25 Apr 1930
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1930
Page
1
Hail storms can wipe out grain crops in minutes and hail insurance is described as crucial protection. The piece compares crop insurance to protecting a house in West Texas and advises buyers to act before damage occurs.
A local game at Carlton ended 21 to 14 as Carlton defeated Cranfills Gap. Pitcher Troy Anderson threw seven innings with eleven strikeouts. Carltons Caves and Tor shot good hitting while Cranfills gap’s bats struggled. Walnut Springs visits next, promising a strong test for the home club.
An advertisement lists a free eye examination at Price & Drug Store Clifton on April 8 for eye and cheek cases. It also covers Immanuel Lutheran Church services at Clifton College Auditorium with Sunday School, Divine Service, devotion and Walther League. Rev Thomas district preaches a main sermon in German services, led by Pastor G A Obershaus. May revival events at the Baptist Church are promoted with sermons, singing, and invitations to attend morning and evening services led by Rev. Frank Nixon.
The BT Olaf Lutheran Church lists a Sunday April service at 1 p.m. at the Brick church with a Cove Spring schoolhouse gathering. The North Ladies Society meets Wednesday. Mrs. J. Gu tad and Mrs. Sormrod host at Sormrod home. Cemetery beautification planned for Monday the 28th. confirmants meet Saturday morning. pastor J. Limes notes services at 9:30 a.m.
The Lions Club held its Tuesday luncheon at 7:30 PM in the Municipal Dining Room with Chet Johnnie Denton presiding. A five course meal was served as Lemethy Bronstad Gareten Alliaon Rhéewey Obenhais performed. Tom C. Parka spoke on why he was always looking for Fa Narwiley, and Fred Nelson, Pat McCalab, and others addressed various topics.
Mrs. A A Miller was honored with a handkerchief shower on April 21 1980 hosted by Mrs. Robert Kan Miss Aicie White and Mrs E E Schow at the home of Mrs E E Schow Three tables of bridge yielded first prize a silver utensil vase presented by Hildegarde Manske Delicious refreshments included ice cream and cookies Intimate Miller friends attended Also noted were visits from Mr and Mrs C A Orbeck and daughter Kathryn Ann and plans for Baylor University weekend travel with other names mentioned in passing
Last Monday Urata 1 johike enjoyed a joyful Mindirthday with a large turnout of children and kin gifting a wide array of good things. Family members including Mr and Mrs ALF Dehite Mr and Mrs W Goblke and others helped serve and celebrate the day in a grand, affectionate gathering.
A religious reflection warns that constant busywork and worldly duties can pull believers away from God. Reading literature is good, but neglecting prayer and Bible study harms spiritual life. The message urges prioritizing God while still performing necessary daily tasks. Nearby social notes mention local students returning from university for San Jacinto Day and planning a summer trip for Glacier National Park, highlighting family visits and community events.
Walter Prather died April 20, 1980, at Clifton after fifty five years in rural mail service and clerical work. He was a photographer, inventor enthusiast, and active in local life matched by his wife and five children. Clifton mourns a trusted helper whose steady work and curiosity touched many.
Buried in garbled notes, Clifton College hosts a May concert season featuring the Magic Chub and a comic opera titled MN. M. J Pinatur. The Daughters of Mubarwed are noted, with Berta Cobb scheduled for an auditerttar appearance. The program promises choral works, Spanish cave auras, and a cast of picket characters in a travelogue of musical immigration and drama.
Meridian residents report a serious operation at Central Thixas Japiter Banitarium and updates on visits to Wave and Meridia. Obituary notes mark Mrs J Earl’s death at 76, services at home and burial in Meridian cemetery. Local tax office visits, school celebration of Ban Jec, and marriage license applications noted among community items.
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