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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1942
Page
2
The fragmentary text hints at agents and officers, with mentions of ranks such as corporal and officer pay, and discussions of pay problems and meetings. It references travels, a conference, and planned talks with colleagues amid wartime conditions.
Fragmentary sports recap mentions Tulane’s win and Texas A&M’s rough rally. References to University of Texas and Arkansas play are unclear. The piece hints at a matchup style similar to other teams but lacks full details.
Attendance details list eighty people at a regular meeting with new members introduced. Names include Mrs. James P. Richards of Marybo, White of Me, Peggy, Eva Luend De y, Mrs. J. L. Donn, Millard Sadler benefiting from improvement reports, Gillen Hobinson on the road, and families from Waco and Valley sere.
Word from Clifton indicates Joe tf of Clifton will be chosen for the Officer Candidate School at Camp Elliott Salitarnie conducted by the Marine Corps. The class includes Mr Hyde and others. Hyde resigned to join. Joe will serve in the Marine Corps Guard and undergo tactics training at Pendleton, rising from sergeant to officer as part of the Marines expanding role.
Aviation Cadet Walter R. Williams, stationed at Ballinger, completes his primary flight training and heads to Waco for basic training on Friday. Clifton friends send congratulations and best wishes for a successful career in the Air Force.
Toronto dispatch quotes Joseph C. Grew, ex envoy to Tokyo, predicting that even a Japanese victory would ruin Japan by sovereign leadership and a return to militaristic rule. He argues the Japanese people would remain enslaved, their moves toward constitutionalism undone, and warns ruin could also threaten the United States if militarism spreads.
A fragmented piece reflects on a farmer and his family recovering from a disaster. The farmer explains resilience hinges on production, savings, and hard work as he plans rebuilding with an insurance funded barn and a rented trailer home. The column ties rural struggle to political hope, calling for lawmakers who prioritize genuine work over borrowed money.
Wette Yer Elad returns to school after a two and a half week cotton pick period. Students anticipate a Halloween themed party with class events. Notable visit from Rilton Johnson of Aquila Texas and discussion of recent campus changes and moves.
A long OCR fragment lists revival schedules and services for Immanuel Lutheran Church near Garvin, Clifton Baptist, Lutheran churches in Wosheem and Norse, Church of Christ gatherings, and St John’s Evangelical near Cranfills Gap. It notes Rev. C Bonde guest preacher, revival closings on Oct 18, weekly Bible studies, Sunday School, evening services, and mission festival plans with attendance appeals and meals. Also includes a Rawleighs advertisement snippet offering outdoor work opportunities and a fireproof blackout curtain blanket concept.
Trinity Lutheran Church lists Sunday School 10 00 and Divine Services 11 00 led by Pastor P E Thorson with multiple midweek meetings for choirs and classes at Parish Hall The Uatheran Presbyterian Church schedules Sabbath School 10 00 Morning Worship 11 00 Young People 7 15 and notes a shift to Baptist revival with choir practice Thursday at 8 00 Ladies Auxiliary meets Monday 11 00 at City Hall for Covered Dish Luncheon and Home Mission study review by Samuel Le Wwekel D T De Joekel Use of the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary professor and invitation for all Presbyterians to attend services led by Pastor John Hi Newton
The Methodise Church schedules Sunday services with 10 00 a m preaching 10 50 a m youth fellowship 7 10 pm prayer meeting every Wednesday night Attendees are urged to note hours and attend all meetings Revival services at the Baptist Church mean the Methodise will join Sunday night service This week the church plans a Tuesday October 20 meeting for a missionary program and requests all parishioners attend all services through the week
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