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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1925
Page
8
In Cultures Texas on April 21 a severe Cleburne blaze devastated eleven homes with estimated losses around 20000. Fire, sparked by an oil pipe, raced on a windy afternoon as Santa Fe emergency units responded. The news mentions vast agriculture notes about Tierra del Fuego and a dog kidney fact, but the fire dominates the readable fragment.
In Yoakum Texas on April 22 an advertiser claims to start a train at one inch costing $4,000 and two inches $8,000. Cha M Hatfield of Glendale Montana reports a telegram from four local merchants about beginning a watch. rainfall expected to extend several miles. Banks show savings growth from 98.425 billion to 20.873 trillion over twelve years with compound interest compelling deposits rise.
Obituary honors Pedro Evan Schow known as Pete Schow of Clifton who emigrated from Norway in 1864. He built a large local business with brothers Behow Amn Bros, served ten years as mayor, and financed civic improvements including water works, streets, bridges, and schools. He married Annie Berge in 1890 and Myrtle Butler in 1900, leaving eight children born to the families, with several later deceased.
Geraldine Rowe returns to school after her brother Horace's illness. Funeral services were held for Mr. F.H. Schow, with a large attendance and music by a special choir. The Clifton College Orchestra performed. students discuss term standings and a future commencement speaker. The Cats defeated Mosheim 14 to 0, and upcoming games include Hillsboro and Baylor in Waco. A staff or guest, Townsend, left for Wedge La. for lumber company work. Pallbearers listed for the Schow funeral include numerous Behow Co. members and local dignitaries from Meridian and Valley Mills.
The town chronicles strong local bonds as residents mourn a community leader and rebuild after January fire. G Tseng returns to rebuild Shinley home, while Oak Hall teachers and staff prepare the new term under principal JM Bronata. Clara Hollman visits Fort Worth, family notes reflect rural school talent.
Week long program features the Eyeproduca Organ Thowreday with Festbound a Vitagraph reel and My Lady's Parts Educational, Dad Be Pridey matinee at 2:00 pm. The Cloud Rider stars Ayer and others with Edmund Lowe in Champion of Lint and The Burglar reel. Antonio Moreno and Extelle Taylor appear in Tiger Love on Monday and Tuesday with Fox News and comedy reels. Coming soon North of 86 presented.
A. Pavlcn arrived home from California at the start of the week to tend to personal matters. The early week visit marked a brief return before resuming local duties.
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