Photographic methods and civic notices in a bygone issue
A fragmented 1870s to 1939 era scan shows science musings on photography as a social tool, a political notice about election watchers, and a dense obituary and family history. It mentions Belmur Erickson Post No. 322, a community hall gathering, and a Baptist church obituary detailing Danby family lineage, illness, and burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jura Amerions Legion
Belmur Erickson
Youch
Mt. Rogstad
L Bromtae
Death Notice for William F May Clifton Area 1860 1989
William Franklin May born June 16 1860 in Yell County Arkansas died December 25 1989 at his Whitney Texas home aged 70 years 6 months 10 days. He married Minx Lethie Ann Duke in 1885 and had four children three surviving Nelile Kelly Roy R May of Clifton and Willam H May of Dallas. Survived by wife 25 grandchildren one great grandchild five living siblings and numerous relatives. Funeral services were held at 1st Church Clifton with interment at Fort Grear Cemetery led by Clifton Mercantile undertakers. pallbearers were his grandsons Terex Playd Lonnie Morris Harvey Kelly Frank Ratelit and Walter May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouka Wali Danke
Texan County
Mixner
Dan Gray
Gray
Jenaly
Whew
Texas
Bonn County
Antly
Auton Denaby
Jonathan Dansby
Valley Mills
Cand
Mom Apton Densby
Ore
Danly
Philband
Louine Dansby
Abyland
Baptist
Dansby
Wace
China Baptist Church
Post Oak
W. 8. May
Yell County
Arkansas
William Franklin May
Whitney
Dallas
Lala Kelly
Niewite
Apple
Bay
Thevay
Clifton Mercantile Undertaking Department
1St Church
de Wy Reva
FE Waller
Wilkins
Frank Stone
J. Willett
Aiade
Fort Grehar
Terex
Playd
Lonnie
Morris
Harvey Kelly
Frank Ratelit
Walter May
Clifton
Voyage Explores Ocean Life Across Uncharted Waters
Five adventurers from Norway embark on a strange expedition into tropical jungles and desert ruins to study life at sea. They seek to observe currents, the Gulf of Mexico wave patterns, and Atlantic transits while tracking a Wolf current and its warm-water impacts on Newfoundland and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Gulf of Mex
Newfuandland
Atlantic
Lions Club Adds Clifton Guest Speaker in 1940 Vision
C B Behow addressed Clifton and Dallas members praising livestock interests and town building efforts. He joined the club, pledging attendance and time, as the Clifton Lions set to render service in 1940 with united effort and cheerful participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Behow
Clifton
Dallas
Opews
Hocal Lice Club
Cifton Lions Club
Avery
Weemary
Kings and tennis through the ages in royal courts
A whimsical overview traces tennis from medieval indoor courts to Tudor monarchs. Henry VIII and Henry IV are noted for betting on themselves, while English kings at Hampton Court reportedly played amid torn shirts. The piece links early forms to modern racquets and recalls noble feuds over the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Henry VIII
Honry IV
France
Henry of Navarre
Henry V
England
Hampton Court Palace
London
Paris
Londy
Southampton
Montgomery
Don Budge
Fred Terry
Ben
Per Lane
Connally bills Social Security fairness in old age pensions
Senator Connally of Texas introduces a bill to amend the Social Security Act. It proposes federal two thirds and state one third pension funding up to 415 per month, with a $15 cap and fixed federal matching. He argues current law favors rich states and underfunds poorer ones, urging broader state contributions to boost total federal and state support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Connolly
Teas
Senate
California
Arkanaat
School Taxes Notice at Denton’s Cafe area
Pay your school tax to Mr W. E. Prather. The staircase to his office lies between Denton’s Cafe and Wentum Auto Associate Store. A penalty will be added after January 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Prather
Betwen Denton
Grand Ball at Womack Hall Hosted by Highsmith Orchestra
A grand ball at Womack Hall on Saturday features the Maple by Highsmith orchestra from Wace providing live music for ten innings worth of fining. Berto Manade Indies 102 te.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womack Hall
Highsmith Orchestra
Wace
Berto
Malaria in Texas Public Health Notice
State health officials report that malaria prevalence in Texas is lower than in the past three years but remains a concern for communities and individuals. June saw 151 cases, July 864, and August 61 percent, with declining rainfall reducing mosquito breeding sites. Draining ditches near cities can curb Anopheline mosquitoes and malaria transmission. symptoms include alternating chills and fever and malaria parasites are detectable in blood smears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Department of Health
Dun‘unry
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I. Chevrolet Party
Pat
Standefer Chevrolet Co
Winky
Pagtioret
Cery
Uwe Couns
Alvction
Sidentistx
Billon
Aufforji
Satem
Campbell's
Corned Reef
Ibe
Wilfred
Bain Omginetor
Denton & Cappella Choirsehich
Clifton Cottage
Dee
Ememalds
Feo
Banenall
Jenson & Tucker Insurance Agency
Complete Insurance Service
M. Jenson Clifton
Tom Connally
State Department OF Health
LETTE
Alice Faye, Warner Baxter In
Nick Carter
Walter Pidgeon
Rile Johns
Victor Herbert
Alle Jones
Mary Martin
Walter Connott
Congo
Maishe
Claude Scruggs
Aloe Schrgs
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