23 May 1930
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1930
Page
1
Automobiles can be protected against fire and theft for a full year for a few dollars. Insurance firms report rising policy uptake as owners realize the value of coverage. Don’t wait for a loss. insure your car now to receive replacement funds if damaged or stolen.
A fragmented 1920s style church note emphasizes that life’s true treasure is Christ and Christian character over money or pleasure. It links Bible verse to personal values and soul welfare, and mentions a Clifton delegation’s rally, an oratorical contest, and a condolence resolution for the Jorgen family with local church details.
Lions from Briton Temple Matt Waco and Hillsboro travel to Clifton on May 27 for the District Convention at Muskipet Auditorium. A 12 10 p m luncheon precedes a business session in the Agéitariars with town residents urged to cooperate in welcoming visitors. The event aims to boost Clifton in a state convention bid and promote Lions service club involvement.
A late 19th or early 20th century piece outlines the ideal American boy as respectful, disciplined, and studious, stressing honesty, fair play, gentleness with girls, and careful savings. It praises athletic involvement, dress, language, and moral steadiness, and links character to daily choices and future life. The text references Trinity Lutheran Church and service timing.
Local items report residents visiting and departing, including A B Jorden in Waco for surgery, Eva Denon visiting family in Lubbock, and visits by G Parke. Meridian court actions include commissioners court accounts approved, pauper allowances set, and routine approvals for county officers and budgets.
The Banday Church of Christ schedules service Sunday with school at 10 a.m. preaching and communion at 11 a.m. Evening service at 8:18 p.m. The message emphasizes divine love, Bible guidance, and following Christ, quoting Matthew and urging personal commitment to salvation through faith and obedience. Minister Bim OE McCaleh leads.
A fierce late afternoon storm sent hail and wind across Cranpis Georgia damaging crops. The event damaged cornfields and windows while a separate baseball game drew a strong crowd despite rain.
Notice announces Clifton Chick Slatchery selling White Leghorn chicks at veterinary pricing. Contact details are unclear. sale targets readers who want to buy chicks quickly before stock ends. The message uses garbled wording but promotes immediate purchase and urges readers not to miss the opportunity.
The record notes Mclennan county population at 18 640 versus 85 921 in a neighboring area with several migrants noted and a general population shift. It references minimal growth and demographic changes impacting the county.
Clifton College hosts commencement week with an alumni day on Thursday May 20 featuring plans not yet announced. The day closes with the Alumni Banquet on Friday, an evening performance of The Dust of the Earth at 8:15. Rew Ml Ea Fretheim of Chicago will deliver the commencement address. Marthe Bor and Travia Moorman will deliver salutatory and valedictory. The college expects to award over forty degrees and diplomas.
Cranfills Gap defeated Clifton College 10 to 3 in a game noted for Brummett's 14 strikeouts and Moorman's 10. Gap hitters sparked by Dahl and Gardarr chased Clifton starter andes early, while Clifton's Moorman fanned 10 and allowed four hits. Five Gap players were Clifton letter-men from prior years observed on the field.
The NorE Boys 4H Club and FT Cob hosted an event on May 11, 1980, at Carlie natsem's. Members learned sheep judging from James Kuodnon and Mr. Elmo Coote, County Agent, then judged sheep and poultry with a potluck meal following.
On Friday afternoon April 18 Mra A J Belerns won hosted a party for her son Curtis Calvin celebrating his first birthday. Guests enjoyed games, ice cream and cake, with roses and flowers as presents. Attendees included Ruth Maxine Adair Nancy Catherine Wie Tums Ruby Dell Roberts Billi Ras Wilma Jem William Cayhe Helen Barker Geraldine Zuber and others from Bowie Texas Booster.
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