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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1926
Page
9
The Gloff Cash Grocery announces opening day on Saturday April 24 in the Godager building opposite the Queen Theatre Clifton. The store will operate cash only, no delivery, to offer lower prices and fresh stock, inviting locals to visit on opening day to see prices and stock.
Parish schedule lists Sunday April 75th events in Norwegian with Berday Scout and Bible Class at 10am and services at 1pm. A cantata with Clifton College chorus is planned, the Clifton College Orchestra will play, and a freewill offering will be collected. Choir meets Thursday, confirmants meet Tuesday and Saturday mornings, with notes on local customs and economy.
Former Oklahoma Governor Walton and ex Texas Governor Ferguson met in Houston to discuss the Southwestern political scene. Walton, ousted two and a half years earlier, toured with Ferguson and spoke to Miriam A. Ferguson, reflecting on old times and local conditions there.
Special correspondent reports family visits and health updates in Clifton Texas. Residents recount wartime memories, PTA meetings, and a church study program featuring Mexico themes. A bank financial statement appears with dates and figures, signed by officers on April 12, 1926.
A local news column highlights residents Charlee, Carl Edwardson from Fort Worth, and visitors like Mrs Kindall. It notes agriculture plans by G. O. Bronstad, a Home Demonstration Club meeting, and community events at Teal Lutheran church and Chautauqua efforts. A new Bosque County Banker Association meeting and a Clifton banquet are described, with wedding news for Clarence Terero sa and Drusellin Stanford.
On April 18 Sheriff Lowry Lewis and deputies Thermian and Latfon scouted northeast Boxque county and discovered a large iron ore covered object near the Meridian highway bridge over the Brazos river northeast of Walnut Springs. High water prevented removal while Hamilton County officers examined the scene.
The Womans Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church will host a chicken pie supper at the City Auditorium on Friday serving cafeteria style. Dr. Caldwell of First Presbyterian Church, Waco, will give a lecture on the Holy Land after the supper, with a short musical program and reception to follow.
The Queen Theatre's weekly lineup offers Lefty Flynn in Sir Lumberjack with action and a fight scene, plus Two reel comedies and Pax News. Saturday includes Pete Morrison and Lightning in Range Buzzards with more thrills. Zany titles, news reels, and multiple showings populate the week with Fox News and special attractions. The paper thanks readers for support.
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