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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1919
Page
9
Rev H H Friar conducts daily services at Mixon Hall with strong attendance in Clifton. Sermons praise Gideon and the Three Hundred, with Mr Bradford directing singing and Rev M C Eidson leading the youth meeting. Evening services 7 30, Sunday 11 a m and 7 30 p m.
Government property for Bosque County Texas will be sold by sealed proposals at 11 a m on March 27 1919. Items include an Underwood typewriter air tight wood heater eight large wood filing cabinets two small filing cabinets ink sets and more. Inspectible until March 27 8 a m to 4 p m. Bid checks payable to Major John C Townes Jr Austin Texas.
The Texas Legislature proposed and submitted eleven constitutional amendments on three dates May 24 1919 November 4 1919 and November 1920 to the people. Proposals included statewide prohibition state aid for rural homestead purchases woman suffrage higher governor salary road bonds Galveston Island improvements convict earnings for dependents university and A and M College bond divisions and local tax rate and salary reforms.
Governor Hobby reappoints Charles S. Fowler of San Antonio to the State Highway Commission and forwards the nomination to the Senate. Current members: R. M. Hubbard of New Boston, chairman. Fowler. C. N. Avery of Austin.
The church announces Sunday School next Sunday at 10:00 with full attendance desired. Bible Class for Adults. Norwegian language service at 11:00 Sunday morning and English service at 7:30 Sunday night with a sermon on the creed. Choir rehearsal Thursday at 7:30. Catechumens meet Saturday at 10:00 at the parish school building. Pastor Theo Lerud extends a cordial welcome.
J Lee Smith offers eggs from the state’s largest hens of the Mountain Giant strain at 50 cents per egg. Located at R2 Clifton Texas.
The Club will meet Tuesday afternoon March 25 with Mrs. G. B. Helm. Mrs. G. D. Grimland serves as Corresponding Secretary.
On November 4 1919 Texans will vote on calling a constitutional convention. If approved the convention assembles in Austin in June 1920 with delegates elected in March 1920 from each representative district.
Meridian College announces an eight game 1919 baseball schedule as listed by athletic director F. A. Boutwell. The slate includes Texas Christian University in Fort Worth on March 15 and multiple home and away dates with Thorp Springs Christian College, Howard Payne College, Southwest State Normal, John Tarleton Agricultural College, and Oklahoma University between March 17 and May 7.
February water pumping cost 59.80 and water rents 339.95. A gross income 280.15 and past extension 4000 plus electric pump plans aim to save 1200 yearly. Three candidates listed for city offices to April 1 election. Brandes Street will gain a double driveway if space allows. Citizens urged to file complaints in writing with City Secretary before council retires.
A citizens meeting in City Hall discussed improving the city with a proposed new hotel and municipal building. L. E. Tennison chaired. C. G. Bronstad named secretary. Committees for hotel facilities and a municipal building were formed to report to future gatherings.
Mrs C T Knudson of Norse Texas advertises Leghorn eggs from two pens of selected layers for 1.50 and 1.00 per dozen. The notice lists quantities and prices as a private sale in a small classified section.
Pure bred Ancona eggs 2.00 for 15 and World Champion Golden Wyndotts eggs 2.00 for 15. Ancona young roosters 2.00 each immediate delivery. R H Lee R 1 Clifton Tex.
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