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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1926
Page
4
An item records entry at the Clifton Texas post office as second class mail matter. The note confirms mail handling status and classification for the publication.
The notice lists subscription prices for the Friday Morning edition dated April 16 1926. Rates shown are one year six months and three months totaling 1 50. The brief billing note reflects standard newspaper subscription terms of that period.
Advertising per inch costs .30c with extra charge for special positions. Per line rates are 10c for black face type and 15c per line for other text. Resolutions and card thanks are 5c per line. Special rates apply to time contracts for sewer notices.
Clifton merchants promote low prices and strong patronage with a cheerful sales pitch. Local shoppers are urged to buy in Clifton to enjoy savings and good service and to support the thriving business community.
The produce business expands in the area as the community learns its significance. Baseball season opens, offering amusement for youth and adults, signaling a lively community moment.
Luther Burbank 77 died at his Santa Rosa home last Monday. The plant wizard of the world built up plant life and his life work will stand as a monument to his memory for the benefit of this and future generations.
City officials plan a spring Park Day after winter. Clifton residents are urged to attend and ready the parks for the new season. Mayor and coordinators say there is no need to delay the big day until winter ends.
Clifton invites all residents to participate in Trades Day on Wednesday April 28. A small minority will not donate to the Public School Library on Tag Day, though such noncontributors are very scarce in Clifton.
Ongoing rains push wheat and oats to rank condition and threshers report expected big straw stacks for the harvest season. Local growers anticipate sizable yields despite wet weather affecting fields and stacking plans.
The City Light Plant approaches the 260 customer milestone with the Santa Fe Railroad Company among the last to enroll, adding Clifton business to the tally.
City Council praises nearly all Clifton residents for patronizing the municipal light plant and urges continued loyalty. It warns that noncooperation could restore higher rates, noting past costs and the impact on 90 percent of loyal citizens. Mrs. C R Nichol traveled to Temple to be with her sister undergoing surgery.
Miss Jewel Thurmond and Miss Leta Thomas visited friends in Whitney on Sunday.
Last Wednesday afternoon a small gathering at Miss Ninnah Thurmond’s home celebrated her twelfth birthday with games and refreshments. Attendees included Lola Thomas Alava Landgraf Vione Murphree Helen Cormany Aline Murphree Bertha Kidwell Francis Murphree Otis Pederson Osecai Hutchins Louie Landua Jr Kennett Mijaaland and Alvin Canuteson.
Carl Carpenter of Cleburne visited his parents Dr and Mrs D A Carpenter and other relatives this Sunday, sharing time with family.
Mrs Will Wallace formerly Mrs Homer Randal of Meridian now living at Grayourg visited Mr and Mrs H L Little last Monday accompanied by her son Will Wallace Jr a Baylor University student in Waco.
The sacred cantata Christ Triumphant will be performed by the College Chorus and church choir on Sunday night April 18 at the Lutheran church at o o clock. Admission is free and an offering will be taken. Special music by the College Orchestra.
Mrs Hattie Thompson, employed at the Baptist Sanitarium in Waco, spent the weekend visiting her parents Mr and Mrs George Billett and her young daughter who lives with the grandparents in town.
The Lampasas Record notes a long standing shortage in school funds as residents resist higher taxes or new funding measures. It argues funding must be found to train children as they invest in animals, urging residents to raise taxes or find other revenue.
A Flyer Pilot analysis explains how advertising costs are passed to nonadvertising competitors. When a customer shifts $60 from a nonadvertising store to a competitor, the advertiser nets $12 profit, covering the ad cost and leaving $11. The nonadvertiser loses sales, profits, and incurs higher costs, unable to match the advertiser’s price.
Rev. S. Ki. Maples, pastor, will fill the pulpit in both hours Sunday April 18 at Valley Mills Baptist church. Rev. R. L. Le Fevre will preach there as well. Come out and hear Bro. Maples. he will do you good. R. L. Le Fevre, Pastor.
Mr and Mrs Tom C Parks visited Waco on Wednesday during a routine trip. The trip highlighted family ties and local engagements.
London April 8 Paul Whiteman the American jazz king says he will not jazz the works of classical composers. He defends his respect for the classics after 16 years in a symphony orchestra and denies plans to disrupt Tivoli Theatre musicians employment.
The week long meeting at the Church of Christ concluded Sunday night with fair interest. Eld. J. E. Mullins of Clifton delivered the gospel truths and proved an engaging and instructive preacher. He will return to preach the first Sunday in May at 11 oclock and at night, plus the Saturday night before.
Through the efforts of Judge Sutton of Belton and Commissioners Gentry of Killeen and Sanderford of Belton who went to Austin to interview highway engineers the Belton Lampasas pike that passes through Killeen will become a state highway July 1. It will be known as the Stephen F. Austin highway.
The church lists Sunday School at 9 46 am Morning Service at 11 am and Evening Service at 730 pm. Home Mission Superintendent Mr Kidd from Austin will join again, inviting those without a church home to attend. Oscar J Rea serves as Superintendent and extends the invitation.
The Record announces forthcoming political notices authorized by the Democratic Party action in July 1926. The announcements pertain to candidate statements and election procedures, with cash-required orders for publication.
Voter guide lists candidates with re election bids across county posts. Jim Brown and K C Behringer seek reelection for Tax Assessor and Tax Collector respectively while D Preston Hornbuckle and George I Adams run for other county offices. Maggie B Little and J P Word also noted as incumbents in District Clerk and County Attorney races.
Dr. C. T. Caldwell of First Presbyterian Church in Waco will give an illustrated lecture on the Holy Land at City Hall Friday night April 23 at 7 45. He recently returned from a tour of the Holy Land and the lecture is free admission. A quartette will accompany him.
J. R. Moffitt who worked as the battery expert for Bosque Motor Co. has moved to Clifton due to lack of sufficient work in his trade. The Walnut Springs Hustler reports this personnel change.
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