The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 46, No. 29, Ed. 1 Friday, September 6, 1940 Page: 4 of 8
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school building
finishing touches
is a pride and joy of
ty and children
rejoice because they
of the belief that car-
not busy in Clifton, just
one to do some work for
notice. This is as
everyone is glad to see
and contractors kept
when such is not the case,
not what they should be.
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Dorothy Jean, the two year
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Blue of
the Parks Banch, died last Tuesday
night after a few days illness. The fu-
neral services and interment service
were conducted at Iredell Wednesday
The parents and other bereaved rela-
tives have the sincere sympathy
friends.
The many friends Of Mr. and Mrs.
Bryan Carl deeply sympathize with
them in the loss of their baby daugh
ter, Nola Carolyn, who passed away
at the local hospital Thursday morn-
ing at 11:30 ^o’clock after local physi-
cians ind out-of-town‘Specialists had
done all in their power to save the
life of the little one who was born last
Friday, August 30.
The hens in the home flock that are
molting a few feathers at a time now
can in most cases be considered culls.
July, August and early September
molters seldom lay over 50 eggs an
nually and hence should be disposed
of. The early molter will lay eggs
in spring and early summer but will
not lay in winter when egg prices are
highest. They should be caught and
banded so they may be easily detected
when market prices are best.
of Congress are now
adjournment; some say-
iber 20, while others
October 1. No doubt this has
hot summer for the
of the law-making body as
kept in session because of
war emergencies that kept
most of the time.
was Labor Day, and
holiday. Many celebrated
on, and from reports there
i casualties that ended the lives of
celebrating the day. Holidays
fine and it is too bad that lives
be lost as the result. Most haz-
these days result from automo-
wreck|.
Axel 0. Dahl has his new and mod-
“cow barn" at his attractive farm
ern "•
home north of town almost completed,
MINUTE JUMPING
From atop the Empire State Build
ing you can look across at the giant
clock in the Metropolitan Tower. The
minute-hand on this clock is seven-
teen feet long and weighs a ton. Each
minute it jumps a foot! Watching it,
you can see it jump. Each hour i
jumps 60 feet—each day 1440 feet.
That minute-hand is a reminder
that life is a matter of minute-jump-
ing. How high we jump in a year, or
life-time, simply is the grand total
of our minute-jumping!
Each minute gives you an oppor-
tunity to jump toward your goal,
jump upward by using that minute
to push your work, start an impor-
tant letter, begin a friendship, learn
something new, or renew your faith.
Let each minute find you a jump
ahead on the path to your heart’s
desire.
Where you are today depends upon
the minute-jumping you did during
your yesterdays.—Ex.
it is said. This bam is modem
every respect, being built according to
federal government specifications, and
will make his dairy business more in
torcafinff nnri nn Hnnhf mnro nrnfif,
teresting and no doubt more profit-
able under such splendid sanitary con-
ditions. This barn will no doubt be
a good example for others to follow.
Most Americans are beginning to
feel like that European war that has
been raging for many months, is
about as much their war as it is any
one else’s. And if it does not make
them feel that way now, there is but
little question about how they are to
feel soon. It has about come to the
point where we can decide to get in
how and help England or wait and
fight a war alone.
It seems to us that the joining up
with the Wilkie forces of some old
disgruntled politicians who have met
defeat in the ranks of the democratic
party should and very likely will have
a tendency to help the cause for Presi-
dent Roosevelt and the democratic ad-
ministration in the coming general
election to be held over the nation in
November. The best way for a candi-
date to be elected;' it seems, is for
him to get some of the old worn-out
politicians to fight'him.
METHODIST LEAGUE
The Methodist Young People met
Sunday, September 1 and had a very
inspiring program. Eloise Edwards
was the leader. The program was as
follows: „
Scripture reading by Christine Ed-
wards.
Talks by Wiseman T. Holder and
Frances Snider.
Several songs and a prayer.
After the program the president
Wiseman T. Holder, took charge. Af-
ter discussing several things, we
planned a party for Tuesday night,
September 3.
League was dismissed after repeat-
ing League Benediction.
We extend an invitation to every-
one to come and be with us next Sun-
day evening at 7:15. We would like
for all the young people to be there
and we would enjoy having some of
the older folks attend and see what
the young people are doing. We are
sure you will get a great blessing.
—Rporter
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Saturday, October 5, opening day
of the 1940 State Fair of Texas, has
been named as press day. Every
newspaperman in Texas is invited to
assist in the opening ceremonies, ac-
cording to R. L. Thomdon, director.
The visiting newspapermen will be
guests of the State Fair at luncheon,
of the Rubin & Cherry midway shows
in the afternoon, guests at the Queen
of Queens pageant and at the second
showing of Americana, outdoors re-
vue in front of the grandstand at
night.
Ha.
Game Warden C. M. Tidwell was
here from Hico Wednesday and while
at the Record office said: “Dove sea-
son opens in this, the southern zone,
Sept. 15, as has been the custom in
the past. The daily limit has been re-
duced from 15 birds to 12. Sportsmen
going outside the limits of the county
must have hunting licenses. The old
license expired August 31, and, inci-
dentally, fishing licenses expired on
that date also." Mr. Tidwell also said
that the federal law sets the hours for
shooting doves between sunup and
sunset. He also stated that while in
th Texas last Sunday in response
i requests of other game wardens to
t in enforcing the law on hunters,
, since the sea-
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER
Again Clifton friends were permit-
ted to honor one of their charming
young ladies with a shower of gifts
and good wishes. The lovely home of
Mrs. R. H. Rogstad was the scene
of a very attractive shower on Tues-
day afternoon from 4 to 6, compli-
menting Miss Mary Westgaard. Tht
entertainment was sponsored by
Mmes. R. H. Rogstad, Cecil Hurst, J.
W. Denton, M. J. Hoff, A. M. Moore,
E. E. Schow, Gus Grimland, Olena
Solomon.
Out on the cool front veranda the
guests were greeted by Mrs. H. P
Jenson and Miss Ruth Townley pre-
siding at the guest book, after which
delicious punch was served by Miss
Polly Lane and Miss Ruby McFad-
den. Mmes. Hoff and Rogstad ush-
ered in the guests where they were
pleasantly entertained by Mrs. Gus
Grimland at the piano until a short
program was rendered as follows:
Reading: “The Love Knot"—Miss
Juanita Denton.
Songs: “Love’s Old Sweet Song”,
“Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes”
—Ladies’ Sextet.
Reading: “The Rains Came”—-Miss
Joyce Maxine Hoff.
Upon completing her reading Miss
Hoff presented the bride-elect with
the proverbial “pot of gold at the foot
of the rainbow.” Miss Westgaard
showed no signs of disillusionment as
she unwrapped the many pieces of
“gold” contained in the pot, and ex-
pressed her appreciation over the
many beautiful articles revealed.
The hostesses and helpers gowned
in their fluffy, soft formats, the geni
al smiles of greetings and welcome
and the soft music all
wishes and kind
the book
.......
The general provisions of the
Burke-Wadsworth Bill should impress
every person with the importance of
the time element in the job of provid-
ing adequate, trained manpower for
National defense. The swiftness of
modem aggression does not permit
leisurely preparation, as once was the
case.
The first step is the registration of
42,000,000 men between • 18 arid 64
years. Then comes the classification
of these millions, many of whom will
be found physically unfit for military
service or will be entitled to exemp-
tion or deferred classification on vari-
ous grounds. Under the Burke-Wads-
worth Bill, only about 1,500,000 men
of the 11,500,000 between the ages of
21 and 30 will be subject to actual
service the first year. Their training
will provide this country with an
armed force of about 2,000,000 men,
including the regular army and the
national guard.
A major portion of the draft will
be an inventory of this country’s
manpower to determine accurately
how many men are available for mil-
itary service, work in industries and
in other fields. The registration fea-
ture of the bill might be advanta-
geously carried out in peace-time,
even if there were no danger of war.
No one knows how many American
men are physically unfit and not
available in an emergency. The de-
pression decade has no doubt taken
a heavy toll of the physical resources
of the people. Millions may require
physical rehabilitation so as to re-
store them to peace-time usefulness.
The open opposition to the draft
will argue that it is not necessary,
when in fact the volunteer method
long ago proved a failure in provid-
ing an adequate force for national de-
fense. The secret objection to the
draft is that mothers and wives do
not want their sons and husbands
taken into military service where they
would be exposed to the dangers of
war. The answer to that argument is
that there is no place of safety in
modem warfare. Men, women and
children at home are as exposed to
danger as men at the front, a propo-
sition which is being proved in Eu-
rope today.
The American people must face the
fact that at least 2,000,000 trained
men are needed for national defense
and millions more required as a re-
serve, and that the only efficient,
prompt means of providing that man-
power is through the universal draft.
Feas of danger for “our boys at the
front” should be allayed by the real-
ization that non-combatants at home
will be subject to peril in the next
-Kerrville Mountain Sun.
The Record and Dallas News $2.50.
HONORING MRS. CLAREN
'Hie attractive new home of Mrs.
A.C. Brandes of Clifton, was opened
to the many friends of Mrs. Clarence
Rea of Pottsville on August 27, from
3 to 6, with Mrs. Brandes and Mrs,
O. E. Pierson acting as hostesses.
Upon their arrival the guests were
invited to register in the guest book
presided over by Miss La Verne Os-
wald, after which refreshing fruit
punch dipped from the huge ice punch
bowl banked with a colorful border
of cut flowers, and mints were servedJ0»c]
by Misses Nell Lane and Helen Plarks.
To aid in strengthening the atmos-
phere of the colonial period, cleverly
portrayed by the old well setting fea-
tured in the refreshment service, the
young ladies presiding were dressed
in colonial costumes.
The lace-covered dining table was
centered with a bowl of white peri-
winkles accentuated by white tapers
at the sides. Bowls of cut flowers
were used throughout the other
rooms.
A short program consisting of
readings by a colonial Miss were giv-
en by Beverly Nell Harris; songs by
a ladies’ sextet; readings by another
colonial Miss, Joyce Maxine Hoff. With
the singing of “Home on the Range,"
came the rumble of wheels as little
Kenneth Gene Nelson rolled “the mod-
el of the perfect ranch house” up to
Mrs. Rea for her inspection, giving
orders that she examine the house
and furnishings. The many lovely fur-
nishings brought eager anticipation to
the fair bride as she approvingly
passed them on to her many friends
for their inspection.
Mrs. Rea, formerly Miss Elsie Ma-
rie Lund of Pottsville, gained a large
number of admiring friends in and
near Clifton during her school days at
Clifton College and the teaching per-
iod which followed. The very good
wishes of these friends go with her
to her ranch home in the west.
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. Sunday, September 8, 1940:
Sunday School 9:30.'
Divine services will probably be
held this Sunday at 10:30, although
plans are not complete as yet.
There will be a called meeting of
the congregation on Thursday night,
September 5 at 8 o’clock at the
Church. It is very important that ev-
ery voting member be there. Impor-
tant matters are to be decided upon.
On Friday night, Sept. 6, at 8:00
:lock, an ice cream social will
held on the cburch lawn. We urge
thrft 811 members 1 come' 'and'* bring
their friends.
On Tuesday night, September 17, at
8 o’clock, the Men’s Club will meet
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. G.
Bronstad. Mr. Quello from Waco is
to be the guest speaker. You are in-
vited to be there and have guests with
you.
A hearty welcome awaits all people
at the various services.
b, bride’s book. Agnette Johnson
ftife gues**
BUSY BEE CLUB
The Busy Bee Club met in the home
of Mrs. Jackson on August 14. A
judging of dresses and aprons for the
Fair was held. Mrs. Fossett received
first place on her dress; Mrs. Carl
Remington, second place; Mrs. Mc-
Fadden, third place;. Mrs. McFadden
won first place on her apron; Mrs.
Carl Remington, second place; Mrs.
Landers, third place.
Mrs. Carl Remington had charge of
program, which was problems com
fronting individual nations. Should
we ignore or study them and do our
bit to solve them ? Had several vis-
itors who were given a hearty wel-
come. The club will meet in the home
of Mrs. Carl Remington, September
11. Everyone is welcome to be with
us on that day. The title of program
is to add new games to the family
recreation unit.—Reporter.
LEAGUE PARTY
The Methodist Young People met
Tuesday night, September 3 with a
delightful evening of games and re
freshments. Everyone had a grand
time and enjoyed the party immense
iy.
We want to have larger crowds at
the rest of our parties because we wish
many more to share in the fun we are
having. We were glad to have Ula
Doyle, a visitor from Wolfe City, arid
also Miss El Damavis Jones, who is
member of the Baptist Church. We
enjoy having visitors and hope to
have more in the future.
After the party we had a council
meeting. Eloise Edwards, vice presi-
dent of the league was in charge. She
appointed program committes for
September, October and November,
as follows: September, Nell Fort
Since Thomas Hardie is going away
to college he resigned from leadership
recreation and Frances Snider and
Marinelle Fincher were chosen to take
his place. We hope everyone will help
these two in taking over Thomas’ job
because it is going to be a job to do
it as good as he did it. F. S.
On Thursday afternoon, August 29,
Miss Faye Bakke, bride-elect of Mr.
Leon Schurman of Houston, was hon-
orded with a miscellaneous shower
given at the O. C. Johnson home.
The hostesses were Ethel Bronstad,
Agnette Johnson, Mrs. Bud Bergman
and Mrs. Otto Solberg. " %
The guests were greeted by> EtW
Bronstad and asked to register ;,in
ivited
itp iq& the dining roomfwnqre
irte served punch, aookiis and
BakH
rograki
they wen
mints by Corinne Bakke and ' Fern
Johnson.
After the guests and Miss
had arrived the following prograh
was given:
Vocal Duet—Almarie and Doris
Hoel, accompanied by Martha Louise
Swenson at the piano.
Advice to the Bride—Ethel Bron-
stad.
Musical Reading—Anita Obenhaus,
accompanied by Estelle Reese at the
piano.
Toast to the Groom—Agnette John-
son.
Duet: “I Can’t Love You Any More
Than I Do”—Evelyn and Kenton
Dwaine Bronstad.
Miss Evelyn Bronstad then gave
Miss Bakke the following advice:
“To be a Bookkeeper’s wife,
There are things you must know:
To Budget,
Plan,
Feed Leon.
To mend,
Sew,
And mix the dough!”
And presented Faye with a mixing
bowl. The other gifts followed in
succession, and after they had been
admired, Faye expressed her thanks
to all.
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LEGION MEETS
Selmer Erickson Post No. 322,
American Legion, meets Tuesday,
Septemeber 10, at 8 p. m., City
Hall, Clifton. New officers will “take
over.” We urge all World War vet-
erans to meet with us. We need you.
A. L. Bronstad, Adjutant.
SPECIALS
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Flour stl:rw,., 48 kack $1.49
J nr A Sure Crust
Lrdl U it’s Fresh
A Lb. OQr
* Carton d7l
Hot Tamales Brand
2 Cans 21C
Spuds Extra l5ic«
10 Lbs 19c
Tea MB°rnaandh 1-4“ 23c; 1-2 «Labn 45c
Q+nslr Cut from
OlCaA. Fed Yearlings
lb. 15c
Summer Sausage NIF™snhd lb. 16c
Bacon Swj£?dsonced
lb. 19c
CENTRAL TEXAS FAIR
September 26, 27, 28
SEE OUR DISPLAY OF
JUSTIN BOOTS
27 Styles to Select from.
Ranging in Price
mr $10.00 to $32.50
comes
The Boot here
displayed
in either
or Black
Brown
Dress
Kidd and in the
new narrow toe
$J4*85
COWBOY PLAID SHIRTS
Fancy Patterns $1.00 and $1.50
V-
RANGER BELTS
$1.00
WOODBURY
FACIAL SOAP
COWBOY PANTS
With
Rivsts
$1.25
vttfi ijoer purchase of 3 cafes
*t regular price
OfteCa/<
Mi '
LADIES FALL
COATS
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WITH PURCHAS
4 Bars for 31c
0F3CAKES^g>
4 Bars for 16c
Our stock of New FALL COATS an
this week—Be among the first to self
you get a better selection.
If you don*t want to take it out
our LAYAWAY PLAN-A little
the balance in weekly payments
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Baldridge, Robert L. The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 46, No. 29, Ed. 1 Friday, September 6, 1940, newspaper, September 6, 1940; Clifton, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth779093/m1/4/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Nellie Pederson Civic Library.