03 Apr 1931
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1931
Page
1
A stern policy notice warns that lapsed life, fire, tornado, accident, and health insurance policies deprive families of protection. It laments the disappointment of dependents if a lifesaver policy lapses, urging readers to maintain coverage and keep policies active.
Land transfers in Meridian include G W Crist to W L Petty and W E Petty for several parcels totaling around 350 acres for 500 dollars and other deeds in Clifton and Meridian. Court notes show multiple guilty verdicts and suspended sentences in theft, burglary, and liquor cases with varying terms. no guilty verdicts in two forgery and liquor cases. Local notes mention residents recovering from illness, visitors, and highway construction impacting State Highway No 22.
A large turnout at City Hall for a mass meeting to nominate six trustees. Ed Handley elected temporary chair and Dr. T. C. Coston secretary. A motion to reelect current trustees passed. The board named A. G. Gilliam, C. H. Reese, C. Lee Stuart, J. G. Lane, R. L. Baldridge, and J. G. Jorgenson.
A Boston Commercial Bulletin article titled A Costly Membership, circulated by the publicity committee of the Boston Wool Trade, attacks grower controlled marketing. It quotes a Pacific Cooperative Wool Growers letter urging withdrawal while denying that 1931 returns will be used to cover 1930 over-advances. The National Wool Marketing Corporation says over-advances will be amortized, and warns the pamphlet is funded by disgruntled dealers seeking to undermine the cooperative.
Readers express appreciation for service as record subscribers praise ongoing support and loyalty during the past several days. The note highlights gratitude from the audience for continued engagement and value shown to the publication.
Local news item lists visits by Mr and Mrs Lammert and family to McGregor and other towns. It notes Mrs Will Spitzer and two children visiting Koppers with Jim Nivin, Minnie Walmear in Lammert home, John Busby visiting Waco, a weather affected performance of Happy Valley at Womack, Landgraf family and Edna Lammert in Coyote, Mattie Chase at home after visiting Clifton and Crawfish Gap, Lillie Lammert to Waco for two weeks, Women's Club meeting with Mrs A J Spitzer, Tillie Henkelman visiting Cayote neighbors.
Clifton resident Mrs. Albert G. Johnson died Wednesday night at Baptist Sanitarium in Waco after weeks of illness. Born November 24, 1907 in Mason, Texas, she moved to Clifton from Lamesa with her husband and six year old son. Funeral at the Clifton residence conducted by Rev. Frank Nixon, with burial in Old Clifton Cemetery. She was a long time Baptist and leaves husband, son, three brothers in North Texas, and Clifton relatives.
Sunday afternoon game at Clifton City Park features Clifton All Stars against Waco Gas Team at 3:00 PM. Come enjoy a good ball game.
Miss Willie Ethel Simpson of Waco and Mr. F H Odell of Waco have applied for a marriage license.
The Coyote School notes that despite limited effort in league work the team nearly won the loving cup, with first and second place finishes in volleyball, essay writing, declamation, senior spelling, and other events. Mordis White missed Monday due to illness. PTA meeting postponed to next week with a short negro play titled Axia Her Father scheduled.
Miss Lillian Tennison and Mr August Kettler wed at the home of the bride’s relatives in Clifton. The ceremony occurred at 8:00 PM on March 28 with only close relatives present. Afterward the couple left for a honeymoon to Breckenridge and other points, planning to reside in a newly furnished Clifton home.
The Methodist revival extends through Easter Sunday with Rev. A S Gafford directing the choir and young people. Rev. E N Scarlett delivers uplifting sermons. Sunday School begins at 10:00 am with services at 11:00 am and 7:45 pm. Reporter, es
Trinity Lutheran Church lists Sunday activities Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning service at 11 a.m. Night service at 7:30 p.m. Benacta meets Wednesday night with Miss Anna Estrem. Confirmation class Saturday 9:30 a.m. Junior class Saturday afternoon 2 p.m. Visitors welcome. 0. T. Boe, Pastor.
County club boys in the county plan feed crop demonstrations before feeding livestock to cut costs and raise home grown seed prices. Over three years club demonstrations grew from 2 to 24 participants, planting 49 acres and earning 567.53 dollars. 1931 aims to exceed 100 participants. 25 boys pooled orders for pedigree seed corn and milo seed, all State Certified, with seed selection, bagging, and germination testing to ensure purity and viability.
Public notice warns that illegal taking of bass trout and crappie during March and April closed season is punishable. allege d claims about warden permission are false. violators will be fined. urges cooperation with wardens, notes abundant favorable fishing conditions and ongoing enforcement. money found on Clifton streets may be claimed at the Clifton bank or with finder Ole C Anderson in Meridian route 2.
Clifton students will travel to Meridian next Wednesday to present a chapel program as a return visit. A census drive seeks all children aged 6 to 17 in the district, with $17.50 allotted per enrolled child. The inspection report praised the buildings, student work, library, and physical education, and trustees are urged to vote on April 4. Meridian won Class B and Clifton led the extracurricular meet with 55 of 60 points.
Oil activities centered around Longview and Henderson draw crowds like a gold rush. Hotels, bunkhouses, and shakedowns are rapidly erected to house visitors. Kilgore issued permits for five hotels including a planned $35,000 structure. Overflow crowds are being ferried to neighboring towns at night.
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