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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1939
Page
1
In a brief list, Fx Alyiy W Hele and Jin are identified as committee members. The fragment confirms three individuals associated with a local group or task force, but provides no further context, roles, or activities.
Future Farmers attended the state meet with about 100 teams entered in judging contests. Winners included Clifton horticulture with top placings and Allen Christenson in high ten rankings. Members of Cavern fraternity placed in senior divisions. Certificates of merit were awarded for feeding calves, pruning, and improving pastures and orchards.
Communities organized a Softball league in Clifton with plans for a teen team and four adult squads. Members aim to join Clifton Massball Association for 1948. only members may play Tuesday games amid ongoing fund-raising and league setup.
Weekend visits and family gatherings populate Meriman Court notes. Ali Lamkin and Coffroan families appear among social lines while Edwin Grimon visits from A M College with his father. Maribel White travels with Mordis White of Dallas to relatives in Cuy Ave. Apr 1 events include Hastings, Shatter, Dunlap, and Gandy families in town and nearby Clifton.
News of the death of Mr. W. J. Dyess, long-time resident of Basque County, reached Clifton Monday afternoon. He died of a sudden heart attack while near his home, nine miles north of Clifton in the Cooper community. A funeral service was held Tuesday at Meridian Baptist Church with interment in Meridian Cemetery. Dyess, born November 14, 1850, married Georgia Manning in 1881. four daughters survive, plus several grandchildren.
The Dallas Morning News will sponsor a state wide Know Your Texas educational contest for students from May 1 to May 1 1940. Approved by the State Department of Education the contest uses the 1939 40 Texas Almanac and State Industrial Guide and extends through forty eight districts. Prizes include 100 to each of the twenty four district winners and 100 to each of the other winners. awards split between salary aid and nonsalary school funds. Participants will answer questions and write 100 words guided by a booklet prepared by Dr Cartar Alexander and other university educators. booklets will be available from The News and through local teachers.
Alumni sponsor Clifton College Day on May 12 with Boague and adjoining charities as guests. A planetary common gathering in the college auditorium will feature entertainment from Gatenville and others, followed by supper in Clifton. Community groups help prepare the meal and invites are extended for support.
The First Lutheran Church Woen choir will visit Clifton to present Easter music at St Pauls Church. Under Ray Barwk leadership the choir will perform works by G F Han and Charles Gouhiod with Rev Quella presiding and solos by Quella. The service begins at 8 p m.
Local passage reports cleanup day plans, a Women’s H D Club meeting, and a string of social visits. Notes note attendees, guests from Clifton, Hamilton, Waco, and Harmony, with school closings, dinners, and parties across towns, and reminders to bring lunch to the event.
The 7 4 District Conference of the Evan illed and Reformed Church met in Worrek Texas April 17 20 with speakers including Rev Bax Strang of Dallas discussing world council of churches and renewed global spiritual unity. Elea Reichenbach of St Louis spoke on merging Evangelical and Reformed women groups and a national convention will be held in Cleveland. Rev J P Meyer D D of St Louis also spoke.
Austin reports Governor W Lee Daniel urged a large religious revival after services across Texas churches to lift depression. He warned that social ills come from not following Christ and said only a big revival can help, addressing workers, pension seekers, job seekers, farmers, and the public.
Extension Service marks 26th year since Smith Lever Act signing with May observance week May 8 13 in Texas Bosque County plans rally day in Clifton with committees to honor former agents top demonstrators and 4 H winners. Event to review past leaders and plan future work and discuss the program.
Last Sunday night members and friends of M. Paak’s Church gave a surprise party for Mrs. Otto Tilm anna of Wivebaden Germany who lived in Louis, Missouri. A delicious meal was served and many attendees signed the guest book.
Brownsville Texas on April 26, centenarian Harvie McKibben celebrated her 100th birthday. She advised friends to watch how they live to achieve longevity. A Ohio native, Mrs McKibben enjoyed an uneventful day with visitors including her baby son Henry and three other children.
Local Cranfills Gap PTA held a Jamboree on Tuesday April 18 raising about 36 dollars. The Ram and Billy Sale in the park April 4 drew attendees from Hamilton Coryell and Borave counties. Several local residents and visitors noted, including Mr and Mrs John Dahl, J G Brimmett, Niles Tindall family, and Reginald Guston. A Bosque County League Union meeting occurred April 24 with 75 visitors and a park picnic later. Ongoing visits from Stephenville residents and a new baby girl born to Leo Powell and wife De Ann Stern noted.
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