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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1927
Page
1
A local Christmas item notes Tucker's Variety Store in Clifton displays a large variety of toys, gift goods, notions and novelties claimed as the biggest selection for the season. The notice encourages shoppers to choose gifts while stock lasts.
In Cranfills Gap prices for turkeys run 28 to 30 cents per pound as many farmers market over 200 dollars worth of birds. The crop is a key late-season item before Christmas driving purchases, with breeding stock changes noted and a rise in market activity. Mary Pendle passes through with news from neighbors as J A Urnes heads to Iowa.
Aanenson family planned a golden wedding anniversary with Clifton friends and relatives of Mr and Mrs Axel A Hanson and daughter Havel near Meridian. Ill health of Mrs Aanenson led to fewer invitations and a restrained event.
Fragmentary report notes a gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Beier with mention of Ghinday. Names and details are limited in the OCR text.
Meridan court notes list cases including McMurtey versus Hall and Sprunt and Son versus Benton for debt and other matters. A death of K Q Mills Gren ham is noted as he was killed Friday when a pony collided with a vehicle. Aunt Kate Alexander is mentioned in ill health, and J B Colman traveled to Whitney for a funeral.
Readable fragments indicate a Presbyterian church announcement about a service change or event. Names, dates, or locations are unclear in the torn text.
The Home Economic Department at the high Sebo will present hele pay The oper Tavern at the My Auditorium on Friday night. Admission to the play is 6 and 2be. Mime Burleson is coaching the May. The senior lawn sings have been scolved and are now being worn by the members of the clan. The Old GI in Deine used thin year for the firth time. The boys' team coached by M. E.J. Irnes while the girls are bent preached by J. A. Dowdle.
A fragmented religious notice expresses blessings and calls for closer Christian love. It mentions a pastor selection theme and several unclear names, dates, and places, with emphasis on service, honesty, and devotion guiding community faith.
Clifton plans a large Christmas tree sponsored by the Clifton public and the Louisiana Power Co. The tree will be trimmed and lit in a few days with Santa and helpers ready to greet children and learn their Christmas wishes.
Clipped lines mention Mr and Mrs J. M. Jemoe, Alfred, and C. L. dellare with vague reference to Dalleg Bian and Sephe. The text is garbled and hard to interpret, citing a benefit at ChRan Me and a Pale Prene. No clear event or outcome emerges.
Two registered Liberty bonds of 100 dollars each are missing or mislaid. They were purchased by the Citrion Masonic Lodge and issued to it during the war. If found, return to the lodge for a substantial reward or proper handling.
Rockford team secures a tie against Emmett Saturday as organizers set up a local event at the field. Players from both sides faced a wet pitch and managed steady play despite rough conditions.
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