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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1920

Page

9

Meridian Baptist Association to Meet at Valley Mills

The Meridian Association holds its Thirty Seventh Annual Session August nineteen through twenty two at the Baptist Church in Valley Mills Texas. It invites all churches and messengers or letters and features an Association sermon by J P Gilliam and a special M M U program led by Mrs A S Tweedy with addresses by Mrs W A Wood and Mrs J H McClain.

Meridian Association Baptist Church Valley Mills Texas Association J. P. Gilliam Clifton J. H. McClain Citizenship Valley “Mills E. D. Head Asso

Seed Potatoes Available For Planting By Dealer

Seed potatoes offered for planting by F. C. Wiederaenders. Advertises Fat Potatoes and seed potatoes available by bucket. Contact current seed supplier for purchase details.

Coyote Party Returns From Long Plains Trip

A Landgraf and family with D J Cutbirth and the Nichols party completed a 500 mile plus journey to Canyon City and beyond. The Landgraf Chandler performed well through mud and rain, driven by Max Landgraf who managed the car expertly. Mrs Cutbirth and her mother Mrs Nichols had been visiting the West for five weeks. the group traveled home by auto except Mrs Nichols and son who rode the train.

A. Landgraf Max Mattie D. J. Cutbirth Stillman Nichols Lucile McElhannon Plains Country Canyon City Mr. Landgraf Chandler Max Landgraf Canyon

Card of Appreciation from County Clerk E H Young

E H Young thanks Bosque county friends for their primary vote in his bid for re election as County Clerk. He notes limited personal contact during the campaign and asks for support in the August 28 run off while offering service to constituents.

Bosque County E. H. Young

Tire advice and local event at Sons of Herman Hall

An August Friday night event at Sons of Herman Hall features music by Juhlke and Weatherbee with a score of 22-21p. An ad promotes Gates Half-Sale tires offering 5.00 to 10,000 more miles for about half the price of a new tire from Clifton Rubber.

Sons of Herman Hall Juhlke Weatherbee Gates Clifton Rubber Ite

Johnson thanks Clifton voters in second primary bid

Finis E. Johnson thanks Clifton precinct voters for the July 24 vote and asks for support in his August 28 district judge race. He plans to canvass three counties in the short time remaining and signs the letter personally.

Finis E. Johnson

Sheriff Candidate Thanks Bosque County Voters

The candidate expresses gratitude to Bosque County voters for the primary election support and promises to diligently serve as sheriff once installed. He notes it is impractical to thank each voter in person and invites continued requests for service.

Bosque County

Mr J B McCoy Joins Gatesville Auto Sales Team

Experienced automobile man Mr J B McCoy has moved to Gatesville to work with Mr D D McCoy as a salesman. He invites the public to meet him and learn about Overland and Nash cars, promising a pleasant, affable encounter and a profitable location for business.

J. B. McCoy Gatesville D .D. McCoy McCoy

Former Clifton Boy Hurt in Elevator Accident

Dan Fort longtime Waco Mill and Elevator Co employee suffered a severe injury when his left foot was mangled by a wheat conveyor. He is awaiting amputation and was transported to Providence sanitarium. Fort, a Navy veteran and former Clifton resident, has many local friends expressing regret.

Fort Waco Dan Fort Waco Mill and Elevator Company South Second Street L. C. Puckett Providence Sanitarium James Street Clifton U.S. Navy

Scandinavian Lutheran Church Sunday Services and Classes

Sunday School meets at 9 30 with full attendance and Bible Class. Regular English service at 10 30 conducted by Allen E Nelson. Evening service at 8 00 led by the pastor. Sunday morning services at St Olaf Church as announced. Theodore Lerud pastor extends a cordial welcome to all.

Scandinavian Lutheran Church Allen E. Nelson St. Olaf Church

Mules Wanted for Fort Worth Market Prices

Clifton hosts a mule sale by R. Ponder on Saturday August 14 seeking medium and large sized mules in good flesh. Pay Fort Worth market prices and prefer sturdier stock. thin animals not desired.

Fort Worth Clifton R. Ponder

Bosque County Men Hurt When a Train Hits Auto

In Cleburne Texas this morning Frank and Louis Blackstock of Bosque county and J W May riding in a car were injured when a Santa Fe switch engine struck the automobile the car overturned and the men were thrown out A Santa Fe surgeon attended them and sent them to the Santa Fe hospital at Temple Louis Blackstock injured about the head Frank Blackstock injured in the back and Mr May shaken but not seriously hurt

Cleburne Texas Frank Louis Blackstock Bosque County J. W. May Santa Fe Temple Louis Blackstone Frank Blackstock Mr. May

Bosque County Tax Assessor Thanks Voters

A Bosque County tax assessor expresses gratitude for support in the recent primary. He pledges to continue duties fairly and impartially under the law and invites residents to call on him for service whenever possible.

Bosque County

Christian Revival Meeting at Church of Christ Begins August 15

The Church of Christ invites all to protracted services starting next Sunday August 15 with two daily sessions through the week. Morning services from 10 to 11 and evening services from 8:30 to 9:30. Minister J. B. Newman signs the notice.

Church of Christ Newman

Colquitt Led First Primary Then Fell To Defeat

W C Edwards notes in Denton Record Chronicle how the five cornered Texas senatorial race of 1916 mirrored the gubernatorial situation. Colquitt led the first primary by 35,000 over Culberson while Brooks Campbell and Henry trailed, then Culberson won the second primary by about 70,000. Bailey trails in the current race with about one third support. Looney and Thomason trends toward Neff, echoing 1916 where anti Colquitt sentiment and administration votes pushed Culberson.

W. C. Edwards Texas Denton Record Chronicle Colquitt Culberson Brooks Campbell R. L. Henry Bailey Thomason Looney Neff Henry

Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule Promoted

The Presbyterian Church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m church services at 11 a m and 8 15 p m and Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m We invite you to worship with us.

Christian Endeavor

Emmanuel Lutheran Church Regular Service Notice

Emmanuel Lutheran Church schedules regular worship on Sunday August 15 at 10 a m. The service details are printed for congregants and local readers seeking weekly church activities.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pric Lalley Light and Power Lalley-Light Jan Brief Lalley Light THE Meridian Baptist Association C. B. Wiederaenders Ite John Deere Aeah John Deere Tandem Harrow Oseut Lakey-Light Clifton Precinct Theodore Lerud Presbyterian Church W. H. Bewie
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