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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1942
Page
8
A fragmentary community update recalls visitors and prayers as residents share Easter vacations and family gatherings. Rev Buller delivers a tribute to Sarahine, while others are listed visiting kin in nearby towns and renewing subscriptions. A drunken driving case ends with a $60 fine and license suspension.
The piece reflects a 1940s campus bulletin with notes on summer dismissal, freshman tasks, and seniors choosing colleges. It mentions Luther College in Decorah Iowa, CALC guidance to Clifton College, and various student activities, travels, and social events plus club meetings and war era adjustments.
A long list of Easter holiday visitors and local residents visiting relatives fills the week end. Names include Ella Jones of Dallas, Elgin Gandy and Cynthia Gay of Fort Worth, Mr. and Mrs. Hensley, Mrs. Compere and Ruby Compere of Abilene, Nell Seidel, Emily Sayles, T. W. C. of Fort Worth, Billy Curtis of Dallas, Emily Sayles and Let Purcell, Mya Roquemore Jr. from New Orleans, the McCorkles of Rosebud, and many others visiting family in Cleburne, Valley Mills, Waxahachie, Galveston, Fort Worth, and Houston. The note also mentions a christening at the Fit Methodist Church and a trip to Galveston while Mr. Gresham vacations there.
Democratic Leader Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky announced the Senate would begin an informal recess this weekend likely lasting until April 20. He said the Senate could not take up labor legislation before the break, while the House already approved an eighteen billion dollar military appropriations measure. Connally offered no objection to the agreement.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindnesses during the lingering illness and after the death of Carl M. Surley. The children and grandchildren recall service and condolences and extend blessings. Odie Pederson of Fort Worth spent Sunday visiting home folks.
Ty Waco from Meridian reported a car left on South Bosque road on Monday. Four wheels tires and work plugs were taken. Caney had the car towed to a Waco garage and notified the owner. Duncan borrowed tires to move the car back to Meridian. Miss Esther Westley of Fort Worth spent the weekend with home folks.
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