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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1942
Page
2
Local items report soldiers stationed in various posts including Fort Worth and Dallas areas. Mentions of relatives visiting Clifton and neighbors, plus a reminder for Clean-Up Day on November 10, 1942 to keep the town neat and safe. Mayor Stan defer urges residents to place refuse for pickup by wagon and avoid clutter around town.
The article notes cautious optimism for Texas Christian University’s football squad despite injuries and a shaky line. Captains Palmer and Porter lead the offense and defense as the Horned Frogs prepare for a key matchup in Fort Worth against Texas Tech with hopes of earning high honors.
Local notes record visitors and family events from Clifton area. The list includes Mr and Mrs Gus Kleibrink and others from Waco, McGregor, Clifton, Lanes Chapel, Crawford and nearby towns. Also noted are Pvt Junior McCormick’s return visit, birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs W H Raley, and Pvt Wheeler Dawson’s Navy furlough visit. Governor Stevenson donated blood in a San Antonio hospital for Mrs Hinsley as he traveled there.
Readable portions detail visitors and relatives staying with families in towns such as Baytown Mineola Beaumont Fort Worth Mineral Wells Grand Prairie Dallas and Lubbock. Names include Kaudean Knudson Olson and Knudson family members with several Jones, Morley, and Olson relatives noted visiting or hosting during the weekend.
The plan of reorganization for Lone Star Gas, approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission, splits the system into Lone Star Gas Company and Lone Star Producing Company. It eliminates several local brands and consolidates under Lone Star Gas Company, with operations shifting to gas transmission and distribution while production moves to Lone Star Producing Company. The change, set for around December 31, consolidates assets in Texas and Oklahoma and alters ownership of related properties.
In Immanuel Lutheran Church services are scheduled for Sunday November 1 at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Study at 9:00 a.m. Regular divine service at 1:30 p.m. Goar’s locale hosts a 2:30 p.m. service and catechetical instruction on Saturday. Tion Evangelical Church lists choir rehearsals and confirmation instruction on Saturdays. pastors G A Obenhage and HL P. Baur referenced.
A compiled notice lists church events across Clifton Baptist Trinity Lutheran St Olaf and other Lutheran and Presbyterian churches. It highlights Sunday services, choir practices, confirmations, Sunday School sessions, church nights, and a community supper with prayers, inviting parishioners and visitors to attend and participate in programs this month.
Sunday services listed for November 15 include Church School at 10:00, Preaching at 10:50, Youth Fellowship at 6:45, Evening Worship at 7:30. Prayer Meeting Wednesdays at 7:30. Pastor reports return for another year and urges greater attendance and divine guidance for Clifton church work.
Senator Tom Connally said the United States would use four aims in North Africa to aid Allied efforts. He stressed bases would be for aiding Britain, deterring invasion threats, supporting Russian resistance, and preparing a launchpoint against Axis forces across the Mediterranean.
Meriilan scores late to beat the Jackets as Vick anchors the drive with a 30 yard pass to Bass and a pivotal extra point. Montgomery adds a video, while Cone returns a kickoff for 86 yards setting the tone. Walnut Sprinke debut signals a strong first quarter after a bomber plant speeds up production, cutting 10 operations to two hours saving 1000 per plane.
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