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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1924
Page
7
Nelson and Cowen announce their new grocery firm replacing Joe Loper as of January 1. They pledge high grade merchandise and vigilant service, inviting old customers and new in the community to call telephone number 1 or visit the store. Tom Gangshei, longtime salesman, is retained to maintain service standards and assist with orders.
Los Angeles reports that cowboy star Tom Mix is recovering after an accidental shooting involving his own gun. The incident occurred when a rifle hanging in the hall discharged as a relative attempted to prevent it from falling, injuring his wife who was charged in the mishap.
Mrs Augusta Budd McDonald, 49, a widow with two daughters and a son at college, became a coed at Northwestern University in a course of systematic theology. She was reached by sororities and joined Phi Beta Phi, active in university life, urging widows to pursue college education.
A newspaper notice urges parents and youths to pursue business education as the path to success, urging enrollment through a coupon and a scholarship via Tyler Commercial College. Also listed are St Olaf Lutheran Church services in English at the Brick Church with Sunday School and confirmands meeting, plus a Saturday event.
Austin dispatch reports Gov. Neff plans a broad stump tour through Texas to rally support and gauge public sentiment on a potential U.S. Senate bid. Friends say the effort could precede a special Legislature session or aim to influence the June university regent meeting, with critics highlighting fiscal and tax policy disputes.
A Wesley Bible church gathering at Mim Minin Mafatt’s home marked New Year’s Eve with a watch party. Games included Zumpe the Lighted Candle and The Watch Contest, followed by hot chocolate and cake as the clock neared midnight, ushering in 1924 with happiness. A separate note cites a U S Department of Agriculture report showing 2 104 men and 1 055 women in county agricultural agent and demonstration work, reflecting activity growth.
Three boys aged 12 to 15 were captured after stealing a five passenger 1921 Nash from Dallas on Christmas day then driving to Waco. They broke into Dr J E B Manney’s home at 1826 Beneca Street by destroying a back window, took two pistols one belonging to Manney, some money and a Kodak. They fled but were arrested near Dew. A gun and the car were recovered. The youths described speeds up to 79 mph leaving Dallas. Deputies Moberts Wood Stegall and Roberts pursued further developments.
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