04 Dec 1925
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1925
Page
1
An advertising notice from a turkey market states ongoing communication with consuming markets for produce and best price offers. It mentions a complete line of poultry and dairy feeds offered at reduced prices to free floor space.
Mrs. Alonzo Monk Jr wife of the Methodist evangelist in Central Texas was killed in a car accident near Fort Worth about 10 20 AM Mary Monk her daughter was gravely injured and is expected to die Jamon Monk 14 the driver was only slightly hurt The party was en route to Gatesville for Thanksgiving The accident occurred two and one half miles north of Debarve Jamon’s injuries included a broken leg and back injury.
Local column notes land deeds involving Clarence K. Stapp and others with minor transactions, along with social items. Residents visit relatives in Cleburne Fort Worth and Waco. Meridian College hosts Clifton College football, losing 27 to 12. numerous hometown notices and travel reports from Meridian, Fort Worth, Waco, and Austin.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a parish or community event with parents and children, afternoon activities, a reception or service, and remarks about timing. Details are unreadable or garbled, but the piece seems to report a school or church gathering with a schedule and refreshments.
The second period shows enrollment at four hundred and twenty pupils, a gain of one hundred over the prior period. Seventy six students are on the honor roll, doubling the thirty eight of the previous period. The High School Cubs defeated Hamilton High 12 to 6 on Thanksgiving day, though field conditions were poor and play was intense. Hamilton holds a 4 5000 season record with four wins, one loss, and one tie, while the Cubs finish with a noted eight wins and four losses.
A fragmentary historic notice announces Wappler Dental X Ray equipment improving dental diagnostics and links X rays to root and jaw health. It also advertises a Saturday December 12 eyesight examination by optometrist A Reves, plus a December 19 tag day fundraiser supporting women in need.
November 30 notes from the Home Economics Department detail officers elected for the second year, including Maidee Shaw as president and Antoinette Westgaard as vice president, with a luncheon menu served December 1. L. Stuart becomes eligible for the Hole in One Club after a seven iron drive on Mountainview, witnessed by three people.
Joel Grimland of Cranfell elected captain of the 1926 football team at Clifton College. He played left tackle and later moved to backfield in a strong season showing. The bazaar and other notes reference local church and community activities connected to the event.
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