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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1936
Page
2
Fragmented note describes a gathering of a local movement society and mentions funds and debt figures. It references the United States and large monetary totals, but details are unclear due to garbled text. Names and exact events are not fully legible.
Unclear damaged text fragment mentioning Be Caren Bee Drug Store and a may refer to a March 21 date. Contents describe tonic or liver products and general aches and pains but details are garbled and not recoverable.
The piece praises friendship as a pure, trustworthy bond and urges speaking no ill of others. It cites Emerson on friendship and notes campus events, including a play directed by Tul Pederson and chorus trips with concerts described as enjoyable and successful.
Local residents report a string of visitors and events in Meridian and vicinity. Notables include Mr and Mrs John Hehmy, Mrs Ruby Wiede of Gatesville, and several family visits to the August Krueger and Williams homes. Community activities feature a 4-H club meeting, a Sponsor’s Training School in Waco, Rowe Roosevelt hotel gathering, and Meridian school exhibits with students earning honors in recent weeks.
A study by Jay of Texan finances highlights deficits and balances. He projects a general fund deficit around 28,000 with a $4,000,000 cash balance after per capita payments, noting large rural aid and pension costs. He urges caution but sees no need for immediate panic and doubts a preterm special session.
Fragmented clippings mention a Detroit News note on a groom unable to buy clothes for three years and an Illinois triplets incident. The Rochester Times-Union alludes to a playful line about “no more” while misread words cloud the context.
Fifth graders read new books and memorize "Remember the Alamo" while drawing country maps in geography. Eighth and ninth grades study poems and "The Lady of the Lake" and civic topics on American citizenship. A magnet experiment and a Cooper game event are noted with mixed results for boys and girls.
Meridian attorney H J Cureton is listed as a practicing lawyer. The notice presents his name with professional designation and location, indicating a legal services listing in the public notice or directory.
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