This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1938
Page
6
JUB A. McNEILL Jr announces candidacy for County Clerk of Bonyne County. He cites years of related work and merit, pledges courteous service and thorough voter outreach, and asks voters and supporters to scrutinize his qualifications and aid his campaign.
Womack School lists events and games from the county tournament. The boys basketball team played Smith Mead and Merilay Creek, winning 22 to 4. Junior baseball formed a team aiming to play Garnéreville Wednesday. Clifton trip noted for basketball.
A campaign appeal from Clara F Richards County Superintendent of Public Instruction Bosque County asks voters to re elect her in the Democratic Primary. She promises merited service, constant availability to help with school issues, and a thorough canvass of voters despite office duties.
Lanes Chapel reports a Saturday talk enjoyed by all followed by a church cleanup day. Many locals and visitors are listed with visits, ill health, and social gatherings. A miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Gus Kleibrink highlighted the weekend with guests, gifts, and refreshments.
Pearl Benson announces re election bid for Basque County sheriff subject to Democratic Primary voters. Benson cites prior endorsements and aims to continue law enforcement and service to the community while balancing campaign duties with office duties. He invites all voters to support his bid and shows determination to enforce the law.
Rural boys win tourney cup as Oscar Hume Alfred Henkel and others shine. Girls team features Mabel White Velma Miller and Ruth Zuehnie with play under way for Interscholastic League in Meridian. Local notices include PLA meeting, sympathy for Mrs Patrid Sorenson, and a county Democratic resolution praising Congressman W R Poage for farm and community aid.
On Monday night February 7 Meoute troop held a short hike and a Scout meeting in Clifton. Six visitors and three new members joined Alfred Olson Ray Jackson and B. 4 Dahl Jr. The Bob White Patrol earned honors by passing more tests while the Wolf Patrol took second place. Some boys dropped out but new members filled the gaps. Robnin Ludwig noted for pancakes and cooking skills. The troop plans to improve Scout equipment and make a patrol flag. Reporter.
Austin reports Chief Justice Calvin Maples Cureton of the state Creme court underwent a major operation at Seton Infirmary to remove a tumor. The 64-year-old judge is said to be recovering with a vigorous constitution helping him withstand the shock of surgery.
A fragmented account notes a farming leader who spurred ideas from farmers during his Army years, helped establish a young nation, and was elected president twice before declining a third term to return home. Campus notes express sympathy for Mr. Joel Stavio after his father's death and local sports recount Clifton College Cats’ losses and upcoming game schedule.
In Austin Texas February Holmothy Baldridge of Clifton led high rankings in intramural women tennis. Records show Plummer Seybolt coach of intramural women guiding standings. Baldridge and Ann Fleming teamed with Delta Delta team to win first place in doubles. Baldridge also runner-up in singles, losing to Edith Portman of Alves Ot.
Dr E F Sellards, geologist of the University of Texas, reports elephant remains discovered in the Texas Panhandle region. The find includes skull fragments, tusks, and a knife, with several headless bones among the debris.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.