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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1940
Page
2
A garbled report notes Roosevelt’s plan to appoint new justices to the Supreme Court for life terms. It references Allan Dafoe and mentions a broad discussion of federal appointments, with emphasis on lasting influence and the political context of the era.
Fragmentary text appears to mix unknown names and phrases. The readable parts reference a garbled dialogue or poem with mentions of merit and speech but lack coherent events or identifiable entities to summarize into a concrete news item.
NAMED ON COMMITTEE Sewmair Wallace of Waco has been appointed a member of the Texas Furniture Association committee for its 42nd annual convention at the Adolphus Hotel Dallas January 28 25. The section promises one of the biggest and most enjoyable occasions in the association's history. Buy a meal ticket at Schmidt's Cafe Clinton for a discounted meal and save.
An announced bid for a second Senate term by a Clifton area candidate outlined plans to speak publicly before the July primary. The report also covers a Clifton wedding at Rev. Edwards home, the bride Miss Sellers of Sulphur Springs and groom Mr. Tindall of Stephenville, now at the Proffitt Inn. Additionally a Baptist Amoma Class meeting in 1940 highlighted stewardship talks and playful social activities.
Sunday School and worship services listed for multiple churches with times and speakers. Includes Evangelical Church near Cayote, Church of Christ, Olav Lutheran, First Methodist details, and a note about a game warden incident in Manchester New Hampshire with commission chairman Morris.
The Confirmation class will meet Saturday at 9 a.m. The Junior class meets at 1:30 p.m. P E Thorson, pastor, presbyterian church, adds Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. Sunday school at 9:48 a.m. Woman's Auxiliary meets Monday at 3 p.m. Bible study led by the pastor. Choir rehearses Thursday at 7:15 p.m. Moore, pastor.
Sunday School at 9 80 a.m English preaching service at 7 p.m Mission Circle meets Tuesday January 18 Choir rehearsal Wednesday night Confirmation instruction Saturday mornings
Emmanuel Lutheran Church lists events for Sunday January 14 with 5:30 pm English preaching, 2:30 pm council installation, a divine service at Gour's School House, 4:20 pm Lutheran tour, and 1:11 pm catechetical session on Saturday led by Pastor A. Obenhaus.
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