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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1935
Page
4
The Clifton area reports a noisy scene with references to elections and public work. Mentions of letters to editors, War debt relief proposals, a Confederate voter near Orange, and discussions on pensions. The piece notes delays, travel complaints, and calls for constitution amendments amid a special legislative session.
Lawmakers warn against rising deficits and excess borrowing as they clash over emergency spending. They urge deeper cuts, faster repayment of debt, and using any recovered funds to reduce taxes rather than fund ongoing outlays, asserting the budget must balance under current conditions.
Senator Tom Connally wired Rexford Jagwell in charge of rural resettlement to immediately allocate an extra 1,000,000 to Texas for agricultural projects from land utilization funds. Only about 110,000 has been allotted so far. Connally claimed 10,000,000 authorized by Congress had not yet been allocated. Projects approved by the planning board and Texas A&M College Station were cited as eligible. Connally pressed Harold Tekes to speed action on Texas projects Hopkins had sent back for final recommendation.
An Oak Lawn woman proposed a memorial fund to honor Dr Carl A Wake the assassin of Senator Huey P Long in Dallas Texas on September 10. The plan seeks to dedicate a memorial and has drawn mixed reactions from the community.
An obituary reunion notes many attendees from Morgan and distant towns across Texas and Oklahoma. The gathering honored departed members with a memorial, listing numerous attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Hooky, Mrs. Covey, Mr. and Mrs. Gilpin, and others from Tyler, Fort Worth, Dallas, Arlington, and Loving, among places like Cisco and Longview. The next reunion is planned for Labor Day weekend in Morgan.
The Contract Bridge Club met Friday September 1 at the home of Mrs Witt-Pintey. A color scheme of tal ies and flowers adorned the tables with refreshments. High score across five games went to Mrs Hector Hill, second to Mrs Robt Baldridge, guest prize to Mrs Allison Miller. Members playing included Mrs Hector Hill, Robt Baldridge, J L Standefer, E A Priddy, N W Willett, V D Goodall, Joseph Nelson, C A Orveck, Gene Parker, E H Schow, Allison Miller, G Collins, Chas Nelson, Dary Helm, L V Schunder, and Miss Willie Helm. Next meeting set for Mrs V D Goodall on September 27.
Washington reports Germany will terminate the most favored nation treaty with the United States. Effective October 15 regular duties will be charged on German goods. Customs collectors are instructed to deny reduced duties or concessions formerly granted under Belgium Sweden and Haiti agreements.
The Evangelical Church in Womack lists services for Sunday September 22 with Sunday School at 9 00 am Bible Class 9 00 am English preaching at 8 00 pm and choir rehearsal Monday September BA 00 pm. Friday September 20 Young People's League plans monthly social. All parishioners and friends invited. Pastor Walter J. Maskostad invites attendance.
Lutherans announce Sunday School and Bible classes at 8:30 a.m. in Norse and an English service with Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m. Special Jeremiah study Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Thorson, pastor. Immanuel Lutheran at Bundy School offers English preaching at 11:40 a.m. with Lord’s Supper and a 7:00 p.m. devotion led by Pastor Obenhaus.
Fragmentary note from a church service mentions a war occasion at 10:30 and a seated gathering. Pastor O T Boe delivers a message inviting worshippers, with reference to regation and a 268 word speech, though wording is garbled and unclear.
Sindy September 22 lists Sunday School at 9:00 with Bible class at 9:00, German worship at 10:00, choir rehearsal Thursday September 26. First Presbyterian Church mentions Sabbath school at 10:00, morning worship at 11:00, evening worship at 1:80, and officer meeting after morning service. Andrew Byers, Pastor.
Sunday services in city with Sunday School and Bible Class at 1 am and German service at 10 am. Missionary Tee Rey Hanebone will address the congregation with Rev W M Cloyd of Waco. A revival meeting at Clifton Baptist Church near City Hall begins 7:30 pm through Sunday night. G B Kendall, Pastor.
A scrambled text fragment discusses beliefs about life and money and hints at practical actions. It mentions cooperation and forming a plan to improve finances and cohesion. No clear persons or organizations are identifiable from readable portions.
The Gospel observer notes no chapel service Sunday night due to the ragivat at Marine Church Melt and questions a midweek service. The Quarterly Conference has moved to Wednesday. The District Conference is set to convene at Hamilton on October 10 with F. C. Waddill as pastor.
James Guthrran Church of Me invites worshipers to Sunday services at 2 30 p m and 8 10 p m with opening and Bible study sessions. The Confirmation Class will meet Wednesday Sept 26 from 9 a m to 12 pm for instruction. Fred Mosbroit, Pastor.
A brief notice seeks a six or three room rental by October first. Contact L Flin, de, for details. Also mentions subscription orders for daily newspapers and notes unjust rate reductions already announced.
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