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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1929
Page
8
A banking advertisement urges readers to establish or change their banking relationship with a strong bank. It emphasizes depositor first service when making loans and building bank credit for those who trust the institution.
Old Fort McKavett outpost sold with several structures including the hotel and barracks. W B Arnold bought the principal part for 1000 dollars, other buildings valued at about 200000 dollars, hotel notes describe Robert E Lee lodging there. Post office remains in the old house. fort deteriorates as ruins spread, yet fond memories persist of the pioneer days.
The Dimas Lutheran Church at 220 4th Street hosts Sunday School and a divine service this weekend. Theme focusing on why faith changes within religion, led by Pastor G. A. Obernems.
Readable fragments list a delivery of a new force at Clifton involving persons such as S A Crouch Bruce Parks F E Lynch Clarence Handley and Virgil Wallace with multiple companies including Lone Star Gas Co Clifton Mercantile Co Reed Frasier Gaston C W Rewner and Merrick Handicare Co. The text mentions trucks pick ups and various names, suggesting a local business or industrial delivery event. The passage is fragmentary but highlights a Clifton area operation with several individuals and firms connected to a new force delivery.
The new school year introduces Frank T. Edwards as high school principal and athletic coach, Celest Rhea as public school music teacher, and Alva Dowd as middle grade English teacher and fifth grade sponsor. A state high school tuition law affects younger students, with home districts responsible for tuition and a September 1920 effective date.
A list of high school and grammar school staff including W D Raley Frank Edwards Miss Juanita Compton Celest Rhea and others. A meeting is set for Friday night at 7 120 o'clock to discuss practice requirements beginning Monday September 2 with announcements to be made at the gathering.
A Clifton congregation hosts a Sunday program featuring a prelude by the Young People’s Choir, a sermon on the high cost of being Christian, and a community dinner in the city auditorium. The event includes greetings from Fort Worth leaders, a business meeting, and officer elections, with about two hundred attendees and generosity directed to the Indigent Students Fund of Texan.
Sunday morning worship at 95 Sebiol. Baptist church attendance urged. W M S meets Monday six. Circles meet at various homes. There will be evening meeting Sunday on second at Methodist church waiting. Frank Nixon, pastor.
Editorial argues life insurance premiums should be treated as investments rather than expenses. It advocates buying the right policy to build wealth for loved ones, noting future funding for crops, homes, and autos, and warns against delaying payments. The piece cites J. M. Jenson of Clifton, detailing how proper policies aid financial protection.
A wife contrasts hope and expectation in a humorous remark after years with her husband. She says she hopes to meet John in heaven but does not expect it. The line plays on religious language to highlight skepticism about their long union.
This week Clifton theater offers Ramon Novarro in The Par run, a two reel talking comedy, Fox News road show, and feature The Tip On with action and thrills. Tom Mix and Tony star in The Deadwood Coach with Cartoon Comedy. Outdoor picture In Old Arizona, Mary Brian and Wallace Beery highlight, plus several shorts and News. Admission 10 cents. Street address and times noted. church notices accompany.
An invitation notes a missionary from India will speak on foreign fields and experiences at Womack Church next Monday evening September 2. Everyone is invited to attend. Church Boss.
Emma Prats announces sale of a three-piece living room suit described as attractive and well kept. The ad emphasizes good condition and appealing appearance, inviting interested buyers to inquire for details and price.
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