13 Dec 1940
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1940
Page
1
Lovelady explains the road bond measure in Bosque County and asserts that bond sales will unlock funds to raise revenue by over one hundred percent once allocations are made. He invites constituents to attend the Atak election event and extend holiday greetings.
An appeal urges readers to donate food produce fruits and purchases of any item to the Bre. O. P. Pederson home by Monday December 28 for delivery to needy families. The Lion Club and Buy Becust trap assist in distributing and examining the appeal while seeking support from those better off to share with those in hardship.
A countywide chamber of commerce is proposed to advance intergyria interests. A board of directors will govern with one director per community and officers including president, vice presidents, secretary manager and treasurer. Membership set at twelve annually, with meetings held in the Capitol Theatre Meville Tusday the 10th.
The Lanes Chapel column records a Sunday evening service led by Lafayette Sullivan with many visitors including Mrs Johnson of Clifton and the Proutts of Mosheim. Christmas service planned for Dec 22. several locals traveled to Turnersville and Midlothian to visit relatives and a Navy furlough man plans a Hawaii assignment. Two Clifton Hospital appendectomy cases noted. Red Cross work discussed by the Woman’s D Club. local visits include Ida Barton in Mosheim and Annie Sowell luncheon at Mrs Frank’s in Clifton.
Clifton F A members urge voting on Saturday December 14 1040 in the Horque Boil Conserv intelet No 52 to support the pres ward.
Educational Committee examines bond issue history noting McLennan County used sale proceeds to fund highway construction from county line to county line without raising local taxes. Texas Legislature 1932 diverted 1 percent of gasoline tax to cover indebtedness, advancing a modern highway system while few counties participated. Potential law expansion could unlock about 16 million dollars in funds with 0 to 0 million available.
Mrs MC Terry attended the tome meeting at Hamilton Institute with John Porky Nelson Homer Burleson Mechald Gaston Feusher Gaston Allene Brasher and Rev Norman Dally. N A Casey of Hot Springs began a Holiness Church meeting Monday night. On Sunday December children and grandchildren gathered at Mr August Carlson’s home to celebrate his birthday with a noon feast. Carlson’s friends wish him many more happy returns. Carl Johnson and family from Pt Worth and Lore Tomy visitors helped celebrate. Allene Brasher left for Waco to stay with her sister. Rev Daily preached at the Methodist Church at 11 and again that night. Waco shoppers included Melvin Swen Nelva Joy Srp Gunde Larton Paul Christen Miss Hila Hanson Martha Hanson J S Oleon Mrs Jim Jenson Mrs Oscar Rhone and Mrs Ernest Rhone. (Continued on Last Page)
Fragmented notes discuss Thomas Kidson and his view of genius as five percent inspiration and ninety five percent perspiration. The piece urges students to adopt Edison’s work ethic and finish tasks fully. It mentions a weekend trip to Houston and a shopping outing, with several cryptic lines about events and a library.
A roundup of local social visits and family connections across Meridian and nearby towns. Names include Mr and Mrs Percy Glover, Carol Jean, Mr and Mrs A G Goodall, Morgan Moon, B Johnson, Kenneth Busby, and San Antonio relations. Several trips to Dallas Gladewater Hillsboro and Dallas are noted along with grandchildren and extended kin.
The National Guard unit will relocate to Camp Bowie in Brownwood Texas on December 18 for a year of intensive training. Lieutenant Elwore Canutesan and the Yellow officers praised the unit’s appearance and conduct during training, while Clifton’s leadership team is noted for their guidance.
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