29 Sep 1944
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1944
Page
1
Fatally garbled input mentions tire allotment cuts and county distribution with unclear names and roles. The readable fragments reference board actions, a chairman, and statements about shortages and outlook, but lack coherent narrative, dates, places, or concrete outcomes to anchor a precise summary.
Edgar Finstad missing seven months is reported safe in Belgium. A letter to his wife Mire indicates he is well after serving as a radio operator overseas since December 1944 with U.S. forces in Europe. Relatives had feared capture, but letters from other crew members provide reassurance of his safety and status.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a local meeting of war chest workers to plan campaign activities for a Hosque Covey War Community Mill. The report is garbled but suggests a county level effort and a drive or kickoff, with emphasis on cooperation between campaign bodies and participants.
A historical record shows that 166 bales of cotton were turned into gin in Bosque County before September 18, during the early era noted, with a total of 2,606 bales harvested for the crop period of 14 percent.
A district Camp Hospital Council meeting at Camp Hood on September 21 drew delegates from Bowque County. Red Cross staff welcomed attendees before Captain Crank led a needs discussion for servicemen across fields. Major Van Dyke presented entertainment and a display of ration gear, followed by a business session electing new officers for the district.
The Busy Bee Home Demonstration Club will sponsor a Servicemen Registry in Strand, Prop. It will be housed at the Home and Auto Supply store from 2 to 8 pm on weekends. Volunteers will record servicemen and families, church affiliation, and available acts.
Civic Improvement Society set to meet Wednesday at 3 PM October 4 in Clifton City with hostesses Mesdames Jack Tucker C E Pierson and C H Reese. All members urged to attend as plans are laid for the society’s part in events around the Worth Blood Drive partially noted for Fort Worth.
About six hundred attended the morning service as the Texas Lutheran Circuit Convention opened at a local Lutheran Church. Meals were served by the congregation. an estimated five hundred ate Sunday dinner. The theme Salvation in Christ Alone guided discussions across sessions led by Pastor Walter T. Gigatad, Pastor E. H. Wold, Pastor J. P. Paulson, and Pastor B. Maalentad, with a concert by the Circuit Choral Union concluding Sunday events.
Unclear OCR fragment lists RAAF Honor Guard attendance at a Dahl Memorial ceremony. Names and exact details are unreadable, with multiple garbled phrases and disjointed words. The readable portions indicate a ceremonial honor guard event connected to Dahl memorial rites.
Lt. D L Orbeck and Maj. Gen. Paul Williams spoke on troop carrier roles in Normandy and Southern France. Lions and guests gathered at City Hill dining room for a Southern Bell Bible chicken dinner, with new members and committee appointments announced before continued on last page.
Shirley's Gate cafe, run by Mr and Mrs Chris Johnson, sold to Mrs Henry Cooper of His city and her son Joe Cooper recently discharged from Ghoukey Hospital Temaple after serving in the Southwest Pacific. They now operate as Cooper's Cafe with best wishes for success. An opening ad appears on page 7. Do Your Bit for Victory. Support the County War Fund.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Helia of Clifton area received a War Department message confirming Pvt Milton C Helms was killed in action in France on Sept 9. He had recently joined training after leaving the U S in August, with Camp Walter duty noted. The community extends condolences to the Helms family as another local youth has paid the supreme sacrifice for freedom.
Washington Sept 27 The treasury tentatively set November 20 as the kickoff date for the sixth war loan drive with a goal near 14 billion dollars. The American Bankers Association will again lead in promotion through local branches.
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