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Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1927

Page

8

Oil Possibility Notes in East Texas Land

Land indicators point to petroleum drafts in East Texas with salt domes and artesian water suggesting oil potential. The article discusses domes marking oil fields, land values, and cautions sellers while noting formation indicators across the region. A sympathy resolution from the Crisco community extends condolences to the Stern Henderson family.

Jackson Ville Gharoke County Hill East Texas Oit Barron Patel

Week's Program at Queen Theatre Delights Local Audience

The Queen Theatre offers a packed weekly program featuring Fox News screenings and a double bill on Saturdays. Highlights include Tack Hoxie in The Western Whirl Win, Hello Lafayette, and a carnicd Broadway night-club life novel. Also shown are New York with Ricardo Cortex and Lois Wilko, plus High and Mighty comedy. Admission ranges 10 and 30 cents.

Mursiang Ford Sterling Fox News Tack Hoxie Bellamy Hello Lafayette New York Ricardo Cortex Lois Wilko Estelle Taylor William Powell Norman Trevor Paramount Picture High and Mighty Abe Reginald Denny Alsa Fox Newt

Moody grants furlough and parole in Texas cases

In Austin in May 1930 Governor Dan Moody granted Jack Harrington a 30 day furlough on an automobile theft conviction while he supports his child William Wilburn who received a one year sentence in Bexar county jail for wife and child desertion and also received a parole.

Ausin Jack Harrington Whartom County Dan Moody William Wilburn Bexar County

Bank of Mercy Promises Help Through Rough Spots

In the life of every six person and in the career of every married couple come times when unexpected money shortfalls reduce regular income. A bank account acts as a hand of power to help you over the rough spots.

Renda Ariane Ev Ery

Clifton Public School News Items Impaired by OCR

Local Clifton school events outline upcoming concerts plays and graduations at City Auditorium and City Hall. Includes senior class trip notes, honor roll omission apology, choir and orchestra performances, and fundraising for the Old Mill annual. Mentions Elton J Fort and Browning Room visit.

WB. Raley City Auditorium Clfton Colege Orchestra Purcell Seoator Stuart Welock City Hall Caldwell Elton J. Fort Elton Mr. Bettisy Browning Taylor University Waco Benjor Clare Ld Mill Ana Jehe Dam Cubs Waco Mish Schoo Tigers Prase Cuflan Gaby de GulerVille High Behovk Jim Nelson Gabesville Harmorey Hy Re. Hottin Miss Carpenter Ditton College Glew Club Old Mill Publiication Committee Old Mill Thoigh

Farm population drops as yields rise despite acre gains

The 1925 census shows farm population shrinking from 1920 to 1926 with 23,081,000 on farms in 1925 and an estimated 27,392,000 by Jan 1 this year. Despite this, crop yields rise: corn up 18 percent, wheat 17, oats 14, and potatoes 38 percent over periods, with 62 percent more cropland expanded yet total production up 27 percent. Idle land grows as mortgages rise, signaling impending migration from cities to farms as near 600 million acres exist for potential production without costly reclamation.

Washington United States Department of Agriculture Census Bureau Smn

Japanese Scientist Claims Tiny Gold Synthesis in Lab

A Japanese professor describes producing a minuscule amount of synthetic gold by disintegrating non radio active atoms with a strong electric field and electrodes of mercury and tungsten. The process allegedly yields gold particles mixed with silver in a volatile deposition, with caution about its scientific validity.

Luther College Commencement Plans Sixth Annual Exercises

Luther College will hold its sixtieth annual commencement May 20. The baccalaureate sermon will be delivered by Rev. Wilford A. Johnson of Rochester Minnesota and the commencement address by Rev. Olin S. Reigerad of Minneapolis Minnesota. On June 2 a class of sixty or more graduates will receive the A M degree. The college, founded in 1581, will mark the 2008 graduates this year.

Luther College Hey. Wilford A. Johnson Roshatt, We Olin S. Reigerad Lysdale Ave Minneapolis Minn Thurelay Ciive Dixtycare Vienemantry

Meridian resident Careton speaks at Waco Bar luncheon

Meridan resident Careton brother of Chief Justice CM Careton of the state supreme court spoke at the Waco Bar Association luncheon at the Manhattan cafe. He argued against the current reform wave describing it as revolutionary in Russia and reform in America, and warned that opposition labeled as nonpractical creasive. The talk, introduced by H Esty Deippot, touched on reform attacks on better laws and judiciary, and praised Lincoln. President W Clayton presided.

Waco Tetus H. J. Careton Meridian CM. Careton Alate Upreme Ywnter Waco Bar Association New ‘Manhattan America Mr. Cureton H. Esty Cureton Abraham Lincoln W. Clayton

College Station club backs Mrs Youngblood for state office

Texas Federation of Women's Clubs is presented with Mrs B Youngblood as a candidate for second vice president before the state convention in El Paso next November. Prominent College Station club women urge the nomination. Presenters include Mrs Georgy P. Grout and other local club presidents.

College Station Texas B. Your College Branch Sgaoumg Blood Texas Hearal Experiment Station Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs Federated Women’s Clubs of College Rakion Ryan Au Paso Tate Thane Club Youngblood Foe Tan A. & M. Extension Club Meg KW. Baltock Reading Club

Cyclone event at Clifton College Auditorium

Fragmented notice invites attendance at a cyclone themed program at Clifton College Auditorium on May 24. The message includes garbled phrases about payment and preparation and references Noah and the Ark in a miscellaneous, unclear way.

Clifton College Audi College Auditotorium

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