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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1938

Page

8

Longtime Valley Mills Resident Passes After Illness

Roberta Rob, born February 9 1865 in Aunty Ack, moved to Bell County at nine with husband Henry Rob. She joined Mission Church in 1885, then Laureville Church, and had nine children with many grandchildren across Texas communities including Valley Mills and Sugarland.

Ruin C. W. Maley Clarence Mankina Rob Aunty Ack Bell County Henry BM Reberom Mission Church Laureville Church Henry Urderem W. Ratin J. C. Mooney W. Mathews Valley Men Mathews Cheyb Wei A W. BR Valley Mills W. H. Robaf Grimsbeck L. A Carroll and Monty Man Dackseweille, Ore

Meridian News Continued From First Page

Homer Spellman reports cases with charges including unlawfully parking on state highway and theft. Jury split three to three in a case over Elbert C. Maine's estate. Several defendants, such as Jack Kilpatrick and A J Blackwell, see charges dismissed or reduced.

Homer Spellman Atate T Alfred Maines Ve John Homer Staded Elbert C. Maine Jack Kilpatrick Jack Proctor Joe Lather A. J. Blackwell

Around the Corner Theater Listings and Shorts

A cluttered notice lists film reels and stage acts including The Major Died at Dawn and Porky's Hare Hunt with an assortment of shorts. It notes showtimes Friday and Saturday with matinee at 2:00 PM and various extra features and news updates.

Charles Farrell Joan Davie Amanda Dust Bert Lahr Bill Robinson Rainebow Cone Warly Hogcallin Ida Ant Jones Jed Pronty Spring Byington Louise Fusenda Surf Pete Smith Jasper the Technicolo Live Porky

Senior class evening hike and campus news recap

School news reports progress from second six weeks with a student, Billie Stryker, hobbling on artificial limbs after an accident. Seniors celebrate with a gym night hike up College street, fire pit feast, and songs, toasted marshmallows, and a moonlit walk home, promising more such events.

Temple Billie Stryker Folke College Street David Lee Rma

Glasses make an ideal Christmas gift for the family

Dr. Z. J. Reeves promotes eye wear at Corer Drug Store Clifton with weekly Thursday visits. Latest style frames and mountings offered at reasonable prices from his home office in the Ground Floor Liberty Building, Waco.

Corer Drug Store Clifton Z. J. Reeves Liberty Bldg Waco

Ordinance Outlaws Fireworks Within City Limits

City council warns strict enforcement of Ordinance No. 128 forbidding discharge or explosion of Firecrackers Roman Candles Skyrockets Torpedoes or any fireworks inside Cuizon corporate limits. Offenders face a misdemeanor conviction and fines up to 425.00. Mayor Handley signs official notice.

Cuizon Handley

R. A. Meeting At Baptist Church With Community Members

On December 2 the R A held its titular meeting at the Baptist church, followed by a fish roast. Attendees included Murie Elder, Arion Elder, James Plant, Austin Eimo Harvey, Billy Hardy, Ray Jack, Leroy Jackson, EH Pilant, Freddie Plant, J Yochum, Jackie Gurr, Bucky Jones, Derwood Ralls, and Bro. Wile Ince Clark among others.

R.A R. A The Baptist Church Weiner Roant Murie Elder Arion Elder James Plant Austin Eimo Harvey Billy Hardy Ray Jack Imo Harvey Ray Jack Wan Leroy Jackson EH. Pilant Freddie Plant J . Yochum Jackie Gurr Bucky Jones Derwood Ralls Beak Tar Good Bro

Magasin Club meeting topics and remarks listed

The article notes a Magasin Club gathering with W. DL Seckela and Mra W. A. Weener presiding. Attendees discuss the “International Balaton” topic and related duties with mentions of “Owe Diptammetn” and the event’s afternoon session and speakers.

W. A. Weener

Winter respiratory hazards in young children stressed by health official

Dr Geo W Cox, State Health Officer, warns that winter illnesses such as influenza tonsillitis pneumonia and bronchitis are spread via respiratory droplets and hit babies hardest. He urges strengthening resistance staying under medical care avoiding sick contacts and preventing coughs or sneezes from reaching children. A rental ad follows.

Austin Texas Geo. W. Cox Offeer

Carr's Beauty Shop Monday and Tuesday Wave Deals

Local ad lists weekly specials at Carr's Beauty Shop with a Monday wave for $1 and a Tuesday wave for $5. The vendor Leona Carr and Atys Cooper are named in the promotion with a $3 offer.

Merrivale School Sets Play To Stage December Twenty Second

Merrivale high school students with help from outsiders plan a play for December 22. Teachers and children rush to finish preparations as Merrivale keeps busy with holiday events. The Merrivale girls beat Smith Bend 10 to 2. boys and girls to face Womack Friday at home. The Fairview Sunday school held a treasure hunt Friday night ending with a beefy gathering at Chester Hulme’s pasture and roasted weiners. Community members visit relatives across nearby towns, sharing news of gatherings and visits.

Merrivale School Newa Christman Little Folke Merrivale Hill Merrivale Smith Bend Womack Fairview Chester Hulme Nd Mira Mitchell Fort Worth Mra Mitchell's Elaie Krol Frite Thiele Henry Ane Wil) Landgraf Aid ‘Annly Arnold Anz Near Clifton Waller Pezald Killeen Prize Zander Jim Hulme Kathleen Kelly China Springs Johnnie Kimbrough Waco Kelly Johnie Olver Jeff Olson Norse Martin Wagner Erich Thiele Darby Valley Mills Dorrane Darby

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