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Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1937

Page

3

BOsque Triumph In Cotton Bowl Idle Gridiron Battle

School notes recount a holiday break and the loss of a friend. The Cranfills Gap crowd witnessed Bosque's 18 0 victory over Meridiaan Valley Mills rivals with standout play from several Bosque stars including Romine and Gibson and a captaincy by Dorothy Sehulaw of the Cranfills Gap volleyball squad.

Andelosamate Jamen Olson Relatis Bosque Mamilto Cranfilla Gap Valley Mills Iack Romine Charlie Romine Ater Miller Gibson Meridiaa Aternoon Pool Christenson Clifton Hord Charlie Romles Jack Romine McNeill Everett Yallay Mille Koppert Evans Morgan Hansen Dittrich Mall Wickroan Comal Gap

Bell County Arat Killing Contest Winners Announced

Betton December 30 Winners in the Bell County rat poisoning contest, judged December 18 by County Agent Edmund Singington, were announced today. Yate, a 10th grader, killed 2 883 rats in a school division, while Helen Craft, 10, won the county junior title by killing 2 rats. Willieme, 16, a contestant in the same school, claimed the county winner in the brown division with five rats to his name.

Betton Bell Aunty Edmund Singigton Yate Bell County Bhole Helen Craft Willleme Constant Schod Bown Tyre Vate

Year of change and self improvement urged

An editorial urges embracing the new year as a chance to improve and help others, arguing success comes from ongoing effort rather than complacency. Campus notes report visitors over Christmas, a Christmas program, and reflections by Rev. Bos. Alumni news lists Baylor and university students home for holidays and Clifton visits.

Alendar Etter Parsons Jane Campus Caroline Arthur Lloyd Feljos O. T. Bos Geraldine Umberg BEM Nell Gilliam Vernie Lee Fort Roralie Ruster Baylor University Waco Will Lacy Wilson Moore Moi Texas University Johnie Polk N.t.sch.c Denton Clifton

Sling shot weapons and new gun designs emerge

The article notes sling shots used by Spanish shepherds to throw dynamite at rebel positions, while an English inventor B F S Jaden Powell creates a powderless machine gun powered by a rapidly whirled barrel and axle, dropping bullets into place. It claims the Japanese have also devised a gasoline engine driven single shot gun.

B. F. S. Jaden-Powell

Texas cotton reform urged to match global market

Farm and Ranch argues that Texas cotton must rise in quality to compete with Brazil and meet foreign demand. A new committee proposes practical measures including pre classification and cooperative practices, requiring growers to shed prejudices and cooperate to protect honest ginning and seed sources. California and Welsh roots cited.

Tess Neigh‘bor Texas Yeas Brazil California

New Theatre Cranfills Gap Lone Show and Serial Lineup

Friday and Saturday January six to nine present The Big Show at Texan Centennial starring Gene Autry Smiley Burnette and Kay Hughes with The Pioneers Jones Boys Beverly Hillbillies and Light Crust Doughboys. Also selected short Dark Jest Africa. Tuesday January twelve One night only The Night Waitrosa! with May Grahame Gordon Jonox and Win com Haworth. Friday and Saturday January fourteen fifteen Pigakin Parade with stars Stuart Erwin Johnny Downs Arline Judge Betty Grable Pat Kelly Jack Haley Dixie Dunbar Tony Martin. Saturday January sixteen Roaring Lead a rip roarin western with Bob Livingston Ray Corrigan Max Terhune. Serial every Friday and Saturday night. Other attractions Ramona Happy Go Lucky Rainbow on the River Ladies in Love Ride Ranger Ride Can This be Dixie Dimples Daniel Boone. Spend your money where it will come back to you in the form of a better show.

NEW Theatre Gordon Jonox Wincom Haworth Acton Bowes Stuart Erwin Johnny Downs Arline Judge Betty Grable Patay Kelly Jack Haley Dixie Dunbar Tony Martin Sawnee Dixie Daniel Boone

Goats Wanted in Mosheim Texas by P B Dansby

Wanted to buy many goats in Mosheim Texas. Buyer P B Dansby seeks large quantities, with willingness to purchase in small lots. Contact details not fully clear in the notice.

Twins Born in Different Thursdays in Nebraska

Scottabluff Neb Jampata and a baby girl were born at 11 45 PM Thursday and 12 08 AM Friday respectively to Mr and Mrs Laland Cayo of Bestia Hu Harry Charles Garson was born at 11 45 o ele Thursday ght adm girl Tene Ms.

Scottabluff Neb Jampata Ma. Laland Cayo Bestia Harry Charles Garson

Vitamin content in orange juice questioned by U S Department

The text discusses orange juice containing vitamin C and notes concerns about vitamin levels. It references a statement from the United States Department of Agriculture regarding whether the vitamin content is allowed to stand as stated.

Unitd Beale Department of Agricultues

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