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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1919
Page
9
A wartime plea urges Clifton and neighboring territory to support Liberty Bonds. It frames bond purchases as loyalty and patriotism, noting past sacrifices of soldiers and urging every citizen to buy a $50 Victory Bond that includes a return ticket and demonstrates faithfulness to the government.
The Spring meeting in Clifton heard the wool clip disposal plan to concentrate at Clifton and Val-Mills. Members reported 439 dogs and wolves toll last year. a committee was named to increase wolf tax and to tax dogs. Speakers included Mr Moht and Mr Miller on school and sheep industry.
Owing to the pastor’s absence in town there will be no service this coming Sunday. Y P S will meet on April 28 at 8 p m. Pastor W H Bewie will lead.
Fred Solosth, an old-time resident of this section, died Sunday night at his cousin Mrs. O Omenson's home after several weeks of illness. A skilled rock brick mason, he helped build many rock structures in Clifton. Funeral services and burial were held at Norse Cemetery, conducted by J. K. Rystad, at 3 o clock Monday afternoon.
County Chairman Charles W. Clarkson urges all residents to support the Victory Liberty Loan drive now under way in Bosque County. He emphasizes it is the final Pay up Loan to fund victory efforts, honor fallen heroes, and protect democracy and the flag, calling on every man and woman to contribute their part.
The Methodist Church invites visitors to Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. The Junior League meets at 3 p.m. Evening preaching at 8_30 p.m. Special choir music is planned. All services are open to the public.
The Clifton Chautauque for 1919 is slated to start Monday May 26. A Redpath Horner Company representative is in town to assist with organizing advertising and ticket sales. A meeting is set at John Grimland’s office for 6 20 this evening.
Two hundred Texas overseas soldiers at the base hospital in San Antonio expressed disapproval of Governor Hobby by vetoing a vote for soldiers. They agreed to ride in the San Jacinto day parade after Red Cross director S. Arthur Shaw appealed to their patriotic duty. They carried Victory Loan posters and used the slogan in spite of the governor.
The sixth and seventh grades of Clifton public school present a one act comedy on Saturday night April 26. Admission is 10 and 15 cents with proceeds benefiting the athletic club of these grades. Campbell Butler, a Terrell teacher, was home for a short visit at the start of the week.
Temple Texas April 21 Rogers leads Bell county Victory Loan drive with a 57 million quota and goes over the top after a community rally. Rogers lost nine sons in the war and a local letter from France honors a Rogers son with bravery medals. A religiouslike celebration followed as Rogers closes the day over quota. R E Guess led the campaign.
The pastor will preach morning and night. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunbeam Band at 3 p.m. Junior B Y P U at 4 p.m. Senior B Y P U at 7 30 p.m. All are cordially invited, D A Kidd, Pastor.
Former Governor James E Ferguson of Temple files five separate suits in District Court for $100,000 each against the Houston Chronicle Publishing Company. The petitions cite articles published June 30 and July 20 22 24 27 1918 discussing gubernatorial campaign issues. He seeks $50,000 actual and $50,000 exemplary damages per suit.
On Sunday afternoon H E Hafer of Brenham and Louise Conrad united in marriage at the German church in Womack with Rev Theo Pfandt officiating. The bride wore silk satin with georgette, pearls and veil. the groom in dark blue. The couple will reside in Brenham.
A 28 member Bosque county party led by H C Odle and H J Cureton toured the Desdemonia Hog Town oil field last Friday inspecting the Bosque Oil Co lease. They found the lease highly favorable with oversubscribed stock next day. Drilling contract let and outfit purchased, en route to location.
The church announces a Sunday School at 10:00 next Sunday with full attendance and an adult Bible class. A communion service in English is scheduled for 11:00, with announcements from 10:00 to 11:00. Catechism classes meet Tuesday and Friday at 4:00. Choir practice is next Thursday at 8:30, and trustees meet at the parsonage Friday at 8:30. Pastor Theodore Lerud extends a cordial welcome.
Three fresh Jersey cows and one male are for sale by J Lee Smith of Route 2 Clifton. Contact details not provided.
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