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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1937
Page
4
The article notes Theodosia Meek near Aquilla in the county died early Monday when a gun discharged while a small boy played with it. A verdict of death was returned by the coroner or justice, with the incident prompting reflections on column lengths and newspaper writing style.
Mips Camp reports frame gardens spreading across Northwest Texas counties. Gardens offer early vegetables by March or April, thriving in protected, wind and sand free spots. Costs are low, often using scrap lumber and barnyard manure, with some women harvesting dollars worth of produce from small plots.
The ceremony united Mr Lewis Dahl and Miss Bliss Murphree at St Olaf Rock Church Cranfills Gap with Rev W J Maaktenta d officiating. Guests from Austin Dallas Fort Worth Hamilton and Hamilton attended. A three tier cake reception followed and the couple left for Dallas on their wedding trip.
Mrs Julian C Bronstad died after a long illness on December 7 at the family home. She was a mother and wife, active Lutheran who raised her children in the faith. Funeral services were held at the Norse Lutheran Church with pallbearers and music. She leaves a husband, eight brothers, two sisters, five children and a late daughter Jolie Bernice.
Clint Shirley head of Shirley Livestock Co of Fort Worth plans a December 17 film night at Clifton City Auditorium. He and his wife chart a trip through Norway Sweden Holland Denmark Germany France England with a moving picture reel of Clifton personalities and local scenes. County residents invited to attend the Methodist church sponsored event for an entertaining program featuring candid moments and a glimpse of city life.
An Exchange note praises inner vitality over numbers. It cites Dan Beard at 86 still active, Franklin helping shape the Constitution, an 80 year old Goethe finishing Faust, and others, urging continued vigor and forward looking zest regardless of outward years.
In Waslangton Dye the House debated farm hill provisions and two amplifications to capital gains and cases tax. The labor committee approved a revised wage and board bill for the administrative board. The day featured partisan remarks and questions about President Roosevelt’s intended response after a southern vacation.
Exams wrap up at Fairview School as the basketball team wins on Friday and seeks further success this week. Mr. and Mrs. A. L Riepert host Sunday guests from China Springs. Dorrene Darby of Valley Mills visits her sister Thiele. Community notes mention Abbott and Aguila residents at a gathering and thankfulness for sympathy after a recent illness. Furnished three room apartment for rent and a Wortham visit by Mrs. W W Land's mother round out local items.
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