26 Aug 1938
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1938
Page
1
The fragment discusses proposed government loans for wheat and cotton and advises Wallace on loan naming inland vs port delivery. It mentions delays, storage, and banking support to producers, with calls to adjust shipping and loan terms to favor inland cotton delivery and port export.
Pred Parks, attorney, led a Wednesday night rally at Rigbys Stand to attack Gerald Mann. He charged Mann cut into securities and admitted details, citing a March 4 1980 date tied to a Joby Martin research claim in Manns Mess. Parks argued Mann lacks appellate court experience and Woodul is the better candidate for the role.
Washington reports rural electrification grants totaling 14 176 800 to 26 states for power line construction. Pal mer Electric Membership in Clovis New Mexico receives 106 000 for 117 miles. Bent Collin in Plano Texas 61 700 for 86 miles. Collin Electric Co op in Van Alstyne Texas 17 ... miles. Rural Electric Co f neer in Floydada Texas 161 000 for 175 miles. Col lins, Hale and Escommon counties. Hueco Electric Co operative in Navarro county 168 500 for 170 miles.
Nira Bernt Berielson Crandlin reports Cranfills Gap public school will be the largest in its history, with extensive summer work and building moves to accommodate rising enrollment. No formal opening this year. students arrive Monday at 8:30. Grammar and high school divisions relocate within existing buildings. seventh grade uses Live Oak Grove structure. Bus routes finalized. parents can contact drivers for pickup times. (Continued on Last Page)
A Wednesday afternoon gathering at Meridian Creek Dam on Parks Ranch turned into a lively swimming party for local youth. Beginners learned to swim, others performed splashy dives, followed by a supper spread of fried chicken before more cooling dips and departures.
The text lists candidates for governor attorney general associate justice railroad commissioner and county offices. Names include Coke R Stevenson Walter Woodul Gerald Mann Suchard Critz W. W. Davidson Warry Graves James A. Stephens Y Terrell Jerry Sadler Jascom Giles William H. McDonald Pearl Benson Dave Montgomery Cecil Tucker Elba Bud Jackson W W Wright C Bowman and precinct results or designations.
The Record reports subscribers are paying well this month with prompt renewals. Names such as Beveve imp Grubsoe and Willie Qlneey appear among those listed as current subscribers. several others are noted for timely payments and continued support.
Mr and Mrs F R Odle spent several days in Fort Worth for the Market Carnival and to stock their store. Meridan visitors included J G Bimms and W V Bureh of Valley Mills, Paul Patterson with the Pattersons of May, and Virgle Brewster and grandson Wayne of El Paso. Mrs John Key of South Texas visited her mother, Mrs J L Tutt, while Mrs Wiley Manna and family hosted visitors from Waxahachie. The week featured many local moves with Jett Tuesday, Girl Scouts trips, and relatives visiting in Temple, San Antonio, and Austin areas.
County Agent R Lawrence and 4 H Club leaders led 4418 club boys from nineteen counties at a three day encampment in Belton. Key talks covered rodent control, wildlife and game protection, hide tanning and leather work, with City Manager HP Hammer welcoming attendees and offering pool and park privileges.
Home demonstration agent visits 4 H Club girls in August to review 1948 work and plan 1949. Due to vacation and other duties, eight girls were contacted while others were away. Emphasis on fruit in diet leads to growing fruit at home starting with berries and grapes. Peach seeds can sprout if prepared and planted before November first for budding by summer.
The article details late August training for a large scale military maneuver across the United States. It notes Camp Bullis as a major site with about 26 000 soldiers expected, and describes troop movements of the 1st Bn 24th Infantry and the 14th Infantry, bivouac setup near Boome, and the shift to front line positions amid drill and communications preparations.
Mr and Mrs T L Dunlap celebrate sixty seventh wedding anniversary at their Meridian home. Married August 15 1871 in Clifton they reflect long life from Went Point Miss to Texas and Meridian. Mrs Dunlap 81 born Arkansas with four daughters Job B Dunlap and Charles A Dunlap among survivors.
Valley Mills hosts a singing convention on September 4 with events led by the vi president and local organizers inviting participants and community members to enjoy the program and performances.
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