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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1943
Page
4
Clifford Clifton residents discuss political cues as Will Wilkin weighs a Senate bid while local readers note homecomings, salutes to soldiers, club gatherings, and a cotton ginning report from Bosque County for 1943 showing 2400 bales ginned before Sept 6.
Pte. David Amundson of the Sioux Schools reports he recently qualified as pistol expert by scoring 80.7 out of 100. He notes the U S Army .46 caliber pistol is a satisfying weapon, surpassed only by the Thompson Sub Machine Gun in effectiveness.
Sunday School at St John’s in Cayote at 7 30 with Divine Services at 8 30. Zion Evangelical at Womack holds promotions for children at 10 00 and Divine Services at 11 00. Women’s Guild notes, past events, and a pastor’s attendance record are listed. Edwin G Kloppe is the pastor.
Bh Weeyas spent the week end with her mother in Waco while Mr Ed Light and Emily visited. Many citizens attended Hee Watt and Wally at Litton. Mrs Laura Gowell traveled to Noa to File after visiting Willy Ralabiven. Charley Townley and son Playd stayed with Prt Haskall Townley. Army camp departure for Buakell to Gulfport, Mississippi. Mrs Townley returned to Little Rock to visit a brother. Mr Rady Lane leaves Monday to teach in Day, Texas. Thanks to Mrs Ida Burton of Pampa for sending money to purchase the paper Maurice of Pampa. Guests included Montral Schrader and Otis Hue of Valley Mills, plus Danaby visitors from Waco. Everett Lane visited Floyd Vickrey. T. J. Gox hosted C B Ricketts, Dave and Arthur Cummings and V. Vickrey.
The notice urges civic duty in Fire Prevention Week from October 1 to 9. It frames fire safety as vital to national effort and urges citizens to be patriotic and prevent fires, led by Clifton Fire Department under Chief Hogstal.
A fragmented report describes a fall social event at a residence on Maple Street, featuring lively speeches, a surprise winner list, and a served salad. Attendees include Ames, W. O. Glatt, W. D. Nuckols Jr, Stewart, Beo Wilkinson, Clint Hennig, Pete Stevens, J. L. Stanilefer, and others, with brief mentions of awards and a post-event meal.
New arrivals reported from the city include a newborn son of Mr. and Mrs. Watson of Chip Guy born September 2 at Dret hospital. Mother and baby are home. Cpl and Mrs B H Whatley of Meridian are the parents of a daughter born September 11 at the local hospital. Martha Bellwood’s was stationed at Camp Hawg, California, with plans to visit soon. The families Loy Hurd and others expect to move to their homes within the next two days.
Army couple Mildred Wear and Pfc Lonnie Bell wed Sunday evening at the Coon Creek Baptist Church with Rev N T Wheeler officiating. Parents Mr and Mrs Lou Platt attended, informal reception followed. guests included Frances and Lincoln Ferris and Hazel Jo and Betty Jean. The bride, employed at the Naval Training Station in Worth, now resides at home with her husband as they begin their life together.
Regular and 720 Farmall tractors receive needed extra hydraulic components. Cit Billement Co announces stock policy and timing for parts.
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