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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1938
Page
8
Fragmented OCR listing film titles radio stars and ads from mid twentieth century. Mentions Tuftex Perey Jane Withers W. C. Fields Martha Raye and Wallace Beery. Includes ad copy for cars and showtimes with “Wide Open Withers” and other films.
Local residents and visitors are listed with social calls at homes this week. The District noted several gatherings including the J.C.Y. Bridge Club meeting on March 4 with St Patrick Day decor and prizes. Members and guests such as Mrs. Alfonso Mitchell and Mrs. Robert Baldridge attended, with plans for the March 18 meeting.
Harmony School notes a Friday meeting with various attendees including Bivens Sears and Dorothy Janson. The program features Would Happen If, Prophecy, Questions and Answers, and a Behrmann sung piece. Upcoming Interadholeatic League events include tennis and junior/senior divisions with several doubles and singles entries. Community news mentions visits and family events, quilting at Mrs. G A Brown’s, and local social visits.
A summary of a study by Charles G. Stach in New York City noting that workers over 40 may be more useful than younger employees. It argues older workers bring experience stabililty and cooperation, potentially outweighing higher youthful production. The trend favors the young in overall employment, but mature judgment may offset some gains.
A garbled article notes Florida interest in ear fishing inspired by Japanese methods. It discusses underwater training, child apprenticeship, and a push to adopt East Asian techniques in local fishing culture amid unclear context and fragmented text.
The Commissioners Court of Bosque County Texas met in special session in Meridian to bid on purchasing 10 270 feet of hog creek bridge mooring and related materials. Bids due March 21 at 10 a.m with one year terms and a right to reject all bids.
Mrs Stel la Edith Word, noted Meridian public school teacher and wife of Judge Word, died after a paralysis stroke at her home on February 26, 1988. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church with Rev. H. B. Thompson and Rev. C. B. Meador officiating. Born June 28, 1890, in Hill County, she taught many Meridian students, was a devoted Christian, and left a lasting influence on her community and church.
A sprawling tale recounts Reginald E. Chapman and his chinchilla business. It covers the farm near East Manchester and Inglewood, the value of fur garments, and the financial scale of the venture. The piece blends a business saga with moralizing meditation on the value of a good name.
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