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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1929

Page

2

Banquet and Charter Meeting Marks Clifton Lions Event

The Clifton Lions hosted a grand banquet at the city auditorium with Civic Society ladies serving a lavish menu. Local and visiting members, including O. J. Stuart and J. Wine, accepted the charter amid speeches, music, and thanks to the hosts for the splendid event.

DE Tie Ety Civic Society Alen Chitin Blah Teak and Grace Mian Hamilton Valley Mill Joe Wise G. E. McCaleb Lion T. 3 Dromgools He ‘Wacoalah Lion J Mlaner Tovall Bressler Bander Baylor Glela Biter Feas Ces Rayborn E. T. Genhaimer Chester Storey E. H. Garringer Bam Shutt Cuba Joe Wine Clifton O. J. Stuart Baldridie A. A. Made J Mi Janson J. I. Brandetor Hh, Behow Jack C Indies

Meridian Court and Local News Highlights

Local Meridian court notes include custody and civil cases with details on jury commissions and grand jury activity. Community notices cover visits by relatives, church gatherings, and local land transfers in Walnut Springs Clifton and Granfilla Gap.

Saan Tip Suk Coenet Sim Baxter Abilene Baxter Workere Council Meridian A. Barker Tom Murphine Tom Jr San Clemente California W.H. Alexander Brown and Sinter Mia Huttle Brownweitle J. G. Morrison Barbadoes Weat Indies J. L. Stockard Mee Ha T. W. Elliott Walnut Spengs Lind Deeds H.C. Odle T. F. Ireland Walnut Springs F. Ireland John Seale Jonnie Jermstad C. G. Jermstad Menloe B. Raley Tweedy John Simton Jess W. A. Dansby T. C. Jonson Clifton Pearson Mary Elisa Wright Maite Humble Oil and Refiting Co Clarence Jackson Mery Wilson Jon Donen Va RE. Henson Clifton Lions Efortant Waco D. Duckworth J. D Granc

Prather Dies in State Confederate Home Clifton Pioneer

Walter E Prather of Clifton longtime photographer and pioneer resident dies April 14 1929 at the State Confederate Home in Austin He is survived by two sons Walter E and Junie B Prather of Clifton two daughters Mrs Anna Burke and Mrs Wille Pinwaro of Dallas and several grandchildren Funeral services Wednesday at 1 pm at northwest Clifton with burial in Clifton Cemetery conducted by Biter 16 B McCaled A number of friends attend the service

Kim Clifton Cftan Austin Jone Walter E Junie B Prather Moadamen Anna Burke Wille Pinwars Dallas Biter B. McCaled M. Prather

Thanks For Kindness After Death Of Calv in McFadden

The McFadden family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness after the death of Mrs. Calvin McFadden wife and mother. They recall sympathy words and pray God’s blessing on all who showed care. Calvin R. McFadden and children express gratitude.

Calvin McFad God Calvin R. McFadden

Carpenter Work Finished at Richard Bredig Farm West of Town

Andrew Dall and Ben Shawblee completed carpentry on a new residence east of town on John Godager’s farm. The property is commonly known as the Richard Bredig farm due to the Bredig family living there.

Andrew Dall Ben Shawblee John Godager Richard Bredig Noon

Cranfills Gap News Highlights Local Visits and Events

A varios of Cranfills Gap residents and visitors are noted, including Clifton Jumbermoon and Mrs Monroe Gaustad visiting, and Julian Johnwen of Meridian planning a city call. The Cranfills Gap Wool & Mohair Association sold Mohair clips, with an expected large spring pool. The Boggy Parish-Teacher Association staged Black Walter at Boggy School, drawing a responsive audience and $48 receipts. A Norse Mustang Crantille Bay joint orchestra performed 22 pieces, with plans to expand to 40 pieces next year. The local school baseball team beat Valley Mills High School.

Boatteber Clifton Jumbermoon Monroe Gaustad Pod Bry Jurgan Gaustad Fe Coe Ois Sane Chigago Julian Johnwen Maridian Our City Cranilla Gap Wool & Mohair ‘Association Haa Joel Grimland Howard Payne College Brown Homer Mronetad Walter Alka Norse Mustang Crantille Gay C. Lequarn Tom Valley Mills

Birthday Party Celebrates Helen Nee’s Seventh Year

Tuesday April 16th Helen Nee entertained for her seventh birthday with angel food cake ice cream and candy. Guests included Mary White Joyce Griffin Dorris Polk Dorothy Mae Ruth Calvert Mary Mildred Boulways Frantkie Bradstreet Hazel Terrell Mary Grace Nell Tennison Kath erine Jackson Marceanna Spangle Sue Schumacher LaNell Alexander Edith Tennison Martha White C Leo Sumet Jr Davis Buster Simmons amas Lee Davie J B Holder William Tennison Gerald Wickman Vernon Hulme.

Helen Nee Angel Mary White Joyce Griffin Dorris Polk Dorothy Mae Ruth Calvert Mary Mildred Boulways

Presbyterian Church Announces Rev J P Kidd Visit

The Presbyterian pastor Malcolm L Purcell notes Rev J P Kidd will preach at both Sunday services 9 45 p m and 11 p m and evening prayer meeting. Pastor will be absent a few days with his parents at Lockhart.

Presbyterian J. P. Kidd Pasar Bia Lockhart Malcolm L. Purcell

Lutheran Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Visit

The Lutheran Church outlines Sunday School at 10 and morning services at noon with noble services. Guild meets Friday night and Bible instruction on the barn road continues. Mrs Garrett returns from Truscott Texas after a ten week visit with her grandson and family.

Dp. Garrett Truscott, Texas CA. Allen Inge

A P Barrett Lifts Two Boy Tourists on Road

Two weary boys traveling from Dallas to Los Angeles were picked up by A P Barrett after their ride stalled. Barrett learned they carried only bags labeled New York to Los Angeles and arranged air transport to El Paso via Fort Worth. The Dallas pilot Howan Woodall described Barrett as a major Texas figure who helped them onward.

Dallas Fort Worth New York Wart Worth el Paso A. P. Barrett Texas Howan Woodall

Sale of Wool for Community clip

A. Nelson offers to manage the wool sale for the community this year. He invites residents to estimate their wool amounts and submit through First Nations Bank. He promises to obtain the best price and notes supplies like twine are available. Also reports attendances at funerals for Mr. T. O. Prather and Mrs. Kt. F. Mourn from Clifton and Hamilton respectively.

A. Nelson

Old Clifton Cemetery Annual Clean-Up Planned Next Tuesday

The Old Clifton Cemetery Association invites local residents to join an annual cleanup on Tuesday, April with digging and burying sites refreshed. Participants should bring tools. a community meal will be provided and served in the nearby sheltered area, with volunteers contributing food. If weather delays, cleanup shifts to the following day.

Placy Uhin Thors

Womack School Closes April 26 Final Exams Aid

The Womack school ends term on April 26 after six months and a week. Final exams begin next week and grades will influence yearly averages. Thursday night features a grammar exam practice and an elementary diplomas ceremony honors Leroy Bolter, Chester McDougal, Augusta Steinke, Alien Stacie Conrad, Tulla Gracie Conrad. Supt W D Raley to deliver commencement address.

Womack School News Rive Us Migie Jay Leroy Bolter Chester McDougal Augusta Steinke Alien Stacie Conrad Tulla Gracie Conrad W. D. Raley Raley Furniub

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