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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1931
Page
2
Spring brings storms and hail, and this insurance protects house and household goods. Tornado coverage costs 20 cents per hundred dollars and hail coverage 10 cents per hundred, or 30 cents for both. One thousand dollars protection costs three dollars. See,
Local notes list dozens of weekend visits across Meridian Cleburne Waco Dallas Clifton Rotan and neighboring towns. Families such as Oswalds Schulzes Lundgrafs and Kruegers host relatives while Presbyterians meet for auxiliary activities and report on trips and charity work.
The Clifton city election last Tuesday produced tight race dynamics with friction over a chicken ordinance. Tom Parks was elected mayor without opposition, while Henry Gras and P.M. Sormrude ran as main opponents to Parks. A wool and mohair shipment notice from the Boeque Co. Wool & Mohair Cooperative Association announces delivery and payment details in Texas.
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In a brief Tuesday luncheon, Lions Club welcomed new members as part of a routine program. Guests were introduced by club officers, with emphasis on community service and upcoming volunteer events.
In a special election the entire former board returned without opposition, with 34 votes cast indicating no opposition to current board policies led by Baldridge. Clifton School plans gas heating for next season, replacing stoves with automatic heat controls for uniform temps and potential energy savings. Clifton Cubs beat Tredell High 14 to 6 with strong pitching by Jokmann and Wallace. Clifton is strong in county championship play, having defeated Morgan and Iredell. May Fete, organized by the PTA, set for May 1 at 8 PM in the city park with drum and dance performances by students.
After acquiring Stewart & Vick, the firm plans to continue the old policies, offering a full line of Purina livestock feeds in checkerboard bags for poultry, cattle, sheep, and other livestock. They will grind and mix grain to order, purchase grain at top market prices, and provide daily ground corn meal. Contacts note prompt service and broad farm supply offerings.
A big air panel game played at the Cine Pack in Chitin Setuniay on April 01. The event featured Aileen and an A100 of elveke, with local attendees noting the lively atmosphere and crowd participation.
Local column from Meridian covers marriage license filings for multiple couples including Mills Christine and Addison Bryant, Margaret Harper and Archor Bridges, with police and court items mentioning C.H. Horn and a burglary case. Also reported are highway robbery warrants, jail visits, whiskey charges to a minor, a car theft chase near Walnut Springs, a death of a boy in Meridian, and community notes on school trustees election and local residents’ visits.
Local shop invites anglers to explore new stock for the season. Fresh tackle lines include rods reels and lures from top brands. Experts offer tips on gear selection and best spots for early catches in the area.
A large crowd filled Clifton East for another trades day as merchants reported brisk sales in warm pleasant weather. prizes were awarded to buyers from local residents with cash and groceries totaling several dollars and many 4H participants named among exhibitors. The next Clifton Trades Day is planned for the second Wednesday in May, inviting community attendance.
Mrs. Anne Olson birth born in Norway, emigrated to Philadelphia in June 1886 and settled near Bosque County Texas. After her husband Kris Ohion’s death, she lived with John Sather and Emma Wood in Dallas. A church birthday supper was held at Trinity Lutheran led by Rev. G A Obenhats with a large congregation, gifts, and a singing program.
Huldine Landgraf and Mordis White led a tenth grade chapel debate on the prompt City in More Dependent Upon the Country than the City. The alternative side won with Leelie John and Agnes Hebert as explosive speakers. President Martin White was elected. The school plans a talent show on Thursday night April 8. The term ends soon due to money shortages.
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