This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1956
Page
2
Read readable details about the 4-H Dress Revue with judging, show dates, and participant names. The event schedule mentions Friday performances, Meridan area activities, and county 4-H club involvement with community support and local leaders.
The article notes a charitable event organized by EW Auxiliary to raise funds for cancer care, with a dining row and raffle activities. It lists several organizers and attendees including Mrs. Schmidt and Mrs. Jake Seton, mentioning a 30.00 donation in a local venue. The piece hints at park access and evening plans but contains many unreadable fragments.
The Rev Etheredge resigns from his pastorate at the FUL Apis Church in the city, with notes of his tenure and succession plans. The report mentions Buckner and Clifton as related figures and notes the community shifts and upcoming changes in church leadership amid local concerns.
An obituary outlines the life of R D Clark, detailing his marriage to Mary and children Alvin Sam Rake and James, their moves from Waco to Mount Calm, and his church affiliations. The service is noted to be at First Methodist Church in Chittenden with ministers present, and mentions his death after a long life of farming and community work.
Clifton tops district competition in literary and tennis events with standout performances by Ben Ra and Gray Forte. Notable placements include Charles Garin taking second place, and other competitors such as Meh Hohuch, Jamies CoMws, Wilkos, and Denn contributing to a strong showing across categories.
A county report shows higher vehicle registrations with totals influenced by 1936 figures. The Highway Department collected about 800 dollars and SAAN funds, while remaining portions of collections reached 175,000 dollars, reflecting revenue patterns and posting errors in the registry process.
An obituary notes the death of Mrs. T. C. Seljos on a Monday, outlining her life in Norway and New York before settling with her husband in a farm community. It recalls years of residence, relocation, and family ties, including children and grandchildren, with references to the couple’s move and her long years of partnership and public activity.
A brief list of attendees at the Schmidt funeral held in 2UTORTOWN on a Monday in April. Named mourners include Shr, Mik Howell Gaunt, Mor HL, Seawrighh, Afra Gropp, Dalton Blond, Dow Gin, Lars Sah do, Valin Nila, Hallo Lashbock, and AR Moh Zuehhe.
Fragmentary OCR text references a teachers sorority meeting or event on a Monday at a place named Gaitna and Delle Kaya, with names such as Dee Morting and Mergen. The passage is garbled and provides no clear dates, locations, or outcomes.
Walter Kruse, age 78, died at his home after a long illness. Funeral services were held with burial in a local cemetery. He is survived by his wife, children, and several relatives. The community mourns the loss of a longtime neighbor and church member.
A historical notice urges citizen volunteers to join air defense efforts. It stresses training, terrain considerations, and the need for vigilance to protect the homeland. Officials reference past wartime lessons and emphasize laying groundwork for future civil defense readiness.
Coleman Rester and Bob Lane are named as top CHS honor students alongside other listed peers. The notice cites multiple names and hints at additional unidentified honorees within the junior high community.
Local women participate in the WMF State Meet at Fort Worth with officials, volunteers, and participants named including Mary Rad, Pauline Ander, Ann Mae, Martha Lar, and more. The article lists attendees from various wards and clubs, notes key organizers, and mentions related community outreach efforts and program goals.
A scrambled market report shows cattle and cream prices at a Wednesday sale with bids and yields noted. Buyers like Tate and Bruna appear amid references to local merchants and area farms in a dense, fragmentary OCR text. The piece mentions names such as Worth, Trinity, Glavera, and Barlaey, with scattered figures and units indicating varied lot prices and quantities.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.