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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1941
Page
4
Communities prepare for Thanksgiving with family gatherings and local notices. The piece notes county events, river of names, and civic updates, including remarks from officials and a look at local plans amid ongoing wartime.
Senator Tom Connally of Texas introduced a bill to widen presidential power under the selective service act to seize industrial plants. He criticized John L. Lewis and urged strong action against labor defiance while noting Congress would delay recesses until labor legislation moves.
The Glub met Friday November 14 for Ashievament Day with fourteen guests and ten members plus Alma Miller. A program featured fair exhibits and refreshments. Alma Miller urged members to attend officer’s school at Meridian Texas on November 24 at 9:80 a.m. Council Day noted. Next meeting hosted by Mrs Alvin Spitser Dee for the Christmas party.
National Commander Lymn A. Stambaugh will visit Texas from November 22 to 24, meet Rice and TCU fans in Fort Worth, speak at Kilgore, Beaumont, and San Antonio, with events including a dinner, a radio broadcast, and district convention plans. Merrivale 4-H Club notes elections and activities as the year opens.
Mr and Mrs Olson called at the Record office while in town Monday afternoon to enlist as new subscribers for one year. They reside on the Ed Handley place south of town and say they like living there very much.
On Friday November 14 the J C Bridge Club met at Mrs N W Willett s home for an afternoon of bridge with tulips and Thanksgiving decor. Hector Hill won high score, Mrs J L Standefer second, and guest Mrs Jack McNeill of Valley Mills cut in. A delicious meal followed for members Mrs Hulen Jears RL Baldridge Hector Bill J L Standefer Jack Tindall and W B Oxnald and guests Mrs Jack McNeill and Miss Willie Helm.
The advertisement offers eye correction with modern glasses and urges a scientific examination of faulty vision. Dr. T. J. Reeves promises all work guaranteed and invites readers to visit Corner Drug in Clifton on Saturday November 22 for eye checks.
Local notice highlights cheese and treats with ample patton themed items. Tides are noted to occur twice every two hours and fifty two minutes, suggesting a rhythmic pattern or schedule at the event.
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