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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1929
Page
2
John Joseph Gaines argues that matter cannot be destroyed, only rearranged, as the atoms composing the body and soul return to their original sources. He notes gunpowder and life reflect fixed natural laws, with particles enduring beyond death at the will of God.
An advertisement touts Byrne Commercial College with three city options Dallas Houston and San Antonio. It claims strong job prospects for graduates and lists monthly placement totals up to 337 for the period including April 1928 to March 1929. Applicants urged to fill in and mail for a free catalogue.
Prohibition officers raided Somervell county in Glen Rose early Monday capturing 12 men previously under arrest and seizing nearly 10 000 gallons of mash and several large capacity stills. Two stills of 500 and 200 gallons, 117 barrels of mash about 5 000 gallons, 1400 pounds of sugar and 50 pounds of yeast were taken. The operation followed a month of planning by state officers and was described as peaceful with more arrests expected soon.
St Olaf Lutheran Church lists English services at Rock Church next Sunday morning Pentecost day at 11. Brick Church holds English service at 7 30 p m. Confirmants meet Saturday morning 9 30, Sunday School and Bible Class every Sunday morning 9 30. Pastor J A Urnes.
Announcement in the Record recalls Mrs Inger Pierson pioneer of the Norse community who died after 59 years in Bosque County. Born in Norway she sailed to America in 1868 and lived at the old Norse homestead before moving to Clifton and then with daughter Mrs Dahl. She leaves three children, sixteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The Lutheran, Local Ladies Aid member, died peacefully with faith in Jesus Christ.
A new Plainview creamery in Texas has a yearly capacity of about one million pounds of butter. About 1,500 people attended the formal opening, and the plant is owned by roughly 400 farmers from the county dairy association who have invested about $3,500. Dairy farming has become a key local industry.
We thank all who offered condolences, floral tributes, and kind deeds after the death of our son and brother Monroe Christenson. Bless you all. Mrs Tone Christenson, Carl Christenson, Mrs E M Erickson, Mrs E H Grimm.
J. H. Burke purchased a herd of 300 high grade Hereford cows from the J. C. Stribling ranch in Llano county. The sale was arranged through O. K. Harkey and cattle will be delivered May 15. Burke and family recently moved from a ranch east of Clifton to a large ranch home in San Saba county.
Immanuel Lutheran Church schedules May 19 Pentecost Sunday events with 9:30 Sunday School and Bible Class 10:30 and 8:00 p m Divine services Theme The Gift of the Holy Ghost catechetical instruction at 1:00 p m Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Pete Reesing home Pastor G A Obenhaus The Record and Dallas News $2.50
Our Savior s Lutheran Church of Norse announces Pentecost Sunday events on May 19 with Sunday School and Bible Classes at 9 20 a m and services at 10 30 a m The Norse Ladies Aid Society meets Tuesday afternoon with Mrs M Hoff Pastor P E Thorson extends a cordial welcome to all.
Discovery of richer sulfur deposits in the Duval county field will expand activity by the Duval Texas Sulphur Company. The president said about $100,000 will be invested in new equipment, boosting production by 200 percent. The method uses wells with hot water to extract sulfur in solution then precipitate it.
Paris keeps its municipal pawn shop in operation and reports widespread use by residents. The facility serves a steady stream of customers seeking short term loans and pawn services, reflecting municipal support for cash access in the city.
The Clifton Record and The Dallas News announce annual subscription rates at 2.50 with new pricing effective immediately, marking a notable shift in local newspaper costs.
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