IE CLIFTON RECORD Robt. L. Babridge EVERY FRIDAY
Clifton Tes Mail Mate November 36 1924. RNING.
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1924
Page
4
Clifton Tes Mail Mate November 36 1924. RNING.
Read of a Meridian Christmas advertising prank sent Clifton shoppers into laughter as stores in Clifton prepared for holiday sales. The piece notes extensive preparations, local drive to promote shopping, and praise for Clifton post office staff and service amid strong community spirit.
This last issue thanks readers and contributors for support this year. Managers extend best wishes to friends, subscribers, and all who aided the paper. They pledge to continue striving and wish a prosperous new year with peace and goodwill.
W. J. Marsh and Mrs. Gladys Yoa kum Wright of Fort Worth coauthored the winning song Texas Our Texas chosen from 278 entries. The Legislature will decide final adoption and a $1000 prize from Governor Neff goes to Fort Worth composers if adopted. Marsh is credited with music and Wright with lyrics.
Pearson and Hauke were awarded the contract on competitive sealed bid to dig ditches lay mains and cover them for the City of Clifton on the new water works extension. About 100 feet of new work required to complete the mains. Pipe is ready on the ground.
Annie Menushin of Chatta moore wrote 300 letters on a malfunctioning typewriter. She also learned shorthand while working as a public stenographer at Veadirwt hotel. The article notes her stubborn determination and success as a student at A. and M. College, with locals praising her achievements and holiday visits from Dr. J. T. Glass and Rev. J. L. Spears.
The notice lists Emmanuel Lutheran Church activities including Sunday School at 9:30 and Bible Class at 7 pm with the Christmas season dates. It mentions Christmas Eve services at 2:10 and notes community updates and local remarks from Clifton and area residents.
GW Johnson swung out east of Clifton on Saturday and took the afternoon train to Missiselan where he was summoned to sew 9 marrand Uaugster who was reported senoude Lr.
Mea D C White leaves Tuesday for Moody to begin Christmas holiday with relatives. Her husband, a Santa Fe relief agent in town for Agent B S Hill, plans to join the Indy group for Christmas relatives. The Whites stay at Clifton with Mr and Mrs Geo B Helm and eat at Proffitt boarding house.
A local notice invites the public to the Holiday Ball on December 30. Organizers outline likely activities and dress code while stressing community celebration and entertainment for all attendees.
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