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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1919
Page
8
A festive call to shop practical gifts for the home this Christmas. The piece highlights affordable, durable items suited for each room and family member, emphasizing usefulness and beauty in a commonsensible package.
A surprise country shower was given for Miss Aurelia Mijaaland by Mrs. C S Aanen and Miss Clara Anderson at the Aanenson home in Wills Point Texas on Monday evening. Guests included Ruth Odegaard and Ole Martin who delivered a piano piece and an invitation as gifts were revealed by Cupid figures. The event featured ferns and red hearts, with Bry an Punch and wafers served by Alice Petersen and Clarice Dahl.
Rev. A. Sifton will preach next Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday School starts at 9:45 a.m. Endeavor meets at 6:45 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend the services.
Property rental notice listing two farms for rent located eight miles east of Wigton. Apply to E. E. Preacher, 1 Clifton, Texas. 1tp.
A brief classifieds item seeks a dressed hog weighing about 200 pounds. Contact phone number 216 provided.
Chicago December 16 Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer outlined a Justice Department program to reduce living costs at a meeting with 400 Illinois officials civic leaders and club women. He urged fair price committees backed by mayors and prosecutors, organized consumer groups led by women, conservation meetings, industrial peace actions, and remobilization of four minute men to deliver work and savings talks nightly.
Resignation of E. P. Ripley as president of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad was accepted by directors and will take effect January 1. Ripley becomes chairman of the board and W. B. Storey, federal manager, is elected president.
Emmett Show, the store's advertising writer and decorator, created standout displays in the Dry Goods Department. A center-window snow scene features a lit miniature home, a Christmas tree glowing with tiny electric globes, and a fast-moving train weaving through tunnels. Emmett earns praise for originality and appeal.
A city ordinance penalties the shooting of Fire Crackers, Cannon Crackers, Sky Rockets and similar devices on Clifton streets and alleys. The measure must be and will be enforced.
Department of Justice activities uncovered 219 cases against food hoarders. The cases led to libeling and distribution actions in 18 states involving millions of dollars in food.
The House approved the Senate bill extending the sugar equalization board through 1920 by a 256 to 34 vote. Amendments preserving wartime powers to regulate sugar prices and movements were approved, sending the measure to a conference committee of the two houses.
Miss Marie Grimland and Carroll V Lumpkin united in marriage Wednesday at the bride’s home. The ceremony featured a ring ritual with Miss Janie Marie Hill as ring bearer. Guests enjoyed a festive luncheon and left for Amarillo after Christmas with out of town relatives Mrs Lucy Lumpkin and Mr Elmer among attendees.
The Farmers' Gin Company will not operate during the Christmas Holidays and will resume Monday Dec 29. O M Bronstad manager thanks customers for patronage and wishes a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Clifton Texas C Canutesen The Watkins Man informs office rented in front of Clifton Rubber Company's store on Saturdays and days away from the road. Clifton Record and Dallas News now $2.00 per year.
R Lumpkin and Miss Bertice Ward unite in marriage with Elbert Lumpkin of Mart and Gid Childers of Waco among attendants. The groom, son of Mrs Lucy Lumpkin, served in the Signal Corps and later worked for Western Union in Amarillo. The bride, daughter of Mrs Clara Grimland, long a city resident, now begins a new life amid well wishers.
Austin December 16. The State Canvassing Board disclosed defeat of all six proposed constitutional amendments from the November 4 election. The board recessed until December 22 to allow counties that failed to report to send returns and receive proper certification. If needed, mandamus actions may be filed against county judges who delay. Governor Hobby chairs the board with the Attorney General and Secretary of State. The aim is to prevent disenfranchisement of voters in thirty six counties due to late returns.
The church announces Sunday School next Sunday at 10:00 with Bible Class and full attendance. Regular English language service follows at 11:00. Choir rehearsal Friday at 7:00. Catechumens meet Saturday at 10:30. All services welcome.
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