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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1940

Page

3

Revival at Lanes Chapel Draws Large Crowds

A week of revival services led by Pastor Ilaina at Lanes Chapel featured six spiritual additions and a noted young singer Briar Slay. Large crowds attended all three Sunday services as the program included a hearty lunch served by ladies. Attendees included Miss Roth Davis who sang, and visitors from Clifton, Turner, Valley Mills, Norse, Crawford, and nearby areas. The Woman's Hl D Club meets Friday. many local Indian residents are invited to attend. Several residents travelled to surrounding towns for visits and vacations.

Lanes Chapel Hl. D Bowell Cox Jr Tom Lundberg Mid- Vothinn Iro¢ Ad Jens Davin Kathryn Hobin Turnersville Roth Davis Jack Odle Near Valley Mills Edgar Mayfield Abilene Mary Bergman Norse Ruby Abel Crawfond Avery Cox Dan Bush Clifton John Bush Bill Kleibrink Near Lition Connie Barton Mosheim J. F. Parrish P. E. Dansby Galveston RM. Gray T. J. Thompson Moxhenry Everett Lane

Mae West manager sued by man claiming common law husband

Hollywood reports longtime Mae West associate known as her business manager faces a $106,000 damage suit. Frank Wallace, a vaudeville figure, alleges he is West’s first husband and common-law partner, saying Timony Timony threatened him and prevented him from seeing the actress. Wallace sued for breach of promise and related damages, tracing prior events to 1911 in Wisconsin. West denies the claims and says she will pursue a defense.

Hollywood Timony Mae West Uainess Timony Yeater Frank Wallace Vaudeville Incwr Mrs West Wallace Mise West Hining PS Bator Sinks Wisconsin

Health letter from Texas urges fitness for national strength

A Texas health department letter argues that preparedness requires a trained, fit population. Dr George W Cox notes 1917 draft unfitness rose above a third and urges preventive care, immunization, proper diet, rest, and medical advice to boost national vitality and individual well being. An additional report details average motorist tax payments in the United States, noting a 1940s context and tax distribution.

Austin Texas America Geo. W. Cox Cox

Pershing Reacts to Lindbergh Speech in 1939 Broadcast Clash

General John J. Pershing expressed ire after hearing Charles Lindbergh discuss appeasement. He warned that aid to Britain could invite attack and said he would address the nation later. Pershing turned off the radio, promising to comment again on another occasion.

Washington Pershing Hitler United States Linsbergh AEF Consden Brenent Ordat Lindbergh Armie Lindbergh Mike Ann Gillis Chic Columbia Broadcasting Ress

AILLSBOROAN APPOINTED 10 AIR CORPS POST

James Edwin Sturgis, son of Mr and Mrs Gordon Sturgis of this city, has been appointed as second lieutenant in the air corps after graduating at Kelly Field. He will teach at Randolph Field this week as an instructor in the U S Army program.

James Edwin Sturgis Gordon] Sturgis Air Corps Kelly Field Randolph Field

Dietitian Praises Vitamin Enriched Bread For Health

Baylor University dietitian Mia Truett Grant endorses Jones Fine Bread as vitamin enriched and healthful for children. She cites the wheat germ enriched flour and Dr Steen’s process, noting public health benefits and an accompanying price increase announced by Jones Fine Bread Co. president C Jones.

Mia Truett Grant Baylor University Jones Texas Genre C. Jones Jones Tine Bread Co St. Jones Steen,bock Wisconsin, Alumini Searsh Foundation Mfr Domes

Guards Day and Ped Texite Soldiers Training in Louisiana

Governor Dan tel spoke on Sunday about Texas guards in Louisiana being dry and well fed. He refuted rumors about their conditions, stating Adjt. Gen. Page assured him the stories are wild. The article notes milk production figures and a nationwide supply context.

Austin Louisiana W. Lee Dan ‘Tel Manston Whait Picl Adjt J Watt

Revival closes at Hurst Springs church event

A weeklong revival at Hurst Springs Baptist Church ended last Sunday night led by Pastor Rev. Bil Terrell with assistance from Rev. Gerald Trussell. Fourty four additions were reported, mostly around ten, and a baptism is planned next Sunday at four o'clock with Terrell preaching both services. invitation extended.

Aurst Springs Hurst Springs Bil ‘Terrell Gerald Trussell Tate Crowde Bill Terrell

Trespassers Warned At Clifton Cemetery Over Graffiti

Residents report loitering and vandalism in Clifton Cemetery with graves disturbed and water haulers draining cemetery water. A note from Tom C. Parks President JM and Denson Secretary warns of penalties under cemetery laws. The piece mentions a 120 ton granite monument dedicated March 18 in New London to 280 pupils and 14 teachers who died in the March 14 1987 school explosion.

Clifton Golaters Furan Tom C. Parks Jm, Denson New London

Clifton High football meeting for all boys

All boys intending to play football at Clifton High School are asked to meet at the gym on Wednesday, August 21 at 7 p.m to discuss plans for the season.

Clifton High School Gla

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