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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1927
Page
1
A speaker praises Handley for his long service since the agency takeover, claiming he has adequate experience to nerve the public to their complete satisfaction and endorses his continued role in public affairs.
Local notes from Cranfills Gap recount a beneficial Wednesday rain aiding grain growth and field conditions. Community updates include residents visiting relatives, a head on collision with no injuries, Mohair sales, a wedding, and the County Chamber of Commerce annual meeting with school orchestra leading the audience reaction.
Xf OLAF Luther an Church Ester service in the English tn rane last Sunday morning at 11. The Cove Burings vehool howre in the Norwagian language at 8 in the afternoon. Boek shurch 2nd day Mone inp at 11 In the Norwegian language. Monday night at the Clifton College Orchestra at the Brick elatech. When the own ochestras Senior and Ju lbior combined they member 27 embers together Meadsy night nd andosberdty vine Abe Texac sone. North Ladies Society meets at Sormead home next Wednesday afternoon. econo meet Saturday morn Sunday Schadl every Sunday map: at $180 Ae Accent Paae Wersae ICE CO Clifton Tex.
The State Department of Education organizes college entrance exams for students from affiliated counties on May 1 10 and 12. Fees cover multiple subjects, with credit earned per subject and a five year window to complete. Papers are graded centrally. fifteen units now required for entrance, with foreign language deficiencies fixable within two years. Local exam sites include Fill Gap by A O Bervon and Colon Hill by J McCutitle, per County Superintendent A D Clark.
A club party hosted by Mise Levorm Raines last Thursday night April 7 in ABET featured contestants Macie Memory and Junior Glee Club. The event at V. Hi. Jenkins arena included crowd favorites Milan Martha Lewise Sweveun and others entertaining guests with music and games ending with punch and laughter as the evening drew to a close.
District Court notes include Jorgenson suit settled by consent and out of court. Schow cases consolidated and resolved. Celeste and Parnell Walker divorce granted with custody to mother. County finances include tax report approval and board of equalization on May 9, 1994. Numerous county claims approved. temporary salary advance for Jim Bro and other payroll items listed. Local notices report clergy changes with a minister moving to Cannes City. social notes describe community visits and Midland residents’ activities.
Special Correspondent reports a Friday wild animal show with large attendance. Mary Landgrat has taken a garage job in Ft Worth. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Joe Butler and relatives. PTA held elections with new officers. A school program featured Ford car, revival sermons, and various community activities including Women’s Home Missionary Society and Home Demonstration Club events.
Clifton College baseball team split with Weatherford College, winning Friday’s opener and taking Saturday’s game late with key plays. Captain Strand pitched Friday, while Weatherford’s early run was erased by a ninth-inning sacrifice, and Me led a strong batting day with four sacrifices, a home run and a three-base hit. Weatherford remains strong as Clifton prepares for a rematch set for April 20 and 21.
A scrambled account describes a birthday gathering for Laney Jame Barr ton hosted by the Texas Ty phone Go employees. The event features baked chicken with wagon wheel shaped cake and birthday cake, with many guests present and lively conversation as they eat.
The Clifton Public School reports a Friday 3 48 pm baseball game with Waco High School at Ole Pate diamond. It notes grand plans, student scholars, and fundraising for a new avenue. Principal June announces staff changes and upcoming grades and contests.
A church event listing shows a Lands Supper dinner at 4 PM and evening worship at 7 PM. It mentions services led by C.K. Op ar Wy, with a focus on gifts and community support. Reads as a small town notices fragment with partial names and times.
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