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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1934
Page
8
A chaotic notice announces a wedding event next Sunday night at Bayt. 3. It lists the marriage of seven brothers, Gobta Lulu Riley and Mildred Kiley with James Cobb, Simon Cols, Mary Gobb, Rachel Kiley, Busle Kiley, Walter Talla, and Wrod Windeamalda, to be held at Cosmopolitan. The scribbled lines indicate a large family celebration with multiple names and relations.
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce argues Texas road expenditures are repaid by tourist spending generated by highways. It notes benefits reach merchants, hotelkeepers, gas sellers, and service providers as travel stimulates local commerce, with gasoline tax funding roads shared across citizens.
A garbled OCR piece reports a chaotic scene as a weather forecaster’s forecast allegedly triggers excitement and a man shouts victory in the street. The event centers on meteorology and a dramatic, unclear outcome remembered by onlookers.
Grateful acknowledgment from Cora Olivia Johnson and Anton Jobson and families for the many thoughtful deeds and moral offerings during illness and after the passing of the mother and grandmother. Special thanks to the pastor and choir for their sympathy.
An 1884 London Times account notes at least ten washerwomen in Kensington struck for higher wages. They demanded two shillings sixpence daily, fixed at three shillings per diem, plus the beer allowance. After protracted talks they won their point and returned to their rules.
Mosheim community notes include a wedding of Mrs. Latta Tell Cox and Mr. Lowell Cox at Montelmon officiated by Rev. W J Shelton. Also reported are hospitalizations, visits, socials, and church events featuring local families and regional residents.
In Cleburne on August 31 Governor veRTIC SHA urged Texans to meet economic downturn with faith and the founders’ hope. He touted population goals, marriage incentives, and expansion ideas while discussing Italy’s demographic trends and regional politics in Europe.
Fragmentary notes recount Cuddington Surrey with mentions of 675 and monarchs Henry VIII Charles II and Elizabeth I. It touches on Non Such palace, royal revels, and later sale to Barbara Villiers, plus scattered references to the Panama Canal era and assorted local notices and names.
Wear Columbia Texas Sept 2 Thin oil town of W. Columbia marks a dramatic return of oil excitement as R F Merling former governor drills the Hogg No well on the old Hogg ranch. The Sterl ing Oil and Refining Corporation holds the property and the 6000 foot strike yields rich new sand. The well, when surfaced, ran out of control but workers eventually regained control.
Albert Bales Harvey Bailey and George Machine Gun join the Urachel kidnappers in an escape from Alcatraz as 108 convicts are moved by special train from Leavenworth to the American Devil's Isle increasing the prison population.
A NYU professor revealed a slot machine during a legislative hearing to illustrate gambling dangers. He noted a potential jackpot and a large stake as 2,900 units, highlighting the odds and operations in the demonstration./news records show growing attention to gambling regulation.
Local cinema announces a busy week with matinee at 1:30 p.m. featuring Mendy Andy and a Polish comedy. Evening shows include Flying Down to Rio with a star lineup and added features. Admission ranges from 10 to 25 cents, with road seats and upcoming films teased.
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