24 Aug 1934
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1934
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text discusses cotton pricing at 12 cents and regulatory limits, with fears of a general strike among growers. It notes unsettled demand, potential government influence, and issues around certification of bale lots and monthly allotments amid shifts in consumption and international factors.
The State Health Department cites several rural reports of waters hauled by farmers from questionable sources. Officials note possible depletion of private wells and call for further investigation and caution.
Local notes list residents visiting relatives and returning from trips to cities including New York and Dallas. The piece mentions Mrs. Bonds in Whitmer, Mr. and Mrs. York visiting in county towns, and assorted travelers from Waco to Houston and Galveston. Also noted are a vacant-store sale, a nearby residence move, and a baby boy birth with local families mentioned.
Official ballot text shows Democratic party pledge to support the primary nominee for Governor. Names appear as TOM FP HUNTER of Wichita County JAMES ALLIED of Wichita County and other listed candidates including WALTER WOODUL and OE MOORE from various counties.
County Clark balloting details show CLAMENCE McCORKLE MS GANDY Vor and Associate Justice JOHN 8. SHARP of Ellis County joined by LATTIMORE of Tarrant County on a slate for the Supreme Courts nomination process.
The latest figures show government purchases of cattle reaching about 4.1 million head nationwide, with Texas accounting for a large share. Vouchers totaling about 85 million dollars had been processed, and average payment per head hovered around 11 dollars. The report notes poor phases in twenty western states and details farm involvement across roughly 225,884 farms.
The Cranfills Gap Meridian series decides the second half league champion with three games to reveal the inner of the second half. First game Saturday Aug 25 at Cranfills Gap, second Aug 26 at Meridian, potential third at Clifton Field. Also notes Mr and Mrs G M Pendleton’s West Texas trip and a reprint of George Pendleton’s Aug 8, 1934 writeup detailing his Lane Tree ranch and early local prominence.
Clifton schools will open Monday September 10th admitting children for the first time as the new public school facility starts operations.
The Clifton ball club closes in fine condition as school opens September 1. The building is nearly ready after workmen refinished woodwork and painters finished. J G Jorgenson, Tri County League trustee, notes strong finances and per capita support. Meridian and Fairfield win preseason games as Clifton eyes playoff venue for the league championship. New textbooks and science materials will be used in this year’s classes.
Clifton golfers after winning the league form a ladder tournament among members. Draws placed players in order: Reese, Alfred Jenson, R Duncan, Johnny Moffatt, Robert Mare, D Goodall, A Mitchett, W A Pinley, G Wilson Collins, Byron Bromutad, J Suanderer, Cotton Olnom, Sam Ringness, Harold ih, Rob Baldridee, J G Brometad, Chieee Miler, Wot Bernt. The aim is to reach the top rung by successive challenges, with Jenson opening by beating the next challenger and advancing.
Voters in Bosque County will cast ballots Saturday at the usual polling places from morning to evening. County officials note absentee ballots issued for the second primary are down from the first primary, reflecting lighter interest in the current contests.
Leon Greenberg of Everybody's Store bought the bankrupt stock of Emmant Mr. Schow as highest bidder. The sale is under bankruptcy control, with all stock including wares to be moved to Greenberg’s current business location after confirmation. Report notes part of the stock, furniture and farming items, were rented to a baling firm during the sale process.
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