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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1937

Page

8

Medieval opal jewel linked to imperial treasury tale

A garbled historical note discusses a legendary opal gem once in the imperial treasury and held by Viennin-A. references Burgundis work and mystical terms. It suggests the stone, nearly unbreakable, fascinated medieval minstrels and may have traveled from India to private collections before ending in a Burmese education project for boys.

Viennin Orphass Glaoet Taponis Wil Oasis Anresoi Indie

Hairy Winter Vetch Demonstrations Planed by Officials

Ten hairy winter vetch demonstrations are planned by county agents and local officials to show benefits of the legume for Bosque County farmers. Demonstrations will run the next twelve months with observers noting improved cotton growth after vetch is turned under.

Haley Levrance Bosque Eoile J. le Paulion Talley Milles W. B. Qwwald Cliftons N.C. Pallmeyer Storer Henry Sonning Joha’ Spitzer Meridian JP Richards W. W. Blankenship Mosheim B. C. Rogsted Tobias Knodeor Mustang Cart Dakke Genafile Gap

Meridian Notes on Relatives Vacations and Court Docket

Meridian community mentions June visitors from Georgetowne and Georgetown kin as well as relatives from Waco and Marlow Oklahoma visiting Meridian families. The piece lists attendees at funerals, vacation trips, Baylor University student ties, and a large civil and criminal docket at Valley Mills and Waco courts, including divorce actions and a theft case dismissal.

O. Kaene Aily Marné Barkér Mint Thomas Lewter York Baylor University L. P. Raley Meridian Ard Irantide Gay D. Cranfill B. A Aston Ren Gaston H. Lund Uitton A.C. Brandes Dan Bush Murphree J. G. Peters H. R. Tee Prat. Bondy Travis Moorsum My Larton Louis Landua Garenee Hanley Valley Mill W. & Hampe Tom Newbit Ta Teatrans J. R Wyche Koppert Dick ‘Sheppard Gay Gardner Walnut Miller Mosheim Chas Mites Blow First National Bank Ee Raymons Nate Eer Arthee Milesoa Texas Eacef Court of Civil Ap Cs Waco Dorothew ‘Thompson Homer Thoman Dorothes Wester

The Lively Screen Offerings At The Neighborhood Theatre

A garbled 1940s style cinema page previews upcoming films and stars. It lists performers such as Cary Grant Sonja Henie and June Withers, and features titles including Topper Between Two Women and The Littlest Diplomat. The notice promotes a road show and matinee times with multiple movie names and acts.

Franchot Maureen O'Sullivan Virginie Bree Avril Javon Thurssey IV ‘ Salulah Sonja Henie Tysone Power Arthur Preacher Raymond Walburn Joan Davis

Cranfills Gap News Highlights Local Events

Fragmented OCR text refers to local residents and social notices from Cranfills Gap, mentioning individuals such as Mrs. Howrer daughter Pogey Noll Miss Jowel and others from Temple and Dalles. It notes a last week event run by Ringing Bros and a family visit by Mr and Mrs Mel Johnson and children with scattered names and places.

W. W. Howrer Pogey Noll Jowel Sitten Marwan Wd Ringing Bros Chromay Mel Johnseo

Fairview Newe Me Loney Peters Visit and Friends

Faint community notes describe Loney Peters of Wapp spending the week with Mrs prtern Mire and Fannke Hill at Hale Tyas. Mentions of neighbors A L fiteuert, Carroll Bare, Mr and Mrs Walter Gio visiting Galecettin.

Fairview Loney Peters Wapp Tig Hale Tysas A. L. Fiteuert Carroll Bare Jan Cayate Walter Gio

Funeral for Old Flag Held Over Pyre in Urbana Ohio

In Urbana Ohio an outdoor flag burning ceremony was held to retire worn flags. Lt Col William Vance described the ritual where officers inspect flags then place them on a rack and dip them in kerosene before burning as bugle calls play To the Colors. Chaplain offers a prayer. Also notes papaya cultivation by Mrs. C L Jones in Brownsville and a description of the fruit.

Urbana Ohio H. M. Pearce Pos Army Navy Amnerscnyy Legion William Vance Army Reserve C. L. Jones Brownsville Tes

Lions Luncheon Plans Advance to Waco Meeting

In Clifton on November 18 1820 Lions vote to send several representatives to the Waco Lions Club lunch. Eleven members pledge to join and more expected. A trip likely Wednesday noon next week will reach Raleigh Hotel where the luncheons are held.

Waco Lions Club Waco Lions Raleigh Turnersville Lion Mitchell Will C. Hafer Precinct 3 Lions Club Clifton Heales Sart Lions Club Clifton Lione Mart Lion Handley

Old Folks Dance and Young Folks Night Promised

An October 16 event invites both seniors and youth to a community dance with a lively program. Ernesto Spitzer will serve as master of ceremonies guiding the evening's entertainment and social hours.

Aight Ernest Spitzer

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