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Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1937

Page

2

Eighty five year old man seeks ride to Mexico City

An 85 year old Houston resident attempts a 2 800 mile bicycle journey to Mexico City and the United States. The article notes questions of travel time and references the broader context of postwar international tensions and political figures, including President Roosevelt and the Emperor, amid changing industry and wartime concerns.

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Landon says Roosevelt said he had the better of it in not getting the job

Former Kansas governor and 1935 Republican presidential nominee Alf Landon said after a White House visit that President Roosevelt believed Landon had the better of it in nothing. He recounted a tale about two strangers and noted he would not have cleaned his horse if he had landed the 1940 job. Landon also praised the President and spoke about his health. About eighty tons of wildflowers will be planted in Texas this year via the State Highway Department to beautify areas.

Washington M. Landon White House Roosevelt Landon Kansas Lanedon Landay Texas State Highway Department Romlaides

VETERAN VETCH PLANTING IN COUNTY FEATURED BY AGENT

County Agent E.R. Lawrees urges producers to join vetch demonstrations across eight communities. Reports list local representatives from Valley Mills, Mosheim, Clifton, Meridian, Cronfills Gap, Mustang, Iredell, and Stainer, noting progress and goals for increased yields in the spring planting program.

Wien Colton E.R. Lawrees Ave Montha J. J. Faubion Valley Milla W. W. Blagkenship J. P. Richards Mosheim W. B. ‘Onwald Clifton Henry Sonntag Meridian Cronfills Gap Mustang Iredell Tobias Knudson B. C. Rogstad Carl L. Bakke Stainer Nuto Gravitt

Ten Sure Ways to Ruin Christmas Exposed by Fire Council

Sundar Op Boedeker, chair of the Fire Prevention Council, outlines ten supposed ways to ruin a Christmas with dangerous advice. The list includes decorating with inflammable materials, using many lighted candles, failing to check tree wiring, leaving lights on unattended, placing trees near stoves, obstructing exits, connecting toys without short-circuit checks, and ignoring dry trees or loud firecrackers.

Christ Voce Sural Howe

School News Garnersville Christmas Program Tonight

Readers learn of a December 23 Christmas program at seven o'clock inviting all. The school notes pupil Victor Onrad under surgery for appendicitis and Lawrence Henkelman moving from Cayotext to join the community. Primary room decor includes bells and a manger as students anticipate Santa. Community items mention visits by local families and students home for holidays. A health note reports heart disease death toll rising 127 percent in Texas over ten years.

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Status Of Interest At Mustang School

Eveeyeine looks forward to holidays though details are unclear. A Thursday night program on December 23 features readings, a marcelle Sowell duo, a pageant, a picture show group, and a dialogue. The Literary Society elected new officers and hosted a spelling contest winner. Exams next week spark holiday cheer and plans for the play Calm Yourself with Christmas and a New Year wish.

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