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Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1930

Page

5

Advertising rates listed for display space per inch

The note shows a display advertising rate of 0.35 dollars per inch and a denomination of 1.5 cents. It indicates pricing for print ads but lacks context on dates or publication name.

Postage Costs Highlight Campaign Spending

The letter argues that postage expenses by state candidates strain government resources. It suggests that if campaign spending on stamps were halved, the contested offices might be unnecessary.

Senator Morris Sheppard Seeks Re election

Senator Morris Sheppard remains confident of reelection as two opponents challenge him. He continues active work for the people of Texas, who are thought to be well represented in the Senate by the current two incumbents, including Sheppard.

Morris Sheppard United States Mr. Sheppards Sheppard Texas Senate

Fergusons Back Local Enterprise Support Meridian Highway Link

The Fergusons own vast Bosque county farms and a major Clifton butter factory and have backed the Meridian highway plan passing through the county center. They advocate a South Texas route along the Santa Fe line from Valley Mills to Temple to shorten travel. Their influence could sway votes in the gubernatorial race.

Fergusons Bosque County Clifton Ferguson Valley Mills Temple Santa Fe South Texas

Mrs Dixon Visits Son in Seallhorn Home

Mrs. W. T. Dixon traveled Thursday to Seallhorn to visit her son Harry Dixon. Miss Caroline Raching and Hat tie Lange returned home earlier in the week after a trip to Olney and other nearby places.

W. T. Dixon Seallhorn Harry Dixon Caroline Raching Hattie Lange Olney

Contenders Rally Against Sterling In Gubernatorial Rivalry

The field for governor focuses on a strong challenge to Ross P. Sterling with the main platform opposing him. This is viewed as evidence that Sterling is the candidate they must defeat to win the office.

Ross P. Sterling Mr. Sterling

Improvements in Clif ton business district progress this week

Improvements in Clif ton include remodeling of the Emmett H. Schow building now to house Vogelmans Variety Store. Awnings are being added in front of the Parks building home to Standefer Chevrolet. The Rock garage formerly used by L E Larson is being remodeled into a company station with Larson leasing the facility.

Clifton Emmett H. Schow Men’s and Boys Vogelman’s Awn&g Parks Standefer Chevrolet Company Rock L. E. Larson Mr. Larson W. K. Golden Mr. Golden Magnolia Station Rock Station

Political speech targets KKK past of rival candidates

The piece critiques Hon. Lynch Davidson for calling former governor candidates Ross Sterling Tom Love and Earle B. Mayfield KKK members in 1925. It argues voters should not honor past sins or judge by membership, urging forgetfulness and warning against peering into old affiliations.

Lynch Davidson Ross Sterling Tom Love Earle B. Mayfield Davidson

Mrs Oscar J Rea and daughter visit relatives here

Mrs Oscar J Rea and her daughter Anne Elizabeth from Houston are visiting relatives and friends in town.

Oscar J. Rea Anne Elizabeth Houston

Henry Grammer Visits Sister in Pittsburg

Henry Grammer of Pittsburg stopped by Wednesday to visit his sister, Mrs. Allison Miller.

Henry Grammer Pittsburg Mrs Allison Miller

Oklahoma Guests Visit Kornegays in Local Stop

Messrs. A. Billingsley Burrell Kirkland of Alvarado and I. H. Turney of Weleetka Oklahoma were here Tuesday the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lenoir Kornegay.

Messrs. A. Billingsley Burrell Kirkland Alvarado I. H. Turney Weleetka Oklahoma Mrs. Lenoir Kornegay

Tyssens Headed to Minnesota for Parents’ 60th Anniversary

Prof and Mrs C Tyssen left last Sunday by car for Emmons Minnesota to visit Prof Tyssen’s aged parents. The trip holds special interest as Mr Tyssen’s parents soon celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary with Texas relatives eager to attend this milestone event.

Mrs. C. Tyssen Emmons Minnesota Prof. Tyssen Mr. Tyssen Texas

Lillard Brothers Visit Texas Hog Expert

Arlington hog breeders Joe and George Lillard Jr spent a day with Henry Knust learning his acclaimed hog growing methods. The Lillards, prominent Texas raisers, raise three leading breeds and show animals bred for show and meat, aiming to improve their prize-winning stock.

Messrs Joe George Lillard, Jr Arlington Texas Henry Knust Lillard Brothers Mr. Knust

Westley Brothers Share Air Tour Tales Abroad

Oscar Westley left for Galveston to visit his brother Lieut. Lawrence Westley of the U S Air Service. Lawrence, fresh from an air lane trip with several ship pilots to Washington and New York, said six ships circled the National Capitol and the Statue of Liberty three times apiece. Oscar, a National Guard sergeant, may pursue air service after this visit.

Oscar Westley Galveston Lawrence Westley U. S. Air Service Washington New York National Capitol Statue of Liberty New York Harbor Oscar National Guard

Short Course Reservations Urged for A and M College

Farmers Short Course at A and M College runs July 28 to August. Attendees should reserve rooms through the County Agent or Home Demonstration Agent by July 20. Costs are low: $1.50 for room and $5 for meals for five days. Pay room in advance. Railroad rates to College Station are favorable. With over 5,000 expected, advance reservations are wise.

A. and M. College College Station

Rich ards sisters visit Miss Margaret Polk in Waco

Misses Elizabeth and Grace Rich ards of Waco have been visiting Miss Margaret Polk.

Elizabeth and Grace Richards Waco Margaret Polk

Little Mary Kitchen Visits Cousin Doris Polk

Little Mary Kitchen travels to visit her cousin Doris Polk at an unspecified location. The note focuses on family visiting relations without additional context or dates.

Little Mary Kitchen Doris Polk

Ice Cream Social at Immanuel Lutheran on July 25

The Immanuel Lutheran Church invites the ladies and young people to an ice cream social tied to an outdoor entertainment at the new church building next Friday evening. Come and enjoy a pleasant evening with us. Reporter.

Immanuel Lutheran Church

Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday services and classes

Trinity Lutheran Church schedules Sunday School and Bible Classes at 9 30 a m Morning Communion at 10 30 a m Evening service at Crawford and joint choir practice at Clifton this Sunday Bible School continues for two weeks Pastor O T Boe invites all to attend.

Trinity Lutheran Church Crawford Clifton O. T. Boe

Clifton School Transfer Notice

Parents living outside the Clifton Independent School District must transfer their children to Clifton School for the next term. Clifton School Board President A. G. Gilliam and Secretary C. C. H. Reese oversee the transfers.

Clifton Independent School District Clifton School Clifton School Board A. G. Gilliam CC. H. Reese

4-H and Home Demonstration Clubs Encampment at Clifton Park

Bosque County 4-H and Home Demonstration Clubs held their annual encampment at Clifton Park. The program featured band music, welcome and response, talks on next year’s work and dress design, a dress contest, a Style Show, and tours to winning yards. Leaders and club women from Clifton, Live Oak, Garnersville, Mustang, Mosheim and Waco participated.

Clifton Band of Clifton Ed Handley Sven Hanson Crawfills Gap Joe Wise Jones Henry Oswald Iredell Girls Juliette Knudson Live Oak Club C. A. Orbeck Jno. Maxwell Waco Mermaid Pool Helen Swift College Station Mamie Lou Parr McClennan County Club Mary Dorothy Helms Garnersville Tirah Knudson Mustang Lillie Turner Iredell Christine Conrad Margaret Helms Live Oak Ruby Wiede Parrie Jones Mosheim Jno Lacina Womack August Enger W. C. Thomas Chas Iloel Tirah Knudagn

San Saba Girl Has Baby Skunk Among Pets

Miss Elsie Oliver, a upcoming Saba High senior, keeps a three month old skunk among her pets on Harmony Ridge. The skunk was adopted by a resident cat with four kittens but the mother and all kittens died after the encounter. The skunk now plays with other animals in the yard.

SAN Saba Elsie Oliver Saba Harmony Ridge

Pasture Hunting Ban Noted Near Cranfills Community

Posted notice prohibits all hunting and fishing on a pasture near Cranfills with formal declaration by Mrs Lars dated 20 31p and signed for enforcement.

Cranfills Nou Stric

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Lea Ular Price THE Clifton Record By Rob J. L. Baldridge Postoffice Bosque CO Piagen Mrs. Lars
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