Meridian Court and Local News Highlights
District Court actions include Wells versus Lewis on note. Smith versus Place on debt foreclosure dismissed. State v Pearson: jury found guilty of murder, four years. motion for new trial overruled. appeal filed. bond set at 5000. Jury commissioners named for next term. Notices of marriage licenses filed for Williams-Webb and Westgaard-Hill. Local obituaries note Kit Behringer’s death at 72. Funeral details and community visits listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Wells
L. S. Lewis
R. Lt. Smith
T. H. Place
State
Carl Pearson
Chris L. Rohne
Crawfills Gap
J. T. Mabry
Morgan
H. O. Dittrich
Clifton
Missionary Society Social At W M S Church
Mrs F K Bradstreet and Mrs Hector Hill co hosted a Methodist Church Missionary Society social on Monday afternoon April 18. The event featured decorative towers, Bible word spelling games, and a salad plate. Visitors included Mesdames Colwick Murphree Vickers Helton Spangle and Miss Kate Oswald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. K. Bradstreet
Hector Hill
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Mesdames Colwick
Murphree
Vickers
Helton
Spangle
Kate Oswald
Hering seeks re election as Justice of the Peace
H W Hering announces in the Record his candidacy to succeed himself as Justice of the Peace in the precinct. He has held the office for multiple terms and asks voters in the Democratic Primary next July to support him for another two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Hering
Justice of the Peace
Hering
Westgaard Hill wed in Clifton church parlors
Miss Antoinette Westgaard and Mr Douglas Oliver Hill were married April 16 in the First Presbyterian Church manse with Rev Andrew Byers officiating. The couple, both Clifton natives, are praised by friends and will reside at the John A Olson home after a brief wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antoinette Westgaard
Douglas Oliver Hill
First Presbyterian Church
Andrew Byers
Mary Westgaard
Kennard Golden
Antoinette
Olaf Westgaard
Clifton
Clifton College
University of Arkansas
California
Hill
Tyler Hill
Valley Mills Baptist Church Weekly Services
Church schedule lists Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 Sun Beams at 3 B Y P U at 7 evening worship at 7 30 Ladies meet Monday circles Teachers and prayer meetings each Wednesday 7 p m Rev R B Stanton to preach at 11 o clock and Meridian visit next Sunday Frank Nixon is pastor inviting visitors and friends to attend.
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U.’s
R. B. Stanton
Valley Mills Baptist Church
Brother Stanton
Meridian
Frank Nixon
Opportunities for Life Investment in Presbyterian Service
A 1982 Presbyterian program outlines opportunities for life investment featuring a lead introduction by Ralph Lane, special music, and multiple devotional pieces. Irene Brewer, Mary Westgaard, and H P Jenson present reflections on service and Christian vocation, with songs including Oh Jesus I Have Promised and Does the World Need Me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader
Ralph Lane
Irene Brewer
Mary Westgaard
Christ
H. P. Jenson
Mary Louise Lane
Jesus
Midland man makes soap from butter to beat market prices
In Midland Texas on April 19 farmer A. H. Abbott notes butter prices are so low he uses butter to make soap. He calls the soap Cream of Jersey and claims it rivals national brands as it floats in water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Texas
I . H. Abbott
Cream of
Jersey
Lanes Chapel News Highlights Local Visits and Family Updates
Rev. Nichols filled his regular appointment to large crowds with a Saturday evening sermon announced. The Woiles brothers of Coyote visited relatives here Sunday. Several locals reported illnesses and family news, including new births, showers, and weekend trips to Clifton and Austin.
Wade Grimland dies in Houston after illness
Relatives and friends in Sonora mourn the death of Wade Grimland on April 6 in Houston from pneumonia following influenza. A UT Austin graduate, he held a high post with General Motors in New York City before death. Survived by parents, two sisters, four brothers, and grandmother. Funeral held at his parents’ home in Sonora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Grimland
Sonora
Wade
Houston
Grimlands
Clifton
University of Texas
Tampico
Mexico
General Motors Corporation
Dallas
New York City
Ollie Bell
New York
General Motors Organization
B. W. Hutcherson
H. N. Sneed
Washington, D. C
Roy
Jack
Lawrence
Fred
Los Angeles
Martha Wallace
Revival Invitation Promises God Will Do Wonders
The Assembly of God invites all to attend a revival where souls are saved and baptized. Sister Sims of Waco assists with song and prayer as the message is preached nightly. The notice encourages hearts to come hear the Word of God.
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Sims
Waco
Local Clifton College program praised and social notices
Clifton College pupils presented a well received program on Thursday night and many local residents attended. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Pierson of Wortham visited Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Walter Freeman hosted a moonlight Sunday School picnic with good attendance and plenty to eat. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Poston received a miscellaneous shower at the high school auditorium last Thursday. Mrs. J. C. Howard and Blanche Rose visited Tuesday afternoon. Friends and relatives attended the funeral of Mollie J. Howard in Valley Mills Sunday. she was burned in Dallas last Friday and was aunt to Mrs. John Vickrey. Alfred McFadden of Liberty and L. C. Barton family were at the service. Evelyn Vickrey is home from school sick with measles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kit Behringer
Meridian
F. E. Kirchner
F. E. Kirchner Attended the Funeral Last Thursday of Dr. Day
Kopper
Dr. Day
C. C. Tittle
Clydie
Frances
Rogers
Hillsboro
Ivey
Loyd Tittle
Union Hill
Workers Council of the
Meridian Baptist Association
Baptist Church
Ida Mae Lomax
Dallas
A. S. Lomax
Marvin Stockard
Clifton
James M. Robertson
Stinnett
Gatesville
Nichols
Woiles Brothers
Coyote
Claud Turner
Peggy Joy
Dorothy Helen
Billie Louise Vickrey
Kirby Cox
Grandma Phillips
Mosheim
Poston
Blankenship
Tillie Poston
Abilene
Austin
Oscar Johnson
Tommie
John Roetschke
Rosa Lee Barton
Mustang
Creola
Marie Poston
Clifton College
C. E. Pierson
Wortham
Walter Freeman
A. B. Poston
J. C. Howard
Blanche Rose
Valley Mills
Mollie J. Howard
John Vickrey
Alfred McFadden
Liberty
Hamilton
L. C. Barton
Evelyn Vickrey
Ole Pederson Dies Sunday in Clifton Community
Ole Pederson born October 8 1874 died Sunday morning April 17 1932. He ran a small oil and gas station near the O E Schow lumber yard for five years and earlier worked with Schow Brothers in Clifton for over twenty five years. He never married and is survived by three brothers and four nieces. Funeral services were held at the Hoff residence and he was laid to rest in Norse cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Pederson
John M. Pederson
Emil Pederson
Clifton
P. C. Pederson
Sayre
Oklahoma
Leonard Rays
Otis Hoff
Carl Anderson
Ove Seljos
Somerville
C. T. Roe
Saint Olaf Lutheran Church Spring Services and Dedication
St Olaf Lutheran Church schedules a Rock Church service in Norwegian next Sunday morning April 24 at 11. Later that day Clifton and Norse join to dedicate a monument honoring Lutheran service from 65 years ago beside the Ringness home. Brick Church hosts Sunday night service at 7 30 conducted by Rev Allen Nelson.
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Rock
St. Olaf
Clifton
Ringness Home
Allen Nelson
Irinity Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule Note
Irinity Lutheran Church posts Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10 a m Morning worship at 11 a m Evening service at 7 30 p m. Ladies Aid meets Thursday with Mrs Anton O Nelson. Mrs Allen Nelson to entertain. Choir practice Friday. Confirmation class Saturday 9 30 a m. Junior class Saturday 2 p m. Pastor O T Boe invites strangers to services.
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Ladies’ Aid
Anton O. Nelson
Allen Nelson
Lead Shielding Facts Highlight Radiation Penetration
A line notes that a quarter inch of lead stops X rays and four inches stops radium gamma rays, while cosmic rays require about 80 feet of lead to be blocked, illustrating the extreme penetration of cosmic radiation.
Clifton Hosts District H. F. Club Meeting Echoes Local Welcome
Visiting clubs Taylor and La Vega joined Clifton girls for a District Club meeting. Sessions covered governance and themes on The Ideal American Girl with topics Good Citizen and Friendliness and School Wardrobe. Meal followed by a pageant Down Petticoat Lane and a picnic lunch prior to adjournment.
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Taylor and
la Vega
Clifton
Raley
Taylor
Vivian Forson
Imogene Wallace
B. H. Club
Miss Manske
Austin
Petticoat Lane
Lions Club Plans Road Work and Fair Preparations
At Tuesday lunch the Clifton Lions Club discussed improving roads into Clifton. The road committee noted progress on Harmony highway through Spring Creek. The Fair Committee prepared for the Central Texas Fair this Fall and several committees were assigned items for discussion at the next luncheon.
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Lions Club
Clifton
Harmony Highway
Spring Creek
Texas
Card of Thanks from Pederson Family
The brothers and nieces of Ole Pederson express thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness after his passing last Sunday morning. They recall floral offerings, presence, deeds of helpfulness, and wish God's blessings for all. Sincerely yours, Brothers and Nieces.
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Ole Pederson
Immanuel Lutheran Church Announces Rally Attendance
The church lists Sunday services at 9 00 p m and Sunday School at 7 30 p m with catechetical instruction Saturday at 1 00 p m A Friday meeting for U S Teachers is noted and no service will be held Sunday due to the Spring Rally of the District W L at Trinity Lutheran Church Dallas Texas About twenty delegates will attend Clifton sends a delegation Pastor G A Obenhaus leads the church
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U. S
W. L
Trinity Lutheran Church
Dallas
Texas
Clifton
G. A. Obenhaus
Church of Christ Service Schedule Apr 24
The Church of Christ lists Sunday School at 10 am, preaching at 11 am, and evening worship at 7 45 pm. Monday Bible Study and prayer at 3 pm. Wednesday prayer and study at 7 45 pm led by Minister G. E. McCaleb.
Clifton High School News Highlights and District Meeting
Miss Margaret Cotham praised Clifton’s high school effort amid heavy enrollment and strong morale. The Home Economics Club hosted a district meeting with Taylor and La Vega schools, discussing district splits. A faculty play Diamonds is planned for May 5 at city hall with 10 and 20 cent admission. Clifton students excelled at the District 11 meet with firsts in essays and tennis, plus strong declamation showings. The junior class presented a Texas Independence Day program, and Clifton lost a baseball game to Meridian 13 10 while winning four of five overall. Mothers hosted a banquet for the high school seniors and faculty with speeches.
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Margaret Cotham
Miss Manske
Imogene Wallace
Vivian Forson
Mabel C. Allen
Hillsboro
Clifton
Ann Rea
Margaret Hill
Corsicana
Cleburne
Waxahachie
Dorothy Baldridge
Hill County
Navarro County
Sam Davis
Lucille Fallis
David Cormany
General Chapel
Union
Meridian High School
Alton Erickson
Meridian
City Hall
Prices You Can’t Beat On Auto Top And Body Work
Notice advertises unbeatable prices on shoe harness and auto top and body work. Special on seat covers ranging from 3.00 to 5.50 at 8-2 to J. W. Calvert Shop.
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J. W. Calvert
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Meridian Court
A. R. Ellis
Verlie Anna Williams
Thomas C. Webb
Douglas Hill
W. M.S. Social
Baptist Services
Presbyterian V. P
Wade Grimland
the Assembly OF God
M@SHEIM
ST. Olaf Lutheran Church
Irinity
O. T. Boe
H. FE
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Church OF Christ
Clifton Public School
W. D. Raley
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