Local notes and personal updates in the Record
Local shoppers seek used tires at Magnolia Filling Station while Cam eron's offers window glass and putty. L. E. Tennison spent last week in North Texas on business. Morgan Caraway visited Dallas for business and friends. Obie Berry and Mrs Berry visit Mrs Berry's parents, John and Mrs Swenson. G O Bronstad of Cranfills Gap has Record dates moved up a year. Roy Davis returns from a ten day visit to Hillsboro family in Clifton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Tennison
North
Texas
Morgan Caraway
Dallas
Roy Davis
Hillsboro
J. H. Davis
Clifton
Miss Mary Grace Larsen Returns to Houston for Dramatic Study
Miss Mary Grace Larsen returns to Houston to resume dramatic studies for the winter after spending several weeks with her grandmother Mrs. M. Shefstead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Grace Larsen
Free policy offered at Baptist meeting by Bob Le Fevre
A church meeting features Bob Le Fevre presenting a free policy sale that cannot be sold to a dying man for all he has. The claim is that the policy comes at no cost, and the report notes the event as currently in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob le Fevre
Baptist Meeting
Clifton visit ends as White family heads to Yuma
Mrs. Dan D. White and her children Martha and Mary depart Clifton on Tuesday night bound for Yuma Arizona after several months visiting her parents J. H. Davis and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan D. White
Martha
Mary
Yuma
Ariz
Clifton
J. H. Davis
Mrs A G Amundson And Baby Visit Sick Brother
Mrs A G Amundson and her infant left Friday to join her ailing brother Alfred Grimm in Stamford hospital where he underwent an appendectomy. Alfred is the son of Mr and Mrs William Grimm, who reside in Rotan Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Amundson
Alfred Grimm
Stamford Hospital
Alfred
Wm. Grimm
Rotan
Texas
Whitney visitors and local business notes appear
Leslie Box and Leslie Rape visited Whitney on Sunday. Oldfield Tires advertised at 7.95 by Gilliam Motor Co. Barbecue events planned Wednesdays and Saturdays at City Meat Market. J. S. Jenson of Norse community joined the Record as a one year subscriber. Calvert Shoe Shop advertises auto tops and upholstery services. Mrs Ora Pratt of Valley Mills bought a Chevrolet coupe from Allen Chevrolet Company this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Pratt
Valley Mills
Allen Chevrolet Company
Humble Station Man Buys Dodge Brother Coupe
Herbert Stewart of Humble Station purchased a new Dodge Brothers coupe this week from Voy G Fort, the Dodge Brothers dealer in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Stewart
Humble Station
Dodge Brothers
Voy G. Fort
Hamilton Family Visits Mrs Lueck and Mrs Helms
Mr Foster Wilcox and his sons Clarence Joe Bailey Woodrow and daughter Grace of Hamilton visited Mrs Willie Lueck and Mrs Charlie Helms last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Wilcox
Clarence
Joe Bailey
Woodrow
Miss Grace
Hamilton
Willie Lueck
Charlie Helms
Mrs Shefstead Hosts Visitors From Houston and Port Arthur
Mrs Earl N. Henry of Houston and Mrs S F Larsen with Mrs Geo C Fairbairn and children from Port Arthur are visiting in the home of their mother and grandmother Mrs M Shefstead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl N. Henry
Houston
S. F. Larsen
Geo. C. Fairbairn
Port Arthur
M. Shefstead
Lois Rea Returns From San Marcos Summer Work
Miss Lois Rea returned home from San Marcos where she spent the summer session in special work. She will depart Monday to resume duties as a teacher at the Masonic Home in Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Rea
San Marcos
Miss Lois
Fort Worth
Bekkelund Family Visits From Dallas
Helmer Bekkelund and family stayed several days visiting relatives and friends in the area and at Norse. He left the price of a two year subscription to his former home paper during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmer Bekkelund
Dallas
Norse
Mr. Bekkelund
Glasses Found on Cedar Log Near Bosque Bridge Clifton
A pair of half moon eye glasses in a gold frame was left on a Cedar log at the west end of Bosque bridge near Clifton on Wednesday August 18. The finder should return them to the Record office and will receive a reward. R F Bryan, owner, Colorado Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Bosque Bridge
Clifton
Record Office
R. F. Bryan
Colorado
Texas
Local notices from Cameron and Clifton area
Complete stock of galvanized iron at Cameron's. Mrs J C Krueger is slowly recovering from flu. When in the market for tubes figure with Simmons Service Station. Tossy Lueck of the White Ranch is back at work at the Farmers Gin. Mr and Mrs Jack Thompson welcome a son born Wednesday August 25. W W Windham and family returned after a visit with relatives in West Texas. Miss Margie Robinson of Coyote visits Clifton in home of Mr and Mrs J P Richards. Miss Pearl Richards, at home from Denton for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tossy Lueck
White Ranch
Farmers Gin
Margie Robinson
Coyote
Clifton
Mrs. J. P. Richards
Business visitor pays annual dues in Clifton
O A Tergerson of Crawfills Gap was in Clifton on Wednesday as a business visitor and left his annual dues for the Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Tergerson
Crawfills Gap
Clifton
Moody visitor Mr Bailey and J L Townsend host brothers in law
Mr Frank Bailey of Moody visited the J L Townsend home at the start of the week. The two men are brothers in law through marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bailey
Moody
J. L. Townsend
Mr. Townsend
Mr. Bailey
Gilliam and Clement Head to Colorado for College Entry
Phil Gilliam and Harold Clement left this week for an automobile trip to Colorado. They expect to be back home in ample time to enter college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Gilliam
Harold Clement
Colorado
Tucker Family Returns From Groesbeck Visit
Mr and Mrs Jack Tucker and their little daughter Ruth returned home last week after visiting relatives at Groesbeck. Mrs Tucker went there weeks earlier due to the serious illness of her grandmother who died shortly after Ruth’s arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Tucker
Ruth
Groesbeck
Death of Mrs Henry Richards in Valley Mills
Mrs Henry Richards died at her home in Valley Mills on Wednesday night. Funeral services with interment were held Thursday afternoon in Valley Mills. She was the mother of Mrs Clarence Handley of this city. The Record extends heartfelt sympathy to her family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Richards
Valley Mills
Richards
Clarence Handley
Carpenter Family Attends Bay lor University Commencement
Dr and Mrs D A Carpenter with grandson Jack Davenport traveled to Waco on Wednesday for the summer term commencement at Baylor University. Their daughter Miss Gabie Sue is in the class receiving degrees and has been elected to teach English at Clifton High School this year. Her previous Decatur school tenure yields a strong recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Carpenter
Jack Davenport
Waco
Baylor University
Gabie Sue
Clifton High School
Decatur School
Jacksons Return to Clifton Take Over Eating House
Mr and Mrs Ed Jackson and their little daughter from Coleman visited last week to arrange moving back to Clifton. Mr Jackson bought the Clifton Eating House from W A Hanna and will assume management soon giving personal attention. Clifton friends extend a warm welcome home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Jackson
Coleman
Clifton
Jackson
W. A. Hanna
Mr. Jackson
Fire destroys Swenson home and belongings
Fire of unknown origin gutted the Swenson residence at about 8:30 Tuesday night while the family was away. The home owned by Iver Olson and its contents, largely insured, were destroyed despite rapid response by neighbors and the fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll E. Swenson
Moffatt Chevrolet Touring Car Found After Picnic Theft
The Chevrolet touring car of J. S. Moffatt stolen at the picnic grounds was discovered last Sunday in Cobb pasture five miles north of Clifton. Only damage was tires and rims stripped. speedometer suggests it had traveled seven to eight miles after the theft before being stopped. The find coincided with Mr. Moffatt's wedding day, adding happiness to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Moffatt
Cobb Pasture
Clifton
Mr. Moffatt
Fence posts for sale by C W Johle Clifton Tex
Seasoned cedar fence posts offered for sale by C W Johle of Clifton Texas. Also advertisement for Calvert's Shoe Shop selling old shoes repaired and new shoes made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Johle
Clifton, Tex
Tfc
Evangelist Nichol Enjoys New Chevrolet Closed Car
Mrs. Nichol and evangelist husband are seen with a new Chevrolet closed car. Carload Silver Leaf and Acorn Flour offered at right price. Mrs. T. W. Anderson traveled from San Antonio to visit relatives. Mrs. J. E. Swenson and Mr. and Mrs. Obie Berry spent time in Gatesville. Miss Joyce Couch of Fort Worth visits Miss Mildred Solberg and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilliam Wrecking House
T. W. Anderson
San Antonio
J. E. Swenson
Obie Berry
Gatesville
Joyce Couch
Fort Worth
Mildred Solberg
Patterson sisters visit relatives in Pauls Valley Oklahoma
Misses Odessa Thelma and Ellen Patterson left Sunday for Pauls Valley Oklahoma to visit relatives. Mrs John E Swenson and daughter Miss Mamie visited relatives in Gatesville the first of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Thelma
Ellen Patterson
Pauls Valley
Okla
John E. Swenson
Mamie
Gatesville
Oscar Hulme Visiting Crosbyton Home of Richards
Oscar Hulme of Crosbyton is visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Richards and with his little sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Hulme
Crosbyton
J. P. Richards
Visitors from California stay with local families
Mr. and Mrs. John Norwood and son Cecil and Mr. Turner of Brawley California were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Torrence the first of the week. Mrs. Norwood is a cousin of Mrs. Torrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Norwood
Cecil
Mr. Turner
Brawley, Calif
J. T. Torrence
Norwood
Torrence
Harrison Family Visits Clifton Friends
Mr and Mrs C H Harrison and their young son spent a short visit in Clifton after traveling from Waco on Tuesday. Harrison has many friends in Clifton from when he helped build Clifton High School years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Harrison
Waco
Mr. Harrison
Clifton
Clifton High School
Bud Olson Family Visit Ties Mahank Roots to Homecoming
Bud Olson and his relatives from Mahank spent the week visiting at the home of his sister Mrs. Kestie Roddy and with other family and friends. Olson once lived here for several years and many local friends were glad to welcome his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Olson
Mahank
Mr. Olson
Kestie Roddy
Local Cameron and Company managers meet in Hillsboro
J N Powell local manager for Cameron and Company lumber yard attended the monthly managers meeting in Hillsboro representing about a dozen towns in the district. Their usual banquet was enjoyed on this occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.N. Powell
Cameron and Company
Hillsboro
Clifton election judges urge early Saturday voting
Election judges request residents of Clifton vote as early as possible Saturday to aid vote counting and rapid reporting. They cite several reasons for early voting and consider the judges' arguments sufficient to encourage turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Senator Wood rallies voters for Moody in Texas campaign
Senator A E Wood of Williamson county addressed a small crowd at city hall last Tuesday urging all voters to cast ballots next Saturday for any candidate, asserting the will of Texas voters should prevail. He spoke in Valley Mills in the morning, Meridian in the afternoon, and Clifton in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Wood
Williamson County
Dan Moody
Wood
Texas
Valley Mills
Meridian
Clifton
Motorcyclist Ralph Coston Hurt in Gravel Skid
Ralph Coston suffered a serious fall when his motorcycle skidded on loose gravel south of town last Sunday. He was unconscious for a day or more due to a brain concussion, with doctors from Waco and local physicians treating him. He has recovered enough to ride again, though with caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Coston
Ralph
Crosswaite
Waco
T. C. Coston
Minnesota the Pure Paint at Camerons
Melvin Anderson of route two Clayton will get the record another year. Let the people know your wants by telling them in the columns of the
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Pure
Cameron’s
Melvin Anderson
Route Two
Clifton
Prather Family Visited Fort Worth Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs W E Prather and their son Donald spent last weekend with relatives in Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Prather
Donald
Fort Worth
Gloff and Sister Visit Waco for Brief Tampa Tuesday Call
Robert Gloff accompanied by his sister Miss Annie drove to Waco on Tuesday for a short hours visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gloff
Miss Annie
Waco
Miller and daughter visit Fort Worth for extended stay
O. Y. Miller drove to Fort Worth on Wednesday with his daughter Miss Frances who will visit relatives for an indefinite time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Y. Miller
Fort Worth
Miss Frances
Motorman Gillespie Debuts Boat on Bosque River
Dr Thos L Gillespie this week put his new motor boat in service on the Bosque river near his camp north of town just above the Santa Fe dam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. L. Gillespie
Bosque River
Santa Fe Dam
Mooney Couple Return From Dallas Visit After Wedding
Miss Ruth Mooney and Dudley Mooney returned home last Sunday night after visiting relatives in Dallas and attending the French Anderson wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Mooney
Dudley Mooney
Dallas
Busy Crawfills Gap Farmer Visits Town Market
W W Jones, a busy farmer known for selling truckloads of produce, traveled from Crawfills Gap to town on Wednesday to bring goods for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Jones
Crawfills Gap
Civic Improvement Society Meets Sept 1 at Baldridge Home
The Civic Improvement Society will meet with Mrs. R. L. Baldridge and Mrs. L. E. Tennis on Wednesday afternoon September 1 at four o'clock at the home of Mrs. Baldridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Improvement Society
R. L. Baldridge
L. E. Tennis
Clifton Visitor and Fort Worth Trip Noted
W W Odle of Meridian visited Clifton for business on Wednesday. Master George Miller has spent the week in Fort Worth visiting relatives. For sale a strong buggy and harness offered by Henry Oswald Box 45 Clifton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Miller
Fort Worth
Henry Oswald
Clifton
Mr and Mrs Art Brake welcome a son at Ferguson Ranch
Mr and Mrs Art Brake of the Ferguson Ranch north of Clifton are the parents of a fine son born Tuesday August 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Brake
Ferguson Ranch
Clifton
Bronstad family leaves for Durant after visit
Mrs. Oscar A. Bronstad and her son Tommy departed for Durant Oklahoma on Wednesday following a family and friends visit with relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar A. Bronstad
Tommy
Durant
Oklahoma
First Whippet Sold in Clifton This Week
O L Stuart purchased a new Whippet closed car from Clifton Mercantile Company. It marks the first Whippet sold in Clifton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Stuart
Clifton Mercantile Company
Clifton
Women Gilliam Waldrop Return From Lampasas Camping
Mesdames A G Gilliam and R R Waldrop and their children returned home Tuesday from Lampasas where they enjoyed camping in Anderson Park for a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
A. G. Gilliam
R. R. Waldrop
Lampasas
Anderson Park
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Lifton College
State Department of Education
Association of Texas Colleges
Academy
Cameron’s. Tée
Mr. Farmer
Calvert
Tfe
Mrs
Mrs. Berry
Goodrich
Cameron
S. Tfe
Leslie Box
Leslie Rape
Whitney
Gilliam Motor Co
City Meat Market
R. C. Gloff
J. S. Jenson
Calvert Shoe Shop
Conscientious Service
Nelson
COWEN
Cameron’s. Tfc
J.C. Krueger
Simmons
Jack Thompson
W. W. Windham
West
Magnolia
Ole Eet
Empire Kersene
W. W. Odle
Scientific Eye Service
W. A. Johnson
Maxwell House
Cooper
Cad Enson & Larson
Clifton, Texas
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