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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1929
Page
4
Gas service begins in Clifton as residents are urged to act quickly for home comfort. Shoppers are advised to buy gas ranges and heaters now to take advantage of convenience and potential savings.
Display advertising costs are listed at eighty five cents per inch. Subscription rates for one year are shown in the ad section of the Clifton Record. This compact notice conveys the pricing structure and placement options for readers and advertisers.
The 1929 30 term at Womack began Monday October 14 with the new school building ready for teachers parents and pupils. Sixty eight pupils enrolled the first day and PT A plans its first meeting soon as officials urge daily attendance and parental cooperation for a successful year.
A German geographer, Prof Albrecht, told the Prussian Academy that world population could reach about 8.0 billion with a density near 140 per square mile. He cites Europe and New York State as benchmarks and predicts vast development turning deserts into productive land, with Brazil becoming a major power before limits are reached.
A quirky week in San Saba County notes 261 squirrels killed in one week as part of a regional wildlife story. The piece mentions a Clifton banquet led by Civic Society figures with Lone Star and Community Gar companies as guests. It also covers local open space plans, a dusting of civic events, and residents visiting Dallas.
In a Mississippi town on the Yazoo side of the Father of Waters, the tale recalls William Nutt moving to Virginia in 1660 and his descendant Ruah Nutt settling near Natches. The Longwood mansion project began 1858 near Jefferson County and faced war delays, leaving second floor painting unfinished and the grand domed residence incomplete.
In Bayonne on October 15 a heart attack claimed 68-year-old Prank Drady while listening to a radio broadcast of the ninth inning rally in the Athletics vs. Cubs World Series game. He collapsed just as Haas hit the home run, dying within minutes of the shout.
Honolulu honors Henri Berger, longtime Royal Hawaiian Band conductor and arranger who popularized Aloha Oe. Berger directed the band for 44 years during King Kalakaua's reign and composed arrangements for the classic Queen Liliuokalani work.
James Robertson and Lala Ann Robertson of Meridian celebrated their long wedding anniversary Oct 2. He was born in Hunt county Texas on Dec 2, 1864 and she in Cherokee County Alabama on Mar 24, 1802. The couple lived near Basque County before moving to Meridian. Their families include James Robertson of Oklahoma City and Anna Robertson of Morton. Mr Robertson is a Mason and served as a delegate to state and national gatherings. Governor Nett appointed him Associate Jurist of the Tenth Court of Civil Appeal.
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