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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1927
Page
3
Fragmentary text describes an incident near Agboatpl with references to ice, a grand ball and events by an unnamed group. Details are unreadable, and no clear individuals or organizations can be confirmed from the readable portion.
Monday edition lists school activities with students earning grades and honors. The report mentions a second south of school and a “Scrmcter” reference with Masnits tabbing, plus a physical education scene as a banded row collects iron and steel scraps.
A compilation of peripheral items reports visits by residents to Waco and Clifton, preaching by Rev. Gilliam, and community events. It mentions E A Clark visiting Cleburne, Eldridge Bishop visiting Roswell, and a large supper hosted by T M Bishop in Clifton. The piece includes a short reflection on business, praising its demands and rewards, and notes about a station opening and a December meeting.
Womack notes urge more parent turnout at PTA meetings to boost school and community interest. A Christmas program and tree are planned for December 23, with a basketball game against College Sittem ending 7-14. Methodist Church urges support for a Waco orphanage, with services and Sunday School times listed. A quip about music and aging money appears at the end.
The Turkey Creek school reports pupils busy with second term exams and a successful box supper that funds the school. Boys practice basketball amid a near season with a perfect early record. A separate item notes a bank robbery case in Groesbeck where Bruton won a new trial and faces potential life or long imprisonment on retrial.
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