05 Sep 1930
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1930
Page
1
An ad-style note explains life insurance as essential protection for a widow and children, contrasting it with no old age security, and urges readers to consider SA Southland Jenson Tucker Insurance Agency in Clifton Texas for the best coverage and investment value.
Saturday at Cayote the officees teachers and pupils enjoyed a school gathering by the bridge with a supper and games. The Woman's Missionary Society led quilting for a relief project while Minos Moorman served refreshments. William Humphries was accidently burned by steam, not fatal. Bryan Wichards and Rufus Murenivon attended a baseball game in Waco. Richards reported a stolen home run while new Ford was involved in a car mix up.
Mr. Laurel Jones of Valley Mille and Mire Hester Alfeural were married Wednesday evening at Au'slock. Rev G A Chenhaue officiated a single ceremony. The bride wore a white lace dress trimmed with ribbon and net. The bridesmaid was Mrs P B Care. The best man was Mr Her Seven Cake and punch followed. Numerous families attended from Mille and nearby towns.
The Lions Club gathered last Tuesday with Edmond L. Gand-Yul of Minnesota set to lead Clifton College Athletic Department. Entertainment featured Tom Parke and Old Mil Band director Prof Krever, with performances by Mrs. W. D. Raley and others. Committees plan Live Stock and Poultry Show, Trades Day, and Child’s Welfare efforts, aiming for October events and school-wide participation.
Open practice begins for the 1980 Clif. High Shock football team as about eighteen players work daily and more join soon. Captain Jenkine leads the squad with expert staff guiding the opener scheduled for Friday, Oct. 15, while the team aims for larger, heavier, more experienced lineups and a strong reserve pool.
A chaotic scene at Clifton College details a car collision and ensuing injuries among students and chaperones. Reports describe crashes, medical treatment in Temple, and a mix of minor to serious injuries with several students shipped for care and recovery.
A Saturday afternoon shower at the home of Mrs Le Dublin honored Miss Hater Aifi with cake and lemonade. Guests included Miss Atte sid and Mint Bessie Bae Lastiner from Fort Worth. Mire NM Culwick, town resident, was mentioned as visiting.
Manual Lutheran Church list details Sunday services at 9 10 am 10 20 am and 6 pm with Lord's Supper observed. There is a 2 pm Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs A F Goble home. Friday choir practice followed by basement box supper. Local notes mention visits and family travel.
A brief note pledges to honor every customer’s business with courtesy and prompt service, offering the best available in the drug store line regardless of purchase size.
United States Senator Tom Connally of Texas denounced the Republican farm relief policy and tariff measures during a National Broadcasting Company appearance in Chicago. He warned that farm prices remain depressed with wheat and cotton at multiyear lows, and that policy has worsened farmers' finances while industrial workers struggle. He accused political and economic plans of converting prosperity into widespread hardship and urged revision to restore living prices for food producers. Also noted are local items about Clifton College faculty arrival and a serious medical condition of Shirley Culiran’s relative.
The Meridian Court notes several marriage license applications including Mite Pauline Werteteen of Cranste Gay and Johnnie Joheson of Crantile Gap, plus Miss Minnie Owen of Meridian and Mr. P.F. Brown of Abwrdews. Other items mention residents visiting kin, college travel, and church events, with multiple local names and places such as Hillsboro, Waco, Lipine, and Dallas referenced in passing.
Local ad lists a Blanchard double disc plow for sale at 84 pen with Moline grein dill and related farming gear. The note mentions J P Maherry and others from Welout Springs visiting Tess statpr Mr and Mrs John Caddell, Ford living in town.
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