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Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1939

Page

3

School News Highlights Staffing Change and Play at City Hall

The position once held by Mr Dele Pierson, who resigned to become a mail carrier, has been filled by Me Appleby. The Junior Class sponsors a Friday night play at City Hall titled Alosetina directed by Afiew Mitchell. Vocational Agriculture notes report a fifteen minute radio broadcast by local Future Farmers of America and attendance at a show benefiting local supporters. In sports, CHS faced Iredell in county basketball with a 40-28 loss, then beat Valley Mill in overtime to reach the finals before losing to Iredell in the finale.

Chool News Dele Piervon Me Appleby Pierson Hugh Alosetina Afiew Mitchell Bette Tonchow Grcers Chaylee Future Farmers of America WACO Deel Clifton Future Parmar Strix BliMon FPA Caraway

Taxation and pension plans shape Texas session debate

The legislature debates costs and pension policy, with committees considering a sales tax to voters and a transaction tax, while Governor Davis’ plan shifts to a $30 total income. Debates cover diversions of gas tax money to county debts, unequal bonded debt distribution, and opposition to state relief for favored counties.

Ira I Jernor Texex Press Association Lowry Martin Corsicana The Press Association Texas Good Bonds Association

Cranfill Gap School News Volunteers Attend Texas Teachers Meeting

A Cranfill Gap School page notes Mond s Meeting with the Texas division of the State Teachers Association and a Central Texas luncheon. Dr Merril Primmty of Stephen College spoke on The Qualifications of Teacher. Students and teachers joined a Valentine drive and a sing song as classes shared stories, art, and reports.

Symond Contra!exas Stats Teachers Association Hey Central Tesh Bchoolmantars Merril Primmty Stephen’ College Mibe Oui Little Fellows’ Club Este Lucille Dickie Vernon

Sixth Grade News Highlights Team Progress at Meet

Sixth graders report solid practice progress since mid term as they reflect on county meet results. Despite two key players missing, the C boys and the D boys showed effort and team spirit.

Rne Birle Dboys Lavswick

Crane Gap basketball teams bow to Kopperl in county finals

Cranfills Gap boys beat Kopperl 43 11 then fall in semi finals to Cisco? misread. Girls lose finale to Kopperl by five points after earlier wins over Walnut Springs Betz. Team praised for effort, vow to return next season.

Thare Tay Crane Ntis Koppert Frits Ridian Morgan Walnut Springs Betz Ciften Prutre Thsils Iredell Kopperl

Proposal to Stop Sports Shows in Texas Prisons

A Texas Legislature bill by Rep Maurice Dowell would ban sports exhibitions by state prisoners. The issue mentions past rodeos at Huntsville prison drawing large crowds and a plan for a Texas prison football team to play Oklahoma prison at the Cotton Bowl. Also notes a white tomato variety named Snow Ball.

Texas Austin Maurice Dowell Luling Hunteville Oklhoma

Roosevelts plan on taxes and legalized gambling for Texas

Roosevelt urged Texas voters to decide on legalized horse racing and liquor by the drink with full revenue explanations. He proposed a state income tax and a 60 percent state take from racing profits, while earmarking tax proceeds to fund social security. The president’s son discussed broad tax measures affecting salaries and commodities.

Texas Roosevelt Met

Frst United States snus taken in 1700 and population noted

In 1700 the first United States snus was taken and the population was recorded as sau, reflecting early colonial demographics and health practices of the era.

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