25 May 1934
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1934
Page
1
A report describes a dog bite outbreak linked to a suspected infected animal. Authorities isolate pets, trace owners, and consider serum treatment for exposed individuals while monitoring potential spread and outcomes.
Clifton Lions Club members and their guests gathered for a barbecue in State Park on a relaxed Ladies Night. Installation of new officers followed a brief program led by President Fred W. Nelson. no formal agenda, focus on fellowship. Texan-Louisiana Power Co district manager W D Nuckols suggested lighting enhancements for the park meeting site.
A C Price senior PWA attorney at Waco is named in a telegram from Beatus Tom Connady. It notes Price likely to attend to duties in Washington. The dispatch hints his position in the PWA and references duties connected to public works administration.
A sheriff report from Arcadia Louisiana notes Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker were killed by a posse including Frank Hamer after a highway ambush. The officers opened fire as the car passed, killing both criminals and seizing a cache of weapons and ammunition from the Ford V eight.
State dairy and agriculture official announces Bosque County will lead Texas in Nortex oats certification and inspection. With CL Wilson and Jr Miller, 170 lots examined by the Certified Seed Growers Association. more parcels to be conveyed, limited oats statewide, Denton County scarce, Bosque County members listed.
In Bosque County, Meridian men Jerome Hardwick and Woodrow Allen were injured when their automobile collided with a freight train crossing near Yeo plant. The crash damaged the car, with Allen hurt by shattered glass and arm injury, as doctors rushed to treat血. The incident occurred amid ongoing 1944 Cotton Acremee Reduction contracts processing and county allotment preparations for Washington Office approval.
Clifton defeats Whitney at State Park scoring four runs in the final innings while Clifton pitcher Malur and hitters help, Jona collects six hits off Seljor and Lockway. Clifton’s next game is at Fairy on May 20. The piece blends game recap with a local sports column tone and reflects the era’s quirks.
Special May term actions include removal of disabilities for Bernice Swenson and a guardianship for a minor with voting exceptions. Delays postpone the Alexander suit. injunctive hearing slated in Cleburne. Local notices mention social visits, travels to Austin and Stephenville, nursing news, and college pursuits.
Alumni events begin Saturday May 26 with a campus reception and diploma awards set for Wednesday. The seniors stage a class play Monday and commencement exercises take place Wednesday night at the college auditorium with speakers and salutations.
The Clifton High School commencement features Dr. Sam Jockel delivering the graduation address for 43 seniors with Burrell Helton as valedictorian and Johnnie Polle as salutatorian. Seventh grade exercises occur tonight at city hall with Rev. Byers giving the address, Frankie Bradstreet as valedictorian, Helen Carpenter as salutatorian, and Miss Millie Tronstad awarding diplomas to twenty four seventh graders. Doris Nell Wallace and Laurie Huw earned spelling certificates from county officials, while the school notes pride in two fifth graders for outstanding achievements. An editorial bids farewell to the high school class of 1984, urging continued effort and school standards as graduates move forward.
The regular quarterly meeting of Texas Louisiana Power Company employees was held in Cliton on Saturday May 19. After the business session the group gathered at Fate Park for a barbecue meal. Attendees included W. Th agent Gwrer and Central Omen bn Fort Worth with several department members and officers present.
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