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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1938
Page
8
March 12 report shows farmers voting in a nationwide cotton and tobacco producing states referendum to bind growers to marketing quotas under a proposed national farm plan. Results show a split with states like Texas and Alabama noted, while details are unclear due to OCR damage.
In this humble way we offer our heartfelt thanks to all who shared in our sorrow for the sudden loss of our loved one. The many acts of kindness and comforting words will always remain precious to us as we remember them. May God’s grace sustain us.
Abilene Texas March 19 The printer's elf overcomes Attorney General William McCraw during a Colorado visit. The gubernatorial candidate, noting he had not operated a press in years, is urged to try again and turns out usable impressions. The piece also notes fuel use, a fast shell velocity, and meat pecking as a major industry in several midwest states.
An eclectic mix of film ads and showings fills the page with upcoming attractions. Stars include Lew Ayres and Sonja Henie in varied features, plus Laurel and Hardy and Will Rogers among many others. The note highlights added features, musical numbers, and titles such as Scandal Street, A Perfect Day, and Happy Landing, with several weeks of programming and promotions.
Progress report shows 18 girls planting 497 berry vines and 53 grape vines to build fruit supplies for family diets. Additional plantings include 120 peach 357 plum 1 apricot 4 apple and various others. Marie and Ta Lee Cook reported 80 berry and 16 grape vines since joining.
The Tennison family mourns as LE Tennison Jr. is named in a stern obituary noting his long life of service and Christian examples. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers are listed, including Curtin Pederson and D. M. Buck. Surviving relatives include a sister, Maibette Tennison, and paternal kin. The elder Tennison, Sr., a Clifton High School and Clifton College graduate, is portrayed as a trusted, devout community member with Christian values and steady work ethic.
Mrs Robert L Baldridge hosted the Loy Bridge Club on Thursday March 27 in St Patrick’s Day decor. Green and white tones with bridal wreaths graced reception rooms and dining tables. Refreshments continued the color scheme as fruit salad with sandwiches and mint iced wafers were served. Mrs Raymond Rogstad won high guest score, J L Standater won first prize, B Riddle won guest prize. Members present included Mrs Elmore Canuteson, LV Schandler, A Orbeck, Joseph Nelson, Julius Biandeter, Charlie Neen, Will Yewald, Dary Helm, H R Bill, L P Johnson, M Willett, Halena Are, prize winners Swe and E Riddle, Luke Stevens, Xentard Nel, Jack Angus McNeill.
Cranfilla Gap News lists local visitors and travels. Mr and Mrs C J Bronsted and other residents visited in Waco and Fort Worth while Clifton College students spent the weekend with family. Names include Mankestad Nelson Tergerson Rogstad and others with trips to Dallas and Worth, stops at rodeo events and local family visits.
Astin March 22 state highway department opened bids on 34 projects with estimated costs exceeding two million dollars. A central Texas delegation urged construction of an 8 wide bridge over the Brazos near Kimball's Bend, crossing the old Chisholm Trail. They proposed a connection from Waxahachie and Isborne to Meridian as part of a peepined route from Del Rio through the state.
Dear friends of Bosque County Edwin W Spitzer announces his candidacy for county office He emphasizes duty responsibilities and past business experience while acknowledging campaign time constraints He pledges prompt efficient and courteous service if elected and asks voters for earnest consideration and investigation.
A garbled OCR style note mentions an entry prompt for a "Better Tard Cantest" with unclear reference to April and a local contest. The readable parts suggest an invitation to join or enter a yard contest event in a loosely described language.
Sarah Cowan of Temlade, a senior at State College for Women in Denton, died in a vehicle accident near Chewnville after earning a skilled certy Monday morning. She was born in Temples and graduated high school there in 1984. March 21 services will be held Mire tetay at 4p.
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