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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1930
Page
2
An urging plea emphasizes earning power and the need for life insurance while in prime health. It warns that premature death or old age could leave dependents with nothing and urges readers to consider Southland Life Insurance before health declines. The message stresses urgency and personal responsibility.
J Torrence dies at a Waco sanitarium on Tuesday afternoon after a long illness. Born January 20, 1885 in Danville Alabama, he moved to Clifton years ago and served as manager of the Texas Louisiana Power Company plant. Funeral services were held September 17 at 2:00 p.m. from the family residence and Methodist Church, with Rev. W Heatware officiating. Interment in Clifton Cemetery. Survived by five children, two brothers, and many friends send condolences.
At a Linn Glad luncheon in Clifton, Darrel Grantham and Chairman Tom Parks outlined plans for the town’s biggest event. Corry Duncan led a program featuring Tony and Mary Vertarard, described as the club’s entertainment future, with Pat McCalet and others slated to perform. The next meeting will decide final arrangements and a veteran speaker was invited for the next session.
Indictments charging assault to murder grew from a holdup attack last April 26 on Mins Au dry Caviness and Arthur Patel. Geeil Jonson and Floyd Pettis, both with criminal records, were named along with two other men from south Fort Worth. Victims Caviness and Patel testified, detailing a carjacking near Walnut Springs and a beating. Jonson and Pettis were in Weatherford custody, later returned to the prison farm in Eastland State prison.
A readable notice proclaims the opening of a dental practice on the terolind floor of the First Nations Bank Building. It states modern, fully equipped dental devices including X ray and Violet Ray for diagnosis and treatment, offering restorations from platinum dentures to rubber plate and advanced bridgework with high grade materials and newest sets. The note invites patients with affordable prices and mentions the attending dentist A. Peston and staff.
Clifton High School notes a busy start with attendance totals by grade, new uniforms, and a phased physical education course. Pep squads organized, textbooks supplied, and library holdings expanded with state purchases and PTA support. Vocal team shows promise, and strong enrollment prompts careful planning for the term.
The Methodist Missionary Society held its regular monthly covier meeting at the homes of Mrs. George Orwald and Mrs. Lewis Haykeles on Monday afternoon. The program included a devotional by Mrs. T. Boulware, a talk on The Material Ride of Life, and a missionary topic Schools for Children in Cuba led by Mrs. Boulware. Delights refreshments of fruited fete with whipped cream wafers and juice were served to members.
The notice lists marriages sought by Annie Nelson and John Bekkeland, Bertha Bhalthuws and Karl Howman, with license proceedings for John Hatkelsnd and Annie Nelson. It also reports Judge Jorge C. B. McPherson resuming September term, grand jury composition in Meridian and surrounding areas, and related court matters. Local incidents include several fires, a murder case transport, a divorce petition, and student plans in El Paso.
The note describes a filing station on the highway serving tires tubes and related car parts. It mentions appreciation for courteous service and hints at humble procedures and routine maintenance offerings. Authority or exact place names are not clearly provided in the readable text.
A friendly storefront invites patrons to visit and browse freely. The notice assures customers they are welcome even if merely exploring, with ready service if a purchase is desired. It emphasizes a welcoming, homey atmosphere and willingness to assist.
The Galveston area mourns Turner Glass, brother of Mrs Jones, found dead in bed Friday morning. Son of Dr and Mrs J.T. Glass, he leaves a wife and four children. Funeral and burial occurred in Galveston on Saturday.
Casper Andrew Poulson born March 1841 in Brange Hedemarken Norway died September 16 1930 at his Clifton home. He emigrated with family in 1817 settled Novae community, later moved to Clifton in 1880 became manager then owner of Clifton’s first lumber yard and served many years on the City Council. Services conducted at home September 11 1930 and interment in Clifton Cemetery. Survived by wife a daughter Mrs Olena Belding a granddaughter Mrs Bet tie Pealton a sister Pauline and brother George with many relatives from Crosby county and beyond.
W Polk a longtime Hoag county resident died suddenly at his daughter's Breckenridge home on Monday September 16 after recent heart attacks. Born January 12 1887 in Rusk County he moved to Bosque in 1904 and was a Church of Christ member. Survived by wife Addie King nine children and many relatives funeral services held in Breckenridge with interment at Clifton Cemetery.
The National Wool Marketing Corporation reports processing over 24 million pounds of teen and mohair this year and promises to cover label handling charges. Growers will receive advances and related mat fees, with A C Brandes and Wool and Moorhair Grain Co operative contributing to the arrangement.
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