01 May 1931
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1931
Page
1
Grain crops look fine but last year hail destroyed crops in Mustang and Childress creek areas. Do not wait for hail to form. Crop hail insurance activates 24 hours after policy is taken. Do it now.
The Garnersville school closes May 8 after seven months of operation this year. A play titled That's One On Bill will be staged Thursday May 7 at 8 00 p m with no admission charged. The PTA meets Wednesday night for its last meeting of the term as students prepare for final exams and rehearsals. Miss Dorothy Helms visited the school Wednesday.
All regular services will be held next Sunday May 3rd with Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m and 745 p m Revival meetings end and regular program resumes Goal for the year is at least 50 additions to the church this year 27 have joined to date Only five charges of twenty two have paid as much to their pastor as Clifton church Pastor salary paid monthly District Conference on May 19th Conference Claims fund not yet budgeted parishioners urged to contribute before the district meeting Clifton churches aim to match district progress"}
Trinity Lutheran Church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. and morning service at 11 a.m. A Sunday School outing is planned for Sunday afternoon. Ladies Aid meets Thursday of next week with Mrs. C. G. Bronstad. Benaca meets Wednesday night of next week. Confirmation class Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Junior class Saturday afternoon. Visitors welcome. 0. T. Boe, Pastor.
English language service at Rock church next Sunday at 11 AM. Norwegian service at Brick Church at 3 PM. English service at Brick Church at 7 30 PM. No services next Sunday. bring envelopes to all services. Plates will be sent around. Confirmands meet Saturday at 9 30 AM. Sunday School and Bible Class continue.
Leslie Ford, twelve, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clay Ford, injured his left hand when a dynamite cap exploded as he picked it with a knife after using it for target practice with a .22 rifle. He walked home bleeding and in severe pain, was treated locally, then sent to a Temple sanitarium for further care with hope of saving the hand.
City Council in Clifton Texas approves first reading of Ordinance 188 regulating penning chickens. Second reading set for May 1 1931 and final passage on May 15 with effect thereafter. Violators face misdemeanor conviction and fines up to 25 dollars. Attest seal by W C Hurst April 17 1931.
The Lions held a Tuesday luncheon with few absentees and substantial business. Secretary Joe Wise and Vice President Lee Stuart attended the State Lions Convention. The Highway Committee pursues Temple Valley Mills and the No. 67 routing. Clifton College seeks county meet hosting, with Lions pledged support.
A deal among Waco, Clifton and Mustang landowners ends in a contract to spud a 2000 foot oil well with possible deeper drilling. Geologists see favorable oil shows and expect more leases after the initial spud. Local activity includes mohair and wool sales, births, and a school orchestra broadcast set for Percival School building Thursday night.
Valedictory honors go to Ruth Kunkel with a 94.63 average and Curtis Pederson earns second honors at 93.70 for the two year period. The school board approves a half credit typewriting course with 18 Remington Noiseless machines to be leased to students at about $1.00 per month, plus potential bookkeeping and two sections if demand exists. Juniors defeat seniors in baseball 10 to 3 at city park, Wallace on the mound and seniors promised another challenge soon.
A farmer, Simon Bekkelund of Simmons farm, warns dog owners that dogs are killing his sheep and turkeys and threatens to kill any dog that comes near his property. The note dated 9-2tp urges precaution and accountability for livestock protection.
Florence E. Allen stands as the lone woman on a U.S. state supreme court bench, serving on Ohio’s high court and marking a historic milestone for female justices in the era.
The church lists Sunday May 4 with 9 30 Sunday School and Bible Class and 10 30 Divine Service in German. An English service follows at 7 30 p m. Tuesday at 2 p m Ladies Aid meets in the basement with Mrs Fred Fehler and Mrs G A Obenhaus hosting. Wednesday 7 30 p m S S teachers meet. slogan urged Every member a booster for his church Pastor G A Obenhaus.
H A Nelson announces he has shipped 16 car loads of sheep in Bosque county and four in the neighboring county this season. He seeks to buy sheep at the difference between shipping and trucking costs and will receive wool every Saturday afternoon.
Silk cocoon production remains a household industry in Japan, supplying partial employment to more than two million families.
Ist Lieut Elmore C Canuteson acted as toastmaster at a Clifton City Hall banquet for the Clifton National Guard Headquarters Company of the 143rd Infantry T N G. Visitors Dr T C Coston and Robert L Baldridge attended. Members listed include Elmore Canuteson Wise Westley Rachiig Gray Westley Johnson Pederson Rhodes Clark Stapp Moffatt Canuteson Pederson Knudson Standefer Tergerson Hutcherson Pederson Coston and more. Rex A Standefer was noted as the only member absent.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for support after Aneita Carpenter’s passing and honors doctors nurses and friends. Brief local notes mention Broken Arrow, Oklahoma politics with Mrs Phenie Ownby as mayoral candidate and council details. Also references Mrs Downby and Dr W D Ownby in osteopathic practice.
Haldine Landgraf and Mordis White note that the Cayote School term ends Friday May 1. Pupils fast at work reviewing for final exams on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday while many pose for photos to capture memories of the school days.
Two birthday celebrations were reported last week. Grandma Gohlke, aged 81, enjoyed a hearty lunch and dinner with relatives and friends as well as well wishers from the community. The event featured a large guest list and affectionate tributes.
Special sale brief as advertised. Fifty fast color dresses offered for 50 cents each with display in the shop window and sale date noted as nine two. This item reflects a local merchandise promotion with emphasis on price and visual display.
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