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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1940
Page
8
OCR reads as garbled social notes from a town weekly listing births visits and parties with names like Mika Viola Olwon and Hiram Stanford. Several lines mention birthdays and extended family visits, ending with a definition of a medieval term for a roving household helper.
A historical notice chronicles the career of gas executive Mayr, his rise to assistant and general superintendent roles, and the 1926 formation of Community Natural Gas Company and its expansion. It notes a 200 town plant buildout, later mergers with Municipal Gas and Texas Citizen Gas, and Mayr’s roles as vice president and general manager. A card of thanks follows for support during illness.
A wave of guilty pleas floods local court docket with defendants including Tony Gibranth and Grover Nel. Plea outcomes range from fines and costs to jail terms, while sentences for liquor sale and unlawful acts are reduced to public nuisance or minor fines amid ongoing court actions and proclamations.
A tribute to Senator William E Borah of Idaho as a rare statesman in American politics. The piece highlights his thirty three years in Congress, unwavering integrity, and the deep respect he earned across party lines for sticking to his studied convictions.
Masonic notice dated Monday February 29 7200 p.m. invites visiting Masons to attend the open meeting at Clifton Lodge with Harry Womack W M presiding. Tennison serves as secretary. The cordial welcome is extended to visiting members and friends.
A Navy push to strengthen the force emphasizes equal opportunity for young men from all walks of life. With authorized strength at 145000 and over 180000 volunteers to be enlisted, the drive highlights rail, in person inquiries at Waco Texas Room 212 Post One Building. Separate note cites Soviet Russia women in rail roles, with about half a million women employed in the system and numerous senior positions.
Brief note reports that buyers in Alaska seek authentic poles, with emphasis on original craftsmanship and provenance. The fragment hints at concern over authenticity and origin of items marketed as totems.
A caller reports a 450 pound white male seeking a service, described as a full blood male hug, located at a garden near Bosque Bridge in Clifton GW Jobe, with a contact window 1-2.
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