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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1918
Page
2
Local entries cover community happenings and public notices in Bosque County. Names and places appear in fragmented form, including references to trustees, meetings, and agricultural concerns, with limited readable details. The text hints at a daily summary of activities and official actions but lacks clear events or outcomes.
Commissioner Ered W. Davis urges state support for a cotton production cost movement. The plan seeks to prove costs exceed zero and to regulate cotton prices. A farmer with over a thousand acres, Hon. WB Years, backs the effort and calls for farmer cooperation and prompt action.
Fifty or more Bosque County men pledged dedication to Christ before marching to train. Evangelist DeLaye preached and a patriotic address as 39 soldiers went forward. Pastors Kernegar Kidd Sansome and local officials organized brief ceremonies before the group boarded a special train. Jack Patterson of Clifton became the first in the 19| class to enter service, elected as leader by his squad. Fellow families and friends gathered for the farewell at the station, while other young guests enjoyed a separate social, games and treats hosted by Pearl Thurmond.
J A Kidd will preach at Womack Sunday afternoon at four o clock. All members of the church are urged to be present.
Card of Thanks extends gratitude to all who assisted in the recent campaign. Special thanks go to Mrs. Bertis our chairman Mrs. G B Helm for use of her lawn and Mr A W Price and Mr T C Parks for help with many tasks. Ladies of the Hobby Club commend the community.
Partial text shows an obituary notice mentioning Mr Herndon and an antique item. The legible fragments reference a will, a date in April, and family names. The article lacks coherent details beyond these hints and several garbled phrases.
The Scandinavian Lutheran Church holds Sunday School next Sunday at 10:00 with Bible class and full attendance. The unannual meeting at Lifted will be Aug 40 with services in English on Sunday morning at 11:00 by Rev. H W Estrem and Rev. T F Gullixson. The program includes songs and an offering. Monday and Tuesday focus on education, rights and duties of a Christian congregation introduced by Rev. T F Gullixson. Choir rehearsal Thursday at 8:30. No tire danger message from A G Gilliam.
Miss Marie Grimland sang I Love You Truly before the ceremony as Miss Ruth Ordegaard played organ. The couple, both raised locally, were greeted by numerous relatives at a reception at the Swenson home and will reside at the Menger Motel after a brief honeymoon.
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