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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1940
Page
4
A chaotic cropped column outlines Thanksgiving plans, debt relief efforts, and job opportunities. It highlights Navy career prospects for youths, church involvement, and a push for early advertiser copy. Mentions debt adjustment talks led by Connie Wells and Farm Security Office events on November 26.
Federal authorities warn non citizens to register in person by December 26 under the Alien Registration law. Allen registration ends December 26 and penalties apply for noncompliance. Aliens 14 or older must register. under 14 must be registered by parents or guardians. A 4.00 fee applies for any registration related matters.
A fragmentary 1920s style article describes ten cows housing five boys in a cooperative dairy near Brownwood. It notes monthly profits, milk output, and a startup cost with rent and permits, plus a patriotic exhortation about freedom and Thanksgiving.
Newark reports President Roosevelt endorses the2400 campaign against infantile paralysis as a national effort to protect the nation's youth. He invites Keith Morgan to serve again as national chairman and authorizes using his birthday January 30 as a focal point for fundraising.
Wenrich Hafer born January 90 1871 in Washington County Texas. Baptised and confirmed in the Lutheran faith near Branham. Married Carol Heldmann in 1804 and had six children, two died in infancy. Retired to Clifton, moved to Womack near eldest son Henry. Death followed a stroke on November 17 after years of illness. Survived by widow four children Henry of Womack Clifton Mina Fucha Brenham Albert Brenham Clavenes Dallas two daughters in law one son in law two grandchildren and brother Earl of Gay Hl. Funeral services held in Clifton and Zionaville Lutheran Church Brenham. Interment in Brenham cemetery. Death notes reflect reflection on life and time.
Attendees enjoyed popcorn and candy after a church hour service and social. Aldred Rackulg and Trewin Wiedaraanders led games and songs. all joined in after refreshments. Evening closed with plans to meet again and an invitation for visitors.
Mrs Joseph Nelson graciously hosted the J C Bridge Club on Friday afternoon November 16 at her new home in west Clifton. The rooms glowed with autumn flowers as five games of Driggy were played with Mrs Emmett Sehow taking second high, and Mrs Gene Parker high hostess. Guests included Mesdames Malone Parker Canateson Rogtad Sehow Aars Oswald Standefer Bradstrost Hill Willett Baldsidge Tindall Callan Womner Ruth Townley McNeill Miller Fairy and Harry Hudson among others.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and after the death of our father and stepfather Fr. Lois Schuerg. Also thanks the Indies for their beautiful songs and wishes blessings to those with such friends in time of need. The children.
Notes on a local Clifton Airport project praising government funded flying training for residents. Describes eligibility for the course starting January 1941, ground and flying instruction, college credit, and limited class size. Mentions community support and a memorial for Clarence, plus a general health update.
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