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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1938
Page
8
A garbled scribble mentions Madetta, Charles Farrell, Joan, Bert Lahr, Bill Basta, and Robert Olsen with a photo request. It refers to a Rainbow themed event and a group from Clifton with friends, but details are unclear and many words are distorted.
The article lists numerous out of town mourners and pallbearers at a funeral in Meridian, naming Mr. and Mrs. Orvitte Abj Siruton and others, then details a surprise shower for Ana Crabtree of Meridian at the Hoven home, with gifts and a wedding cake, followed by a drug store dance invitation at Bosque Tavern on December 5.
A local group organized a charity event to support missionaries. Attendees expressed joy at contributing to the cause and shared hope that the donation brings blessings and assistance to those in need.
A birthday party held on November 15 hosted by Amex Gene Eider remembered with fortune telling and outdoor games. Guests included Douglas Richards, Charles Bronsted, Ervin Amundson, Lloyd Beljor, Doris Qune Gloff, Betty Willett, R. O. Buan Jr, Billy Beckner, Olu Westgaard, Mildred KGrickson, Mozelle Orr, Genie Borg, Bobbie Jackson, Austin How ford Flint, Juanita Denton, Helen Ol Jean, Marilyn Colseick, Kirby flumph rien, Pete Sichow Jr, Milton Fossett, Billy Whitley, Dorothy Elder, Jim mile Cooper, O. J. Pearson, Freddie Pitant, Betty Elder.
We express heartfelt thanks to friends for every act of kindness and loving deeds shown our dear mother during her illness and after her death. Thanks for flowers and sympathy. May God bless you all from the families named in the note.
A national convention discussed reviving a prohibition amendment to the constitution. Sheppard indicated support for reintroducing a repeal framework, aiming to align with a previously adopted amendment that was later repealed. The plan centers on seeking Nile-comy group approval for renewed prohibition language.
A 60 page pamphlet compiled by Captain N Neilen of Clifton offers a full Bosque County synopsis and lists each landowner. The document titled B0 Years Ago appears in Whitney Maxmorger’s column, detailing the county’s historical landownership.
Trinity Lutheran ladies announce a family style dinner at the Wimba on December 1. They also offer Christmas wreaths for City Hall available December 17. Contact Mrs Ludwick or Mrs Carpenter for orders and pot plants or flowers.
December warnings urge respect for private property during possum hunting and careful fire management. Advice covers smoking, fires, and cedar wood sparks on dry roofs, plus safe stove use. Local notices mention a Beaumont doctor’s page on sore throat and tonsillitis remedies and a Bridge Club gathering with Thanksgiving updates and members listed.
Families and friends visit for Thanksgiving across Clifton Cleburne Dallas and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Gustafson host in Dallas while Mr and Mrs Bronstad and Martha spend the holiday in Caddo. Gleaned notes include Mr and Mrs Busch's move to San Angelo and various relatives visiting kin during the weekend.
A brief expression of sincere appreciation for support and sympathy received after the death of a loved one. The family thanks friends for comforting expressions and asks for continued prayers as they cope with the loss.
Mrs Theo Howard hosted a Thanksgiving gathering for the Current Topic Club at Clifton. A turkey dinner and festive decorations filled the rooms as guests, including Moses, George Harris, Hugh Combs, and Miss Sue Snider, enjoyed desserts and gifts. The next west club meeting is set for December 4 hosted by A J Onward.
Alda will serve a Lutefisk Supper at the Norne Church Dining Hall on December 9 starting at 1 and 1 per piece. Lutefisk, coffee and pie available. Proceeds support church activities.
The Norse Literary Society held an ant meeting on November 23 198. The program included Reading Fatelle Pederson Riddlee Arthur James Hoel Pepi Me Hance Pinno Selo Mins Wylie Something New Milton Pederson and other items. Teachers and students recalled the Thanksgiving holidays and invited society heirs to join.
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