18 Jul 1930
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1930
Page
1
A brief notice from Clifton Texas lists post office entry and class mail status. It shows subscription rates and advertising rates with display advertising priced at $1.50 per inch.
The passage notes that postage stamp costs from state campaign candidates could fund government needs. It argues that if candidates spent only half of what they currently do on postage, many contested offices would not require funding, implying wasteful expenditure in politics.
Senator Morris Sheppard shows calm about his re election as U S Senator amid two opponents. He remains at work to serve the people and believes Texas voters favor continued representation by the current Senate delegation.
The Fergusons own extensive Bosque county land and a top butter factory in Clifton. They supported a north South Meridian highway through the county and a railroad parallel route from Valley Mills to Temple to shorten travel to south Texas. Their influence could help Fergusons gain votes in the governor’s race.
Mrs Dixon traveled Thursday to Seallhorn to visit in the home of her son Harry Dixon. Misses Caroline Raching and Hat tie Lange returned home earlier in the week after time in Olney and other points. The piece notes gubernatorial candidates oppose Ross P Sterling, presenting him as the candidate to beat.
Remodeling efforts this week include Emmett H Schow’s vacated men and boys store being taken by Vogelman’s Variety Store. A new modern awning fronts the Parks building housing Standefer Chevrolet, while Humble Co. remodels the rock garage to a company station. L E Larson leases the garage from W K Golden who shifts to the service car business between Magnolia and Rock stations.
The piece criticizes Hon. Lynch Davidson for accusing three candidates Ross Sterling Tom Love and Earle B Mayfield of Klan membership in 1925. It argues voters should not judge current governors by past sins and urges forgiveness over historical blame.
Mrs. Oscar J. Rea and daughter Anne Elizabeth of Houston are visiting relatives here. Henry Grammer of Pittsburg spent Wednesday with his sister Mrs. Allison Miller. A. Billingsley Burrell Kirkland of Alvarado and I. H. Turney of Weleetka Oklahoma were guests Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. Lenoir Kornegay.
Prof and Mrs C Tyssen left last Sunday for Emmons Minnesota to visit Prof Tyssen's aged parents. The trip carries special meaning as Mr and Mrs Tyssen's parents will soon celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary and Texas relatives hope to attend this milestone event.
Arlington pair Joe and George Lillard Jr., prominent hog producers, visited Henry Knust to view his award winning hogs. The Lillard Brothers raise top hog breeds, focusing on breeding and grading for show and meat, and learned Knusts methods during a day-long visit.
Oscar Westley left the first of the week for Galveston to visit his brother Lieut Lawrence Westley of the U S Air Service. Lawrence recently returned from an air lane trip with ship pilots to Washington and New York, boasting a tour that circled the Capitol dome and the Statue of Liberty three times. Oscar, a National Guard sergeant, may pursue air service after his Galveston stop.
Reservations for the Farmers Short Course at A and M College July 28 to August must be sent by July 20 through the County Agent or Home Demonstration Agent. Cost is one dollar and a half for room and five dollars for meals for five days. room rent due at reservation. Railroads offer low rates to College Station. demand will fill all quarters.
Miss Elizabeth and Grace Richards of Waco have been visiting Miss Margaret Polk, sharing time and hospitality during the stay in the city.
Little Mary Kitchen travels to visit her cousin Doris Polk. The two are pictured together in a casual, domestic moment reflecting family ties and everyday life.
The Immanuel Lutheran Church invites the ladies and young people to host an ice cream social with lawn entertainment at the new church building. The event takes place next Friday evening, July 25, offering a pleasant community gathering.
Trinity Lutheran Church announces Sunday July 20 worship with Sunday School and Bible Classes at 9 30 a m Morning Communion at 10 30 a m Evening service at Crawford Clifton hosts joint choir practice Bible School continues for two weeks All are welcome Pastor O T Boe invites participation
Parents living outside the Clifton Independent School District must transfer their children to Clifton schools for the next term. Clifton School Board President A. G. Gilliam and Secretary C. H. Reese urge prompt action to ensure enrollment.
The Bosque County 4 H and Home Demonstration Clubs held their annual encampment at Clifton Park. The program included the Clifton Band, mayoral welcome by Ed Handley, talks by Mrs. Sven Hanson and Joe Wise, community singing, and club demonstrations. Tours to Mermaids Pool and yard contests followed with dress design talks and a style show.
In San Saba on July 15 Miss Elsie Oliver plans to keep a three month old pole cat as a pet. The animal, given by a renter on Harmony Ridge, was adopted by a male cat with four kittens but the mother cat and all kittens reportedly died soon after. The skunk has been seen playing in the yards.
A posted notice from Mrs Lars states that all hunting and fishing are strictly forbidden on a pasture near Cranfills. The message notes enforcement and warns that trespassers will be subject to penalties.
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