Marriage Licenses Filed and Local News From Meridian
The Meridian court notes several intended marriages including Milton Hix of Meridian with Pauline Laster Calvert and W B Saddler with Nettie Bryant Valley Mills. license issued to William Bertelgon and Johannah Christenson Cranfills Gap. Obituary notices for Mrs. J H Johnson and a great granddaughter dying on the same day. Local items cover visits, weddings, and political candidates in Meridian and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Hix
Meridian
Pauline Laster
Calvert
W. B. Saddler
Nettie Bryant
Valley Mills
William B. Bertelgon
Johannah Christenson
Cranfills Gap
California makes new mark as healthy state
Sacramento reports California achieved a historic health record with a death rate of 11.3 per thousand, 67,513 deaths last year against 66,178 prior year, despite a population gain of 200,000. The rate has fallen steadily from 14.4 in 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
California
State Department of Public Health
Clifton College graduates twentieth class on May 28
Clifton Junior College held its commencement with twenty graduates earning Associate in Arts. The ceremony featured Miss Frances Bakke as salutatorian, Miss Travis Knudson as valedictorian, and Prof. Allen E. Nelson delivering the address. Academy seniors Frances Bakke and Austa Goar received diplomas. Priscilla Thorson’s academy honor graduation was postponed due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton College
Junior College
Academy
College
Mathilde Roe
Frances Bakke
Travis Knudson
Dorothy Rea
Clifton
Allen E. Nelson
Charles Schulze
J. A. Arnes
Pres. C. Tyssen
Pernell Aars
Martha Boe
Mary Coston
Emma Canuteson
Ruth Davis
Lee Ellingson
Melvin Hall
Omer Lee Hix
Lottie Mae Heel
Arabella Johnson
Velma Manske
Mollie Ann Nelson
Bernice Scarlett
Wilma Schulz
Elvira Sonntag
Louis Surley
Madeline Thompson
Bernard Whitney
Austa Goar
Priscilla Thorson
Bridge Club Honors At May 21 Session
Mrs Priddy hosted the Bridge Club on May 21 with six tables of members and guests. The home was bright with flowers as Mesdames Gibson Waxahachie McNeill Jones Pool Smith Jelks McNeill Sanford Pool Nowlin Riddle Ann McNeill Clifton and Miss O L Stuart attended. After five games a salad course was served and prizes were awarded to Ray Wiess high score Colwick second high Ann McNeill high guest prize and Gibson honor guest. The club meets June 3 with Mrs Emmett Schow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priddy
Bridge Club
Mesdames
Howard Gibson
Waxahachie
Joe McNeill
Angus McNeill
Jones
Roy Pool
Smith
Jelks
Jack McNeill
Sanford Pool
Nowlin
Riddle
Ann McNeill
Valley Mills
O. L. Stuart
Clifton
Presbyterian church service summary with prayers and hymns
The Presbyterian Church held a 7:00 p m Sunday service with leader led prayers talks and a hymn sequence including What a Friend We Have in Jesus and Did You Pray it Through led by David Grimland. The gathering concluded with a benediction and the reporter noted everyone was welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Grimland
Jesus
Presbyterian Church
Happy Gathering At Home Of Mrs James P Richards
Despite Sun day gloom May 29 the home of Mrs James P Richards saw a cheerful gathering of sons daughters and grandchildren. Attendees included J M White family Bryan Richards family from Coyote O C Hulme and sons Clifton R C Richards Fort Worth Glen L Mercer Amarillo Dessie Raines sister of Mrs Bryan Richards Meridian and Mrs W W Rester and daughter Van Horn. Mercer a Santa Fe engineer had a short break to celebrate May 30. His wife Pearl Richards was once Miss Pearl Richards. Rester has been visiting relatives and will join her husband in Fort Worth for a trip to Mississippi and Louisiana to meet his relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Johnson
Meridian
Tom Matson
Baptist Sanitarium
Waco
Johnson
Will Neel
Charley Gandy
Meridian Cemetery
Troy Baxter
Dublin
Mary Benton Hornbuckle
D. Preston Horn
Childress
Denton
J. C. Tittle
James Christian
Houston
Christian
J. T. Lomax
W. C. Montgomery
G. L. Polk
Clifton
Penn Jackson
Cleburne
1&Th
Johnson, Bosque
Somervell
Bosque County
Charley Lockhart
Johnson County
A. R. Ellis
Craine
Indiana
J. B. Collins
Laurel
Montana
D. P. Hornbuckle
W. T. Tergerson
Wm. B. Bertelson
Crawfills Gap
Olena Scott
Tyler
Clarence Porter
Marvin Hall
East Texas
H. N. Lester
James P. Richards
J. M. White
Bryan Richards
Coyote
O. C. Hulme
R. C. Richards
Fort Worth
Glen L. Mercer
Amarillo
Dessie Raines
W. W. Rester
van Horn
Mercer
Santa Fe
Pearl Richards
Rester
Mississippi
Louisiana
Centennial chairmen named for Bosque County campaign
Hon. H. J. Cureton and Mrs. LE Lumpkin of Meridian have agreed to lead the Texas Centennial Committee in Bosque County. They will organize county and precinct campaigns to inform voters about the Centennial constitutional amendment. The measure would allow state funds to support a 1936 celebration, not extending to other expositions, and aims to rally Texans to back a grand, future-minded celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Cureton
Clifton Lions Elect Officers At Luncheon
Clifton Lions voted in the coming year’s slate led by O Lee Stuart as President and J L Standefer as First Vice President. Officers include A L Bronstad Second Vice President E H Schow Third Vice President Jack Tucker Secretary Treasurer Joe Wise Lion Tamer Alfonso Mitchell Tail Twister C G Bronstad Director and Carl Tyssen Director. Lions also welcomed J W Butler of Galveston D P Hornbuckle and Chas Gandy of Meridian who spoke and attendance buttons were given to five members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
J. W. Butler
Galveston
D. P. Hornbuckle
Chas. Gandy
Meridian
Mr. Butler
Texas
Joe Wise
Robi. L. Baldridge
J. M. Jenson
Johnnie Denton
Corn Cobs Yield Valuable Chemicals From Cob Experiments
Washington May 31 four valuable chemical substances have been secured from corn cobs by department of agriculture experiments. Lab tests show corn cob oil can be converted into vanillin anisic acid guaiacol and catechol used in synthetic adrenaline production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday Services Note
Trinity Lutheran Church announces no worship service this Sunday June 5 with Sunday School and Bible classes at 9 30 a m led by Pastor Q O T Boe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
QO. T. Boe
Mystery donor funds meals for Houston students
A mysterious generous woman offered the Houston School Board to feed 2000 pupils two meals daily seven days a week to support continued education. Dr E E Qoberholzer accepted noting the gift covers summer months only and requires secrecy and no social service agency involvement. Trained school workers would supervise and bills go to the donor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houson
Texas
Houston School Board
E. E. Qoberholzer
Houston
Waco Good Will Tour Stops in Clifton
A Busy crowd welcomed the Waco Chamber of Commerce Good Will Tour in Clifton's business district on Thursday morning. The visitors distributed gifts from Waco firms and invited residents to visit Waco for business or pleasure. Represented firms included Archenhold Auto Supply, Barnes Lumber, Baylor University, Behrens Drug, First National Bank, Hill Printing, Waco Chamber of Commerce, Southwestern Bell, Texas Power and Light, Wolfe the Florist, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco Chamber of Commerce
Waco
Archenhold Auto Supply Co
Barnes Lumber Co
Baylor University
Behrens Drug Co
Borden Co. of Texas
Borden Co
Ice Cream Division
Cameron
First National Bank
Gayle, Gibson, Geyser Ice Co
Goldstein-Migel Co
Hicks Rubber Co
Hill Printing Co
Hilltop Baking Co
Hilton Hotel
Holt & Co
W. A
Independent Ice Cream Co
McLenden Hardware Co
Marshall & Co
E. W
Merchants Produce Co
Miller Company
Progress Laundry Co
Nash-Robinson Lumber Co
Ward-Dossett-Floyd Co
Witt-Jones-Coleman Inc
Wolfe the Florist
College Honor Roll at Clifton College Third Term
The third term scholastic honor roll at Clifton College lists Ruth Kunkel Monroe Kruse Clifton Trav is Knudson Hico Ocee Johnson Edgar Helton Clifton Clara Stanley Kopperl Elvira Sonntag Meridian Gladys Gilmore Turnersville Ag nette Johnson Clifton Austa Goar Cranfills Gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton College
Ruth Kunkel
Monroe Kruse
Clifton
Travis Knudson
Hico
Ocee Johnson
Douglas Whitley
Flora Hurst
Edgar Helton
Clara Stanley
Kopperl
Elvira Sonntag
Meridian
Gladys Gilmore
Turnersville
Agnette Johnson
Austa Goar
Cranfills Gap
There Ought To Be A Law In Law Of Unreadable Statutes
The Pathfinder laments pervasiveness of laws and ordinances shaping daily life from birth to death. It notes motorists unknowingly break rules between states, predicts 20 000 new laws this year, and cites a Kentucky editor who warns laws should not bite off more than they can chew. It mentions Assemblyman Car Pack proposing repeal of old statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free
New York
Washington
Congress
Kentucky
Assemblyman Car Pack
Clifton Businesses Close Early for Friday Ball Game
Clifton business houses will close Friday afternoon to attend or watch the ball game. The decision affects shops and offices, with owners encouraging customers to plan ahead for early closures and avoid disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Business Houses
Clifton College Alumni Association Banquet and Meeting
The Clifton College Alumni Association held its annual banquet and business meeting in Municipal Dining Hall on Thursday evening, May 26, 1932. New officers were elected led by President Walter A. Hanson with Haymond Rogstad as VP and Miss Hildegard Manske as Secretary. The event featured a 1932 class double quartet, a vocal solo by Raymond Rogstad, and speeches by Walter Hanson and Allen Ellingson. committees planned projects including sponsoring the annual picnic. In a baseball game Clifton Cats defeated the Alumni team, who vow to regroup next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton College Alumni Association
Municipal Dining Hall
Clifton
A. €. Brandes
Raymond Rogstad
Walter Hanson
Allen Ellingson
Chris L. Rohne
Clifton College
Walter A. Hanson
Haymond H. Rogstad
Hildegard Manske
Ira Dahl
Clifton Cats
Methodist Church Service Schedule and Egg Gift Drive
Sunday School at 10, Morning Worship 11, Young People 7 15, Evening Sermon, Prayer Wednesday 8. Egg gift to Methodist Home in Waco. Bring eggs to pastor’s study Sunday or Miller's Store Monday. Pastoral greeting from Edgar N. Scarlett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Miller’s
Edgar N. Scarlett
Baseball Sensation of the Season at Clifton Field
The Clifton Fire Department and Clifton Lions Club face off Friday June 3 at 3 30 pm on the local field in a much anticipated baseball clash. Stars include Shorty Hoff Jack Carter Herman Landuu and Bob Baldridge plus Lee Stuart Dewey Raley and Jack Tucker among others. A 10 cent children and 20 cent adults entrance fee applies and local businesses are asked to close 3 30 to 5 30 to allow employees to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Fire Department
Clifton Lions Club
Shorty Hoff
Jack Carter
Herman Landuu
Bill Robertson
Lions Club
Bob Baldridge
Lee Stuart
Dewey Raley
Lengthy Bronstad
Hardy Youree
Joe Wise
Jack Tucker
Wonder
Firemen
Archie Nelson
Oren Canuteson
Buddy Biffle
Doug Hill
E. R. Cottle
J. G. Fincher
Pete Schow
Ira Callan
Elmore Canuteson
Alton Hix
Cecil Hurst
Clarence Handley
Lions
Prospects for a Good Crop This Year
The truncated section notes corn and cotton growing well with shocks forming and grain cut. It expects another strong year for crops and avoids quoting prices, citing a lack of heart to discuss them. Farm prospects appear favorable despite not listing specific figures.
Clifton Public School seniors receive diplomas in city hall ceremony
The 1931 52 term closes with thirty nine members of Clifton High School senior class earning diplomas at city hall. Commencement speaker Dr Arthur Stout judged the event a standout addressing the graduates and audience. May Queen Miss Wilma Parks, Texas Woman's College senior, was featured in Fort Worth Star Telegram photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Alexander
Loraine Anderson
Bert Clark
Helen Cormany
Vivian Porson
Willa B. Fort
Nancy Gray
Margaret Hill
Ruth Johle
Rosa Knust
Edna Lammert
Pauline Lane
Alava Landgraf
Lurline Linn
Lena Moffatt
Myrtle Dee Murphree
Stout
Fort Worth
Texas Woman’s College
Wilma
Clifton High School
O. D. Cowen
O. D
Houston
Clifton
L. W. St. Clair
Bremond
Nixon-Wolters
Gonzales County
Clifton Ships More Wool In Active Market
Clifton reports wool flowing in from distant towns as buyers in town pick up the stock. Some wool is brought to the Bosque Co. Wool & Mohair Co-operative Assn. for cooperative handling. The association shipped another car to Boston this week and notes 25 percent more wool handled this season than last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Bosque Co. Wool & Mohair Co-operative Assn
Boston
Barber Prices and Local Rules in Home Shop
Announcement from Willard Murphree outlining barber prices and a family rate of 80 cents for same day service. Mentions a barber shop operating in a home under Rule 5 Sections A and B of Barber Law, located first block south of the Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secensecanal
Baptist Church
Willard Murphree
Also Mentioned on This Page
Meridian Court
Clifton Junior College
Mrs
Charlie Nelson
Andrew Byers
Currie Duncan
Joe Nelson
Pat McCaleb
Sampy Schow
Conrad Bronstad
Alfonso Mitchell
Clifton Public School
W. D. Raley
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