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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1943
Page
2
A fragment discusses oil price dynamics under price controls, noting temptations to test local markets and price fluctuations. It mentions OPA allowances for minor shifts and asserts average prices have not risen more than a few cents since controls began, with concerns about scarcity and abroad imports.
Daniel Orbeck of Clifton has been assigned to the First Tree Carrier Command after training in Arap Air Pitt Austin. He continues his training and is listed as a student in Clifton School.
Private First Class Robert J Pounds writes from India describing an earthquake, a promotion, and acclimation to locals plus a Christmas and New Year greeting. He thanks Mrs Dick Torrence for a gift and mentions ongoing service and hopes to return home soon. Separately the piece notes 1943 US dry cargo output and a new steel gun tube production method achieving 6000 tubes per month.
Reverend NT Wheier will preach Sunday morning and night. Sunday School and service are at 10 30. Mrs Frank Borde visits her husband in Hillsboro. Mrs Bil Davidson of Colorado Springs and Mrs Millard Mc Casland of Fort Worth visit their parents Roy New. Boward Stache and C L Byrum returned from Plainview. Walter Bonds family welcomed daughter Betty Gene born Nov 19. Grandparents are W P Bonds and A White. Esl Byram and granddaughter Gena Carlotta visit M T Green Wade Towish. Brenda Ann Ete Tittle daughter of Troy Exes seeks visit from her Navy father. Mrs Sam Stoandimmier of Houston visited her parents S D Rainbolt.
The Knudson families express gratitude to friends for Christian kindness during the sorrow of our father and grandfather T. C. Knudson. Special thanks go to Rev. B. R. Maakestad for prayers and comfort. Appreciation extended to neighbors, flowers, and honored passing.
Church calendar lists services in German with Holy Communion and Bible reading. Weekly events include Luther Hour broadcasts, Sunday worship at 11, Bible study, and confirmations. Pastors W F Bislefeldt Perry Bamfous invite all to join, with women’s group gatherings and parish events through December.
Clifton High School urges students to buy War Bonds and Stamps, stressing home front support for fighting forces. Sophomores Sarah Meeks, Buddy Hill, Bill Carpenter, Joann Kennedy, Patsy Woodward, and Mary Henderson led last week's sales totaling an amount, with two bonds sold this week to Beverly Harris and Kathryn Helton. The piece connects local effort to national war needs in a period voice.
Clifton Baptist Church outlines Sunday School at 9 45 Morning Worship 10 45 Training Service 7 00 Evening Worship 8 00 and Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7 30 Thursday 7 00 am a special Thanksgiving Service at the church planned and inviting. The Clifton Baptist Church Missionary Pageant at 7 30 pm Wednesday Dec 1 with about 30 characters in a religious play admission free pastor A Baskin.
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