06 Feb 1931
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1931
Page
1
A promotional pitch urges saving a dime daily through an old line Southland Life Insurance policy. It promises a pension at age 60 and encourages readers to set aside funds into a cue account, claiming universal accessibility and future security.
Friday night Valle ville hosts a four act PTA play to raise money for a school piano. Jokes and a moral interlude precede the performance weather permitting. Meridian visitors report improvements. PTA meets Monday feb 0th. Women’s Club gathers Tuesday at 2.00 at Mrs. A. C. Nivin’s home.
Mr Chris Strand of this city and Mrs Man Hardie of Valley Mills were married at Rev Chorin's parsonage with few relatives present. The couple plans a brief honeymoon before returning to Clifton to establish a home at Mrs B T Womsch's residence. Strand is a popular Carpenter and widower with local ties.
Norway, one of the world’s smallest free nations, wields a powerful whaling industry. Diplomatic skill and commercial acumen have given Norwegians a de facto monopoly, with whale catches worth about $10,000,000 annually. Norwegian ships roam seven seas, driving a hardy culture famed for strong dress and resilient women, while fishing and farming remain core livelihoods.
The St Olaf Choir of sixty voices under Dr F Melia Christiansen filled Clifton College Auditorium before over 600 music lovers. The review praises the choir’s pure tone and spiritual expression, notes the director’s mastery, and highlights singing as a divine gift enhanced by proper training.
Meridan court notices include deeds and surreys with transfers from Jat 17 to Jat 47, and local land transactions. Obituaries for Mrs Amy Hilllard, Mrs John Cox, and Mr Mandieye. age details, burial in Meridian cemetery, with family survivors noted. Community items report engagements declined, school events, and church services after February 9 1904 in Meridian.
The Clifton Public School reports a large honor roll for the third period with seventy two names. The senior class and the first ranks tie for first with thirteen names each, while sixth grade leads with eight. The independent county high school tournament begins Friday, with Clifton fielding boys and girls teams. Reverend E N Scarlett spoke on lessons from a humble home. the high school orchestra performed. plans for a College Hobo play are noted.
Members of the Clifton Lions Club and guests discuss Bosque County Day at the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show in Fort Worth. County agents report 4-H livestock entries and the event, with trains and deadlines, set for March. The magazine club notes January meeting and upcoming topics for February discussions.
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