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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1927
Page
8
Notice promotes egg hatching services and chick production. Sets eggs every Monday with trays of 112 eggs at 3.50, half-trade 2.00, chicks priced 12.50 to 15.00 per 100. Encourages customers to visit for hatching services and potential profit.
P. L. Elder is named manager in Clifton Texas. Local sources confirm the appointment and note his prior experience in related duties. The move signals a shift in operational leadership for the Clifton organization.
A fragmented local column notes high corn production and cheap prices, with fires reducing livestock losses but corn remaining plentiful. It cites Rev Owens of Meridian Baptist Church and Rev Le Ferre arranging a sermon exchange, urging improved farming and barn usage as crop fortunes may rise next spring.
A garbled local notice column reports on a riot near the Lyre Theatre and an advertised show with numerous costumes. It mentions community reaction, a creamery gathering, and Mayor Ed Flandey renewing his mother’s subscription as residents discuss Clifton and friends.
Special correspondent Rev. AL LaFovee of Clifton led a 3 p m service and preached Sunday, noting a PTA meeting upcoming and a recent carnival. The piece includes a lengthy meditation on funeral flowers, urging care for the living, with a call for “Towers for the living” and a critique of post mortem bouquets. Mentions of local families, Mrs. Fe Lanehart, Otton residents, and ongoing church duties are interwoven with community notes.
The week features a father and son both graduating at West Texas State Teachers College with diplomas. The program includes two reel dramas, comedies, and Fox News, with a double feature and special showings for Friday through Sunday. Admission ranges 10 and 30 cents. The Clifton Record and Dallas News subscription rate is $2.50 yearly.
Austin on January 19 reports Gov. Dan Moody appointed Charles G. Kroeger of Belleville as special judge in a county condemnation suit. The House adopted a joint session resolution with the Senate for Thursday at 11 to hear Moody's address delivered in person.
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