26 Nov 1937
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1937
Page
1
A column urges February poll tax action and civic duty while praising Red Cross efforts and local volunteers. It commends Clifton High School supporters, the Clifton Fire Department, and community leaders. thanks the Clifton Record and Bob Baldridge for coverage. invites memberships and contributions for local causes.
The Bosque County teachers and trustees gathered in Meridian on Saturday, November 18, for a program led by County Superintendent Clara P. Richards. Readings by Mrs Grave loud. PTA work by Mrs Mary Shipp Bundare. Dr L A Woods spoke as State Superintendent. Officers for the year were appointed for Interscholastic League and nominating committee. Dieter General Joe G Potter and others named for officer roles. The society plans spring meetings and senior activities.
Veridian Court page notes Miss Anna Mae Goodall visiting with Mr and Mrs 8 A Goodall. Mrs Kart Lovelady has returned home from Baptist Hospital after two weeks. Mrs Ernestine Mangold from Denton attended Central Texas Fair with Nan Mangold. Si Davis and Mary B. Spitcer visited Waco. Ray visiting friends in Guroy Sunday with G P Robertson. C B Roquemore spent Sunday with his mother in Morgan Mills. Meridian residents extend welcome to Ray and Mrs H. Continued on last page.
Representative Poage of Waco introduced a domestic cotton allotment bill. The measure was sent to the Agriculture Committee led by Marvin Jones of Amarillo, who signaled later general farm bill action. Poage plans to offer it as an amendment when the bill returns to the House for debate.
The Er nest C. Johle family and Ruth were honored as Master Partners of Texas at a Friday dinner hosted by Dary Holm and associates in Clifton. The event featured a turkey dinner by Clifton Civic Improvement Society, with speeches by Hayton Edwards and Dr. B Wel Jey, plus introductions and a governor for the day Walter F. Woodal of Houston. The gathering outlined the meeting’s purpose and included remarks from Frank enfield and others before continuing on page two.
The county's beer sale deadline is midnight December 13 after a court ruling. A special session Friday reviewed countywide beer election returns from November and confirmed the result.
Community notices from Cranfills Gap recount gatherings and visits of local residents and guests. Names such as Mrs Willis Tergerson and the Brummett family appear along with travels to Waxahachie and Clifton. Fostered events include showers, a banquet in Clifton City Hall, and participation in the Central Trans Fair.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a mall service charge and mail cow lens with partial details about an event at a 7100 time. The snippet references a coat, Pediciadter Pha susthariane Ulattle, and public mag behavior, plus a Totaat eye CMe ah Wars. The readable items are unclear and many terms are garbled.
Miss Julia Burreson 76 died Tuesday night at her home in Clifton The obituary notes burial arrangements and mentions related family contacts. The legible fragments indicate a local date and place but full details are unclear.
County Agent E R Lawrence warns cotton producers that many have not filed the required cotton sales certificates or signed up for the 1938 Farm Program to obtain subsidies. Certificates must be filed within fifteen days after sale, with programs affecting eligibility and payment timing explained for 1937 and 1938 cotton, urging timely action to secure potential extra subsidy payments.
The Central Texas Fair of 1087 drew large crowds despite bad weather. Fort Worth visitors, including C Lee Stuart and Charlee Cotten, joined local exhibitors in Clifton and Bosque County. Waco and local residents enjoyed musical acts, parades, and 4 H projects, with Saturday named the big day. The Civic Improvement Society organized shows, dinners, and a Showboat Minstrels, praising volunteers and predicting expansion next year.
Future Farmers and 411 Club boys excelled in quality exhibits and market sales at the fair. John Helms Jr and Victor Conrad sold two pens of seven barrows at Fort Worth market prices. Breeding of better hogs proves profitable with blue ribbons and cash. T. Dahl reports lamb sales to Bosque County buyers, eighteen lambs weighing 1580 pounds sold at seven cents per pound. Home buyers from Hastler and Lipve Hoes were pleased with prompt payments.
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