07 Sep 1928
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1928
Page
1
In Angeles Dr. Frank B. Jewett president of Bell Telephone Laboratories said television is in its infancy and unlikely to become a common household fixture soon. He noted that only major events might be staged in theatres or specially built venues using television.
Industries in the country allocate about twice the amount spent by the Government on industrial research, indicating a shift toward private sector R&D investment and potential impacts on national innovation strategies.
Final run off primary figures from the Texas Election Bureau show Tom Connally leading Earle B. Mayfield 315,713 to 256,168, giving Connally an apparent majority of 69,515 from 571,881 votes cast. Other races include Garner 235,561 Marrs 315,291 Robison 843,899 Terrell 193,763.
The PT A regular meeting is set for Wednesday September 12 at 4 PM in the high school auditorium. All members and prospective members should attend to plan this year's work. Program includes song America invocation by Rev L B Gilbert talk on home versus school by Mrs Heaton business. Mrs G D Grimland elected president and Mrs P E Schow first vice president at last Friday call meeting.
Mrs Lola Thomas and Roy Lovelady were married in a quiet ceremony last Saturday at Rev W J Heaton's home. The couple, longtime Clifton residents, plan a brief southward wedding tour and will reside at 1225 S 8th Street in Waco Texas after travel.
Marriage licenses listed for McNeill and Newton Polster and Adams Rikansrud and Nelson Cooper and Reed. land deeds show several parcels transferred to buyers including Smith and the First State Bank. Local social notes mention illness travel and teaching plans, with farm and cattle market updates as cotton season approaches.
Washington Texas paid forty seven million five hundred fifty two thousand five hundred twenty eight dollars in income and miscellaneous taxes the Treasury Department announced today for the fiscal year 1928. Income taxes totaled forty five million six hundred fifty nine thousand one hundred fifteen dollars fifty nine cents with corp orations paying twenty nine million seven hundred seventy thousand four hundred thirty five and individuals fifteen million eight hundred eighty eight thousand six hundred eighty five. Texas tax receipts rose six percent while national totals fell two percent.
Sunday School and Men s Bible Class at 9 45 a m Morning worship at 11 a m with The Mark of a Christian Evening worship at 8 p m My Father s House Congregational meeting after the morning service to elect two trustees Presbytery of Central Texas meets next Tuesday in Mexia No prayer meeting next week pastor back from vacation ready for a busy winter Malcolm L Purcell Pastor
Studies of young children's speech show a shift from nouns toward verbs and pronouns, with "I" used prominently. Researchers note early self-referential language shapes future grammar and social interaction.
A colorful wedding shower was given for Miss Grace Nelson at the Heier home on Friday afternoon August 24. Guests registered in the bride’s book, were served punch, and helped admire a trunk filled with gifts. Miss Nelson thanked guests and sorrowfully noted she would move far away, with wishes for her happiness.
A Laymen Council sermon series titled Forgiving One Another led by H N Reese with W W Land W C Ludwick and L L Duke at the Baptist Church every Sunday at 6 30 pm. All men and young men welcome.
The Clifton Record and the Dallas News announce new yearly rates at two dollars and fifty cents, effective immediately. Both papers set subscriptions at 2.50 per year, reflecting updated pricing for readers.
A Dallas Houston and San Antonio commercial college advertises its Byrne Shorthand and Bookkeeping courses as fastest path to employment. It claims major firms hire graduates, promising payroll placement three months after training and that the college will cover the cost of the scholarship with earned salaries.
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