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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1936
Page
6
A fragmented notice from Bt Olat Lutheran Church mentions a September 6 event and references the oldest daughter of Sil pursuing studies at Collene, though many details are unclear in the OCR.
Evening meeting of the League at the Methodist Church was called to order by Edwards. Officers elected include Handley Jr as View President Marceanus as Chaleman of the Program and Andrey Cottle as Chairman of the Committee. Further officers to be elected next Sunday at the Methodist Church. League invites all parishioners to attend.
Hamilton High ignites its home arena with a giant new lighting system. Ray White, a former Chicago star, is set to lead the team as they host a strong opener amid high expectations for the season.
Waco Texas sept 14 There is no doubt in well informed circles in Washington as to the re election of President Franklin D Roosevelt according to former Lieut Gov Edgar J Witt now chairman of the special Mexican Claims Commission with headquarters at Washington who zowed home for a few weeks mention It is generally understood that Roosevelt had the victory in the bag and that every time Gov Landon of Kansas Republican nominee for President opens his mouth what he puts his foot in it
Peareall Texas September 12 1986 Bitton Record Clifton Texas letter from J D Willis recounts a farm loss of about 20 tons of hay and 200 bushels of peanuts due to weather and delays. He notes rattlesnakes bring 26 cents per pound and stakes cost up to 20 cents, plus corn at 85 to 90 cents per bushel with yields of 15 to 25 bushels per acre on 90 acres.
The Current Topic Club met at Mrs. Theo Howard's home with the topic Wesley Quilts in the afternoon. Four members answered roll call, Ford won a decorative pillow in the contest, and Miss Norgene Oswald received the guest prize. A salad course followed during social hour. The next meeting is set for Oct. 6 at 2 o'clock with Mrs. Alfred Oswald.
A quoted line states Yorubas of Nigeria do not permit burial until debts of the dead are paid. It also notes Verkhoyansk in northeastern Siberia as the coldest inhabited place with a record low near 90 degrees below zero Fahrenheit.
Governor James Allred proclaimed the week of October 1926 as Parent-Teacher Week in Texas urging citizens to support parent teacher workers.
Washington reports 1986 gross farm income up 17 percent from 1984, totaling 9.7 trillion? dollars after adjusting for price levels. The analysis covers 78 crops and 13 livestock products, with Federal payments at about six percent of gross income. Net return to operators rose to 4.54 trillion, highest since 1929, reflecting higher profitability despite lower total than early peaks.
A jumble of kitchen and cleaning suggestions covers bananas ripening in paper, polishing water spots on brass, brightening discolored items with soap and lemon, lemon and water to freshen bottles, and removing tarnish with lemon juice and ashes. The piece also notes Protactinium as the rarest metal, worth a million dollars per ounce, with only small isolated amounts known.
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