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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1940
Page
2
Fragmented report covers activists opposing a platform, regulation debates for American radio stations, and political tensions across the Mexican border. It notes campaign dynamics, voter reach, and related incidents, with scattered references to tornadoes, economic shifts, and a wedding reception amid the turmoil.
Millsboro news reports that the state highway department plans to let a contract in April for more improvements to Highway 22 from Hillsboro to Whitney as part of the 1940 asphalt program. The project expected to cost about $61,000 will include rock and asphalt topping.
Local churches announce Sunday services and Sunday School details for Unity Lutheran, Church of Christ, First Presbyterian, Our Savior's Lutheran Norse, Clifton Baptist. Notices include no Sunday School at Norse, revival plans, training union, choir practices, and circuit meeting travel, with pastors named and invitations extended.
The First Methodist Church in Blum Texas lists Sunday sermons at 7 and 7 30 PM. Choir and youth groups meet, Wednesday revival 13 March, Mexican supper 7 30 PM at City Hall, bounty on rattlesnakes and a sermon by Rev L L Felder. Easter services start 17 March and end Easter Sunday night.
The state highway department installs double center lines to slow traffic at curves hills and hills tops. Drivers who ignore the rule may receive a warning or a brief police admonition. The piece hints at personal accountability and a future extended stay at the station for repeat offenders.
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