22 Feb 1929
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1929
Page
1
Arguments favoring home trade claim benefits reach beyond adjacent towns and cut costs of city shopping. The piece notes travel, hotel, and postages for mall orders as hidden expenses, urges Clifton merchants’ ads on value of home trade, and includes a card of thanks and notices about funerals, church events, and local happenings.
Meridian court records show bond approvals, tax assessments, and warrants including Warrant No 7458 for MAS Petroleum and Warrant No 0744 for Wy AL Barner. Local notices report property renditions corrected, a new district formed No 11, and a marriage license for Forrest and Perrell. George Hill, of Meridian, found dead near Need tart. age over 80, health declined. Bob Chiles of Bunts Paula visits family in California.
The Methodist Church invites the general public to Sunday evening lectures and Bible study. Rev A Dozier will speak on the Bible at the evening hour Sunday. Pastor W T Boulware extends a welcome to all attendees.
The owners announce the meat market will reopen after the February 10 fire and solicit continued support. They promise to operate under a refreshed, improved setup and express appreciation for customers' business and patience.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a chicken dinner in Dallas on a Saturday in March. Likely a community event with church or local group involvement, though many words are garbled and names unreadable.
Local diary sector notes strong interest in dairy business in Wisconsin and surrounding regions. Reports discuss calves four months old, land prices from 190 to 900 per acre, and dairy barn improvements as farmers seek investments and improved operations.
Local letter outlines Doris Goodrich poised for concerts and talks of establishing two butter routes from Clifton via Valley Mills and Hamilton. Waco and Temple ties noted with producers, factories, and a push to use dairy products to benefit farmers. The piece mentions expenses, investments, and community reactions around the idea.
On Tuesday evening February 19 Mr Monard Anderson hosted a dinner and theatre party honoring Miss Mabel Claire Exgen, whose marriage to Mr Anne T. Melby will take place February 28 at her parents' home.
The text outlines Gen Sam Houston defeating Santa Anna and Texas becoming independent, with a later phase joining the United States. It mentions presidents Burnett, Houston, Lamar, and Jones and notes the 1840 annexation where parts of New Mexico and Oklahoma areas were involved.
The Clifton school reports varied activities and outcomes. Declamation winners Ruth and Thompson placed first and second with later honors in the All-School program. Proceeds from events reached about $3000 for school needs. Textbook updates note a state committee adoption and a single rejection amid meetings chaired by Mrs. Land and other faculty.
Sunday School at 10 morning service and Communion. Young People's Meeting at 2. Preaching at 7 18 p.m. GE McCuleh Mwiany listed among speakers or organizers.
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