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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1930

Page

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Ice Cream Social at Norse School House this Friday

Local and personal notice announces an ice cream social and short program at the Norse school house this Friday at 8 p m hosted by the Norse Ladies' Aid. Also an ad for a farm for sale three miles west of Cranfills Gap on Highway 22 comprising 208 acres with 85 cultivated, listed by J Justin Jenson of Cranfills Gap Texas.

Norse Norse Ladies’ Aid Cranfills Gap Highway 22 J. Justin Jenson Texas

Wendt Return Visit Brought To Hometown Ties

Mr and Mrs T O Wendt of Houston visited relatives at the start of the week Mrs Wendt was born and raised here and always receives a hearty welcome on her return visits in the local community.

Mrs. T. O. Wendt Houston Mrs. Wendt

Braune Family Visit Stays With Local Residents

Mr and Mrs Carl Braune and their daughters Elizabeth Sarah and Caroline of Killeen visited in the homes of J A Bernhardt H F Schwartz R W Bernhardt and Mrs Braunes mother Mrs C Bernhardt during a local social showing hospitality and family ties in the community.

Carl Braune Elizabeth Sarah Caroline of Killeen J. A. Bernhardt H. F. Schwartz R. W. Bernhardt Braune Mrs. C. Bernhardt

Miss Helen Richards Heads for Hagerman School Term

Mrs Richards departs Tuesday to Hagerman New Mexico to teach the upcoming term. An ice cream social at the Norse schoolhouse on Friday August 15 at 8 PM invites attendance with a short program. Also noting used car sale by Raching Son Garage. H J Dietrich of Post Texas visited Will Hafer and delivered a Buckeye incubator handling 9 000 eggs.

Helen Richards Hagerman, N. M H. J. Dietrich Post, Texas Will C. Hafer

Freight office closes for day at 5 p m

Notice states effective August 10 freight and express office will close at 5 p m with no deliveries or receipts after that time. C H Reese, Agent, Santa Fe Ry Co.

C. H. Reese Santa Fe Ry. Co

Thompson and Griffin Visit Relatives in Cooledge

Mr and Mrs Joe Thompson and Dr J W Griffin spent Sunday in Cooledge with relatives and friends. Mrs Griffin has been with her mother in that city for several weeks due to the illness of the latter.

Joe Thompson J. W. Griffin Cooledge

For Sale Piano in Good Condition and Inquiries

For sale piano in good condition asking fifty dollars inquire at Methodist Parsonage. Watches repairs and jewelry such as beads necklaces rings watch bands also available by D M Buck next to Post Office. Fire insurance ad for grains and crops offered by Tae Tucker Clifton.

Methodist D. M. Buck

Mrs Miriam Ferguson Closing Campaign in Marlin

Mrs Miriam Ferguson and her distinguished husband James E Ferguson plan to end their campaign with a rally in Marlin on Friday night August 22. The event signals the final push in the governor race as local supporters prepare to greet the candidate and her spouse.

Miriam A. Ferguson James E. Ferguson Marlin

Mrs Land Returns From Wortham With Family

Mrs. W W Land came back from Wortham Monday with her mother Mrs. J D Hurst and grandmother Mrs J L Satterwhite. Miss Margaret Land went to Wortham Monday to drive them back by automobile.

W. W. Land Wortham J. D. Hurst J. L. Satterwhite Margaret Land

Cowen's Cash Grocery Announces Clifton Removal Sale

Cowen's Cash Grocery runs a half page ad in the Record to inform Clifton shoppers of a removal sale with very close prices. The sale unfolds Friday and Saturday of this week and Monday and Tuesday of next week. Mr. Cowen urges readers to study the advertisement.

Cowen Cash Grocery Clifton

Bosse Couple Tours Seven Thousand Mile Northern Trip

Mr and Mrs Roy A Bosse of Dallas together with Mrs M L Reeder arrived Friday to visit relatives and friends. They just finished a seven thousand mile tour of the western United States visiting Grand Canyon Yosemite and Yellowstone National Parks and other sights.

Roy A. Bosse Dallas M. L. Reeder Our City Wern United States Grand Canyon Yosemite Yellowstone National Parks

Mermaid Pool diving accident ends with stitches

Hardie Cowen suffered a painful head gash last Friday night at Mermaid Swimming Pool when his feet slipped on a spring board. Dr. J C Carpenter treated the wound with several stitches. Mr Wiederaenders monitors patrons to assist in accidents.

Hardie Cowen Mermaid J. C. Carpenter Wiederaenders

Wanted to rent modern cottage near college and town

WANTED To rent a modern cottage of six or more rooms convenient to College and town. Write care Clifton Record. S. H. Reesing came from his farm near Cranfills Gap to renew his old county paper. Let us sell you gasoline and oils for your automobile. We sell only the best, and your business is appreciated by Rachuig & Son Garage. tfc

Clifton Record S. H. Reesing Cranfills Gap Rachuig & Son Garage Tfc

Clifton Folks Receive District Clerk Visit

Mrs. Maggie B. Little district clerk came from Meridian Monday to visit her aunt Mrs. M. E. Cobb and other Clifton residents.

Maggie B. Little Meridian M. E. Cobb Clifton

Edwards to Attend Two Week Coaching School at College Station

Coach Frank T. Edwards plans to attend a two week coaching school at College Station hosted by A. and M. College staff from August 18 to August 39. Miss Ruby Schow spent the weekend in Dallas visiting friends and considering enrollment at Southern Methodist University next month.

Frank T. Edwards College Station A. & M. College Ruby Schow Dallas M. U

Hyldoft Family Visiting Clifton Relative Ties Recall

Prof and Mrs E A Hyldoft and children arrive from Huntington West Virginia to visit relatives. Mrs Hyldoft formerly Clifton girl and known there as Miss Inger Johnson.

E. A. Hyldoft Huntington West Virginia Mrs. Hyldoft Clifton Inger Johnson

McFadden Visits Proffitt Inn Then Plans Tulsa Trip

Riley McFadden once a local resident now living in Port Arthur has stayed several days with his sister Mrs. Kate Proffitt to assist remodeling Proffitt Inn. He drove to Tulsa Tuesday to visit a son for a few days before returning home.

Riley McFadden Port Arthur Kate Proffitt Proffitt McFadden Tulsa Oklahoma

Land Father Loses Arm In Clifton Road Crash

J A Land of Stephenville and his daughter were riding to Clifton Sunday when a sharp turn near Hico caused the car to overturn. His arm was crushed and amputated. W W Land rushed to Stephenville then returned reporting his father is doing nicely. Land works for the state highway department directing construction across sections of the state.

J. A. Land W. W. Land Stephenville Clifton Hico Mr. Land State Highway Department

Will J. Krueger Handed In His Annual Duel

Will J. Krueger submitted his annual duel to the Record on Wednesday, marking another ceremonial event in the ongoing local set of traditions.

Will J. Krueger

Business visitors in Hamilton Tuesday

Frank Fallis and Clarence Carpenter were business visitors in Hamilton on Tuesday.

Frank Fallis Clarence Carpenter Hamilton

Mrs C Burreson Returns From Temple Visit With Friends

Mrs. C Burreson has come back from Temple after spending several weeks there with friends.

Mrs. Coston and her son visit relatives in Hico

Mrs. Cecil Coston and her young son spent the week visiting relatives in Hico, extending family ties and sharing local greetings during their stay.

Cecil Coston Little Son Hico

Senator Witt Again Stumps For Lieutenant Governor Bid

Senator Edgar Witt visited last Saturday to campaign in support of his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor, signaling renewed effort to secure votes and visibility ahead of the upcoming election.

Edgar Witt

Whitney Pays Annual Dues During Trades Day Visit

From his farm home in the Coyote community on Wednesday, C. M. Whitney called in to the Record and left his annual dues as part of the Trades Day program.

Coyote C. M. Whitney

Fort Worth and Hamilton guests praise Clifton visit

Miss Pauline Mayfield of Fort Worth and Miss Genevieve Main of Hamilton hosted by Miss Georgia Lee Griffin last weekend praised Clifton and expressed wishes to return soon.

Pauline Mayfield Fort Worth Genevieve Main Hamilton Georgia Lee Griffin Clifton

Rogers to speak for Ross Sterling in Clifton and Crawfills Gap

Hon. G. B. Rogers of Waco will speak in support of Ross Sterling for governor. He will address crowds in Clifton on Main Street at 8:00 p.m. Saturday and in Crawfills Gap at 3:00 p.m. the same day.

G. B. Rogers Waco Ross Sterling Clifton Main Street Mr. Rogers Crawfills Gap

Maize Threshing Notice at Martin Johnson Farm

Joe Moffatt invites the public to drive to his farm to collect maize and syrup during threshing on Monday August 18. The notice advertises the threshing event and syrup mill operation at the home of Martin Johnson and Joe Moffatt.

Martin Johnson Joe Moffatt

Ladies Visit in Gatesville From Stamford

Mrs. M. B. Taylor of Stamford visits her daughter Mrs. J. A. White. The pair spent Monday calling on friends and relatives in their former home Gatesville.

M. B. Taylor Stamford J. A. White Gatesville

Farmers Gin records three bales ginned for customers

O. M. Bronstad of Farmers Gin Company states that three bales of cotton were ginned on Wednesday, with one bale allocated to C. B. Allen, one to Chas. Ludwig, and one to Andres Varquyes.

O. M. Bronstad

County paper sustains two-year advance pledge

P M Rohne of Crawfills Gap mailed a check to renew nearly two years in advance. The item ponders who will be next to support the publication in advance.

P. M. Rohne Crawfills Gap

Stop at the Farmers Service Station East of Depot

A brief local notice from Louis D. Landua inviting motorists to stop at the Farmers Service Station east of the depot to enjoy good gasoline oils candies fresh bread and cold drinks and to support his business.

Depot Tfe

Clifton Lodge Regular Meeting Notice

Clifton Lodge No 360 A F and A M holds a regular meeting Monday August 18 at 730 pm All visiting Masons are cordially welcomed J T Hill Worshipful Master L E Tennison Secretary

Clifton Lodge A. F A.M J. T. Hill W. M. L. E. Tennison Secy

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Royal Anne Red Wing Jenson’s Cash Grocery Clifton, Texas Come Raching & Son Garage Tae & Tucker the Farmers State Bank Tom C. Parks, C. R. Jameson J. M. Jenson Ben F. Schulz F. K. Bradstreet E. E. Prescher Argyld C. Brandes H. L. Knust, Otto Rueter Ted Home Owned C. Burreson Temple Louis D. Landua
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