31 Mar 1939
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1939
Page
1
El Friles is identified with Bob W. Foshing and Ed Handley in the presented item. The note lists two individuals associated with the subject and implies formal designation or recognition within the context.
Almanac notes Texas topics and regional highlights with scattered mentions of the South. The fragment references Texas topics and a sense of regional coverage, suggesting broader almanac themes beyond local matters.
Meridian Court and local news recount a near chaos of names from Waco to Fort Worth and Dallas. Families and relatives gather here over weekends and holidays. The civic note mentions a planned vote on a city owned utility and the outcome shows a strong opposition to the light plant project.
James M. West of Houston was appointed chairman member of the Texas Highway Commission to succeed John Wood of Timpron whose term expired February 15. West, a Houston capitalist, is described as poised to join a group once led by Rows Sterling. West reportedly controls the Sterling Building in Houston and 100,000 acres of ranch land, with vast oil and cattle interests across Texas.
Hillsbovn and neighboring farmers face large sums from AAA. About 278 farmers in Fill County are described as beneficiaries, with totals nearing 800,000 dollars. The funds appear tied to county tax and agricultural program adjustments.
Rev Nelson died Thursday March 23 1989 after long illness. Funeral services were held in the home by Rev Brower and at St Olaf Lutheran Church Cranfills Gap with interment beside loved ones in St Olaf Cemetery. Out of town relatives named include Nystel Howard and Wallace families among others from Abernathy Benavides Fort Worth and China Springs.
Plans are advancing for a new hospital in Chitton with all agreements reached. Dy. V. Goodall is granted full authority to proceed under building accords and approved plans. Citizens recognize the need and support construction, urging timely land acquisition and contractor mobilization.
Senator Tom Connally of Texas introduced a bill proposing strict expulsion of immigrants who advocate changing the American government and deportation of all aliens with such views. He claims foreign agents threaten domestic peace and the republic’s representative system, urging action against fascist or communist influences.
New York March 25 A glass sighting device enables motorists to view the opposite side of a hill. The 18 by 4 foot prism system, mounted on a hilltop bridge, offers about 2000 feet of visibility and creates a flat-plain illusion of the far side. Described by the Greater New York Safety Council, the invention traces six years of testing and involves astronomer linked optics. Also showcased was a radios box for highway information and stop go warnings.
A terse item from Tansity MoesE reports that two university teams from Washington D.C. are organizing a mock session of Congress. The plans call for debate on simulated bills and procedural exercises, with an April 1 date noted.
The Philadelphia Phillies and the St. Louis Browns will meet in a two game series at Katy Park Waco on Saturday April 1 and Sunday April 2 start at 8 oclock. An expected strong turnout from Waco and nearby areas is reported with 40000 fans anticipated. Notable Phillies stars include Chuck Klein Pinky Whitney and Max Butcher. Browns standouts include Buck Newsome Harland Clifton Fred Haley Red Kress Melo Almada and MyTrl Hoag. The event marks the first Sunday exhibition by major league teams in Waco.
P at Turnersville, P Stanford, credits Sulfapyridine for rapid recovery from lobar pneumonia after a Sutton doctor started the drug midweek. By next day fever had subsided and patient improved. University of Texas figures cite Clyde Littlefield benefiting weeks earlier. Drug viewed as English discovery, used mainly first in recent month, requires close medical supervision and notes limited severe effects.
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