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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1939
Page
2
A chaotic wartime corridor recounts miners strikes troop deployments and factory disruptions. mentions workers displaced, rail and road blocks, agricultural and industrial strain, and political maneuvers as Roosevelt era leaders debate adjournment and policy.
Washington reports indicate the vice president thinks an early adjournment of Congress would aid the Democratic Party and Roosevelt strategy. Senate Democrats feud concerns prompt advice for a united front ahead of the 1940 presidential action, with Garver reconsidering a Texas homeward plan.
A garbled report notes political debate over US meat imports and canned beef, mentioning regions such as Texas Wyoming and South America. Officials discuss tariffs and supply, with references to Argentine beef and domestic canning trends.
The Texas Supreme Court ordered lawyers to pay four dollars in dues to the State Bar, enforcing the new regulatory law. The ruling ties bar membership to the act, as all practicing lawyers must comply. The decision underscores ongoing push to regulate the legal profession nationwide.
The notice lists church activities with Lutheran and German services. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. German worship at 10 a.m. The Young People’s Society meets, and Sunday activities are held at the church under Pastor St and Baur.
Notes invite all readers to attend Bible classes each Monday at 4 o clock at the shore location. Everyone is welcome regardless of church membership. The notice extends cordial invitation to all and mentions refreshments.
Sunday May 28 features Pentecost observances at multiple churches including our Pentecost festival service Monday April 28 for pastors Pete present and German language services at Emmanuel Lutheran. Sunday School and Bible classes listed for First Presbyterian Paul’s Lutheran and Immanuel Lutheran with various worship times and events.
Community notes describe visiting relatives from Goose Creek and Warahachie, church and fellowship events, and a list of local families and attendees. Poppy Day observance is urged for May 27 with veterans' remembrance, while a postmaster examination announcement and Masons meeting outcomes are included.
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