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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1924
Page
1
A public barbecue and picnic are planned in Roswell in the eastern part of the county on Friday July 4. General Thos B Barton, Texas gubernatorial candidate, will speak and attend. Attendees are asked to bring well-filled baskets and enjoy a traditional old fashioned get-together.
Walnut Springs, Bosque County, Tes que 2 J. K. Catton and G. L. Daniele have purchased the Walnut Springs Elevator and are preparing for immediate service. They plan a new birch of concrete forage store and other improvements. The elevator has a capacity of 16,000 bushels.
A Bosque County notice from 4 Word announces his candidacy for County Attorney, thanking supporters in Morgan and promising to serve with ability to meet voters’ expectations. The letter expresses appreciation for the token of friendship and pledges fair administration if elected.
Walnut Springs reports a shortage of houses as June 2 notes every valuable residence is occupied and rent demand rises. A building association may form to supply housing, driven by normal economic conditions rather than a boom.
Sunday School and Bible class hold at the morning service at 10 30 with Englah evening service at 6 o clock The evening sermon subject is Two Marks or Tests of a true Christian Rev A Baring
Land transfers recorded include M. L. Ford et al to N. McCarty in Walnut Springs for 17500, Lomas to 4 8 in Meridian for 1050, Toone and wife to Shafer of the E 8 Robertson for 1000, and more. Local social items note Reverend visitors from Waco and Atlanta, church receptions for Dr. C. L. Tubb and bride, Flora themed gatherings, and Meridian residents attending a Cranville Cay picnic plus sermons and a senior program schedule. The report blends real estate deeds with community notices and church events in Bosque County.
Cranfills Gap June 25 reports heavy threshing and strong yields across crops with wheat up to 62 and oats heavier than expected. Local picnic raised over $200, total receipts $507.56 for the school. Community figures include Lawrence Lane, RM Warren, Dr. Hoover, and educators like Mr. Anderson slated to teach next term, amid local social and town updates.
B Cole druggist of Hico Texas died last Monday after a career spanning more than forty years in retail pharmacy. He operated a Dallas Bachelor fund Griffin Pharmacy and a Hico drug store since arriving in Texas from Kentucky. He is survived by a son Murray B Cole two daughters Mabel and Willoughby two brothers M A and J D Cole and three sisters. Burial was in the Oskewved Cementary in Hico. Weather notes mention grain storage and pastures showing mixed conditions with grass mostly out and some damage to pastures in Crane and surrounding areas.
Ten farmers and others urged to drive to the Clifton ice plant to buy ice at a special rate of fifty cents per hundred pounds. The notice promotes accessible, low-cost supply for all users, promising a good quality product and inviting community support of the Beech Meet factory in Clifton.
The St Olaf Lutheran Church notes a service at Brice Church near Supday morning at 10:30. School schedules are announced for Cranville Gap and Live Oak, with aims for children of school age to start on the first day.
Beginning Saturday June 28 war cash prices on fine granulated sugar will be 12 pounds for 41.00, 25 pounds for 42.06, 100 pounds for 8.00. No limit as to amount. Mc Clifton Mercantile Co.
The 1890 bulletin No 76 presents statistics on farm acreages, land ownership and tenancy, crop production, cotton mills, and investment in agriculture. It notes government funding via the Legislature and directs readers to George B Terrill, Commissioner, Austin, Texas, for copies.
Washington report states President Coolidge did not receive the 25 percent tax cut. The article notes the Constitution limits presidential pay and requires it not be diminished during a term, explaining why the president continues paying high income taxes under the current rates.
Mine Mary Benton Hersmacnie of Meridian visited her friend Mise la Thomas here last week. Remember the banks of Cuffew will be closed July 4.
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