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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1937
Page
7
Local residents share holiday visits and family gatherings with relatives in Fort Worth Itasca and Denton. Westmont hospital notes a ruptured blood vessel in a leg while community members extend well wishes and contribute to school notices and events.
A Washington announced Texas road construction receives about 22 million dollars in 1937 to back federal state programs. Three million for grade crossing elimination, one and a half million for farm to market roads, and 7.7 million in regular federal aid require state matching. Governor Allred nears a February 15 decision on a new highway commissioner as education board vacancies draw interest. A USA: Jim Guleke, J B Watkins, Lew Henderson terms expire. Henderson likely reappointed. A push to have the state superintendent chosen by the board rather than voters is under study by a senate committee. A Capitol staffer photo mix up story ends with a fired reporter later rebounding to a press agent post.
A Bosque County official urges the county to appoint a qualified local observer to help aged residents apply for Old Age Assistance funds. He notes the district’s high completion rate, recommends a central, tactful legal-minded person who is independent of the Veterans Administration, and argues state funding should eventually cover the position. The proposal seeks timely aid for veterans and needy seniors, calling for county payment until a state system is established.
Austin January 4 Governor Allred announced Marvin Hall will fill the unexpired term of Raymond Munk as state tax commissioner and serve a full six year term from February 10. Albert Daniel of Crockett was named to succeed Hall for the unexpired term and a two year term beginning January 22. The insurance commissioner earns 3600 dollars annually and the tax commissioner 4800 dollars.
Fragmentary reads describe a 1,500 pound pyrex dish a 200 inch telescope mirror and an exhibit by the Carnegie Institution in Washington D C tied to artifacts and morocco leather goods from Kano Nigeria. Feathers used by Indians signify bravery with three grades shown by feather positions.
In 1804 he married Miss Low Ejls Bite of Clifton. They had three children, one son died in infancy, and his wife passed in 1884. He joined the Christian Church in youth and remained a member at death. Lived near Clifton first 14 years of marriage, then 17 years at Humble Station near Valley Mill. He died December 25, 1936 with funeral services December 26 at the home and at the Valley Mills Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Clark of Waco, Rev. Turner of Valley Mills, and Rev. Smoot of Waco. Survived by son R. L. Morris of Groesbeck, daughter Mrs Jim Outlaw of Valley Mills, a son and granddaughter, brother Jesse Morris of Ennis, half brother Will Campbell of Ennis, half sisters Mrs. Fitzgerald of Rice and Mrs. Kelly of Koppert.
Repairing refinishing upholstering furniture and auto tops available at Clifton on the north side of the National Bank building. A note references Nero’s method of amassing wealth by killing the rich and confiscating their property.
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