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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1938
Page
3
A Clifton Public School page laments war fears, urges peace, and notes student activities. It highlights a Sophomore broadcast, football and spring sport plans, a Junior class ball, and a Baylor University Day trip with activities in Waco.
Texas launches the largest grasshopper battle in history with 7000 tons of bran and 140000 gallons of sodium arsenite to be distributed through county agents and committees. The effort, led by Reppert and state leaders, follows federal support and anticipates widespread infestation across over 1000 counties.
Mr and Mrs Ben Thiele hosted a Sunday April 24 birthday celebration at their home. Guests included Paul Schlickeisen the 66th birthday honoree and Loura Thiele turning 16, with dinner at noon and lunch later in the day. Attendees came from Taylor Belton and nearby towns, including extended family and friends.
Community notes from Womack School describe the last day of the term on May 17 with a student play No Account David by the Oth and Oth Gruppe. PTA plans a meeting. local sports recount a Womack baseball loss at Clifton and upcoming closing events. social tidings include birthday surprise for Aline Clara Fehler and many family visits in town.
First year Firt seed grown separately from other cotton and baled at $1.00 per bushel to three Woshel Daghs Lippe Ru L Morheim Texas.
Sunday School attendance grows at Lanes Chapel with 45 present despite poor weather. Epworth League and Woman’s HD Club meet, with remarks by Mrs Borgman and reports by the secretary. Local high school seniors visit Maylor University in Waco, and various residents attend plays, luncheons, and gatherings in the region.
Fort Worth archivist George Soldman preserves a framed Lincoln collection in his office. Among handwritten items is a March 17 1865 letter by Abraham Lincoln ordering release of prisoners connected to Southern sympathizers. The fragment references an oath and discharge dated December 8 1861 and includes a note about a plum fermenting.
This week at Cooper School covered student activities and meetings. The Student Council met Thursday evening, the Citizenship Club met last Friday, and a varied program featured Stars Curtie Amundson jokes Berniece Kant songs by several students with poetry and storytelling. Archie Golden family visits Meridian and others traveled to Dallas for choir events. a general note recalls dogs and grass in earlier times.
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