Scrap Metal Drive From Clifton Aids War Effort
Clifton residents turned in over 185000 pounds of scrap metal to support wartime needs with officials noting the total likely undercounts due to ongoing collection. A committee led by W L Trotter urged continued public cooperation as drives extend into May, stressing every bit of metal could save lives through munitions production.
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Clifton
Convention Epilae Conventian Ie
Bonday
Alvayge
Bironwind
Bronatad
Mesara
Trotter
la Bronstad Sn Ba Handley
Bernstall
Clifton Lions Feast Celebrates Watermelon Harmony
Families from Clifton Lions Club gathered at the city park for a celebratory feast featuring prized watermelons. The event, organized by local committees, showcased melons carved from large specimens and shared among women, men, and children. It fostered community bonds and honored local residents in a warm, family gathering.
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Clifton
Weir Wiver
Parke
Iradell
Rome
Fton College Opens Season September Eighth
Cottage will open this season September eighth with program start at 2:80 in the College Auditorium. The outlook for attendance is good. Fans may facewar and tex curtailment among the boys as season opens.
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Wilton Ye
Audivorium
Mnwestion
P G A Organizes Victory Club
Farmers and ranchmen are urged to unite under a Victory Club plan promoted by the Waco Production Credit Association. The program aims to boost agricultural output and fund war needs by encouraging member cooperation in producing calves pigs musk cows laying hens and cotton.
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Wald
J. R. Taylor
Waco
Amodation
Prat Office Opens For One Hour on Labor Day
A brief workers’ day notice states the Prat Office will open for one hour on Labor Day. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate limited hours and a local office closure or shortened schedule for the holiday.
Enlisted Reserve Corps Info Included in College Plan
The article explains freshmen may enlist in the Enlisted Reserve Corps under the College Procurement Plan with parental consent. It notes some boys prefer the Army Air Corps and asks if ERC students can transfer to Air Corps after college. The Civilian Components Officer replies that an unassigned ERC enlistment may later apply to transfer to the Air Corps or other branches.
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Army Air Corps
Army
Army Air Corps Service
Trancar
Air Posse
Dr Alfred Jenson to Leave for Army Duty
Dr Alfred Jenson son of Mr and Mrs Julius M Jenson of this city has volunteered for service in the medical department and has been ordered to report in San Antonio on September 14. A Clifton boy noted for his skill as a physician and surgeon he plans to visit Clifton briefly before entering the service. Mrs Jenson and their young son Bennett will remain in Clifton pending arrangements.
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Alfred 3. Jenson
Fulius M. Jenson
Lubbock
Taft
San Antonio
Jenson
Clifton Toy
Clifton
Bennett
September Car Stamp On Sale At Post Office
The September Car Stamp now on sale at the post office sells for 4.7. Motor vehicles to be put into use on our highways during this month need these stamps to avoid penalty liability.
Married men urged to enlist rather than seek civil life commissions
In Dallas Colonel Claude K Rhinehart directs married applicants seeking direct commissions to enlist in the Army. Lieut Colonel Breffay will inform hopefuls of proper procedures. officers are to study and appoint qualified men from volunteer officer training schools. Commanding officers must assess needs, with early chances for rapid advancement for those eligible.
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Dallas
Claude K. Rhinehart
Rhinehart
Army of the United States
Breffay
Army of the
United States
Iris Tolenja
Calonal Raisshart
Fort Riley
Slava Corps
Fort Monmouth
New Jersey
Civic Society Plans To Respond To Appeals From Abroad
A civic group outlines plans to respond to appeals from international sources, aiming to mobilize support across the country. The article notes the society’s effort to organize volunteers, coordinate timing, and address ongoing requests while maintaining local focus.
50 Year Olds Eligible For Draft In New Policy
Washington reports a War Department push to draft 18 year olds and deferments for 50 year olds sparks debate. Officials discuss maximum age limits and eligibility amid changes considered before year end.
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Washington
Armed Forces
War Department
Ibn Sepe
Henry
Cantromn Adalgh J
Sabai
Dew
Real Ecole
Aes
Evecare Apward Sd
Ceiling Price Lists Required Sept 10th for Businesses
War Price and Rationing Board urges local businesses to file ceiling price lists with the county board by September 10. Officials stress that price controls apply to service providers from laundries to dry cleaners and that shipments must reflect March 1942 pricing.
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Numere
Ed Handley
Basque County
OPA
Handley
County Board
Ragh Clas
Eas
Tomer
Four Selectees Called to Army for Final Examinations
The local board registrants slated to report to the Dallas Recruiting and Induction Station this week for final army examinations include Talmadge M. Prather, Lawrence Sadler, William R. Carey, Jeff John 20m. Also reported to the local board by recruiting service are Dorman E. Louth, Tewin N. Trotter, Hay C. Colwick, George H. Vetavo, and Joel C. Jorgenson.
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Dallas
Talmadge M. Prather
Lawrence Sadler
William R. Carey
Jeff John
Baliotznem
Dorman E. Louth
Tewin N. Trotter
Hay C. Colwick
George H. Vetavo
Joel C. Jorgenson
Navy Citation Honors Valley Mills Native in Pacific Action
Navy's Citation honors a Valley Mills native for heroic actions in the Pacific theater. The award was presented at the naval air station where Lieut. J G Merete of Heliday Way retired, and the citation was read by the station communications officer.
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Navy
Valley Mills
Tire quotas cut sharply for September warns Basque board
Mr. Handley chairman of the Basque War Price and Rationing Board says September tire allotments for both trucks and cars are reduced to meet wartime needs. He notes tighter eligibility will follow and many on the list will be disappointed as the board aims to conserve rubber for essential war effort and fall farm movement. The State Office of Price Administration confirms the move to curb unfilled applications and to purge non war related requests.
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Bosque County War Price and Rationing Board
Price Administration
OPA
Handley
Mr. Handley
State Office of Price Administration
Brosque County War Price and Rationing Board
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Singing Iton
Fton College
P.G.A
Alfred Jenson
Civic Society
Bane
Ix Verlag
Weetley Chase
Asvessinoe
Interyaret
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