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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1932
Page
2
Rain has given way to sunshine and strong grain yields. The piece notes a rising pace in county, state, and national politics with new candidates entering and others withdrawing, hinting at shifting voter interest and campaign strategies.
The five day program runs July 25 to 29 with expenses kept minimal. It covers all farming and home making aspects and includes a five at home program emphasized by Extension Service agents. County Agent and Home Demonstration Agent offer further details.
Most rural schools end their terms. Mosheim school holds a splendid program Friday evening. The Record prints the programs for this occasion. Union Hill commencement and graduation programs were printed for events on May 22 and May 26. Clifton residents plan to attend both closings.
The body of Charles A. Lindbergh Jr. was found last Thursday by a Black truck driver near the parents home. Authorities believe it was left by the kidnapers on the night of March first, and the nation hopes the criminals are apprehended and punished under the law.
In last Tuesday's doubleheader at city park the Fats defeated the Thicks 9 7 and the Fats beat the Leans 6 2. A large crowd enjoyed a classy display by players once stars, with strong pitching and timely hitting praised by observers.
Alex Anderson reflects on candidates and local sports after a park game. He ribbingly compares the Fats and Leans lineups, notes players like Oren Canuteson and Leggs Stuart, and recalls old teammates and a humorous ladies game with an umpire dispute. He preserves a local newspaper voice with vivid names and period tone.
On Thursday morning May 12 the Seniors gathered at City Hall and traveled to Glen Rose. They ate breakfast at Lakeview Park, skated at the rink, swam at Oakdale pool, dined at Lakeview Park, and later enjoyed songs at Lakeview Pavilion. Mr Tunstall bought ice cream in town before the group headed home to Clifton.
The Record lists candidates for several county and state offices in the upcoming Democratic Primary of July 1932. Includes congressional, state senate, tax assessor, tax collector, county clerk, sheriff, county treasurer, precinct commissioners, public weigher, and precinct constable races with candidate names.
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