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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1949
Page
7
Scientists report a dispersive additive in Humble Esso Extra Motor Oil that breaks up peat, sludge, varnish and dirt into particles 882,000,000 of an inch in size. The tiny particles pass through engine clearances without damaging moving parts, offering extra protection when old oil is replaced with the new formula.
The Credit Corporation announced a program granting loans for building storage bins with costs not to exceed 45 cents per bushel. Farmers must apply in writing to the ACA for new grower allotments to seed wheat. The report covers pasture seeding, oat and vetch yields, and 1949 barley loan rate of 1.06 per bushel.
Mrs. W N Seymour of Des Moines visits sister Mrs C H Brynie in Clifton. They are involved in running Canoes Cafe recently acquired by the Brynies on WAOO.
Revival week enhances church life with gospel messages by Rev Vanes Shuler leads singing by Mrs J B Alexander. Vacation Bible School engages children. Oak trees shade lunch after services. Community repairs, visits, and birthdays mark a week of activity around local church.
The fragment reports a weekly watermelon scramble at the Mermaid Swimming Pool in Clifton held Sundays at 3:20 PM for regional teams to compete for the melon. Clifton youths won last week while Melin youths vow to win this week as pool use increases.
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