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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1934
Page
4
Local advertising notes Clifton merchants and rail depot efforts boosting the town. Paint and depot exteriors updated, yellow trim and dark green accents enhance visibility. Stores report crowds, week day traffic, and increased trade from Bosque county visitors seeking advertised deals.
A fragmented account shows a woman recounting hardship and discrimination during a period of economic strain. She recalls enduring pay gaps and social pressure rather than union support. The piece argues organized society mishandled personal crisis, leaving many women unpaid in times of distress.
A lengthy historical note surveys multiple theories for the origin of the term Hoosier including a labors’ nickname from the New Purchase era, a mispronunciation tied to a Polish lecturer, and a fanciful tale about local bakers. It cites limited support for each theory and records contemporaneous anecdotes from Indiana communities and Epworth League events.
A reader cites Congressional records to argue the World War cost trillions and suggests using those funds to rebuild homes and furnish a universal prosperity plan. The piece projects housing, libraries, universities, and salaries for teachers and nurses, then questions how those idle poor arms workers would live.
Census shows 7 298 bales ginned in Tongue county for 194 crop before Oct 18 vs 6 812 to Oct 18 1988. Charles Coffelt and Rev Geo F Kornegay moved from Clifton to Garland Texas church posts. In England BBC operates non profit broadcasting under Post Office regulation with pricing from licenses and publications. An annual tax of 10 shillings per cat is noted.
The Bosque County H D Council held a Meridian meeting on Monday October 29 with a large delegation from seven clubs. The standard rules were read and committee duties discussed. Mrs O Neill of Gray County spoke on county work and County Agent Wilson outlined plans to organize Men's Clubs to educate about government adjustment programs.
At the bride’s mother’s home near Clifton Louise Wilton married John Nelson of Aiyansh British Columbia Canada. Rev P Thorson officiated in a small ceremony attended by relatives and friends. Nelson has been prospecting in the Northwest near the Pacific. the couple plans to reside locally for now.
Mrs J M Bettis hosted the Magazine Club on Tuesday afternoon with eighteen members attending. The program featured talks on Washington and Lee including Mr Vernon Alexandria George Washington and his letters Arlington and Lee. Desserts followed with a Halloween motif as the club prepared to meet November 12 with Mrs A B Byers.
Last Wednesday afternoon October 4 from 4 to 6 honors her son Billy on his 11th birthday. After school Billy's school fire arrived at his home bearing small tokens of esteem, finding that few of their mothers had already lived. Upon arrival all wary.
Mrs Caroline Brabcher aged a long, devoted resident of Cranfills Gap died Tuesday at the home of her daughter Mrs Wyatt Maddox near Clifton. Interment was Wednesday afternoon in the cemetery between Clifton and Cranfills Gap. Rev J D Farmer of Cranfills Gap Methodist Church conducted the service with many friends in attendance.
The Bridge Club met on Thursday October 27 for an afternoon of games. Fall flowers and a Halloween motif decorated the room. After five games, Mrs H R All won high, Miss Willett second, and Mrs Gene Parker high great. Members listed include A Orbeck H R Hill Joe Nelson Bill Saldridge and more. Next meeting set for November 8 at 8:30 pm.
A printed record fragment notes discussion of a proposed tax amendment affecting state biennial or annual tax rates and local funding. It mentions a Crawford game and a Friday date, along with a community dance event on Saturday night with Roy Patterson organizing. The text hints at school district funding needs and opposition to shifting burdens away from local sources.
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