27 Apr 1928
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1928
Page
1
Clifton Texas celebrates final step in becoming a city with a modern sewer system. The city bonds funded an $80,000 project, with Farmers State Bank securing funding at par plus interest and free service offered through July 1. Expert engineers noted the plan delivers $8 in value per $1 of city money.
Alma Tittle Butler, a native of Bosque County towns Morgan and Meridian, announces candidacy for County Treasurer. She cites business experience as a bookkeeper and sales clerk, pledges faithful service if nominated and elected, and thanks supporters. Also notes Civic Society meeting at City Hall to discuss Clifton sewer system and funds used beyond original plans.
Local notices list marriage licenses and transfers with names such as Lyman Swenson and Jennie, plus property transactions in Walnut Springs and Vincent Banks survey. Community notes mention students at John Tarleton College, a burned home, a new Highway Coach Grocery opening, and various Meridian visits and civic events.
Fragmentary OCR notes list a morning service time and unclear references to a church group. The readable items mention a Lutheran congregation and an event with a scheduled time, though key names and places are garbled.
Clifton pitchers Clifford Jenaon and Rudolph Solton limited opponents to five hits. Waca’s hits came late, but fielding miscues hindered scoring as Clifton prepared to face Mart High School in a Friday game at Mart on May 11. The report notes school activities through fifth period and a recent meet in Austin where Robert won a place by defeating Corsicana, amid ongoing renovations at Clifton High School facilities.
Fragmented OCR text describes an eye care program advertised by Dr. Jon A. Teeves and colleagues at Price & Stuart Drug Store in Clifton. Mentions two rooms added to a home and a Saturday event, with unclear local context and multiple garbled names.
Ex Governor James E. Perry son visited Clifton Wednesday to inspect a new creamery and butter plant recently installed and operating. Locals have tried the butter and praised it as a boon to Clifton and its trading area, improving farm sales and local prosperity amid gubernatorial campaign activity.
Fragmentary OCR text notes job opportunities in Cuefton and surrounding towns. Mentions Mrs CA. Alien and a person named Darpoes, with references to city and investment talks. Details are garbled and unclear due to transcription errors.
A local patrol reports a missing toy in a neighborhood near Main Street. Parents request residents check yards and alleys as officers coordinate with schools and community groups for a rapid search. No injuries reported. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the nonemergency line.
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