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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1927

Page

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Somervell Road Improvement Under Way

Walnut Springs April 15 Road Commissioner J C Montgomery has graders and workmen improving the road from this point to Glen Rose and the Bosque county line. The Somervell County project will start grading from the other end soon. The road is rebuilt to state specifications and will connect Meridian highway at Walnut Springs with Highway No 68 at Glen Rose as a state highway link.

Walnut Springs J. C. Montgomery Glen Rose Bosque County Somervell

Merid ian Lord's Day May 1 Preaching and Dinner at Park

J. E. Mullins, Minister, invites visitors to Merid ian for Lord's Day service on May 1 followed by dinner on the ground at the park.

J. E. Mullins

Clifton Record and Dallas News Price Announcement

Rural readers are informed the annual subscription rate is 2.50 dollars. The notice notes the two newspapers offering value to residents and highlights affordable access for the year.

Clifton Record The Dallas News

Borozone Treatment for Flesh Wounds in Horses and Humans

An advertisement describes Sy Hcary Borozone as a universal healing remedy for flesh wounds cuts sores galls burns and scalds in both stable animals and people. It promotes washing with liquid Borozone and using Borozone Powder and Prid Powder priced by PRICE & STUART.

Price & Stuart

Can We Always Resist Temptation at B Y P U

Senior B Y P U session outlines a devotional meeting with Scripture reading Pearl Railsback and talks by Andrew McFaden Alfred McFadden H P Jones Mrs Alexander Charley Barton and Oltie Railsback. It invites all to attend Sunday night at 7 o clock and bring friends to learn how to handle temptations.

Pearl Railsback Andrew McFaden Alfred McFadden H. P. Jones Oltie Railsback Alexander Charley Barton

Ninth District PTA Extends Appreciation to Clifton

The executive board of the Ninth District Parent-Teacher Associations thanks Mayor Ed Handley and Clifton business leaders for hospitality during the recent convention in Clifton Texas. The note recalls Clifton’s memorable reception and notes a weather quip about wood fires and extreme cold in the Far North.

Ed Handley Clifton Texas Ninth District Parent-Teacher Associations

Pleasant Hill social notes from regional visitors

Special correspondent Mrs. Zada McDonald lists visits and family gatherings in Pleasant Hill. Names include Mrs. Davie Hutchison, Walter Oswald, Canutesons, Jodie Arther, Henry Dahlen, Ott, Eckert, Ledlow, Gohlke and others with trips to Waco and weekend gatherings.

Zada McDonald Waco Davie Hutchison Walter Oswald Canuteson Jodie Arther G. F. Scruggs S. B. Keen Baby Azel, Oran and Clyde Younger Hillsboro Mary Ellen Smith Wilbur C. B. Allen J. S. Ledlow A. F. Gohlke Alice

Church Services and Activities Planned for Sunday

The church schedules Sunday services at 11 with Sunday School at 10 and Bible Class. Choirs meet Friday night and a congregation outing at City Park follows services on May 1. Clifton College students and faculty are invited as guests and baskets are requested. C T Roe, Pastor. A note about a new heat measuring instrument describes wings and a brass tube shaped by a craftsman.

Ladies’ Aid O. C. Orbeck Annie Estrem Clifton College

Dust Attack Plans Use Airplanes Against Grasshoppers

A dust attack from aircraft has shown some success in Russia for controlling grasshopper infestations. Local agricultural officials report reduced hopper numbers and improved crop prospects following the aerial intervention.

Russia

Ninth District P T A Convention Closes With Awards

The Ninth District Texas Congress of Moth ers and Parent-Teacher Associations adjourned at 5 PM after a convention featuring total district enrollment of 3,120 among 120 clubs and 50,001 in the state association. McGregor led with 960 percent membership gain. Schulenburg second at 668 percent.

Ninth District of Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations P.T. Association Waco Mexia Temple Fayette Bosque Brazos Schulenburg Franklin School A. & M. Consolidated Bryan East Side Onderdonk A. & M. Consolidated School

Thanks to Clifton P T A Guests in Waco

A poem thanking Clifton for a day spent with the P T A at the new auditorium. Mary Dean Kellney praises the open town, smiling faces, a fine program, and lunch of chicken salad taters peas ice cream and cake before returning home.

Clifton

Methodist Church Sunday Services and Program

The Methodist Church invites all to its Sunday program with Sunday School at 10 am, preaching at 11 am by W. D. Raley, songs and readings by Sunday School members, and League service at 7 pm followed by preaching at 7 45 pm. Welcome to all, Pastor W. J. Hearon.

THE Methodist Church W. D. Raley W. J. Hearon

Rural School Reform Urged in Texas Address

W. L. Hughes of Texas A & M speaks to a convention arguing rural schools lag city systems in buildings, terms, and teacher qualifications. He condemns independent districts for unequal tax distribution and calls for centralized administration to ensure equal educational opportunity for country children.

W. L. Hughes Texas A. & M. College Texas Hughes Prof

Luncheon in Clifton for Ninth District P T A Delegates

The Clifton Commercial Club hosted a luncheon for Ninth District Parent-Teacher convention delegates and visitors on Wednesday April 20. The Junior Girls Glee Club conducted by Miss Raines sang lively numbers, pleasing visiting officers. A picnic supper in Clifton City Park capped a day of hospitality and a 20 mile scenic drive around Clifton.

Clifton Commercial Club Miss Raines Clifton

Hico Gains Unlim ited Power Plant Investment

The Texas Louisiana Power Company invests nearly 300000 dollars in a new power plant in Hico, promising low rates for manufacturing and rural areas. The project aims to spur town and surrounding section development, with power for mills gins city and countryside to boost growth.

Texas-Louisiana Power Company Hico Hico News- Review

Vermifuge Advocated for Children’s Health

A nineteenth century health ad promotes White's Cream Vermifuge to expel intestinal worms in children. It claims the treatment weakens parasites without harming the child and suggests buying it for 35e from local sellers.

Price & Stuart

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Conoco General Motors Research Laboratories W. K. Golden Simmons Continental Oil Co J. K. McSpadden and G. W. Murphree Joe Mac Clifton, Texas Somervell Road Church OF Christ Russell Smith D. J. Thomas, Jr Waco Daily P.T. A Bryan, Texas Quality Auto Paint CO Duco Franklin Street Waco, Texas Pleasant Hill S. E. Lutheran Church C. T. Roe C. M Mary Dean Kellney Old Hartford R. R. Waldrop Silver Moon CAF J. W. Griffin Prop Europe Wm. Cameron & Co., Inc
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