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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1933
Page
7
A local shop advertises thorough cleaning and pressing services for garments. Expert staff handle suits, dresses, and uniforms with careful care, promising fresh, crease-free results and quick turnaround.
Rowena Biereson has returned from a two week visit with friends in Newport. Ela Christensen of Hamilton spent Sunday in the home of Ole J. Reierson. Eddie Mickelson of Port Worth is visiting relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. John Rogstad spent the holidays with Thomas Rogstad. Alle Mae Bertelsen, Mr Verna Kaudun and Mr Homer Bronstrid attended the State Teacher Meeting in Austin. Alton Kaudion left for Arizona for a stay. Joe Grimland and family were guests of the Grimlands. Joel teaches at Priddy. P Christensen, teaching at Bryan Military Academy, spent Thanksgiving with relatives. Martin Olson and family had Thanksgiving dinner with the Rogstad family. Arthur Geomatsky of Priddy, a Clifton College student, spent the weekend with Conrad Nelson, a Clifton student. Ruth Rogstad of Waco spent Thanksgiving with grandparents. Our Thanksgiving football game was well attended. Crawfills Gap Lions won 6 to 0. Word came from Cleburne that James Dickerson had died. He was brother of Sid Dickerson. Waco visitors Crawford and Mrs. Crawford spent Thanksgiving with the Crawflls. Veterans Camp at Meridian hosted Thanksgiving with Prof Stanley. Rubber tires on trains discussed. inflated tires now wear 25,000 miles, vs earlier 4,000. Modern tires on tractors and rail use discussed. no flanges needed, steel flanges prevent derails. Rubber industry development praised. Swiss reports electric typewriter with 20 keys.
The article notes television emerged from radio curiosity to a developing tide. It discusses receiver design, image detail, and cost, plus the need for synchronized transmission and varied programs. It compares progress to wireless origins, forecasting gradual practical use and broader production challenges.
Fragmented text describes 4H club activities in Purleson and Lynn counties, including a self tending device by a girl named Kristof and polish bred Poland pigs. It mentions grazing, demonstrations, and sales stations with distorted data on yields, land, and prices.
Local notes report students returning to classes after Thanksgiving, Christmas plans, and exams. Students mention diphtheria absence, a second year HK sponsored party, and attendance at a State Teachers meeting. Sports cover home games against Mosshim, Coon Creek All Stars vs Cayote Independents, and a Norse School clash. Also noted are a yellow albino frog at the Washington Zoo and scholarship ads for leading business colleges. Plans for a large Wales gasoline plant are announced.
A grand ball at Live Oak Hall Saturday night December 18 features Slovacek's Orchestra playing modern music of Waco. The event starts at 8 30 with a script price of 40e.
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