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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1934
Page
8
Fifteen San Marcos residents were bitten by a puppy believed to be harmless on Saturday. Veterinarians confirmed after examination at the Pasteur Institute in Austin that the puppy had a severe rabies case.
The article outlines hog processing tax obligations for the 1934 marketing year from November 1988 to November 4. Producers keeping their own accounts must record live weight, slaughter dates, and exchanges, with penalties for late monthly returns.
Tonight and into the weekend Cliftex showcases Carole Lombard and George Raft in Bolaero with Buster Keaton in The Gold Ghost. Max Baer and Jack Dempsey headline the hard hitting Prizefighter, plus Scraping the Sky. Admission 10 and 25 cents. later shows feature Eskimo, Apples vs You musicale, Daye of Raskaning, Stage Mother and Peter and the Laily. early arrival advised.
A set of officials and businessmen including A J Thomas Jr and City Marshal C M Earle receive rewards for aiding in the slaying of a bank robber during a Wells Fargo style bank incident. County Agent D J Thomas Jr announces a new malt beverage agency in Clifton with headquarters at the Continental State Bank.
J W Turner born in Toneh county Mississippi August 15 1880 died April 14 1984 at 103 years 8 months 30 days after 20 years in Texas retirement 4 later married to Bell Cox lived in Lanes Chapel Mosheim Valley Mills Clifton and nearby towns. Funeral held at residence conducted by Rev Chorley Club with Rev W J Shelton assisting interment in Lapes Chapel cemetery. He leaves wife 12 children 23 grandchildren and several siblings. many in the community attended.
In a Texas political note, Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas moves from the House to the Senate following the death of Representative Pow in North Carolina. Born in 1873, Sheppard entered Congress in 1902, succeeding his father’s district seat, and will celebrate his impending 27th birthday. He becomes one of the youngest and now fourth in Senate tenure, trailing Borah of Idaho.
Fragmentary article mentions a state relief bond signing with names such as Kustin, Pereusar, Lovkhard, Lovkhard secretary, Towmlay, and McCall. Details are garbled, but hints at an official ceremony or approval process and a viewing or attendance note.
Mildred and Lillian Rudell, sisters ages 18 and 16, were driving home when a man claiming to be Pretty Boy Floyd appeared with a gun. The sisters yelled and tackled the armed intruder, knocking the gun away as two shots rang out. bystanders restrained him until authorities arrived.
Abandoned Cotton Belt route across Erath, Comanche and Hanlon counties may be relocated within ten days as private operation plans move forward. Stephenville to Lamkin towns stand to lose rail service, with Carlton Edson Gustine and Lamkin left without facilities. C. R. Main reported a final decision and indicated permanent abandonment of the line.
In Washington the Texas Press Special reception program included Lowry Martin as master of ceremonies welcoming President Roosevelt and Vice President Garner. Walter C. Cline presented train resolutions from the Texas Press Association and Rufus Miges read Texas Legislature notices. Senator T. J. Holbrook and John W. Carpenter participated. Progressive Texana, Inc. organized a carload of Texas grown products. Vice President Garner and Senators Connally and Shepherd spoke.
Rural advertisement notes Canuteson’s Machine Shop run by Alfred Canuteson and family in Bosque County. Mentions tempering of equipment and plows, loyal patronage, and local visits by Mrs Jenkins and her grandson returning to Clifton. Disjointed lines imply a local business and community update with names and places.
The Hi Leaguers of the Methodist Church were entertained with a Newspaper party at the parsonage Tuesday evening April 10th. Twenty-two attended the occasion to form a game where each couple received a sheet of blank paper and paste to craft a model love letter. After the letters were read many round boujons and refreshments of strawberry wineapple ice cream were served. The group appeared to have a very pleasant evening and departed late.
The text outlines a wartime style plan where grain dealers face strict rules under government oversight. It emphasizes government accounting of each farmer’s wheat per bushel, aiming for a fair price while preventing overproduction and ensuring farmers manage their private business with minimal interference. The plan suggests penalties for excess sales and promises natural correction through acreage measures to stabilize the market.
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