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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1924
Page
4
A fragment from a Clifton era issue notes promotion of Clifton High School as a training ground for top basketball teams. It references local advertising rates and community notices, with mentions of Christmas charity drives, court matters in Meridian, and a Baptist W M A program highlighting girls and youth themes amid civic activity.
Fragmentary note from Hale Center Texas dated December 9 1924 reports light snow and mentions a reader asking for the paper and sending a money order. The letter appears from Ollie Metar Co and references Marines and Pers.
On Tuesday night the football team enjoyed an oyster supper hosted by Mr Baldridge thanking supporters. The J W R and Emersonian Societies met, a musical contest is planned for Thursday night, with soloists and audience participation. New instruments added to the orchestra funded by society donations. Miss Vern Meadow earned a two year high school certificate based on prior work. December 19 features the Lyceum course Bestie Banka Entertainers with vocal and instrumental acts. The Girls Club hosts an annual bazaar with candy pies cakes coffee and hot chocolate, proceeds aiding improvements to the auditorium.
Charity drives in Clifton Texas state Home Relief Committee seeks donations of clothes and money to aid locals in need. A December Tak Day is planned to boost funds with a goal of continuing help through winter as volunteers list committee members and upcoming church services and collections for Seaman's Mission in Galveston.
Auction sale to highest bidder of ten head of oak work mules in Clifton scheduled for Saturday December 26. Ernest Axoay Owner. Farmers Guaranty State Bank Clifton J M Jenson President. Dearborn Independent promotion and Ford paper advertised. Nil additional context due to damaged text.
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