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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1939
Page
2
National and international notes mix with birthdays and political chatter. Reports mention Bartholes birthday celebrations, U S wartime posture, President Roosevelt's popularity, labor board debates, and public concerns about motions toward Liberia and social programs.
Church notices list multiple congregations with May 14 services. German language and English services noted at Lutherans and Churches of Christ, plus Mother's Day programs, Sunday school, Bible classes, and a Baptist Brotherhood meeting scheduled May 18 in Clifton with Rev. Kendall Lead.
Movon Arizona May 8 two year old John Lee Crockett treated for rattlesnake bite suffered while trying to save his kitten from the snake. Father Jawis Nick Crockett carried him to a doctor. the child was reported doing all right. Later items note Civil Service exam openings for animal industry inspector with salaries and deadlines, and a new 80 cent airmail stamp to support transatlantic service announced by Postmaster General Farley.
Trinity Lutheran Church announces Mother's Day services at 10 30 with Sunday School time change. Afternoon Norwegian language service at 1290. Choir meets at Mrs Odegaard's home Thursday night. Men's Club gathers Monday night June 5 with Mr Cris Pierson. Confirmation and junior classes on Saturday morning and 1 15. Friends and strangers welcome to services and meetings. Pastor T Boe.
Hayden Rawaris pastor leads Mother's Day services at eleven o'clock Sunday with special music. Evening service at eight features again, then a Second Quarterly Conference Friday at eight under District Superintendent Revs. Ledy Felder. District Conference meets Meridian Tuesday May 16 through Wednesday May 17. Miss Robertson of Morgan Texas to join Mother’s Day events. Visitors welcome.
Fragmentary text references United States and California related distances and figures. Mentions 1828, Whitney, a real factory, Death Valley. Mentions large monetary values and a rise in income. Specific details are unclear due to damage.
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