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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1947
Page
4
A letter from RB Poage discusses farm income trends, land bank lending terms, and the impact of food costs on both farmers and non-farmers. He notes rural economic data showing farm income rising slightly yet remaining vulnerable as prices and costs shift, urging retention of needed appropriations to support farm prosperity.
Local notices report visitors in Meridian including Mr and Mrs Paul Bolton of Oklahoma City Mrs Bolton's sister Mrs J T Lomax hosts Mrs and Mrs Martin McMillan of Dallas Dr Lawrence Jordan of Mexia visits his mother Mrs Elva Jordan Tea shower honors Miss Francis Shackleford bride elect Billy Jack Blakley Fort Worth Visitors J Y McClellan Pomona Calif stop in Meridian later proceeding to Waco Quarterly Conference at Methodist Church notes unpaid land deeds and transfers with several property values listed Marriage licenses James Wesley Caddell and Tommie We take engraving orders with discounts Meridian Appliance advertises parking at store door.
A Methodist style notice invites all to attend preaching by A R James and Sunday School at 10. The message includes a study on 1 Timothy chapters 3 and 4. Various local names appear in social notices including Bets Bote of Longview visiting and neighbors attending gatherings. A church chipper is planned for the Coon Creek schoolhouse on Thursday in May.
Card of Thanks from Ruth Henderson Bettie Ruth Mary Menderson expresses gratitude for acts of kindness during the illness and after the death of their mother and grandmother Emma Day. Also notes sale of house and lot east of Highway 6 near the buale nessection. O P Rowe.
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