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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1927
Page
1
L. D. Brunk Players tour Clifton delivering nightly performances to large audiences. The troupe, famed for its snappy plays and strong cast, meets or exceeds permanent stock in quality. Tonight features The Cat and the Canary, a nationally famous mystery play, with new shows Friday and Saturday. A Merchant's Matinee is offered Saturday afternoon at bargain prices.
Mrs Harold Hill hosted a Yuletide reception last Friday afternoon with festive mistletoe and poinsettias. Four bridge games yielded high score to Mrs Youree and low to Mrs Colwick, with gift handkerchiefs and other belles. Guests included Mesdames Snillett Prdy Shhow Youree Col Po Hector Hill Baldridge Span Fie Reese Allen Murphree and Bradstreet.
The American Legion Auxiliary thanks all who generously donated to accompany the hospital packages sent to soldiers in El Paso Kerrville and San Antonio.
Cranfills Gap plans a 24 by 75 foot fireproof building for the Cranfills Gap Drug Store with Drs. Pluenneke and Hoover to have offices there. Owner Mr. Binous Tindall returns to business, insurance adjustments pending. The town expects a modern growth era in 1928 with rebuilding efforts.
Marriage licenses list J W Holt to Alma Kleibrink Homer G Bradshaw to Lillian Claybrook Gregoria Santoya to Beatris Gomez. District court cases include Barton vs Walker dismissed, Clifton Mercantile Co. vs Show Co. dismissed, Jameson vs Olson overruled writ of sequestration, a hung jury. Lane vs Lane divorce granted with custody to plaintiff. Bass vs Baldridge verdict for defendant. Grand jury reports thirteen felonies. convenes again December 28. Local notes cover residents visiting, moves, and travels in Meridian family and business circles.
The Clifton Public School closes for Christmas on Friday at 4 pm and reopens January 2. A high school orchestra concert Thursday at 7:30 pm in the auditorium, admission 15 cents benefiting the annual. Clifton squads beat Valley Mills 30 9 girls and 16 15 boys, Morgan 17 9 boys, 39 12 girls. Ceiling collapse in 4th grade prompts safety checks. three rooms vacated until holidays. old ceilings to be replaced. P T A bought a DeVry projector for visual instruction. UT Austin pictures to be shown in class.
The article notes a $600 turkey crop from retained breeding stock and mentions Hanson raising Nar ragansetts. It adds a Missouri tom bought for $25 with $3 freight, and Alma Torgersen returning home to Waco for Christmas holidays.
Two male Airedale pups priced at ten dollars each and one female at five dollars. Sire is O. L. Stuarts’s dog and dam is Dury L. Helm’s female. both parents registered. Pups can be trained for many tasks. Contact Dury L. Helm in Clifton Texas.
Cranfills Gap Texas offers Sather's Shoe Shop with building and equipment for sale. Described as a good location with a large territory and steady business. Priced to sell. Interested buyers should contact Chris L. Rohne in Cranfills Gap.
Ben F Hutcher son offers a slightly used Electric Hot Point Range a Detroit Vapor oil cook stove and a Boss oven listed for sale. The entry notes ownership by Ben F Hutcher son and identifies the items as available for purchase.
Leroy Simmons of the T P and L Co returns home for the Christmas holidays while assisting on new improvements at Hillsboro.
Special correspondent reports a Christmas program at the church and a joyous season. Local residents including Messrs Jesse Bird Tom Brittain P W Wheelis and family and others visit friends, take trips to Fort Worth Eastland and Waco and welcome Christmas with greetings and gifts.
To each and every friend and customer we extend our sincere appreciation for the patronage and many courtesies extended us through this and past years. Also wish each of you a very happy Christmas and a prosperous 1928.
The Clifton City Council extends sincere gratitude for public cooperation during the administration. The note praises growth and prosperity, asks for continued support, and offers season's greetings for Christmas and a prosperous New Year from Mayor Ed Fandley.
L. L. Duke announces relocation to The Owl Sandwich Shop, formerly Clifton Ice Cream Co. He offers repair and refinishing of all furniture with guaranteed work and competitive prices. Calls welcomed for consultation. no job too large or small. tfc L. L. Duke.
Dolph Marth and baby from Dallas spent Christmas with her parents. J. B. Robinson visited with his daughter and sisters Misses Lucile Lola and Vera in Waco on Tuesday. Tom Strange of the White Raven was here on Monday.
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