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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1925
Page
4
The saying notes that credit rests on $150 and implies some people equate prosperity with others’ loss, criticizing the mindset that success comes only at another’s expense. It contrasts personal gain with collective efficiency and fairness.
If you have paid all your 1924 bills, you have begun 1925 on solid footing. The message urges clear financial closure and prudent budgeting as the new year begins.
Walnut Springs Hustler reports Clifton expects its own electric light plant ready in about four months. A suit by R. O. Bass to block the city from running the plant was decided in the city’s favor by higher courts.
Jas H Knight, formerly editor and owner of the Crawfills Gap News, has become owner and publisher of the Iredell Record. Friends across the region join the Clifton Record in wishing him success and happiness in his new field of journalism.
The Record notes improved subscriber payments since January while urging readers to settle dues for the year. It mentions an annual house cleaning at month’s end or early February, when unpaid accounts will be dropped from the list as is customary after year start.
Clifton notes the death of former resident and merchant M. Rosenstein at his Fort Worth home on a recent date. A fire destroyed the homestead of Mrs. A. A. Cheatham near Hurst last Sunday night, with C. C. Cheatham and family away. The house, valued at over two thousand dollars, was only partially insured and all possessions were lost.
News from Hamilton reports R F Moore formerly of Clifton elected mayor by an overwhelming vote. Moore reportedly gained about 100 votes to his opponent’s eighteen and may have won most votes if he had stood. He also serves on Hamilton public school board, prompting questions on spending. Clifton residents praise him as a fine citizen and likely strong mayor.
L. L. Johnson, Bosque County farm demonstrator for years, visited town last Saturday and said he would leave Bosque County for Cook County with headquarters at Gainesville. He cited higher pay as the reason, but lamented leaving the people and the Bosque county staff he worked with. His successor, L. E. Baily, formerly in Brazos County, accompanied him and met local residents.
The Meridian Creek Boys and Girls Club of Rosane county won $190 for District Five in the Farm and Ranch competition. The group, five girls and eight boys, earned over eight hundred dollars in profit, prizes, and trips through diligent work and home support.
Scribe warns no lease of meat market and invites buyers. Owner C G Jermstad says possession available January 15 or after every 30 days. Offers to sell house and lots with all property.
An epidemic of marriageitis swept several state public schools over Christmas, demoralizing districts. Quanah school lost four lady teachers to Cupid while Clifton schools reported no casualties.
Mrs. C. E. Swenson entertained the J. O. Y. Bridge Club with a New Year gathering. High scores went to Mrs. Emmett Schow for the ladies and Mr. Emmett Schow for the men, with booby prizes to Mrs. Owen Carpenter and Mr. Robert Baldridge. Guests included Mrs. Dennis Glass of Beaumont and Miss May Schow of Fort Worth among others.
The school board and their wives enjoyed a six o'clock dinner served by the second year Home Economics class last Monday. Guests were greeted by Miss Thelma Neel and escorted inside, with Miss Travis Robertson helping later. Menu included Cream of Tomato Soup, Baked Fowl, Giblet Gravy, Dressing, Apple Sauce, Biscuits, Creamed Peas, Fruit Salad, Cheese Balls, Jello with Whipped Cream, and Cake. Place cards listed Mr. and Mrs. Parks, Windham, Gilliam, Polk, Lane, and Miss Urselle Self.
The first adjusted compensation certificates under the Adjusted Compensation act reached Clifton on Monday with more expected daily. Washington said 600,000 had been mailed before January 1 and 2,000 more would follow each day. The maximum bonus for an ex serviceman serving only in America is 1266 dollars.
Due to ill health, Jo Knust resigns as director of the Farmers Guaranty State Bank of Clifton and sells his bank interests to his son, Henry L. Knust, who replaces him on the board. The bank notes gratitude for Jo Knust’s service and welcomes Henry L. Knust to continue his father’s work.
The article urges church attendance explaining science and radio waves reveal unseen principles. It emphasizes Christ as the path to knowledge and urges readers to attend Sunday services, Sunday School at 10 am, sermons morning and evening, Epworth League at 6 pm, with a protracted meeting starting the fourth Sunday in May led by T. G. Story, P. C.
Joe Mondrick, 19, a garage employee from Rhome, was kidnapped Sunday. A gun pressed to his side forced a 500 mile drive across the Red River into Oklahoma, where he was robbed of his car and cash and left stranded by the roadside.
New Ford Coupe offered by Harry Dixon of Clifton priced at 611 dollars with 15 dollars worth of extra equipment included.
The Ladies Aid Society meets Thursday afternoon January 8 at Mrs. Kestie Roddy home. The Benacta Young Peoples Society meets Wednesday night January 14 at Mr. J. M. Nelson home. Catechumens Senior class meet Saturday at 10 and Junior class at 2. Norwegian services at 11 Sunday January 11 and Crawford Sunday afternoon. No evening service at Clifton. Choir practice Friday night. All are welcome.
Last Friday evening the J. J. Club gathered at Mrs. Joe Rhees home. After group candy making in kitchen ward, the C. C. Club surprised them. Games followed and the evening ended with lively farewells and praise for a future similar gathering.
Box supper will be held at the Boggy School House on Friday night January 2. Everyone is invited for an evening of entertainment and a good time for all.
Mrs C T Knudson Norse Texas advertises 2 S C W Leghorn cockerels at 3.00 each and 2 at 1.50 each.
The notice states payment of auto tax at Oy G Fort Gar. It records the payment location and confirms the tax due is settled. No additional details on date or amount are provided in the readable text.
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