29 May 1936
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1936
Page
1
Fragmented text describes an article about Cillier's Run and a centennial event. It mentions Mr. White and Zee Navas in unclear context with references to exhibits and warnings. The readable portions are garbled and do not provide a coherent narrative or concrete outcomes.
Jam ive McBradden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. McBrpadden, is engaged to Bill Wills of Dallas. The wedding is planned for June 1 at University Presbyterian Church with Wharton officiating. Jam ive is an Austin High School graduate and will attend the University of Texas.
A City Hall Gala hosted by the Lions Club featured a program with songs, tap dance, and readings led by John B. Stuart. Attendees included Mrs. C. D. Brontiad, Mrs. R. J. Hardridge, and many others who praised the event as a memorable Ladies Night with plans for an outdoor party at City Park pending better weather.
Special correspondent Faye Walker reports on local visitors and social ties. Families from Port Worth Austin Lubbock and Dublin spend weeks with relatives in Meridian. A caring note extends sympathy to the Stobert family on the passing of Jamie M. Stobert.
Rogstad family plans summer in town after winter teaching stint at Ice High School. Irene Jackson visits her mother Mrs. Ben Ammons in Mustang. G C Bronstad and Son store burglarized Saturday night but sheriff quickly jailed suspects. Gracie Sorenson of Dallas visits Cranfills Gap. Wool and Mohair Association sold wool with good price. Glen Knudson returns from Howard Payne College for vacation. Oran Knudson of Hamilton spends time in Cranfills Gap. Dinons Tindall drives Rev J D Parmer to Temple for clinic. Friends of J B Rhodes learn he is recovering from illness. Pederson of Clifton College visits Cranfills Gap.
The Hindenburg completed a historic crossing from Fort Worth to Frankfurt amid weather and technical hurdles. The airship arrived in Frankfurt today after a non stop Atlantic crossing, marking a record flight time and distance for the era.
The 22nd annual alumni banquet held May 25 1936 at Clifton City Auditorium featured officers elected for two years led by President Gus Hoel and 1st Vice President Allen Ellingson. Guests enjoyed Texas themed dining with music from Martha Louise Swenson, remarks by Rev P E Thorson and a toast by Charles Romine.
The Supreme Court, in a five to four decision, strikes down the 1984 Bankruptcy Act intended to aid cities counties and political subdivisions in restructuring indebtedness in federal courts. Justices McReynolds Cardoza and others dissented or concurred noting states rights. The decision holds state sovereignty prevails over the act’s interference.
Texas delegates at the Democratic state convention in San Antonio balked at Roosevelt and Garner for Philadelphia. Tom Connally and Tully Garner named chairmen. Elliott Roosevelt and several women named delegates. Mrs. LeVier won the national committee woman post amid a contested vote. Townsend plan rejected.
County agent B R Lawrence urges poultry raisers in Bosque County to tattoo birds for positive identification. He advises marking on either wing and destroying the tag afterward, presenting a conservative method as a safeguard for flock identification amid inquiries from local growers.
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