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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1929

Page

10

Honeymoon Flats and a Night of Thrills at the Cliftex

The Cliftex previews a double feature Saturday with Honeymoon Flats starring George Lewis and Dorothy Gulliver alongside The Diamond Master. Also in the lineup are Vanishing Screams Krazy Kat cartoons and the Fox News package with Blue Skies and looping thrills. The Bellamy Trial plays Wednesday and Thursday with cross examination scenes and Dramatic moments. Regular patrons are urged to return to support the theater.

George Lewis Dorothy Gulliver Krazy Kat Fox Helen Twelvetrees Frank Albertson Fox News Bellamy Thorne Cottage Mimi Bellamy

Texas raid nets whiskey and arrests in Somervell County

Federal officers from San Antonio Waco and Fort Worth joined Johnson Bosque and Erath sheriffs in a raid across Somervell County arresting fifteen men and three women while destroying hundreds of gallons of whiskey mash and eight stills. Two men, Hal Blackstock and Buck Moore, were bonded at $1000 each awaiting the next grand jury. The report notes multiple other local actions and a May 11 death from heart failure in Meridian.

Hal Blackstock Buck Moore San Antonio Waco Fort Worth Johnson County Bosque County Erath County Somervell County Lewis Holver Canuteson Meridian Clifton Road Galveston Commissioners’ Court S. C. Bailey B. F. Ward Alma Butler Leger Co E. L. Steck R. B. Spencer Dr. Carpenter H. W. Hering Myrtle Gaines C. Snel H. K. Cooper Waco Paper Co T. C. Hill Telephone Co L. Frances Turner Drug Co Texas- Louisiana Power Co Agnes Gandy C. G. Bronstad Carl C. Heath Kate Pike C. M. Moore Homer Wicker C. S. Baker L. S. Lewis J. C. Murray Water Co Mrs. Little C. M. Gandy E. G. P. Kellum P. H. Benson Myrtle Cox A. H. Smith A. S. Lomax J. C. Tergerson Austin Bridge Co Bob Earl D. W. Appleby J. L. Dyess Joe Williams Clyde Harris Clem McAdden Lon Crabtree C. G. Earl Tom Gandy Gulf Berg. Co J. T. Craven W. F J. F. Barnes Meridan S. M. Marti T. W. Berry P. A. Womack Magnolia Pet. Co A. N. Carlson Tom Nesbitt S. M. Reesing Gus Thiele J. B. Railsback O. E. Schow W. W. Wright Pauper Margaret Jones Joe Brown A. T. Payne Taylor Campbell Major Jules Mrs. Crawford Dan Johnson W. F. Freeman Erica Barker F. M. Lovvorn J. A. Belcher Billie Hall T. F. Ingram Joe Mc Kinney Alf Hines W. W. Wagner G. W. Whisenant Billie Denton G. W. Grisme Rosa Phillips W. Kilgore Homer Sanders Zill Phillips Anderson Gibbs Alex Linberg

Meeting of Dress Contest Girls in Garnersville

The Garnersville Dress Contest group listed entrants Margaret Helms Anna Wiede Ruby Wiede and Christene Conrad aided by Miss Gaines met Tuesday May 14 1929 to cut and sew their dresses. Womack entrants Bernice Link Alice Schwartz Talita Conrad attended with visitors Opa Arthur and Mildred Conrad. Twins were born to Mme Jeanette Dubrose of Paris one at 1159 pm January 31 and the other at 1205 am February 1.

Garnersville Club Margaret Helms Anna Wiede Ruby Wiede Christene Conrad Miss Gaines Womack Bernice Link Alice Schwartz Talita Conrad Opa Mme Jeanette Dubrose Paris

Glasgow man leaves vast fortune to charity ban

James Dunbrath of Glasgow died leaving 3.5 million dollars in his will explicitly stating that no charity should receive any part of his wealth.

James Dunbrath Glasgow

Elite Cafe Offers All You Can Eat for 30 Cents

In Tickville notes Hogwallow News reports the Elite Cafe now serves all you can eat for 30 cents except Sidney Hicks. The milliner plans Spring hat sales after visiting towns. A dinner at Columbus Allsop’s home drew lively talk and jokes about his wealth. Washington Hicks jokes on moderation. A large man helped push a wagon from mud. Tickville Marshal arrests a man found with 80 percent patent medicine. jail swig praised as a tonic for fatigue.

Hogwallow News Elite Sidney Hicks Tickville Columbus Washington Hicks Gander Creek

Lutheran Church Schedule and Tax Exemption Notice

S. E. Lutheran Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 with morning service at 10 30 Choir meets Friday evening Confirmation Class Saturday morning at 9 Pastor O T Roe. Families with 10 or more children are exempt from school taxes in Italy.

S. E. Lutheran Church Italy

H. and K. Hardware Co moves to Clifton

The H. and K. Hardware Co. Inc. shifts from Waco to Clifton this week and plans Saturday morning opening with Orian Williams as local manager. The store occupies the former White Swan Cafe building on Main Street and readers are urged to read the quarter page opening notice.

H. & K. Hardware Co., Inc Waco Clifton Orian Williams White Swan Cafe Main Street

Mineral Wells Welcomes New Airport with Celebration Event

Mineral Wells plans a big opening celebration to attract many airplanes and visitors. The town touts the airport as a sign of forward thinking and business prospects, aiming to lure thousands to the festivities and showcase progress.

Mineral Wells

Fresh Blackberries for Sale Near Clifton

About 100 gallons of fresh blackberries will be sold from a garage on Norse Clifton road three miles west of Clifton this Saturday. Price listed at 50 cents per gallon. Purchases directed to Phillips Filling Station.

Norse-Clifton Road Clifton Phillips Filling Station

Twentieth Child Born to Tinie Family in Iowa

The twentieth child has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Garrean Tinie in Iowa.

Charles Garrean Tinie Iowa

Grand Ball At Womack Hall With Waco Orchestra

A grand ball at Womack Hall Friday night May 12 features music by the Waco Orchestra. Committee sets the event from 11 PM to 2 or 3 AM.

Womack Hall Waco Orchestra

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Aan Tom Mix Wings Cliftex Ernest BH. Gehumacher Thema Juanita Neel Charlie Garrison Golda ‘Sharpenteen Olin Edwards Ida Mamie Texas Borden Company Borden THE Seven State Bank J. M. Jenson Tom C. Parks Arnold C. Brandes Belvin Pederson Asst Cash Garnersville Arthur Mildred Conrad McCormick - Deering Line Deering McCormick Deering Ben Wheelis O. T. Roe Waco Hardware Store First National Bank IN H. A. Nelson E. BE. Prescher Clifton, Texas Otto C. Rueter R. R. Waldrop
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