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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1923
Page
8
A state leader urges a pay-as-you-go approach and broad tax law changes to close a potential 3.4 million deficit. Proposals include oil and pipeline profits tax, corporate franchise rights tax, updated gross receipts tax, broader inheritance taxation with liberal spousal exemptions, and bringing untaxed property into the tax rolls.
A community gathering hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion featured social games, a red white and blue refreshment spread, and remarks about wartime programs. Attendees listed include Mrs Walle inet Pray and Corrine, with reflections on a proposed state tax levy to equalize property valuations and an income tax measure. The letter closes with Pat M. Nett’s respectful submission as governor.
The article discusses a boy named Jon displaying early delinquent traits and lying to impress girls, with suggested stern labor programs to curb bad habits. It also notes Mr and Mrs J A Brewer converting the Brooks Building into a hotel and mentions S C Smith of Mertson visiting town for the hotel venture, reflecting local social and economic changes.
Mire Wyatt McPadden of Port Arthur visits relatives and homes. Eric family members and neighbors in Meridian send condolences for Ernest Lomax who died in Cuba. Dr. Standefer and others visit, court business includes juror appointments, numerous civil and criminal cases, and routine commissioners court claims and payments across Bosque County.
Junior C E program features The Secret of Strength with leader Dorothy Rea and varied songs and prayers led by Lloyd Lane Dorathy Walton and others. Companionship column quotes Senator John Sharp Williams reflecting on a long career and his beloved books birds and flowers.
The Clifton Boy Scouts opened their baseball season by defeating Bosqueville school 16 to 5 last Friday afternoon. Pitchers Lloyd Lane and Joseph Clement showed unusual ability for their age, while Leohard Wallace pitched for the visitors. The Clifton Scouts invite any junior team in Bosque county to arrange a game by contacting Tom Hutcherson.
Marriage licenses issued include Elmer Allison to Mise Manila Wil lias E H Pilant to Mim Jewel Edna May and CW Payen to Mise Thelma s Walker. J D Hanna and two daughters Miksen Lorena and Rena of Meridian were in town Saturday for the stock show and trading. Mr and Mrs J T Lomak of Meridian received notice the week from
Rex Sharpe of Austin Theological Seminary will lead services at the First Presbyterian Church on Sunday April 22 at 11:00 am and 7:30 pm. Everyone is invited to attend.
A ninth grade group presents An Early Bird a comedy in throws nets on Friday evening April 27 at 8 o'clock. Admission 26 and 35 cents.
Kurt Philipp of Clifton Texas offers pumpkin yam variety sweet potator slips at 26 cents per hundred.
Sunday service noted with gospel preaching and singing at Cranville Gap Baptist Church. Community update reports W Bering purchased a Chevrolet touring car from Fort Os this week, marking the fourth new car sale in the past week.
Dr. Pedige of Strawn visited yesterday as a guest of his long-time friend Dr. Thos L Gillespie in the county.
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