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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1940
Page
4
A garbled clipping mentions Clifton ownership disputes, a fines case for illicit liquor, and a dismissed shipment matter. It also references ferroalloys, steel mills, and new X ray devices. The text alludes to lighting improvements and a vague future about paintable lightweight diesels.
An unreadable OCR snippet hints at aviation topics with references to Migs and Atlantic air routes. It notes years-long thinking on flight plans and mentions a plan to manage air traffic across the Atlantic. The legible elements are sparse and do not form a complete event or quotation.
A two week protracted meeting with Shareh of Christ will be conducted in Clifton from July 1 to July 14, 1940, inclusing the heat Sunday in July. Evangelist J. Ward Morrow of Fort Worth will lead the services, returning after a successful visit last year. The event aims to strengthen the community as local residents anticipate spiritual renewal.
A fragmented article notes a remarkable rise in private flying as more certificates are issued and demand for planes grows. It cites advantages from expanding ship operations and calls for better equipment, lower costs, and improved services to meet popular aviation needs.
The article features Alf Meany arguing radio underconsumption hurts production and calls for Nu Lion wide hookups to end. He explains advertisers shifting to local stations could force a shift in consumer spending, aiding recovery. Also notes battleship Texas crew life and local political notices.
In sorrow we thank friends for their support after our loss. May you have just and true loyal friends to ease the burden, as we express gratitude from Charlie Benard and children, Mrs C Lemmins, Mrs James Williams, Mr and Mrs W R Terrell.
An ad reads that Hany B. Dahl, who handles checks at Farmers State Junk, urges payment. He asks readers with money to settle debts and notes the ad appeared in the old home newspaper Tim day.
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