Unclear OCR fragment references flood and public notices
Fragmentary text mentions a flood and Austin, a bar, Opera Company, Publicity Bureau, and church surveys. The readable parts are disjoint and insufficient for factual events or outcomes.
05 Feb 1937
Page 1
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1937
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions a flood and Austin, a bar, Opera Company, Publicity Bureau, and church surveys. The readable parts are disjoint and insufficient for factual events or outcomes.
Miss Juanus Pendleton wed Price Wallace in a Cranfills Gap ceremony on January 31 at 6 pm. Attendants included Miss Joyce Stinson as maid of honor and Elvin John Wallace as best man. The bride wore a white gown and veil, with pink peonies in the church aisle and attendants in coordinated gowns. The groom wore a dark suit as guests and family witnessed the marriage.
An Ottawa report notes continued debate over the Social Security Act with officials and citizens divided on proposed provisions. Officials emphasize fiscal safeguards while critics urge broader coverage and faster implementation amid economic strain. Local reaction remains mixed as hearings proceed.
The article covers a wedding at the local Methodist Church with bride Juanita Pendleton and groom Price Wallace amid community greetings. It mentions families from Clifton and nearby towns, plus several local residents visiting, social events, and a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Bertabser, highlighting small-town ties and greetings.
January receipts at Clifton Post Office rose thirty percent from a year earlier despite severe weather and nearly impassable roads. The payroll exceeds fourteen hundred and fifty dollars monthly, supporting nine local workers and benefiting many residents through government services. An inspector rated the office highly, marking it one of the county’s top second-class offices.
Mrs. Jemsie Coopar Hayman widow of Alvin W Coop Hayman longtime Clifton resident died after several weeks ill in a Port Worth hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday at 1 40 pm in Waco then moved to Compton Pumaret for burial at Crawford cemetery. Rev Swaith officiated with many relatives and friends attending. She was married about thirty years ago and lived in Clifton since Mr Coop Hayman’s death. Survivors include her husband and daughter Mrs Van Corbell.
Meridian Court and Local News report on weekly visitors and illness in the McCorkle and Routt families, with attendance at a birthday ball in Walnut Springs. Relations include Mrs. HLM Routt visiting a gravely ill Bob Reese in Roswell, funeral arrangements in New Mexico, and local trips by Judge Cureton and Charley Laswright.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Elba Helton and Kelly Fale with references to February 17, 1887, and an aviation or piping context at a UK company. The readable items include a Metre measurement note and potential event or company names, but details are unclear.
Washington Feb 1 Senator Tom Connally Democrat Texas used Congress today to push a drastic wartime tax plan and industrial control. The bill would take effect the day war starts and fund defense by taxing wealth and limiting incomes with high surtaxes. It seeks a pay as you fight system including lower exemptions and a steep surtax on income over thresholds while aiming to curb industrial profits. House hearings on a similar measure progress, with further action expected this session.
Miss Mary Louise Lane daughter of Mr and Mrs J G Lane of this city married James Patrick Groves of Monroe City Texas on Thursday January 28 1987 at St Mary Church Taylor Texas The ceremony was performed by Father Theodore Drees before a small family group The bride wore a navy blue tailored suit with white chiffon blouse and gloves A reception followed at the bridegroom s sister s home and the couple departed for a brief trip afterwards The groom is the son of Mrs Alice Groves of Taylor and is employed by Brown Root Inc in Houston
The Clifton Lions Club hosted County Judge Karl Lovelady and guest B I Dokl on a Tuesday luncheon agenda. Talks focused on state bills, county highways, and building lateral roads, with renewed road committee authority to assist Clifton and surrounding territory. The club voted Lovelady honorary member and set the next meeting for Tuesday February 16 urging full attendance.
Austin February 2 old age pension checks will mail around the tenth of the month announced by the old age assistance commission. Checks will go out in batches of about 29 000 with no waiting for federal money. Acting Director Orville Carpenter said 113 000 and TEAMS have received assistance since the state pension law took effect February 14 1896. The forecast a year ago was 30 000 recipients now. Carpenter cited a rise in Texas due to the Thorn Texas law.
Mrs Alpha Phinney, aged about seventy, died at the Kappers home after illness. The widow of LG Phinomy, she resided in the local community for many years and the death was recorded as medically attributed after a period of decline. Funeral arrangements are pending in the immediate vicinity.
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