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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1940

Page

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Obituary for Mrs. Elling and family honors at funeral

The obituary notes the June 20 funeral for Mrs. Elling in Gay with services at 11 am at the Methodist Church. Relatives from Minnesota, Oklahoma, New Indiana and Texas attended, including Mr and Mrs Jack Tippie and Mr and Mrs George Harris. The service was led by Jack Tirlall Get Calloo bail. We extend sympathy to the family.

Wallle Laverne Ovi Mien Dahl Rohine Rokve Staten Minnesota Oklahoma Indiana Texas Splonaar Elling Cale Methodist Church of Gay Jack Tirlall Jack Tippie George Harris Wielwee

Boone resident suffers hand injury in car door incident

Siler Broken Arm tm Chris Land, a Boone resident of Land Valley, was hospitalized after a car door closed on her right hand. Accompanied by daughter Tedwin Land and Thisie Land, she sustained a serious injury requiring extended hospital care.

Fim Auto Party Gates Lamndre Enger Re Tinger Tasndt Mre Gangshei Clifton Avotion

Electrified Fence Talk Revived at Mexican Border

Report notes revived discussion of electrified border fencing from Del Rio to Juarez as Antonio district customs officials cite ongoing planning. Residents at several border points report renewed interest and concern as authorities assess security measures.

Antonio del Mme Jaareto Mornby

Higher Federal Taxes Take Effect Across the Nation

Washington reports new federal levies will raise excise, commodity, and service taxes by 10 to 50 percent on various items starting Monday. Gasoline, radios, amusements, and tax on beer and liquor rise. 2.2 million new income earners join the system, with an extra 10 percent masquer tax on income and a five year rearmament fund.

Washington America

Dewitt C Greer Named to Highway Job

Dewitt C Greer, a design and construction engineer with the department since 1927, was named to succeed Julian Montgomery as highway engineer. Montgomery resigned amid liquor charge reports involving a Hamilton man. The Highway Commission unanimously approved Greer for the post, citing his qualifications and integrity.

Austin Dewitt C. Creer Morathon Julian Montgomery Greer Han Tyler Sincket Peran An Montgomery Engin Brock Hamilton War Highway Commission Grose Greer L. T. du Bois Liquay Board Comminsion Aid Arent J. M. Watson Pederal Doh al Waco Caased Bruck Marth of Val Mills

Pioneer Bosque Lady Passes Away in Graneville

Mie C. Ellington of Graneville Gap dies after long illness at home, age 78. Funeral services held at 10 a.m. at home by Rev J W Culwell of Grangeville Gap Methodist Church. Burial in Boggy Cemetery. Survived by 11 children, 7 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. among survivors are Mrs. Maitie Gaston Cranville Gap and several Ellington children living in Texas and Alabama. Ellington joined the church in youth, about 60 years ago, leaving a legacy of faith and family.

Mie CBA Ktogton Ina Waen Hospital J. W. Culwell Graneville Gap Methodist Church Ton Wiington C. KK. Killogton Mag Notin Wilinsay Mugpolla Mint Cenaille Gap Randing Ellington Tian Church Han Jane Ana

Senator Connally Pects No AUC Shaping Test Vote

Senator Connally forecasts no approval ceiling for the AUC bill amid a tense Friday gathering. Weskingert and Comey attend discussions at Wemall L Wilkie, with Wilkie urging action on the matter as observers seek clarity on the upcoming session.

Connally Weskingert Teseadenka Wemall L. Wilkie Ky He Beypeta

Dempsey Batters Wrestler For Win

Dempsey defeats a rival wrestler decisively securing a win in a key match. The bout featured rapid offense and strong groundwork as Dempsey asserted control and finished with a clear victory.

Dempsey

Slam Suffers Big Crop Loss in Texas County

Temple July 2. Rivers and streams in Bell county rose early Monday after rain Saturday night and Sunday, with no further overflows expected. The Leon overflowed into bottom lands above the Tennessee Valley, and the Little River pushed from the Ban Gabriel mouth to Elm Creek, flooding banks. Brushy Creek and Ban Gabriel overran highways south of Cameron, leaving areas still waterlogged at midnight. Cotton and corn suffered damage as floodwaters continued to affect the region.

Brushy Creek Nat Cameron

Population gains show McLennan largest in area

Central Texas census released shows McLennan County population rising from 98 082 in 1990 to 101 824 the largest gain among the area. Bosque Coryell Milam and Bell counties also posted increases while Ball, Apelle, and Milam declines appeared in the report. Housing and farm data indicate 65 848 occupied dwellings and about 124 infants born between November 1999 and April 1, 1940 according to officials.

Texas Carlton l IM District McLennan County Conan Teures Bosque and Coryell Milam Pelle Bell Ball Apalle Bosque McLennan Boayue Patle Spmcral Smith

New Conoco Service Station to Open Saturday

Raymond H. Rogstad, wholesale agent for Conoco fuels and products, completes a modern service station at the new Highway 7 crossroads near Cranfus Gap. Odie C. Pederson will lease and operate the business, promising courteous service and high quality Continental Oil products. Opening day will feature free refreshments and raffles as the public is invited to attend.

I Raymond H. Rogerad Consto Cranfus Gap-Ceatervile Aren Rogrtad Odie C Rogstad Pederson Conoco Pepenter Jane Ted Wyan

O Daniel Urges Seile Driving For O Daniel Urges Seile

O Daniel presses for Seile to take the wheel in a driving effort. The note emphasizes readiness and the push to move forward with the planned route. Local sources indicate anticipation and steady support for the initiative.

O’daniel Seile

Meridian Court and Local News Highlights in Fort Worth Trip

Mr J D Grimes and Mrs J B Robertson visited Fort Worth with cousins Mr and Mrs Tom George. WMS district meeting at St Mark's Church Mire. A L Stewart Jr and son and Mrs Mary Smith visited Clif. Dr Rive Caskey of Los Angeles and Lennie Caskey of Waxahachie were in Texas. J E Rabe and family and J D Grimes visited. Mrs d Tittle and family planned Hillsboro visit. Mrs EM Young and daughter Faye hosted guests with Charley Richards of Clairemont. Maude Lovelady and daughter Koppers spent week with relatives at Lubbock Levelland Cisco. W H Curtin and son Billy visited relatives in Tennerice. Bolumon Jones of Houston stayed with Jank Mex. G B Jones, Cy Davin, and Wiley Him family visited Kre dell. Rev L L Pelder preached at the Methodist Church and led the third quarterly conference. Mr and Mrs RC Chesnutt and Alice Mollinax of Dallas spent weekend with C C Porter and daughter Mrs H C Hoffman of Paris Town. Travel resumed toward Tennessee if weather clears. John F Nelson of Cleburne and Henry Thompson of Fort Worth visited with Mr and Mrs 4 Lee Smith. Marriage licenses issued: George Comper and Bernice Duncan. Floyd Kelley and Jeanette Webb.

J. D. Grimes J.B. Robertson Fort Worth Tom. George Mmes Preston Owen R. C. Flatt Otis Roberson M.C. McCorkle Cleburne WMS St. Mark's Church Mire A. L. Stewart Jr Mary Smith Clif Rive Caskey Los Angeles Calif Lennie Caskey Waxahachie HM. H. Forbes Taso Webr Com Jank G. B. Jones Cy Davin Yound Wiley Him Kredell Davin Milter L. L. Pelder RC. Chesnutt Alice Mollinax Dallas

Texas School Per Capita Raised to 22.50

The Texas state board sets next year’s per capita school apportionment at 22.60 dollars, 50 cents above the current allotment. Superintendent don L. A. Woods indicates about 1,335,000 wholashen students for the year, down roughly 12,000 from this year, citing birth control as a chief factor in declining enrollments. The board also considers tentative plans to support training in aviation and machine tooling amid defense-related priorities.

Auntin State Board Capline Tuarrundon L. A Woods Woode Uke Aviation

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