27 Jan 1939
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1939
Page
1
Column fragment discusses wildlife dangers and protective actions. Mentions Kill Sag movement, reptile threats, and public safety measures. References authorities and community concerns about protecting people and property. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but centers on safety and wildlife control.
Charles H Dies at his residence near Clifton after a gunshot incident during an attempted robbery. Authorities ruled death as accidental, with Walter Hansen and Dr V I Goostall assisting. survived by his wife and several relatives. Funeral services held near Womack and at Trinity Church.
A reported figure for crop control program payments in Texas covers six months. The Agriculture Adjustment Administration totals include payments to cotton growers and adjustments related to cane and beet production. Administrative outlays exclude AAA computations and are itemized for the year.
A garbled OCR item references Molly daughter and a legislative discussion led by J Fealtery of Wasshechir and Fort Worth, with unclear details about a Molay adoption or related procedure. The readable fragments suggest a formal entreaty before the House of Representatives and a procedural note on a rechutoom.
A hazy account describes a hitchhiker known as Huonson Ming being picked up by driver Thomas Hale in Wisconsin. The two traveled toward an uncertain destination when the ride ended abruptly near a county road. Hale faced charges after the incident, with local authorities outlining the sequence of events leading to the fatal outcome.
Readable fragments list participants and places in a winter Twin Club formation at North Texas show. Names include Ethel Louise Harkins of Hutto and Madeline Gueery of Denton with many others across Denton Fort Worth Greensboro and nearby towns. Some lines refer to alumni not in school and incomplete phrases.
Mrs Bernt Bertelson reports the First Quarterly Conference at Cleburay District Methodist Church with Rev Mie FW Bi trom of Pollen as guest speaker. A reception for the pastor occurred at Olaf Lutheran Church. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Willian Saree, Mur dock, Minn, and others.
A fragmented item from Topeka's pages notes oddities about rats and a cryptic weather blurb. It mentions local figures and a gentler civic tone, reflecting a Kansas town newspaper style with hints of community concerns and everyday life.
Arrangements for the Admiration 1 Public Address system at the Meridian High School community's President's Birthday Ball on Monday evening January 30. Music and entertainment will be broadcast over large speakers. intermission features include novel acts. W L Clayton will provide electrical transmission and H M Duncan of the Benne Coffeu Company oversees sound equipment. The event, January 29, is supervised by A Olson with the Danone Coes Company handling operation.
Meridian guests and visitors fill a busy week end scene. Notable entries include former Governor James E. Ferguson visiting Meridian to tend ranch interests and numerous locals visiting relatives or attending church activities.
Texas lawmakers in Austin discuss Mexico Germany ties after Mexico’s expulsion of NYT correspondent Frank Kluckhohn. They plan a resolution urging the US State Department to reclaim seized American oil properties valued at about 150 thousand dollars. Juan Azcarate predicts closer Nazism Mexico ties as Berlin’s envoy to Mexico comments on German aid.
Lions Club attendance reached 39 including visitors at the January 24, 1989 meeting in Clifton. The highlight was tributes to Mrs. Nellie Pederson for her civic service and uplifting efforts, with notes on her care for the sick and community improvements. A pecan crop talk by Mr. Price urged orchard upkeep and thinning of trees to sustain profits. Lion leadership assigned committees to study enhanced pine bounty and band support, urging regular meeting attendance.
Gatesville hosts a five day Golden Gloves meet with eight winners earning an all expense trip to the Finale in Fort Worth. The February 1 and 2 event awards gold and silver midget gloves and plans include bout bundles and provisions for the contestants.
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