30 Apr 1937
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1937
Page
1
Fragmentary local item notes names Jurne Ludwig and Clay Stinnett with references to Caldwell and weekends. Hard to determine exact event or context due to garbled OCR. Contains scattered proper nouns and places but lacks a clear action or outcome.
Event summary notes a Clifton context baseball game where Baylor Cuba Hore fell 11 to 7. The record highlights pitching honors with Rev. Pred and A Mopkina among names, and details box score figures and field preparations at City Park including lighting costs shared by local groups.
Obituary notes the death of Phameer of Garnersville at his home after a 51 year life, with large local family and friends gathering for funeral meals and birthday memory. Howard family members and neighbors from Cotton to Valley attend, honoring his long life and birthday celebration. The piece lists many relatives and friends present at the gathering.
Obituary notes Fealed as a prominent community leader in the county. He was married in 1876 and left eight children, four sons and four daughters, with several grandchildren. Survived by two sons and other relatives, he passed away August 25 after a life of public service and church involvement.
A terracing course organized by Texas A and M College in cooperation with county agents and soil conservation officials will be held at College Station on May 10. County Agent Lawrence announced the event urging farmers to attend and to arrange transportation if needed.
A brief college lecture event is announced with details on time and location. The notice emphasizes attendance and relevance to community members and students. Presence of a speaker and topic are highlighted.
County Agent BR Lawrence states that farmers qualifying for 1997 Agelenatural Conservation payments may plow under eligible grain at any time within the near future. Administrative rulings reference small prairie plowed and crop should be plowed. no information will be provided by committee.
Mrs Harris serves as hostess for a club meeting described as current topics, with attendees noting community interest and organizing details. The item highlights local social activity and civic engagement within the group.
The Civic Improvement Society plans a two day Spring Flower Show at Clifton City Hall on Wednesday May 6 from 1 to 9 pm with free admission. Exhibits include wild and cultivated flowers and a special student program featuring short lectures and performances by Clifton public school pupils and the High School Glee Club. Bring flowers by 8 am Wednesday or notify committee members Mrs. C G Bronstad or others.
The notice reports the death of Mrs Lena Aanenson on Tuesday April 27 and mentions her Norwegian origins and late residence in Fourmile. It reflects on pioneer hardships and church work, with religious reflections on early settler life and prayers.
Mr and Mrs W A Wegner of Galveston purchased the Corner Drug Store from O L Stuart. They plan to close the deal and take possession by June first after disposing of their Galveston home and property. Mrs Wegner is daughter of Mr and Mrs A B Amundson of Norse and studied at Clifton College before continuing college work.
The Clifton Public School News notes that about thirty five seniors will finish eleven years of study in four weeks. It urges seniors to recognize opportunities, build a strong foundation for life, and look beyond the present. Honors are announced with Elizabeth Torrence as valedictorian and Billy Pool as salutatorian, with several other pupils achieving high two year averages.
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