rohne says her son Cpl Mervin Rohne is missing in action since October 1 in France. He enlisted February 1942, served overseas in North Africa and Italy, and trained at Fort Meade Maryland.
Second Lieutenant Owen C Dahl, son of Ditton residents, earned a battlefield commission on the Seventh Army front in France and the Soldiers Medal for saving a group from injury by removing a dropped explosive. He also received the Bronze Star at Mount Cairo, Italy, after carrying ammo under heavy fire during assault operations. Dahl served 19 months overseas with the 36th Texas Division, including Italy and Southern France.
Clifton Methodist Church welcomes Rev. Floyd Thrash as new pastor after a successful tenure in Hayes Texas. The Thrash family joins him as he leads the congregation with strong support from local members. The community expects steady growth under his leadership.
Fragmentary OCR note lists names Conley Sorenson Pera and Kase with unclear context and date. Possible abbreviations suggest a meeting or roster item but details are unreadable. Further readable text needed to confirm event, participants, and location.
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