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Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1940

Page

8

Local Turkey Show Features Wins and Auction

Turkeys led by Champion bird from Gatesville stirred strong bidding at the Tarkey Show in Me Eberard Williams parish. Worn bids on dressed tom and hen, auctioned by J M Gardner, with Clifton Milling Co buying the champion dressed tom at 30 cents per pound and Bam Lawson's hen at a premium per pound. Multiple bidders and demonstrations followed, including a lesson on boning turkey and turkey roll preparation.

Eberard Williams Gator Touesboro Masidlen Rue ‘Moncar Bam Lawson McGarvhuy Tao

Literature seizure at Gatesville by mob hits Jehovah's Witnesses

Coryell County deputy sheriffs report a mob seized a large quantity of literature belonging to members of Jehovah's Witnesses in Gatesville during a convention. No injuries disclosed. one hospital patient received treatment for nerves.

Gatesville Coryell County Alemich

Clifton Cubs End Season in District Final Battle

The Clifton Cubs rally to a hard fought final, led by standout passing from Clifton and tough defense. Mart and Clifton exchange drives as the Panthers fall short after the Cubs capture the district honors and showcase prospects for next year. Notable players listed include James Orbeck Jack Hill Clarence Humphries and John Paul Townley among others.

Yack Tritton Cub Panthers Smith Mulling Oval Slavens Cubs Clifton Jon Mart Ray Matt C. Clifton James Orbeck Jack Hill J. W. T. Holder Billy Stryker Clarence Humphries J. G Larkin Floyd Borey Athletic Council Clifton Cubs T. C. Handley Allen Hulme Lonole Morris_Kelley Maexel Elder A J Smith Eugene Smith Soph Carl Smith Jodie Seljos Bill Spangie Alfred Olson H. ©. Dahlen Willie Ludwig Olaf Omerson George Jackson Bermy Synder Phillip ‘Greenberg Glen Dinnis William Brashear

Capton Public School News From Capton High Seniors Visit

Capton Public School notes describe a war guest, Mr Wayne Ellison, a Norwegian refugee, who spoke to seniors about his wartime experiences. The piece includes class humor, senior pictures for the annual, and upcoming yearbook plans. It also mentions a Homemakers Club program with students performing songs and readings. An eclectic mix of school life and local notices follows.

Clifton High Ellison William Shakespeare Waco Santa Claus Christman June Standefer Santa Hop. Ui Homemakers Club Glane Prophecy Erna Pearl Dronstad Nova Mae Peares Dorothy Mae Jenson Beatrice Rodgers Rowling Pexey Carr Texas Frankie Beatrice Isle of Capel Rancho Nove Mar Dorothy Ann Brown Dorothy Annie

Throte Elle and Tind Explore The Word

A fragment from a local page hints at a feature on language or literacy. Names are garbled but the item suggests a themed discussion or column about words, their meanings, and usage. Further context is unclear due to damaged OCR.

Thursday Theatre Presents Loy Douglas In Third Finger Left Hand

The Thursday program features Myrna Loy and Melvyn Douglas in Third Finger Left Hand with latest news and a schedule of matinees. Also showing East of the River with John Garfield, Brends Marshall, and Aleo You’re Next comedy. Abbott and Costello, AirWave sensations, and Hullabaloo star Frank Morgan in a gala night. Continuous showings from 2:80 to 11 pm.

Trursday Myrna Loy Melvyn Douglas John Garfield Brends Marshall Aleo Bud Abbott Low Costello Tropics Frank Morgan

Poultry and Livestock Show at Whitney names champions

Hillsboro December reports the fifth annual Future Farmers of America show at Whitney in Hills County. Larry Boswell’s 640 pound Shorthorn calf wins champion baby beef, while Glynn Duncan takes first in Hereford and Aberdeen Angus classes. Also notes eye exams offered at Comer Drug Store and a Clifton FFA leadership contest in McGregor with twenty four Waco district schools.

Whitney Hillsboro Future Farmers of America Whitney Hills County Larry Boswell Glynal Duncan FFA Clifton Waco McGregor Dan Winfield Ten Georgetown Reparter

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