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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1928
Page
8
A large crowd gathered at a state fair event for a birthday cake celebration after a ceremony. The crowd appeared to be smaller than the previous year, with attendees noting a wet condition following the event.
Aug 10 Mematon reports bales of winter materials and a government backed wagon scheme under Volmand plan. Judge 4. Cuteheon involved. ring returned amid intrigue. Obituary notice expresses condolences for a deceased neighbor, with family members extending sympathy and prayers.
The McGregor Municipal Band directed by Prof. A H Kreyer and funded by the Chamber of Commerce will tour Glen Rose Texas and nearby towns August 18 with concerts in Valley Mills Clifton Meridian and Walnut Springs The Lakeview Park event runs Saturday afternoon and Sunday at Lakeview Park on the Cleburne highway with arrival times listed for each town
Texas for nine years led in farm products and by 1919 exceeded 1 million dollars in crops yearly. The state built large modern water works and plants and expanded oil and natural gas pipes. Manufacturing values rose from 961 million in 1916 to 1.912 billion in 1919, with mineral output growing from 47 million in 1916 to 421 million. Texas ranked second to Missouri in farm and twelfth in manufacturing value nationwide.
The text notes Texas cotton seed oil and cake production as a major regional industry with large shipments nationwide. It mentions farming in east Texas and substantial planting, while also touching on a community event and a birthday party at Kil Gilliam's home.
A mix of deeds, marriages, and local notices features transfers like Christopher Ryan’s estate and Marcella Hanson’s loan sales, plus marriage licenses for FrEyster and Mildred and Tucker and Jeannette. Local visits include Rev Nation’s Belton trip with Boy Beauts and updates on Rogers family reunions in Glen Rose. News items mention a stroke recovery for Henry King and theft from Roy Avirett’s car near his home.
An essay on the pull of city life versus rural pride. It discusses how people chase urban allure while overlooking small towns, the role of county fairs in community life, and the dangers of overgrowth harming neighborly beauty and local prosperity.
The town allocates 100000 for new building and 10000 for remodeling the old school as part of a bid to attract residents valuing education. Pearsall aims to boost growth and improve living conditions amid rapid regional expansion.
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