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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1941
Page
8
Wetas Farmere set tall mark over farm alses Na. The text describes farm statistics with references to crop values, district protection, and measures of agricultural output. It notes totals and values for cereals and crops, mentioning department totals and standard units.
Coverage would insure basketball teams and related equipment across Texas schools. Officials noted blanket policies would cover injuries from practices and games, with premiums discussed after football district championships conclude. Mor side notes report a funeral in Mor seat and a governor endorsing Roosevelt’s call for aid to Britain and a firm stance toward dictators.
A recent note from England recalls a Goff Hotel lobby incident when a visitor, described as Mr Goff, aided by his brother, attempted to visit the United States. The letter mentions an old check from 1866 and notes about arrangements and personal effects linked to the brothers, with reference to a late Wynter.
A $120,000 international suspension bridge linking Hidalgo Texas and Reynosa Mexico opened at noon Sunday, replacing a previous span destroyed by floods. It provides an automobile link on the updated Meynoma Monterrey highway, reducing travel distance from the lower Rio Grande valley to Monterrey by about 100 miles.
A brief local item notes Pom Oh gains freedom in a case tied to Bell Butler in New York City. The report mentions the event in a terse city notes column with limited context and confirms the parties involved by name.
Meridian news reports that 21 Texas banks extended 424000 loans in the first half of 1940, totaling 570000 to firms and individuals. Open lines remained 39 percent unused, with 27 banks carrying credit for regular borrowers. Average new loans and reasons for continuance noted amid court and local notices.
Fragmentary OCR text references a judge and individuals likely connected to a dispute or notice. The readable items mention a person named Nell Gilhiam Jenn and a figure 109, but details are too garbled to determine a coherent event or outcome. No actionable facts or dates emerge.
A telegram from Baptist minister Rev. Robert C. Unsery of Warrenville, South Carolina, offered to submit to twenty lashes for a $200 prize to draw attention to harsh punishments of convicts in Texts and other states. Compton declined direct participation but sought details about the minister and his church and whether the act could be legally carried out in his state. He praised Unsery’s bold stance against barbarity while noting no formal challenge against him.
Born in Ellis County Tirey Rice 64 attended Baylor and earned UT law degree. World War I veteran served as airplane observer in France. Appointed in 1929 by Gov O Danial to fill Ballard W. Georges vacancy. His term begins as election looms amid Texas judiciary history and cotton industry notes. 1940 Bosque County cotton ginning rose to 7500 bales. 1939 saw 1978 bales. Harrell Doggett of Sherman visited relatives in the area, with Mrs Doggett staying in Clifton with Johnie Polk, before Christmas travels.
Aged Valley Mills resident Mew 7 shenedir Nb died at the home of bar Mrs Iam McCracken in Waco on Christmas Day. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. the next day at the Presbyterian church in Valley Dr. 4. B. Crawford of Dallas officiating, burial followed in Crawford cemetery. Survived by two sons J V and Jy D Bheaeder of Valley Mills and two daughters Mrs I W Jones and Mire McCracken of Waco.
Burton Ranch Jifr and Mrs C P Burton of Dallas gave gifts from a decorated tree to all ranch employees. Mr and Mrs L W Glazener and children visited Mr and Mrs C B Reesing. GP Potter and daughter Mrs Rawin Grimes recover from influenza at Mr Potten s home on 4 B Ranch. A rare platinum mass noted.
Cliftex Theatre shows Dr Kildare's Crisis with Lew Ayres Lionel Barrymore Laraine Day and Robert Young. Also featured Goin' Fishing and River's End matinee. Two reel comedies Cold Turkey and Ghost Wanted. Merrie Melody and Too Many Girls with Lucille Ball Richard Carlson Ann Miller. Love Thy Neighbor to follow.
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