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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1927
Page
4
Old Clifton Record fragment describes Kitty Boy, a wealthy cat heir in Long Beach tied to Mrs Elizabeth Lynch will. Cat allegedly chloroformed after inheriting two houses and other real estate should it die within nine years. Humane Society term unclear.
In the city election held Tuesday turnout was small with about 140 votes cast. The Weber ticket dominated most votes while several candidates appeared on a non printed ticket. Election results list Mayors and officials including Handley Orbeck Price and Jack Tucker with re elections noted for several posts.
Clifton College baseball team, weakened by ineligible Meridian opponents and erratic defense, dropped three consecutive games to Granbury outlaws and Thorp Springs. Nelson pitched well Saturday as Clifton failed to find offense, with hopes pinned on conference action and future improvements.
A garbled account notes Clifton bank statements last week indicating a firm financial condition. It mentions records, advertisements, and a town scene with references to Pier and Tyson, though many phrases are unclear. The readable parts imply positive financial health and ongoing advertisements in the local Record.
A fragmentary account notes W. D. Raley's reelection bid amid school board politics at Clifton Public School. The text references a primary opponent and remarks about ongoing school year plans and leadership, with unclear remnants of names and dates from the Clifton area.
London announces awards for careful driving across Great Britain. The plan includes a Gold medallion for drivers with ten consecutive years without blameworthy accidents. National Safety First Association hosts the competition for all road vehicle operators enrolled as members or subscribers.
The Old Clifton Cemetery committee schedules its regular meeting and announces a working day on Tuesday April 12. Teachers will be halted next Wednesday for the sane working and the day begins at 8 30 am. The president will preside as volunteers clear and prepare the cemetery to a first class condition. A large turnout is expected with plenty work to do and a dinner arranged for helpers. Information requests ask for the name of man or contact and date April 1.
Mr W L Dyess greeted his San Angelo visitor last Friday. Ola Clack celebrated her birthday with a party at the Clark home. Eddie B Allen hosted a birthday dance at her parents’ home. J M Jensen and others visited the Clarks. Wallace and Clark attended events, while Moffatt hosts hosted guests. Cooper students attended Willard’s Wanada at Meridian and study scores include Hermann Rainy Carlson 08 and Woodrow Allen 96 with Capen 92.
The Scandinavian Lutheran Church announces morning Norwegian services at 11, Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10, and night services at 1 30. English communion on Thursday at 7 30, Norwegian equ imunion Friday at 10 30, and clan meetings at church. A note on the virgin forest area claims the original timber stand in the country exceeded 900 billion, with 470 000 000 acres of land designated forest land.
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