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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1945
Page
6
A scattered page discusses speech purism at times and awards for achievement not to be cheapened by nicknames. It touches on movie theater etiquette and a humorous horse trade tale, noting a couple of old anecdotes about cars, celebrity entourages, and a stubborn horse.
Mr O H Hess celebrated his 80th birthday at his West Clifton home with about 160 guests from nearby towns including Brenham and Childress. A long table held a plentiful meal and a three tier cake as friends toasted the honored host. Out of town guests included Mrs Nettie Bowers and Mrs Ellie Boosker with relatives praised for the barbecue. Also noted is a lost registered ram in Valley Mills with owner Gus Miller seeking the animal’s return.
A fragmentary account notes a speaker praising Mineral Wells Texas and promising growth in American industry with machinery to outpace Japan. He argues demand for labor shifts but persists, cites nylon and silk preferences, and mentions women favoring nylon for stock figures and silk for undergarments.
The article lists numerous residents visiting relatives and returning home from Dallas, Waco, Houston, Oklahoma City and other places. It notes reunions with parents, siblings, and spouses, plus discharge and service details of veterans and naval personnel.
State fund balances rise to 72,088,401 as of September 30, up 220,128 for the month. Warrants outstanding total 4,780,200 with general fund balance at 14,027,436 and other figures noted.
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