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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1919
Page
9
Attorney general opinion states married women may be incorporators stockholders or directors of state banks or trust companies on the same basis as men. The interpretation of the act removes disabilities of married women allowing them to own stock or hold office without husband joint ownership and without liability due to marriage.
The Euterpean Club met on Thursday afternoon November 25 hosted by Mrs. R L Baldridge. Twelve members attended and completed a lesson before a salad course. Officers adjourned until Tuesday afternoon December 9 at 3 o'clock with Mrs O L Stuart as reporter.
Clean seed oats for sale free of Johnson Grass and Smoot. Contact Ernest C. Johle in Clifton Texas. 88-2te.
Three good work mules and a five year old horse for sale. About 600 bushels of oats, farm implements, wagons and other tools available at bargain prices. Contact J.T. Hill Clifton Texas Route 1.
Chicago December 1 The Inter Livestock Exposition opening drew a record attendance while Texas A and M scored the highest in the students judging contest reflecting strong performance by the team and the event’s lively atmosphere at the Stockyards venue.
Postmaster General Burleson endorses pending bills to cut local first class letter postage to a penny per ounce. Within postal limits a letter would require a one cent stamp instead of two. He says the two cent rate exceeds handling costs and the service should not operate for profit.
The Columbia Sextette, a six member all American ensemble, travels with a strong reputation from chautauquas last summer. They mix instrumental and vocal works with costumed pieces, readings, humor, and solos led by Ruth Timme the drummer and reader. They offer an all American program distinct from recent years at the High School Auditorium on December 9.
Regular meeting of the Woodmen of the World will be held at the Hall Tuesday night December 9. Election of officers and other business to be transacted. Ste F. K. Bradstreet, Clerk.
Berlin acts to tighten controls on exports as the government voices concern over the method of selling out Germany. Officials cite potential economic and strategic risks and promise further measures to curb unregulated shipments.
Fire destroyed the Clifton ice plant early Wednesday morning, nearly total loss to the building with damage to machinery undetermined. A. S. Beckner, president, says insurance partially covers the loss. He suspects two hoboes, refused entry the night before, may be linked to the fire. Rebuilding plans aim for operation by the next ice season after adjusting with insurers.
Schow Bros offers to pay 12 cents per pound for good pecans over the next ten days. Indicates purchase terms and the buyer, location implied by firm name.
Immanuel Lutheran Church schedules Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. with a collection for the Indigent Student Fund. An additional service at Garneraville is set for 2 p.m. Y. P. S. meets at 7 p.m. Pastor W. H. Bewie leads.
Readers are urged to use Good Year casings on their cars with available sizes including Cord or Fabric options. The ad promises stock in reader requested sizes.
George W. Randall, a long time Bosque county resident, died at Baptist Sanitarium in Dallas after living in Meridian and Waco and later Dallas. He served as County Clerk of Meridian for three years and was related to Dr. N B Randall of Walnut Springs. survived by his widow and ten children.
The Clifton Baptist Church urges members to estimate current and five year incomes and contribute to the 75 Million campaign. Members should return the signed cards by Sunday night with one fifth cash designated for State missions. Pastor J. P. Gilliam announces 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. services and recent new additions.
Fred W. Nelson reports to holders of the Royals Hens Oil Company about drilling progress. On November 26 the well sits at 2,300 feet with prospects looking good. Nearby Harris No 1 and Crowley prospects are drilling targets near the lease. Stock sold at 22.50 per share in Caddo on November 28. Further production news to be advised and circulars will be distributed.
The Friday night banquet honored departing Scout Master Rev Sansom and celebrated the troop’s anniversary. Rev J P Gilliam was elected to replace Sansom, with the event featuring speeches by scouts and a focus on living up to pledges and teachings.
The Orr and Miracle drilling company, led by F. H. Miracle, reports oil at 1,700 feet seven miles south of Iredell near the Hamilton county line and plans to reach 3,000 feet or more as they probe Bosque county oil sands. The work promises a regional boom if deeper finds occur.
Clifton Mattress Factory announces ready renovations on short notice. They manufacture new mattresses weave carpets and make rugs, inviting customers to bring work or call 188. Manager W. T. Mackey oversees operations.
Real estate ad offers a 326 acre farm three and a half miles south of Clifton with about 90 acres in cultivation. W A Golden invites inspections at Rt 1 Clifton and signals willingness to show the property at the right price.
Cisco dated December 1 reports Pet Brown of Taylor, the world middleweight wrestling champion, has become a paving contractor. He won a contract to pave twenty blocks here and has crews and materials on site. Brown says he does not expect to wrestle again but may return to the mat after completing the current project.
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