29 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1930
Page
1
A local insurer touts grain and feed insurance as protection for oats wheat and corn against fire. The pitch notes several policies written recently and emphasizes a cost under a nickel a day with full loss payment if grain burns.
Special correspondent reports last Friday night rain revived fall gardens and plowed fields near Garnersville. Farmers already picking cotton expect a quick finish unless more rain arrives. Clifton Luncheon at Municipal Auditorium featured Lion Club performances by Mary and Tony Weetusard with County Agent Cook promoting community fairs and the Clifton Fair in November. Jensen hosts Loretta Barth with a watermelons night at Camera Park, Clifton.
In Laredo on August 2 Attorney General Bobbitt praised Jimmy Allred as a strong campaigner and vote mobilizer. He pledged cooperation with Allred, and urged Texans to back honest, responsible government, lauding the right thinking people of Texas and a clean administration.
John J Johnson born December 22 1878 in Lillehammer Norway was baptized Lutheran. He moved to Bosque County in 1891 lived near Mus Tong and Crufills Gap where he died August 18 1990 after a lingering illness. He married Temme Swenson April 29 50N and had two sons Halley and Gordon. Survived by wife two sisters and a brother. Funeral service at St Olaf cemetery with Rev J A Arnes. A Memorial. Also notes beauty shop ad by Westgaard with greeting to friends and patrons.
A garbled note from a Texas area report mentions July questions under comptroller and a local official naming penalties or steps. The readable fragment indicates July discussion about election topics and governance actions, with references to people and offices unclear due to OCR errors.
The Glen Rose community reports progress on a proposed highway to Walnut Springs part of the scenic route, with regional interest from Central Texas residents. Local social updates include visits by families, university summers, and a note on Miss Johannah Christenson’s post operative recovery in Waco.
Local notices list land transfers among residents including Camacho, Langston, and Brown, with sums from 1000 to 9600 dollars and various properties. Social notes mention visits by Mandy and Margaret Tittle, Mrs. J. K. Griffith and Howard, Miss Gertrude Standefer returning from Lubbock, and kinship ties in Meridian and neighboring towns. Political campaigning and local visits frame a slice of community life in the era.
Ad from Carpenter Brothers promotes filling prescriptions at the lowest prices with careful service. Emphasizes selected stock and satisfactory handling of all drug orders, inviting business from customers.
Browauville, Aug. 25. Republican leaders said they would wage a vigorous Texas campaign this fall. Creager predicted Republicans may win in Texas, saying Democratic party members cannot unite. He noted Republican success would benefit both parties in the state. Prior to the Democratic primary, Creager and Dr. George Butte of Austin predicted Ferguson or a Republican governor victory.
A critical look contrasts old business methods with new knowledge and shifting social trends. It argues that while some cling to traditional practices, readers embrace innovation in psychology, cost accounting, and learning, urging balanced study and application amid changing American life.
The United Center of America owns the finest example of Gutenberg’s movable type Bible. Congress funded $1,000 to buy Vollbehr’s rare books for the Library of Congress, which holds more than 4,000 other early works. Duplicating the collection could cost over $5,000,000.
A Moody citizen headlines a local election wagering tale with a parade indicated at Moody. J N Thompson is noted, with vague references to supporters and a parade scene. The text is fragmentary and obscured, offering few clear names or concrete details beyond the local setting.
Special correspondent notes Cayote farmers rejoiced after a heavy recent rain of about 2 inches. Margie Robinson Doty Evelyn Minnie Neill returned from Denton where they attended summer school at Teachers College. Mr and Mrs White hosted a social for local youths with guests Pearl Richards Victoria Jeanne and Dr J P Richards.
A Ridge Party hosted by Mrs L E Tenniton for the J C Ye ridge Club featured a decorative fall color scheme, four table games, and a fruit salad tea. Members listed include Mrs C A Gribel, Mrs F J Spangle, and Mrs Nal Neil. Officers elected were President Mrs L E Tennison and Vice President Hector Hill, with plans to invite husbands for a special Thursday park outing on September 29. The club will meet September 6 at Mr BE H Sehow’s home with a new reporter.
Sunday services at 9:30 and 10:30 include Sunday School and Bible class with a divine service. An evening divine service and a worship at the Guar's School House with Lord's Supper is noted, plus a 8:00 p m business meeting of the W L Society and choir practice. Strong names appear but text is garbled.
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