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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1922
Page
8
The fragment cites false nostalgia and distorted figures about African American land ownership and institutions in the United States. It claims 27 million acres, 600,000 schemes, 45,000 churches, 70 banks, 100 insurance firms, and 70,000 enterprises with $10 million capital, alongside 400 normal schools, all to paint a misleading portrait of Black progress after emancipation.
Trustees of Bosque County are urged to attend a Meridian meeting on September 7 to discuss school issues. Phoebe A. Warner, a leading education advocate and writer, will address attendees. Bring school problems for resolution as youth education drives county progress amid wartime factory pressures.
Local notes report visitors from Tarpley and Denton, editor emeritus and clergy activity, children’s program at church, and protracted meetings led by Rev Marcus Churn. Cotton picking nears, Norway opens film theatres with profits funding cultural projects totaling 360000 for 1921 facilities.
Shaky notes from Meridian include marriage license updates for J. R Walker to Miss Jonia Hadley and D C Jennings to Miss Yara Meleal. Local scenes feature Jim Knight greeting Meridian friends, Uncle Wylie Jones socializing, and W A Hensley recovering after a shooting blamed on his landlord C W Malone, who faces examining trial with a $600 bond.
The ceremony took place at Cranlle Gap Lutheran Church at 7 30 with Rev Lorud officiating. Miss Alma Huse, daughter of Ole and Mrs Huse, married Mr John Johnson of Jonesdara community. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home with pink and white decor and a cream and cake service.
Clifton High School rises to first class status with 18 units of affiliation, two more than last year's bulletin. The district notes added rooms and teachers are planned for the next session and cites gains in student numbers, affiliations, and library enhancements since the previous bulletin. Other county schools listed include Valley Mills, Meridian, Morgan, and Walnut Springs, with varying classifications and affiliations.
The Epworth League program lists scripture lessons and prayers led by multiple members, special music by Mints Morath and Psalms 19 14, Beauford Pearson Tim Alice Clement Zech 4 6, and notes Beatrice Pittman and Richard Walker advocating closer relationship with God and more loyal service. Miss Ruby Mixon recently returned from a lengthy California trip reporting a delightful visit.
To all of our kind relatives and friends who ministered to our husband and father during his long illness and located us with words of comfort during our hour of sorrow we extend our sincere thanks. Your sympathy and cheering words made our home seem less lonely. May God bless you. Mrs Ole Solberg Be Ole Solberg The Clifton Record and the Dallas News now six dollars per year.
Advertisement touts prime black cotton land and fruit land for sale in Texas. Mentions dairying poultry feed crops and oranges with prices and contact Geo. F. Lupton in San Antonio. Includes excursion details and prospectus dates through September.
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