The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 46, No. 28, Ed. 1 Friday, August 30, 1940 Page: 1 of 8
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Miss Faye Walker returned Satur-
lay frojn Austin where she had at-
tended The State University for the
past six weeks. Miss Walker will re-
turn to Austin September 1, where
she will be employed in the NYA of
Mmes. O. A. Hardwick, Homer
Burch, Dave Montgomery, M. C. Mc-
Corkle, Misses Elva Seidel and Car-
olyn York attended the shower given
for Miss Johnnie Pike at the home
of Mrs. Elmer Adams at Walnut
Springs Monday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Blalock left
Tuesday for a visit of several days
with relatives at Beaumont. They
were accompanied by Mrs. Blalock’s
parents, Rev. and Mrs. B. W. Skin-
ner of Chilton.
Mrs. Ted Sprinkle and daughter,
Sarah of Corpus Christi spent last
week with her grandmother, Mrs. J.
T. Lomax Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. George Turner and
family of Wichita Falls visited in the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hard-
wick Tuesday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Miles and
children of Dallas have been visiting
his mother, Mrs. C. C. Miles for the
past week.
Judge H. J. Cureton and sons, Bil-
ly, Jack, and Joe returned Saturday
from a two weeks vacation which was
spent at Boulder, Colo. Mrs. Cureton
returned by way of Oklahoma City,
where she is visiting with friends.
Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Darden Jr. of
Fort Worth spent Sunday with their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Darden
Sr. and Mrs. Annie Jones.
Mr and Mrs. R. J. Shaw of Glade-
wate; Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Brand, Fort
Worth; Mrs. R. A. French of Iredell
^pent Monday with Mrs. Clara Rich-
ards and son, Bobbye.
Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Adams and chil-
dren of Brady spent the week-end
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E.
Myers.
'Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Sanders are
spending this week with their parents
at Nacogdoches.- . ■
Mr. and Mrs. Joe B. Westmoreland
of Shreveport, La., visited Miss Mar-
ibel White one day last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Burk Phillips of Cle-
burne spent Sunday with Mrs. Mamie
Young and daughter, Miss Faye.
Miss Mildred Williams has returned
to Walnut Springs where she will be
employed at the Echols Cafe.
Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Dunlap and
daughter of- Waco spent Sunday with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Dun-
lap.
Miss Maye French has as her guest
this week her niece, Miss Ila Ruth
Ray.
A quota of 29 NYA school work
jobs has been assigned to Bosque
County by State Youth Administra-
tor J. C. Kellam, according to infor-
mation received by Mrs. Clara F.
Richards, County Superintendent,
who was requested to serve as chair-
man of the county placement com-
mittee.
The county committee is composed
of A. N. Pike, Tom C. Parks, J. S.
Pool Jr., W. F. Forster and Calvert
Hoel.
The quota, which is for 28 jobs for
white students and one for negro stu-
dents, was determined by the State
Administrator on the basis of youth
population, school enrollment, and the
special needs of particular localities.
The committee will meet in the
very near future to make recommen-
dations, and application forms and
complete instructions will be sent to
the schools which the committee rec-
ommends for participataion in the
1940-41 NYA School Work Program.
Each student assigned to a school
work job must execute an Oath of
Allegiance to the United States, ad-
ministered by a school official author-
ized to give the oath by the State
NYA Administrator. No NYA worker
may be paid for work performed
prior to date of executing the oath
of allegiance.
Roosevelt Calls
Connally to Parley
Washington, Aug. 23.—Senator Tom
Connally (Dem.) of Texas, one of the
strong supporters of the compulsory
military training bill in the Senate,
was summoned to the White House
by President Roosevelt for a confer-
ence Friday. The Texas Senator de-
clined to make known the subject of
the conference except to say that mat-
ters of grave importance to the wel-
fare of the country were discussed.
The President at his press confer-
ence Friday told the newspaper cor-
respondents he is opposed to the pro-
posal of Senator Francis T. Maloney
(Rep.) of Connecticut to defer the ap-
plication of the draft for military
training until Jan. 1, or until the
voluntary enlistment plan can be giv-
en a more thorough trial, or to any
other proposal that would delay fur-
ther the effectiveness of any military
legislation. The President also let it
be known in an emphatic' way he
would like to see the compulosry mil-
itary training bill passed immedidate-
ly so that the national defense pro-
gram can be put in full motion.
To delay the draft of men for mil-
itary service would hold up the entire
defense program, the President said,
adding that the administration still is
shooting at an army of approximately
1,200,000 men, all fully trained and
equipped by the fall of 1941.
Lovely Vera Park of the "French
Casino,” and “Cappy,” 97-pound
rat from the giant Animal Show
of the Rubin and Cherry Shows,
Midway attraction at the 1940
State Fair of Texas.
"Cappy” is a rodent from South
America. In addition to the giant
rodent, the Giant Animal Show also
features the largest turkey in the
world, weighing 197 pounds, and
numerous other freak giant
animals.
Clifton Lions Will
Make Tour of County
Marriage License
Peter G. Dekker and Miss Georgana
Swenson.
George W. Mingus Jr. and Miss
Johnnie Elaine Pike.
Ferman M. Alsup and Miss Marie
Elizabeth Dismukes.
Hansel Brown Duty and Miss Ge-
neva Wallace.
Missionary Society
Has Social Meeting
Mrs. S. J. Germany and daughter,
' Mrs. Walter Ellison, were hostesses
to the. Missionary Society in the lat-
established home in the
Tom Dixon place, last Monday after-
*|ible name and personal name con-
ts were indulged in to some length,
lot of hilarity was occasioned by
impersonation contest, in { . which
ges awarded first, second . and
id place.
delicious salad plat
were served to tl
bers and several
t M. Grimland of Fort Worth
i doing quite a lot of
I blueprint drawing for Clif-
ers who have built and are
ALIEN REGISTRATION
According to word from Postmaster
Bronstad, alien registration is in
progress at the Clifton post office. All
necessary supplies are now on hand,
some forms arriving after one day’s
delay. All registrants should secure
the preliminary form to be filled out
before they appear for registration.
This would greatly facilitate matters
and is requested by the registering
officer.
Alfred Canuteson early this week
handed in his check to put his Rec-
ord subscription dates up a year.
On Tuesday, September 17, unlesi
plans are changed, many of the Clif-
ton Lions will make a trip to several of
the surrounding towns in the inter-
est of Central Texas Fair and Clif-
ton.
The caravan will leave Clifton at
eight o’clock a. m. and will cover Val-
ley Mills, Crawford, Oglesby, Gates-
ville, Hamilton, Hico, Iredell, Merid-
ian and other towns before return-
ing to Clifton.
Ed. Handley is in charge of con-
veyances and anyone who can go and
who will take a car on this trip is
urged to get in touch with him as
soon as he can. Perhaps by the next
issue of the paper there will be a more
detailed report available. Make your
plans now to go on this trip. Tell
them about Clifton. Invite people to
come here to trade.
CIVIC SOCIETY
The Civic Society will meet at the
City Hall Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 4:00
o’clock. Hostesses, Mrs. A. C. Bran-
des, Mrs. James O’Shea and Mrs. Os-
car Gangshei. If you cannot attend,
please notify the hostesses.
Reporter.
Tom Bradstreet came in last week
from his west Texas home for a few
days visit with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. H. C. Bradstreet, and other rela-
tives. Tom is a native-born citizen of
this vicinity and seems to enjoy a
visit at least once a year with home-
folks; having many friends in this
section.
First Bale of Cotton
Brought to Clifton
Fritz lender of the Coon Creek
community east of town, brought the
first 1940 bale of cotton to Clifton
Thursday of last week. It was ginned
and bought by the Bronstad Gin. The
bale weighed 527 pounds and sold for
9c per pound.
The following premium list was
made up for Mr. Zander.
Bronstad Gin, ginning ............$6.90
Farmers State Bank, Clifton...... 1.00
Clifton Mercantile Co............... 1.00
W. O. Gloff 1.00
A. G. Gilliam .'............................. 1.00
Joe B. Barton .............................25
E. O. Boettcher .......................... 1.00
Charlie Schmidt .........................50
Leon Greenberg ..... 50
Sormrude Gro. & Market.........50
Western Auto Store .................50
Corner Pharmacy .......................50
Clover Farm Store ....................50
J. L. Dyess ..................... 25
Standefer Chev. Co................. 1.00
Texas Milling Co..................... 1.00
Wm. Cameron & Co., Inc......... 1.00
Clifton Implement Co................50
0. E. Schow Lumber Co......... 1.00
W. H. Dansby .............................50
Ross Helton .................*................50
0. C. Surley ...........i.....................25
Clifton Record ............... 1.50
Total ........... $22.35
Dian Jenson, the small daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Clark Jenson of Hous-
ton, is visiting her grandparents, Dr.
and Mrs. W. W. Blankenship at Mo-
sheim and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Jenson
in this city.
COUNTY RETURNS FOR DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY
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THE CLIFTON RECORD. CLIFTON, TEXAS, AUGUST 30, 1940
NUMBER
H YEAR
NYA School Work
* Are Assigned
and Beast of Midway Show
Bea
Bosque County
Kenneth Jones, Houston, spent last
veek with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
5, B. Jones. Mrs. Lowell Krizan and
ions, Billy Frank and Jerry of Aus-
;in are visiting in the Jones home
IMr. and Mrs. S. A. Goodall and
laughter, Anna Mae of Gatesville
mere week-end visitors with friends
Ralph Costem Dies
In Airplane Crash Near
San Diego, California
GARNERSVOIE
COMMUNITY NEWS
Clifton relatives and friends were
shocked and thrown into a state of
extreme sorrow last Tuesday after-
noon when news came from Califor-
nia that Ralph W. Coston, aged 28, son
of Dr. and Mrs. T. C. Coston of this
city, was killed on that day
near San Diego, California, when the
training monoplane in which he and
a student flyer were riding crashed
into the dry river bottom of Mission
Valley, according to reports.
Ralph, trapped in the wreckage of
the plane which burst into flames on
striking the ground, was burned to
death, though the student flyer, J. A.
Slaughter, aged 22, of Edgewood,
Texas, was thrown clear of the ma-
chine as it struck the ground and
suffered only a fractured jaw, the re-
port said, and he walked away from
the burning wreckage and sought help
in a gravel company office, a quarter
mile away.
The plane crashed in flames after
its under-carriage was snared on a
12,000 volt high tension line fifty
feet above the ground.
Ralph had been an enthusiastic air-
plane fan, and a number of years
ago after acquiring some experience
in flying owned an old model machine
jointly with his friend and school-
mate, Benjamin Hutcherson of this
city, and for a time operated the
machine in this section commercial-
ly and both the young men followed
their desires to become licensed fliers.
Ralph succeeded in a fine way and
was happy in his favorite avoca-
tion until his tragic death ended his
career. Benjamin decided to quit the
flying business after a short try-out.
The news of Ralph’s tragic death
was the cause of much sorrow, as the
entire life of this fine young man had
been spent in Clifton with the excep-
tion of the time away in the air
service and other work the past few
years. He was a lovable character and
his passing caused the deepest sorrow
to all who knew him and enjoyed his
association all these years, and many
remember him as looked so well and
happy on his most recent visit at
home a few weeks ago.
After receiving word from the un-
dertaker in charge of the body in Cal-
ifornia that it was not advisable to
bring him to Clifton for burial, his
brother, Cecil Coston of Hico, and sis-
ter, Miss Elsie Coston of this city,
left Fort Worth by plane early Wed-
nesday morning for San Diego, Cal-
ifornia, to attend the funeral, which
was to held today, Thursday, with
memorial services being conducted at
the family residence in Clifton at 5:00
o’clock.
The deepest sympathy of a host of
friends is extended to the parents,
Dr. and Mrs. T. C. Coston, the broth-
er, Cecil Coston, and two sisters,
Misses Elsie and Mary Coston in their
great bereavement.
Mr. and Mrs. Lionel William
business visitors in Waco, Satv
Mr. and Mrs. Cotton Krueg
Gene of Waco were week-end v
with relatives here.
Mrs. E. L. Busby of China S
and Mrs. Bessie LaCina of; M
are guests in the Fred Busby
the main purpose of their visit
to help take care of baby Doi
his mother is able to be up and
Mr .and Mrs. Lincoln Ferri
in Waco Sunday visiting her p
Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Platt. The
accompanied home by their dau
Hazel Jo and Betty Jean, wl
been visiting in their grandp
home.
The government mattress-i
program, under the managem,
the capable and efficient chc
Mrs. Bob Zuehlke, has been i
swing here the past few day:
everything being completed by
day evening. Fifteen nice cotto
tresses were completed, each on
fully made by government sp
tions. Mrs. Zuehlke and her a
sistants are to be congratulated
efficient manner in which thi.
was completed out here.
We are really in need of re
here, as the pastures and all j
land are beginning to show the
of the long dry spell. Stubble
ing is going slowly because
condition of the ground.
Miss Vesta Lee Franklin of
Chapel is visiting in the home
uncle, Gus Sowell, and other
tives.
Mrs. E. Krueger and Mrs.
Kettler and family were wi
visitors in Dallas.
Mr. and Mrs. Levi Griffit
family visited her niece, Mrs
Jenkins at Meridian Sunday.
A. B. Collins has been on t
list this week.
Miss Mary Westgas
To Wed Former Wa
Miss Georgana Swenson
Peter Dekker Wed
Day’s sweetest moments are at dawn,
Refreshed by his long sleep, the Light
Kisses the languid lips of Night,
Ere she can rise and hasten on.
—Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
The dawn of day on Saturday, Aug-
ust 24, witnessed a lovely sunrise
wedding in the garden at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. E. E. (Spruce) Schow,
with relatives and close friends pres-
ent.
Just as the sun rose above the
eastern horizon the words were spo-
ken that made Miss Georgana Swen-
son, daughter of Mrs. Alma Swenson
of this city, the bride of Mr. Peter
Dekker of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The
groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G.
Dekker of Sheboygan.
Rev. Andrew B. Byers of Taylor,
Texas, and formerly pastor of the
First Presbyterian Church in Clifton,
read the single ring service under the
arbor in a setting of greenery and
flowers. '
The pre-nuptial music was given
by Mr. Thomas Hardie, who sang
“The World is Waiting for the Sun-
rise” and “At Dawning.” He was ac-
Mar-
who played the
edding March for the
l’s Wed-
and
Waco News-Tribune: A m
of interest to Wacoan? will tal
in Clifton September 6, whe
Mary Westgaard becomes th
of Burgess Pool.
Miss Westgaard, daughter <
O. Westgaard of Clifton, is a
ate of Clifton High School,
student of the junior college
and for the last three years i
been a resident of Houston. H
er, the late .0. Westgaard, a
of Norway, came to this cou
a young man via South Ame'
was a traveler and a linguist
ity, speaking seven language
made his home in Clifton fo:
years prior to his death.
Mr. Pool, a son of Mr. ar
W. H. Pool of Waco, is a grai
Baylor University. He was c
Baylor tennis team during h
dent days, was active in mu
after his graduation direc
orchestra bearing his name
played engagement.: all o\
.southern states. He is a resi
Houston now, being secretar;
C. Williams, president of the
Land Bank and general agent
farm credit administration.
The wedding ceremony, wh
take place at 10 a. m. in thi
gaard home, will be perfflrr
Rev. A. M. Moore, Presbyteri
ister. Mrs. Douglas Hill of
Creek, sister of the bride-el
attend her. Tom Denton of 1
will attend Mr. Pool as best m
couple will make their home ii
ton. . .
Baptist Sunday, Scht
Class Entertained)'
The boys’ Sunday School r
the Baptist Church was ent
by the girls in a very delightf
at the home of Mrs. Floyd
There were 21 present. Gam
A to Z were enjoyed by all.
After much fun and frolic
time to relax and* enjoy refit
of ice cream and cake, a:
couldn't relax with such a dial
fore them.
We would like to thank ID
for such a good time at felloe
gether. —Re;
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Baldridge, Robert L. The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 46, No. 28, Ed. 1 Friday, August 30, 1940, newspaper, August 30, 1940; Clifton, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth778913/m1/1/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Nellie Pederson Civic Library.