19 Jan 1934
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1934
Page
1
A Bosque County notice explains a 1946 1994 plan to reduce cotton acreage under contract. It details how acreage is calculated by averaging planted cotton over specific five year and ten year spans and sets producer duties to reduce plantings by 35 to 45 percent.
The county committee and county agent will explain the 1934 616 Cotton Reduction Acreage Program at listed locations and dates in January. Cotton producers are urged to attend their meeting times, even if they do not plan to sign a contract.
Wool and Mohair Co op pays a dividend of about seven cents per pound on 1993 wool consigned to the National Wool Marketing Corporation. An estimated one to two cents more per pound may be paid soon, benefiting growers who marketed through Clifton area associations. The note praises Clifton traders for higher returns, urges attendance at a weekend reunion and homecoming event at Bondar towers.
County basketball rules detailed for Morgan Texas elimination tournament on February 2 3. Coaches must submit team entries by January 22 1998 and verify fees. Divisions High School and Rural separate. Drawings by coaches establish pairings with byes noted. Courts and times set for 9 00 AM start Friday with sequential matchups and strict attendance penalties.
Fort Worth hosts a large turnout as residents attend an auto show with Chevrolet displays. The scene centers on Fort Worth crowds exploring the dealership booths, repairs, and vehicle demonstrations. Local figures mingle with vendors at the event, highlighting community interest in automobiles.
The Waco Production Credit Association, formed to assist farmers and stockmen in Bosque, Bell, Coryell, McLennan, and nearby counties, plans loan capacity near 400000 dollars and launches with a January meeting in Clifton. Key officers include HA Gorham as President Ed Brewster Jr as Vice President and Chas IE Dansby as Secretary Treasurer.
A local bank is admitted as a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation after a formal Washington telegram on January 1 confirms membership. The bank must undergo a thorough examination prior to final acceptance. In other news, Tyler of Mer Ottix Tyler loses a truck and trailer to a Thursday morning fire when headlights fail and the vehicle skids into a ditch. Insurance partially covers the loss. Also visiting from Waco are Mr and Mrs Loon and family, with Swenson helping in the post office. Eugene Hedgepeth’s baby boy is born at Fairy. Local sick lists include Mrs Grimlond, Mr Nadaon, and Mr Wickman. High school senior girls basketball team shows strong play.
County Agent C. I Wilken announces the government Corn-Hog program starting in Bosque County with a series of meetings. Dates span Jan 18 to Jan 26 at locations including Coon Greek Church City Hall Valley Mills Womack Mosheim Mustang Cranfill Gap Mt Han Kopperl Walnut Springs and more. An official will explain plan details and payments, including bond payments and a 25 percent reduction. eligible farmers with two or more sons should attend.
Government approves Clifton Airport project with work to start immediately. The plan includes a portable fence, markers every 600 feet, a central marker direction sign, and runway lengths of about 2800 and 2000 feet. About forty laborers will be needed and completion aimed for February 13.
Mosaic of brief notices from Mosheim area detailing visits and family events. Citizens listed include Mim Froda Lawrence, Joni Rev, W. J. Shelta, Maurine Vickrey, Chay. W. and J. B. Cut-Wings, Edgar Lewis Wheeler, and Clara Henderson among others. Mentions of a Baptist Sanitarium patient in Waco and multiple local trips to Clifton, Hamilton, Trese tre, and San Angelo with relatives.
The county home demonstration program reports a rise in activities amid adverse conditions. Women focus on providing, preserving, and preparing food, saving money wisely, and boosting family morale. Across 18 clubs, preserves and cash value from produce reached $9,587.55 with 41,17a items conserved. hundreds of quilts and mattresses were made or refinished, and equipment purchases were pursued to improve comfort. The agent answered calls, enabling many home visits and demonstrations. A Trinity Lutherans team won a local basketball game 28 to 26, sponsored by the Lion Club, defeating Methodists.
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