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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1952
Page
9
A fragmentary reminiscence of a grasshopper nicknamed General Jumbo. The speaker recalls catching the insect on a Tennessee riverbank, its startling antics including dancing on water and whistling, and shares rustic lore about its singing and a quirky offer to trade for items like a brown jug or cider. The piece preserves folkloric tone and local flavor.
Miriam Reeling and friends Aliason Nency Lewis and Sarelyn Huardegroe, all Baylor students in Waco, visited Miriam’s parents E. R. Keel and Raymond Lammert Jr. Last weekend guests included Baylar College students and Clifton Junior College traveler Milford Carlson. The week featured stays with Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Clark and Mrs. Fred Hatter and Mr. Norman Clark.
A Clifton column recalls visitors and community events, including Mr and Mrs A Behn and Mrs Eldridge White hosting friends, Carl Johnson from Albany’s visit, and Mary Alice Mathews’ family. It also notes Sergeant Jack D Piper receiving a Bronze Star for heroism near Kanjinayon with the 24th Division, and mentions Spangle family visits in Clifton from Tom Ball.
The Bethany College Oratorio Society will present three performances during the Easter season led by new conductor Rolf Espe. The 600 member chorus will sing Bach pieces including The Passion of Our Lord According to St Matthew with the Bethany Symphony and a cappella choir. Performances planned for Good Friday, April 11, and Easter Sunday, April 18, with dates noted for the Messiah festival events during Holy Week.
The son of Albert Wilcox Clifton and Russell Dehn Wilbanks Jr and Mire M V Bonds Star Route 4 J Clifton will begin 11 weeks of Recruit Training at San Diego California then 14 days home leave before reporting back to San Diego for duty assignment on a Navy ship school or shore station. Navy recruiting remains open though future eligibility uncertain due to manpower. Traveling Navy Recruiters visit Meridian and Hamilton each Monday.
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