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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1934
Page
4
Fragmented OCR item mentions residents Pa ee a Parks, Vc, Lutes, and Newman amid health and schooling notes. It cites Maurine Vickrez of Mosheim and a student plan at State Teachers College. Weather hints warn of a dry spell and desire for rain. references to farming, auctions, and crop prospects are present in scattered form.
Candidates must file by June 4 for state and district offices with primaries. County contenders by June 16. ballots prepared by June 11 for party committees. Primary votes determine finalists for August 26 runoff. Meanwhile, Jack Sparks set a distance casting record at a Dallas Anglers event, achieving 1249 feet over three throws and a 120 feet 7 inch single cast on a raised platform. The Waco Anglers beat Dallas for the cup, aided by Berry Winn and Jack Sparks, with winner’s circle detailing Sparks’ distance feats and
Mrs P L Pedarton of Waco visited Denton relatives and arranged a subscription for the Record. Denton residents discuss education, government officials, and the rehabilitation program aiding unemployed families by leasing land to grow food, with several local couples visiting colleges and considering state leadership.
Me and Mrs Williams Tarael and grandson George Williams Tarael return to Clifton after a Denver trip spent with relatives in the Israel home. Tarael has taught in Brady schools for terms and will summer in Texas colleges for special work. Anna Marie Olson visits from Houston to see her father John A Olson and family. Olsen health treatment in Waco clarified. Mrs Georgia Blatherwick of Ventura and Miss Lara Strange stop in Denton en route north Texas, visiting Mrs O L Stuart and Miss Ruby Mixon. Bill McCluney and wife move to Rusk for teaching, family roots in Rusk. Erickson reelected for next year after Chicago trip.
A fragmentary roster lists candidates for Commissioner Precincts four various offices including Tax Assessor Collector County Judge District Clerk Treasurer County Attorney Sheriff and Superintendent of Public Instruction. Names include Edwin W Spitzer Maggie B Little Alma Butler Penn Jackson Pearl Benson and Clara Richards among others with partial party or precinct notes.
Announcement notes the marriage of their daughter Kile w aur. A. G. Wood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Wood, on Saturday June 2, 1934 in Waco Texas.
Tom C. Parks, President, Clifton Cemetery Association, warns of vandalism harming monuments and ornaments. He notes broken pieces and theft, criticizes youths he calls reckless, and stresses heavy penalties for violations to deter further acts.
Mrs G Wilson Collins hosted the J O Y Contract Club at her N street home on Friday May 18 with pink and green decor. After four games Mrs W W Linkenhager had high, Mrs E H Schow second high and Mrs Oliver Jelks of Valley Mills guest high. A pink and green repast followed. the club meets June 1 with Mrs Hector Hill as hostess.
W A Finley owner of Clifton Tractor and Implement Co receives the International Model C-1 truck. The six-cylinder 113 inch wheelbase vehicle features all steel pickup body and streamlined fenders and is praised for economy and style. Don Dunklin delivered the truck and left a cash order for the home paper.
San Saba May 29 W A Smith editor of the San Saba News received notice from James A Farley post master general that he had been appointed postmaster to succeed FB Fall Sr who has served for the past four years His duties begin on June 1 Smith a former judge of this county is a past president of the Texas Plans Association veteran of the Spanish American War and was in charge of the Texas cavalry hare during World War I He is a past president of the San Saba chamber of commerce and has been president of the San Saba Old Soldiers association For a quarter century he has served as editor of the News Mira W A Finley and nephew Don Dunedin went to Dallas Wednesday morning Mrs Finley will spend several days with her parents and Don returned home Wednesday evening with a new truck.
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