21 Sep 1934
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1934
Page
1
A proposed amendment would cap the total state collection per inhabitant at twenty two dollars fifty cents, increasing per capita costs for schools. It warns the change could burden districts and endanger school funding, noting opposition in the recent election and local concerns over fiscal impact on state government.
Mrs Jim McSpadden aged 64 died after a truck strike on the Fort Worth highway near Saginaw while operating a cafe with her husband. The driver, LM Yoakum of Newark, swerved to avoid the crash. The couple had lived in Sar-Yea then Clifton. Funeral services held at the local Methodist church.
Cranfills Gap welcomes a baby boy born Friday morning September tenth to Mr and Mrs Clyde Tindall. Cranfills Gap High School opened with devotional led by Rev Palmer and talks by local pastors and professors. New faculty include Prof Chauncy Ford and Mr Oran Knodaen among others. Residents hosted birthday gatherings for Mrs Wn Berta and celebrated a birthday with Mr Olaf Rehne and family. Several locals, including Mr J Bronstad and family, traveled to Oklahoma for a five day visit and returned home.
Waco Texas September meeting features Ty Woods former county superintendent discussing proposed state tax amendment. Woods, widely known in education circles, outlines how tax levies could impact school funding and restructuring for the upcoming vote.
Clifton under Coach Harris hosts Gatesville at Chiya Park at 3:30 Saturday as first football game for Clifton. The schedule shows Walnut Springs game set for Friday with Coach Smith aiming for September 28, though prep battles are unsettled across the section.
Tom C. Parka of the Waco Production Credit Association recently returned from Houston where he attended a gathering of representatives from Texas production credit associations. Principal speaker was H. M. Garwood, Production Credit Commissioner, with Tully Garner and T. B. Clarien also in attendance. Discussion focused on relations among Production Credit organizations and Farm Credit Administration policies.
District Court opened by public reclamation with Judge C B McPhennom and DA Penn Jackson presiding. Grand jurors returned 20 indictments, 16 felonies and 4 misdemeanors. Civil docket lists Petroleum Company injunction action and multiple debt suits. several interventions and dismissals noted. several cases set for October term 1984.
Government policy allows May producers holding surplus cotton certificates to sell barter or exchange within their county at four cents per pound. Transfers must be recorded with the Cotton Adjustment official. Local transfers not per regulations risk cancellation. Certificates may not be sold until the 1984 crop is harvested or fully accounted for. a signer must confirm compliance with Agriculture Department rules.
Washington reports the parity payment of 28 million dollars for cotton producers will be merged with the second rental installment totaling about 44.5 million dollars. The combined 72 to 73.5 million dollar distribution will occur in October to ease timely delivery to tenants and sharecroppers and avoid seasonal movement to other farms. A. Cobb, Cotton Produce section chief, said the measure speeds payment and helps those with acreage under cotton contracts.
A notice invites Meridian Valley Springs Walnut Crunfills Gap and Moshetin churches to enroll in a school of biblical study and Christian stewardship held Sep 30 to Oct . Rev W P Cunningham teaches The Bible Its Origin and Growth and Rev J H Baldridge offers The Methodist Church and Star Work . Daily schedule includes enrollment and class periods with devotional times.
County Agent Wilton’s office mailed aids to numerous farmers in Meridian. Recipients must present in person with the notification card to receive the corn and hog payment check.
Chicago faces rapid dismantling as the 1907 world exposition ends November 1. Wrecking crews move in to take down sky ride towers and miles of buildings while exhibitors clear stock and miniature factories. Proposals include reusing girders as a mast or coast guard lookout, and converting space for conventions or park use under park board oversight.
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