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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1940

Page

2

World at War Baffles Congress and Press Across Waters

A fragmented report mixes debates over sending ships to rescue British children with fear of food shortages and German aggression. It notes Congress weighing naval aid, propaganda in occupied France, and Mussolini’s push toward the Suez Canal while Immanuel Lutheran Church outlines service times and gatherings amid global tension. The piece blends domestic policy, international affairs, and local religious life, highlighting tensions of 1940 era anxieties.

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Ancient Cathedrals Link Past With Medieval Wonder

A Chicago Tribune piece surveys medieval church architecture from the Romanesque to Gothic styles. It notes the demolition of famed cathedrals like Orleans and Cluny, while many remain across France Italy Germany and England, illustrating the era's architectural evolution. It also mentions the 11th to 12th century revival and later restorations as part of architectural history.

Europe John A. Menaugh Chicago Tribune Orleans Cambeat Arras Avranches Cluny France Italy Gersmany Spain England Central

Church Notices for Baiday Beha Service and Meetings

The notice outlines a Sunday service led by the Foung People’s League in the pastor’s absence at 20 o’clock, with a cordial invitation to attend. It lists Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10 and 2, a Young People’s meeting at 2, and a Ladies’ Bible Class each Monday at 3, inviting all to attend regardless of membership.

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UR Saviors Lutheran Church Norse Aug 18 Service

Sunday August 18 Divine services at 10:1 am with Rev Alvon Nelson of Mayville NY as speaker Dinner served by ladies for the congregation First regular session of the semi annual circuit meeting 2:80 to 4:90 pm Rev J N Quello of Waco opens discussion on First John chapter one Session continued by Rev Peng Fu D D president of Lutheran Church of China with interpreter Rev K N Tvedt Representatives from all Young people's Societies expected Meeting lodging provided for distance attendees Circuit meetings continue Monday and Tuesday closing Tuesday at 4 00 pm P E Thorson Pastor

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Clifton Baptist Church Revival Notice and Service Schedule

Clifton Baptist Church reports strong Sunday attendance with many visitors and new members. The pastor urges 9:45 Sunday school, 1 pm preaching, and dismissal Sunday night due to revival at the Meridian revival this week. Training Union seven thirty, Brotherhood Tuesday 8, Prayer meeting Wednesday 8, W M U Monday 4, and invitation to worship with Pastor Gerald Trussell.

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Sunday School Bible Class and Church Services Notice

Sunday School and Bible Class will meet at 9 00 a m German service at 9 00 a m Friends and strangers are welcome Walter Gillmanns Pastor St Pauls Lutheran Church A divine worship English Sunday night at 7 30 p m Confirmation class 8 10 a m Saturdays Walter Tillmanns Pastor First Methodist Hayden Edwards Revival gaining ground with nine oclock services morning and night through Friday night No services Saturday Sunday morning and night will close the revival Bring neighbors and friends Many visitors during the revival

Walter Gillmanns ST. Paul's Lutheran Church At & P.m Walter G. Tillmanns First Methodist Church Hayden Edwards

Women Candidates for President in the 19th Century

The notice highlights two women who ran for U S president, Victoria Woodhull in 1872 and Belva Lockwood in 1884 and 1888, reflecting on past campaigns and their eras while urging continued support and service.

Pres Dent United States Victoria Woodhill Belva Lock‘wood

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