23 Aug 1935
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1935
Page
1
A crowded town meeting discusses a proposed property sale in Clifton to raise funds for a public project. Officials note no bonds and urge prompt action, aiming to complete the job with $22.80 per unit in costs and government aid. Citizens urged to attend and participate.
Bio chemist Ralph Willard faced prosecutors after an attempt to reanimate a monkey failed due to an interruption. He claimed he would perform no further experiments and hurried back to Mile to resume work, though he doubted the aniline could be restored to life.
Two teams Ghipholp and Meridien schedule a Sunday double header at Clifton Players expected to start promptly with Jeanie in the lineup The outcome may affect the league series standings and pennant race Attendance is anticipated to be strong depending on weather and travel conditions
A brief notice reports Winnie Mac will be laid to rest at the Smithsonian Halls complex on August 18, with plans overseen by local authorities and family representatives. The event is titled a ceremonial resting in a public cultural venue.
The board decided the Clifton Public School will open September 9 for the 1900-96 term. All faculty return, with a preseason athletic training camp until school begins. Coach Brith is in New Mexico and expected back soon. Sybil York travels for a western trip related to commercial funds.
Hyde Park West Virginia August 5 10 President Roosevelt expressed the nation s grief on learning the deaths of Will Rogers and Wiley Post He recalled Rogers as a humorist philosopher and loved by all and Post as a generous figure Their deaths end a bright era in American aviation and public life Washington officials including Jone of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation voiced admiration for Rogers saying he made audiences laugh and think and that Post was equally esteemed The two men leaves behind families and a lasting contribution to aviation and public life
Unclear draft notes mention travel by air and figures possibly names Allied and Wiley Post. References to a governor and aviation context suggest a historical brief about ongoing air travel plans and notable aviators.
Local notes from Cranfills Gap recount injuries and illnesses in the community. L. C. Sellers damaged his arm on a tractor and is recovering under Dr. Tally. Several residents travel to visit relatives in Colorado and Texas. A death and funeral follow the illness and passing of Luther Terry. Holmer Anderson undergoes hospitalization in Waco for an operation.
A damaged OCR fragment references a person or event named Gurfiah with phrases suggesting caution and teasing. Details are unclear, no clear date place or outcome emerge. The readable bits imply an incident or commentary but lack concrete facts for a full summary.
Meridian Court and Local News reports visitors and social ties among residents. Names listed include Miss Mary Golden West, Christine Lewis, Marvin Bloodworth, Joe Lomax, Ophelia Tidwell, Roy J. Sherrill, and Elgin Gandy with trips to Fort Worth Corpus Christi Shreveport and Shreveport.
At the Lions Luncheon in Lyons a report on an athletic field project was heard while plans for extensive city paving were outlined. The group discussed a federal aid option, debated cooperation with the City Council, and heard about a proposed community market center. Also noted was the death of Lion Fred W. Nelsson and a brief dispute over chicken theft involving Lion Tom Parks. Guests included Frank Hill and Rev Gay Wilson among others.
Mrs Homer Erickson honored with a bridal shower on Thursday afternoon August 15. Hostesses were Mesd Carl Remington Mrs Jake Seljos and Mrs Fred Wilson. Guests registered at the door and enjoyed punch wafers after a devotional program and group song.
Miss Winona Whitney and Garver H Moorman wed Sunday evening in a ceremony led by Rev W J Shellon. The couple exchanged vows beneath an altar of orange and greenery as family members attended and the Weslinge Meets provided music for the occasion.
The Cotton Tax Exemption Certificates for Bocque County will be ready for delivery next week. Beginning August 27 they will be delivered at various locations including Svedell Walnut Springe Morgan Steiner Crawfills Gap Bay Norse Whifton Coyote Valley Mills Monheim and at the County Agent's Meridian office for those who have not received them before. Parties receiving books must sign on hand. tenants may not obtain landlord’s portion unless authorized by power of attorney. Benn Gleason, Assistant in Cotton Adjustment.
Washington Aug 19 Lone Tom Connally Democratic senator from Texas is 58 today as he carries on a long career in the Senate. A famed storyteller and sharp critic of the opposition he notes the date matters little, citing his busy legislative work and the oil and money influence shaping his record. His path from Waco Telegraph to the Senate spans six terms after a stint in the House.
Scoutmaster Martin D. Clairy led a group of Boy Scouts from Turnersville to a weeklong camp in the City Park on the Bosque River. Several named bystanders remained through the week while others returned home after a shorter stay.
A Johnson jury could not reach a verdict and was discharged after failing to agree on a verdict. No further details were provided in the available text.
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