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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1930
Page
8
A small town newspaper editor explains the loss of a letter and apologizes to readers for the paper’s earlier look. The piece includes a trial batch of names from a Harmony Honor Roll and a brief classified list featuring a 1928 Chevrolet coupe and a 1928 Ford Coupe from Gillinzn Motor Co.
Antonette Jenson was born in New District Hedemarkin Norway on November 8, 1240 and immigrated to America, later settling in Boston and moving to Texas in 1874. She married John Jenson on October 7, 1478 and lived in Bosque County ever since, leaving five children and thirteen grandchildren plus five great grandchildren. She died February 18 at age 79 years 4 months. The notice mentions surviving husband approaching 88, and lists several relatives in Minnesota and Waco. A Ford advertisement and local jewelry store news follow.
Local court items include a $400 grant to River Conservation. Bonds redeeming, tax assessments adjusted, and an expense report for the tax assessor approved. Marriage intentions and licenses issued. A Meridian bank robbery case linked to Bastrop suspects leads to arrests and transfer. Yard Beautiful Contest invites entries with prizes and town-wide support urged.
The Cranfill Gap Methodist Church announces Rev Botton Hoane of the West Texas Conference will preach at Cranfill Gap on Sunday February 24 with both morning and evening services. Local happenings include visits by A S Gifford Paxter and Howard Gibson party, Mine Hazel Ammon, and A J Evans. Also noted is a Bonque county tennis tournament planned for March 8 at WMO and local hatchery ad offering eggs and baby chicks for sale.
The Clifton program features Gate Gillert and Gilowtons Miah with new serials and a nightly double feature. Includes They Leave About Women all talking, Sunnyside Up, Climax all talking, and notable film stars such as Dorothy Revier and Myrna Loy. Admission 10 and 15 cents. Fox Movietone News.
Community dinner February 2 at Clifton City Mall to support Norse Ladies Aid. Adults 85 cents, children 20 cents. Cake, coffee, and chocolate are served in adjoining room. Senior B P A program features sermons on missions from birth of Jesus to leadership of the Spirit with named leaders and a World War era community gathering urged for all in the mission study effort.
Gayote School News reports the Friday performance of No Account David raised 30.70 for the school benefit. Two new pupils joined, bringing enrollment to 83 as students plan events for the interscholastic Teague meet in March.
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