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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1945
Page
2
A fragmented notice expresses gratitude for comfort and kindness after a great loss. Names such as Siehes, Peart, Humphries, Willie, and others are mentioned in the thanks. The text recalls dates and figures tied to presidents and deaths but the core is appreciation from the family for support.
An ornate wedding reception for James W Brown honored by Mrs Swenson and Miss Rachel Brown with patriotic decor and gifts. The program included toasts, songs, a bridal day message, and a prize quiz won by Mr Maukestad. Marcus Jermstad delivered gifts in a red white blue wagon. Also noted is Septima Smith becoming the first woman full professor at University of Alabama College.
A compact church notices page lists Trinity Lutheran, Domanuel Lutheran, Clifton Baptist, St Paul’s Lutheran, Cranfilll Gap Lutheran, and Cranfilll Gap Methodist. Services include Divine Service times, Sunday School, youth choirs, and special events. It urges attendance, notes Easter and VE Day service plans, and extends a cordial welcome to worship with pastors Walter Gigstad, Luther Langue, and Benjamin Mankestad.
An article notes a cordial welcome extended by Pastor Homer Lew Fort to Jamie Ciriet within a religious community, highlighting a friendly encounter and the protection offered by their shared faith.
The issue notes a new pupil Peto in high school this week and plans for Friday night banquet with Rev. Jordan of Meridan as speaker. Gratitude is expressed to community ladies for food donations while reminders of spring fever and effort to buy defense stamps appear. Gerald Rice visits, Juniors and Seniors plan a play, and Sophomores face last weeks of school with study and effort. A historical note mentions a saddle donated to the Teme Memorial Museum in Austin, and UT librarianship changes with Alexander Moffitt succeeding Donald Coney as head librarian.
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