Big Ones At Your CliftEx Bosque County Theater
Local cinema in Bosque County showcases Edmund Lowe Victor McLaglen El Brende Lupe Velez in Hot Pepper with added comedy Asleep in the Feet. Friday and Saturday features Spencer Tracy Joan Bennett in Me and My Gal. Also Sneak Easily and Betty Boop. Admission 10 and 25. Monday and Tuesday Smilin Through with Norma Shearer and Frederick March plus Fish Hooky Our Gang. Coming Big Cage State Fair Hidden Gold. Come early and stay cool.
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Edmund Lowe
Victor McLaglen
el Brende
Lupe Velez
Pitts
Todd
Spencer Tracy
Joan Bennett
My Gal
General Motors Building Lights Up Century of Progress
Chicago June 20 The General Motors Building at the World’s Fair glows as a thrilling night spectacle. Three hundred fifty flood and projector lamps bathe the orange-gold tower rising 177 feet, a focal point of light under Joseph Urban’s color design. Exterior use equals power for a city of 25 000, interior use doubles that, with 69 million watts monthly and about 92 000 horsepower.
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Chicago
General Motors
Joseph Urban
Chevrolet-Fisher
Clifton State Park Plan Revealed by New Superintendent
Supt. C. C. Moore, the Government civil engineer sent to manage the outlaying improvements, has begun surveying the Clifton State Park area. He has shared several proposed plans with Clifton citizens, drawing interest and optimism from the community.
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Supt
C. C. Moore
Clifton
Farming proves productive with Randall Gartmann gains
Randall Gartmann a Coke H club member last year raised maize per acre and fed portions with other feeds. He achieved a gain of 660 pounds with a cost of 2.48 cents per unit, reflecting efficient farming practices and favorable yields.
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Randall Gartmann
Bedroom Demonstration Winners Announced in County Contest
The county stage of the bedroom demonstration contest named winners among girls and women. Thelma Guthrie, Margaret Bishop, and Dorothy Helms led among 4-H girls, while Mrs. W. F. Spitzer, Mrs. Bryan Richards, and Mrs. S. L. Elder headed the adult clubs. First place earns a trip to the Short Course at College Station in late July.
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Jno. E. Robertson
L. A. Dunlap
Thelma Guthrie
Kopperl
Margaret Bishop
Dorothy Helms
Garnersville Club
H. D
W. F. Spitzer
Bryan Richards
Coyote
S. L. Elder
Valley Mills
College Station
Prohibition Convention Draws Large Local Attendance
An enthusiastic turnout from five counties in the 21st Senatorial District met at Meridian on June 20 to hear Judge B B Sartin. A permanent district group was formed with officers A C Buchanan chairing, F E Kirchner as secretary treasurer, and several vice presidents. Baylor College president Dr J C Hardy was backed as a dry ticket candidate for August 26, with Judge Sam Russell as alternate. The article notes strong dry support in Meridian and Kopperl and urges house to house canvassing to secure dry pledges and votes amid economic concerns and existing dairy issues.
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Meridian
B. B. Sartin
A. C. Buchanan
Temple
F. E. Kirchner
Dan Graves
Gatesville
E. T. Chandler
Stephenville
E. M. Wisdom
Hamilton
Jim
Kopperl
Texas to Receive Over 24 Millions for Highways
Washington reports Texas will get 24.244 million dollars from a 400 million dollar public works road fund. Adjusted by Senator Connally’s amendment, Texas gains about 335 thousand dollars. Funds are granted outright and controlled by the Texas state highway commission for building roads bridges and city streets along federal routes.
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Washington
Texas
Public Works Program
United States Bureau of Public Roads
Public Works Administration
Tom Connally
Texas State Highway Commission
Federal Road Fund
Public Works
Homes For Sale Near College And High School
Notice urges buyers and renters to act within 30 days. Includes a for sale listing by T. C. Matson offering a home in an ideal location near College and High School for roomers. Includes minimal contact context.
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T. C. Matson
Ite
Thorsons to Visit Minnesota Relatives in Church Work
Rev and Mrs P E Thorson of Norse depart early this week for Minnesota to spend several weeks visiting relatives and former friends in their church work in that state. They will be accompanied home by some of their children.
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P. E. Thorson
Norse
Minnesota
Mrs Kugle Takes Up Spencer Work At Home
Mrs Kugle spent several days in Waco training for Spencer work and is now at home. District Manager Galen B. Hollon of the Spencer Corset Co. accompanies her and will remain over Friday.
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Waco
Spencer
Meridian News Notes Local Visits and Baseball Result
Hon C O Edens and Mrs Edens of Georgetown as guests. Mrs C L Law visits sister in Temple. Mrs A B Crain and Frances visit Meridian. H C Odle returns from Hereford trip. Meridian baseball team and Katy Railroaders split a double header in Waco. Spitzer Roquemore marriage license issued.
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C. O. Edens
Edens
Georgetown
Robertson
C. L. Law
Temple
A. B. Crain
Frances
Belton
R. V. Ferguson
H. C. Odle
Hereford
Odle
Turkey Creek H D Club Meetings and Demonstrations
The Turkey Creek H D Club met at Mrs. Helmer Dahl’s home on May 15 with Miss Jacks from A and M giving a shrub care demonstration at Mrs. Chris Dahl’s. Mrs. G. Heier hosted on June 19 and Mrs. Mangold led a food preservation demonstration and prepared a vegetable sandwich spread. The club voted to hold a candy sale in Clifton to raise funds for a Short Course representative, with the next meeting July 17 at Mrs. A. G. Nelson’s home.
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Turkey Creek
A. G. Nelson
Par Tea Tendersweet Corn Two for Two Pounds?
Readable text fragment notes 14 lb Par Tea Tendersweet Corn No 2 can price not fully captured. Likely a brief grocery listing item indicating a bulk can quantity and unit price.
Woman's Missionary Society Social Gathered at Helton Home
On June 19 the Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church held its monthly social at Mrs. Ross Helton's home with hostesses Mrs. Helton Mrs. John H. Neel and Mrs. Paul Bertrand. The event featured songs prayers scripture, contests, games, and refreshments for members and guests.
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W. M
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Mmes
Ross Helton
John H. Neel
Paul Bertrand
Start on New Brewery at Houston
Ground was broken in Houston on a four story brewery with a projected cost of about 140000 including machinery. The Hughes Tool Company land anchors the site and a public lease is planned. Frank Brogneiz will oversee brewing of the new 3.2 beer for the venture.
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Houston
Texas
Hughes Tool Company
Frank Brogneiz
Houston Ice and Brewing Company
Southern Select
Largest ocean waves reach lengths of 1000 feet in South Pacific
Records show the biggest waves occur in the South Pacific where ocean swells can stretch to about 1000 feet in length. Scientists note these extreme waves form under unique wind and current conditions and pose hazards to ships and offshore structures.
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Ocean
South Pacific
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Palo Pinto County
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Meridian News
Intentio
Gunder Nystel
Ethel Baldridge
Lamon Burnett
Julia Cochrell
Hillsboro
Walter G. Spitzer
Edna Earl Roquemore
Walter Spitzer
Turkey Creek Club
Sormrude’s
Walker
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White House
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Aterials
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