08 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1930
Page
1
An old timey insurance pitch warns that cars burn or are stolen every day in Texas. It touts cheap protection for a year costing 7.60 to 12.50 dollars and urges readers to secure coverage.
On July 81 the Texas Loviniare Power Company hosted a General Electric Refrigerator party for about sixty members. Mrs Carrington of Griewold Rogers Refrigerator Co of Fort Worth led the event with stories of the GE refrigerator and served frozen desserts and iced tea. A Noor lamp prize was awarded to Geneva Obenbauts, ending a pleasant evening.
Congregation details Aug 10 service at 7 30 pm with Thane and Jacob. Divine service at 9 00 am. District service 2 30 pm. Friday choir practice at 7 00 pm. All come. 2 00 pm Tuesday Ladies Aid in basement of new church. Mrs Pred Fehler and Mrs G A Gbynhaus host. Extra treat and singing. Welcome all. G A Obenaus pastor.
Voters in the second primary are urged to support Dudley White for sheriff as the campaign concludes. White is praised as lean, quick, straightforward and highly capable.
A fragment reports Clifton shipping the first bale of 1930 cotton sold Wednesday. Kelly from out east brought the bale to Clifton Gin. Gilliam bought the cotton for 12 dollars 60 cents per hundredweight, with the bale weighing over five thousand pounds.
A period account recalls a college alumni picnic with a tug of war game between Gatenville and the Alumni, a fast Gatenville team defeating the Alumni 4 to 0 in the afternoon match, and a day filled with games music and community warmth culminating in a peaceful close as darkness fell.
St Olaf Lutheran Church plans Sunday service and Norse community event next Sunday morning with additional Friday morning and Saturday activities. A Young People's Convention is scheduled at Norse. South Lada Society meets Thursday afternoon. Cemetery Day is next Monday August 12 with volunteers urged to arrive early. Fred Cartlidge of Fort Worth noted as newborn’s father with Francie Joeph Cartlidge to be named.
Meridan court and local news item reports the death of Charley Storving near the depot, funeral in Meridian cemetery, born in Wales, withFamily and friends noted. Describes church meetings at the tabernacle, arrests for whiskey, and community visitation to Dallas, Port Arthur, and other towns, plus a Democratic County Convention outcome and various local visits and illnesses.
Local column from Cayote notes revival meetings led by Rep. Call Miled for Bro. Henry and Evra. reports numerous churchgoers and visitors from Clifton Ballinger Harmony and Valley areas. Family greetings, illnesses, and travel details fill the week with visits to relatives in Fort Worth, Houston, Roswell, and nearby towns.
The Bri District Quarterly Conference of the Methodist Church met at Hico on August 1 with about 100 attendees from the district. Reports show steady church work, numerous revivals, and 79 admissions across the district with Hamilton lone second at 98. Messages by De W. T. Barroftet and F. P. Culver inspired the gathering. The next meeting will be in Moody. Hon. and Mrs. Wilkon Cowan of Dalhart arrived for a family visit and related a narrow train wreck en route, with several killed or injured and the track and signals damaged.
Local ad notes fountain service and smiling staff. It invites customers to visit during hot days to enjoy the best cold drinks and friendly service. The message emphasizes pleasing customers and delivering quality beverage options.
Incomplete results from the Republican July primary show Dr. George W. Mutts of Lantia as the party nominee for governor without a run-off. E D. Toathwian, director of Republican state headquarters, announced Mutts led with 9,161 votes to Hugh B. Sam of Amarillo with 1,960.
Mrs J J Vogelman died Sunday morning at Temple's King's Daughters Hospital after a period of illness. Born and raised in Borner Texas, she moved with her husband Le J Vogelman through Thorando Valleys and Lano Texas before settling in Clifton. She was a devout Methodist, faithful wife and neighbor, active in the church. Her funeral was held at the Burnet residence with Rev W T Boulware officiating and burial in Burnet cemetery. The community extends condolences to her husband and family.
Westgaard family from Casper Wyoming arrived with their little dog Olaf to visit relatives and friends. The article notes Lions club road sign erection, port office distribution plans, Santa Fe rail crew movements, and a real estate transaction on C F Hyde residence in Clifton.
Dispatch details describe a train arrival around 748 with a 1:28 pm pickup and 9:00 pm final for all trains. Instructions urge patrons to mail letters or parcels early to speed delivery and asks clerks to study tables and schemes to improve express service. Air mail routes and locked mail times are mentioned amid dispatch notes across Fort Worth Dallas and western lines.
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