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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1938
Page
6
A fragmented reminiscence piece reflects on World War I’s anniversary, the mixed feelings of disillusionment, and the long memory of those who served. It weighs Armistice Day’s meaning against present pain, urging caution about renewed conflict and the lessons learned for future generations.
Clifton High School athletes and Bosque County students are set for district contests in Waco on April 1. Oscar Prince and Walter May will represent Clifton in track, Soup and Is will run sprint events, Bobby Obenhaus and Oscar Olson will pair in district tennis doubles as county champions, while junior singles contender Holder lost to Schultz Cranfily Gap. The grammar school boys baseball team beat Smith Bean 6 0 and delegates from Clifton attended Area 6 events with stunts and a picnic.
The article argues that only two candidates, McCraw and Thompson, stand out in Texas politics this year. It claims the Ferguson family cannot derail their lead and predicts the July 28 primary will settle the race for 1948, urging voters to back one of the two frontrunners.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Calcutta and a city within the British empire, mentioning a large storm and weather phenomena. The text includes garbled phrases about water content and air, with multiple misspellings and repetition, offering only hints of a historical weather discussion.
Womack School reports students busy with year end tasks and honor rolls. Names across grades are listed including Joseph Ans and David Dahl in Grade One, Mildred Fone in Grade Three, Floyd Landgraf in Grade Six, Ralph Hampe in Ninth, Wilfred Boelter in Tenth, and others. Community notes include visits between local residents over the weekend and neighbors greeting one another.
An editorial from Clarendon News urges Karl Crowley not to abandon federal duties for Texas politics. It cautions Texans about federal influence and warns against using government ties to secure votes. The piece reflects on New Deal politics and distrust of federal officials running for office in Texas.
The notes describe church activities and social visits in Lanes Chapel. Families like Williams of Valley Mills and Voyles of near Kopper attend services and reunions. Regular services, a Friday devotional, and a Sunday gathering are noted, with various residents visiting relatives and taking part in club meetings.
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