23 Aug 1940
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1940
Page
1
Incomplete OCR text references residents in the Niles Plainview area and a person living in a community home. The readable parts suggest a local notice or house statement mentioning individuals and a residence but lack clear names, dates, or actions.
Bud Snell, a pioneer settler known for show business roots, died in the capital Monday at age 6? The funeral at Rock House was led by Minister John M. Durk with relatives and old friends attending. He rodeoed nationwide and was connected to the regional community in Anta. Burial followed in Wariel with services by Restine-Rawnillon County News.
Reverend A Alvon Nelson will present a slide show at the City Auditorium Friday night at eight o'clock. Nelson spent several months traveling in Europe and will share views featuring many regions and scenes.
Seventy three boys from eight schools attended the Waco District Future Farmers Encampment at urlin Park on August 15, 1017. Clifton boon making the trip. Participants enjoyed swimming, horseshoes, washer pitching, and softball with Lonnie Morrie aley leading swimming wins. Alfred Olen and Clarence Bumphries won horsehoe pitching. Prizes were awarded by Marlin merchants. A watermelon feast was hosted by the Marlin Junior Chamber of Commerce. The event marks the first encampment for FFA in Marlin, with plans to continue annually.
4 H Club boys and parents attended the annual camp at Meridian State Park on Wednesday August 14 under county extension leadership. District Agent Mr Payne spoke on the value of 4 H Club work for future life and described the past camp and activities including times baking and swimming.
Hillsboro Texas mourns Major General Wil liam E Jackson a veteran of Spanish American War and World War I He died Friday night at home and a burial service is planned Sunday at 4 pm Jackson rose from private in the Second Texan Volunteers to command roles in the Texas National Guard and Thirty Sixth Division in France where he earned two decorations He later led the State Infantry Texas National Guard and reached Major General before retirement He was a prominent cotton firm head and civic leader with ties to local officials and families</s>
Fall skies and early season prep mark Clifton as coaches assign players, craft plays, and finalize a robust schedule with 8 home and away games. The district includes McGregor West Marlin Gater sville Valley Mills and La Vega Mart Itanca, aiming for real opposition and fan-ready matchups.
A Texas Lutheran circuit meeting at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Nor MBer presided by Rev. Thoreon featured Rev. Peng Fu, D D president of the Federated Lutheran Church of China, as guest speaker. Messages highlighted Christian duty to spread the gospel, with daily discussions, a rally, and host church hospitality noted.
A garbled account notes Miss Evelyn Fehler hosting Walter Leaguers from Weimmenuel Latheren Church on August 14 at the Pred Fehler home for an evening of entertainment. The fragment mentions outdoor women, a late hour, and food near a fireplace, with unclear details about attendees and activities.
The Meridian column lists residents visiting relatives and friends across Dallas, Waco, Stamford, Cleburne, and Arkansas. Names include Martha Lou Burch, the Chesnutt and Porter families, Gretna Weeks, La Verne Davis, Tom Porter, Orville Brown, Paul Patterson, A Cartie Ole, Mrs. Buin Goodall, M G McCorkle and Myra Nell, C Ward, John Mayfield, and Gus Grimm among others.
The Clifton Lions Club met Tuesday with Lion Pierson presiding in the president's absence. A luncheon preceded a program by the Youth Crusade movement led by Miss Lela Lateh of Cisco. The club discussed Central Texas Fair preparations and a Sept 24–28 livestock show in Clifton, plus two dedications for a new school building planned for Sept 23 pending final plans.
The school board will consider the budget at a Wednesday night meeting. Details are unclear due to fragmented text but note the scheduled session to discuss financial planning and allocations for the coming year.
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