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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1940
Page
8
A local voter message endorses Felix Shaffer for County Judge in Clifton, praising his industrious nature and claim to advance Bosque County’s progress. Paid for by friends of Felix, Clifton.
Friday program organized by Julius M Jenson presents Williama's color pictures from Northern Europe. Agriculture methods and foreign farming scenes will be explained. Attendees can compare American cotton with overseas practices and view dockside handling, mills, and warehouses. A prohibition rally aims to keep beer out of Bosque County.
A political advertisement notes that the state senator favors immediate pension payments, abolishing pension investigators, raising the truck load limit, and reforming natural resource taxes as part of his platform. The piece highlights fiscal policy positions and calls for voter consideration in upcoming campaigns.
Long biographical sketch recounts Mrs Anderson’s devoted life and family ties from Clifton to San Antonio. The 1928 celebration drew relatives from far and near to honor the couple. Funeral services followed a lingering illness, with a large turnout at the Lutheran church. A political note requests votes from Precinct 4 voters.
A mixed shower honored Ruth Dyess bride elect of Tom Waldin of Dalhart with guests from Brownwood and Meridian. Gifts included a muffin pan and a bride book, with readings and music, and thanks extended to hosts Mrs. Whitley and Mrs. Porton. A funeral notice for William Barnett, 4, from Thornton, Waco hospital death, completed this page.
Mrs Ernest Simpeon with co hosts Mrs J M Bampton and Mrs Richard Ludwig graciously received the Methodist Missionary Society at Mrs Sintra near Clifton College last Monday. A devotional by Mrs Hector Hill preceded a word scramble on Bible books led by Mrs Clarence Handley. Refreshments of grape juice and cookies followed for about fifteen members and guest Mrs Gus Christemon. Reporter Clifton Report and the Dallas News now $2.60 per year.
The Red Cross sewing unit will meet in City Hall dining room Clifton on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings July 0 and 1 at 6 90 p clock. Members invited to bring scissors thimble and lunch if staying. Sewing machines provided. Mrs L E Tennison is unit chair. N T Wallace from Waco visited and placed an advertisement urging farmers with tractors to read the Record.
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