11 Jul 1930
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1930
Page
1
Farmers are urged to insure grain against fire with a small premium. The plan covers oats barley corn maize and kaffir in bundles or threshed. A full year costs 11.50 dollars for up to 500 dollars of protection.
At a Lions Club luncheon last Tuesday in Jascheon merma n addressed members on the need to adapt business life to changing conditions. The talk stressed adjusting to the depressed economy and social changes, with praise for the speaker. Visitors included Walter Warnell and Norton of Tyler. highway work between Temple and Cleburne was noted as ongoing with much to do.
Trinity Lutheran Church schedules Sunday morning services in Norwegian at 10:30 with Bible classes and morning communion. Evening services by Facebook? The Ladies' Aid meets Thursday. Miss Anna Bethwen and Miss Ole Christenson entertain at the home of the former. Aged members event next week hosted by Mesdamen Ole Bogstal and A Nelson.
Strickland Becks Misers Cornelia and Alice Gobike depart Thursday from Waco aboard the Texas Specks bound for Cleveland Ohio for the Walther League International Convention. They will travel via New Falls Albany Washington Kentucky and Virginia then return home in about three weeks aboard the same route.
The clipping records the death of Grendme FG Golden aged 2 years? and references grave services July 7 with Nance of Hillsboro conducting rites. It mentions multiple family members, church ties, and a long life marked by blindness and health decline. Also includes unrelated wedding notice and civic notes about Clifton residents.
Mr and Mrs W R Standefer and ten from Houston visited the city this week while he oversees business property in the area He plans a repair program including concrete and tile work at the Comer Drag Bere building He noted the records storage line of ready mix and other details during the stay Mrs Carpenter and daughter departed for Kentucky and other points after the visit
A garbled local note lists intended marriage licenses and property transfers among residents and visitors. It names Tenrameg Jone of Kimball and Jame Hadhey of Koppert, and various parcels, dates, and people, with community updates from Glen Rose and Walnut Springs.
Fragmented local notes praise kindness and flowers as lasting memory. Reports of visits in Waco and Hillsboro, Fourth of July gatherings at Glen Rose and Clifton, and residents traveling to Okla and rivers. Mentions Mrs J Lacina, Zed Lacina, B F Ringer, Rubie Davis, Azel Younger, G F Scruggs, J Meadors, and H Hillboro families.
Read like a vintage ad urging readers to visit stands for rods reels plugs trot ing and other fishing gear. The copy promotes fountain service and repeats a call to remember the supplier when needing supplies for fishing adventures.
A large crowd gathered in Clifton for the regular monthly Trades Day event. The Clifton Old 3411 Band played as Mayor Ed Handley spoke and distributed small gifts, including sacks of meal and coffee, to numerous residents. Major Herbert Pool, recently stationed at Fort Leavenworth, announced he would attend a settlers picnic and remain nearby for a military school term, signaling another promotion.
Mr and Mrs Joho Mufitt visit the home of Mrs Medi and her parents Mr and Mrs 2 Y Denton along with other relatives. They plan to stay for two weeks then begin a journey to see more family.
The article recounts the Texas factional struggles against dictatorship, pledging loyalty to the United States of Mendeo, and the 1835 push toward independence. It notes the Washington convention, the declaration of independence, Sam Houston as commander, and the 1834 San Jacinto victory that secured the Republic’s freedom. Clarence Carpenter and family visited Dallas relatives.
Taylor Golden of Plainview and Roy Golden of Tuli Texas came last week to be at the bedside of their mother Mire P G Gatien.
July sale reduces prices on Extra Special Paiet items, with notable cuts across select tones and finishes. Savings apply to standard and premium lines, limited stock, while promotional period lasts through the month.
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