09 Jan 1931
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1931
Page
1
A compact insurance notice touts car fire and theft protection for a few dollars. It suggests the policy helps owners replace a wrecked or stolen vehicle during hard times and touts Jenson Tucker Insurance Agency in Texas as the contact.
The Cranfills Gap school reports a decorated stage and a Christmas Eve program with presents for pupils. The note mentions returning to school after holidays and aims for a better year, with visitors Guy and Gertrude Warren and C. J Plostad stopping by. Several students are listed for an upcoming play and basketball is scheduled against Clifton College.
Rev. J. K. O'Heeron of Central Christian Church in Waco spoke to Clifton Lions Club with Lion G. W. Barkley in attendance. Visitors included Desnia Glass and Craig Logar. A Basque County Day was planned with Fort Worth rates and a committee formed to coordinate with county towns. A misc shower for Miss Swanell Heel occurred, with Bride's Chair honors and planned festivity details.
Local court notes show 105 marriage licenses issued in 1930 with 26 divorces. 42 men convicted, 22 with suspended sentences and 20 sent to the penitentiary. Property filings include 3,387 chattel mortgages and 3,715 land filings for 1920. Residents noted include Mrs E G Younce departing for Belton, Mrs P I Stone heading to Robstown, and travel of G M Seales from Travell. Deputy sheriffs and arrests linked to burglaries are reported along with several land transfers and upcoming marriage license applications.
News items recount a Friday evening service with a crowd of mourners and notes on Sunday school growth. Attendees noted mud on the roads but attendance rose to forty nine, with guests from nearby towns.
The Olaf Choir will give a concert at Clifton College Auditorium on January 1, 1951. Clifton residents are urged to purchase remaining tickets at local stores. Carpenter Brothers Texas assists with the event.
Dalhart Texas leader J Wilson Cowen of Tatum Strong law firm was invited to the National Constitutional Convention in Washington DC on December 8 to discuss amending prohibition laws. The notice outlines representation by state quotas and delegate selection details. The text also lists church events from Trinity Lutheran and Baptist services with dates and attendees in the area.
Grade English Class renames and resumes work on January 2. Students express eagerness for the new year and upcoming events. Junior boys’ tennis and girls’ basketball show progress. Mr. Elmo V. Cook guides clubs and projects. A Rotary-style gathering at Cove Springs features games and a progress report. A Christmas gathering honors Mr. and Mrs. Andersen with light program and refreshments.
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