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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1931
Page
3
After the fire the question is always asked was there insurance protection The next question is is the insurance in a good company We represent the strongest companies some that have written insurance and paid policies since Clifton became a town Get the best and sleep good.
A large crowd enjoyed ideal weather for Clifton’s trades day with another event planned for Christmas Eve. Cash prizes and trade checks were distributed to residents including Mrs Beckner and Helmer Schoenrock among others in Clifton.
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH lists services and meetings for Sunday and the week: 9 30 Sunday School and Bible Class 10 30 German language preaching 2 30 Divine service at Goars school house 7 00 devotion and topic discussion 1 30 Tuesday Ladies Aid in church basement entertaining by Mrs G A Obenhaus and Mrs Fred Fehler 7 00 Tuesday Junior Choir in church 7 00 Wednesday S S teachers meeting 1 00 Catechetical instruction two year class G A Obenhaus pastor
On Tuesday December 1 at 6 0 clock the H E I girls served a dinner to friends at the Home Economies cottage. The color scheme was green and gold. Menu included pear and peach cocktail rolled roast gravy buttered rolls sweet potatoes nuts marshmallows creamed carrots salted pecans pineapple upside down cake coffee whipped cream. Host Mary Louise Lane hostess Margie Faye Solberg. Guests included Joe Grim land Oscar Noble Pederson Halder Duncan Christene Conrad and Miss Manske.
The notice lists Sunday events with Sunday School at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m evening worship at 7 p m. A Ladies Bible Class is scheduled Monday at 3 p m and a Prayer service with Bible Study on Wednesday at 7 p m. Minister G E McCaleb signs the notice.
Whitewright Sun notes a collection of biblical trivia detailing counts of words and letters, middle and longest verses, and notable verse facts. It cites occurrences of Lord, Jehovah, Reverend, and details from Esther, John, Ezra, Kings, Isaiah, Obadiah, and Psalms along with the Ten Commandments across Deuteronomy and Exodus.
The Exide Battery Company of Philadelphia has bought the Clifton group formerly known as Paul's Smiling Sonny Boys. The Exide Cavaliers will broadcast on WACO in Waco Texas Saturdays from 10 to 10 30 PM and give away free batteries in upcoming programs. Clifton members include Paul Dietiker Toby Thompson Al Olson and Carl Remington. Exide Cavaliers invite listener calls and emphasize Exide Franchised Dealers Selios Bros. Garage Clifton. Dial 1240 Kilowatts each Saturday night.
Selmer Erickson Post American Legion invites all ex service men to a Monday night meeting on December 14 to elect officers for the coming year and address other business. A kangaroo court session is planned with Judge Joe Wise presiding and Attorney Alex Anderson presenting the case. Milford Hoff urges attendance to fill membership quota and pay the 1932 dues.
First Presbyterian Church schedules December 13, 1938 with Sabbath School at 9 44 Morning Worship at 11 00 featuring Shadows on the Wall Evening Worship at 7 15 with The Prophet of Tears Young People meet 6 14 Choir practice Wednesday 7 15 Pastor Andrew Byers invites all to join in service to Christ and find a church home.
Notes state that on Wednesday December 16 the Parent Teacher Association will host a Christmas Carol program directed by Mrs W W iand We urge nonmembers to join to strengthen ties between home and school Teachers and parents aim to guide children toward richer citizenship and a future oriented world Pub Com
Pure bred toms offered at 10 cents over market price. Seller Mrs. Gus Rachurg of Star Route Clifton Texas. Also an event notice: Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid dinner at City Hall on Saturday December 12 to benefit Clifton College. Includes fragmented postal and date details.
Former Attorney General Robert Lee Bobbitt of Laredo was appointed to the board of trustees of the College of Arts and Industries at Kingsville by Governor Sterling after Congressman Richard Kleberg resigned his chairmanship. Kleberg wired his resignation from Washington Tuesday.
Creep feeding calves while nursing gains appeal for low costs and easy weaning. Tom Parks of Clifton reports about fifteen dollars per head added value on 50 creep-fed calves and plans to expand operations. Other adopters include H. A. Nelson, Q O Bekken, Earl White, W. E. Rogers, and Martin Bros. Gains seen in Howard and Mason counties. rations rely on oats corn and cottonseed cake with some roughage.
The notice urges residents to support the Home Relief drive in Clifton. It appeals to help those in need with food clothing and shelter and asks everyone to contribute on Saturday December 19 by purchasing tags, with all proceeds kept locally to address real hardship.
Prinity Lutheran Church lists Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10 a m with morning communion in the Norwegian Night service at 7 15 p m. Choir practice on Thursdays. Saturday class instruction. Confirmation at 9 30 a m and Junior class at 2 p m. Strangers welcome. Pastor O T Boe.
Citizens are urged to prepare to aid the less fortunate in their community. If you cannot contribute personally, contact the Home Relief committee which will gladly handle donations. Your money will be spent wisely and not wasted, and you may enjoy Christmas more by acting before the holiday.
Washington lawmakers Tom Connally and O H Cross proposed a bill to regulate commodity exchanges including cotton and wheat. The plan aims to reflect true supply and demand, allow legitimate hedging, curb price manipulation, and end phantom commodity gambling on boards of trade. Eligibility to trade would require bona fide ownership of sufficient quantity, ownership or lease of qualifying US land, or sale to a bona fide spot purchaser within 12 months.
At a recent luncheon the Clifton Lions hosted O T Clark and E J Roberts of Fort Worth and Dewitt Ernest of Forney. Clark and Roberts represent the Texas Louisiana Power Co General Offices and feel at home in Clifton, being closely tied to local business. The club is catching up on committee work and plans an active start for the New Year toward a Bigger and Better Clifton.
Joe W. Thompson, longtime Clifton resident and bachelor, suffered a severe cut to his lower lip when turkey coops toppled while he was climbing on them behind the Waco Packing Company. A physician stitched the gash and freed him from the debris. his face remains swollen but friends expect a swift recovery.
The Ladies of the Missionary Society of the Methodist Church express sincere appreciation to the merchants who funded the Merchant's Pageant and to all participants, noting the event’s success and gratitude to those who contributed.
Marriage license intentions announced for Ola Huffman and Robert Moore from Paluxy and Iredell duo. Court convened with Grand Jury sworn in as Meridian hosts district sessions, jurors listed for grand and petit panels. Local notes report B Y P U federation event, Brazil missionary guest, visiting judges, and a Western Meridian fire at Mrs Forester’s home with minor damage.
A decade review shows 48 percent of all patents applied for were turned down by the U S Patent Office. The statistic highlights significant rejection pressure on inventors and impacts on productivity in the innovation sector.
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