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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1924
Page
1
A local drugstore promises a complete line of products and services with special attention to filling prescriptions. The message invites customers to rely on their staff for accurate dispensing and patient care.
A late report from Hitixborn Texas notes the death of fire chief Tueniay after a prolonged illness following a severe obesity. Mr Chak arrived in Rochester with his wife about ten days prior. Clark weighed nearly 500 pounds and stood 4% feet tall with a sixty inch waist. The body is expected to arrive Friday. A Sunday School announcement urges punctual attendance and lists morning and evening services with sermon topics.
The Bridge Club hosted a George Washington birthday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. EH Bebow on Owl Avenue. Five tables played bridge with prizes to Mr. and Mrs. Stuart for high scores and a cherry pie refreshment course followed. Attendees included H. T. Forson, R. J. Baldidee, Marold Hill, Geetor Hal, B. S. Will, A. C. Price, O. L Stuart, E. A. Priddy, C. E. Swenson, and H. C. Carpenter. The note ends with a remark about aliens in the United States.
Three new public enrollments this week. Joe Helton to conduct March school census for children seven to eighteen. Declamation contest tonight at 7 30 in the school auditorium. District enrollment and tax data show Clifton leading in white pupils 7 to 17 with various nearby towns listed. Sophomore play postponed due to college event. Honor Roll and awards noted plus appreciation of state inspector. Basketball team awards and talks applauded. Tax collection improving. delinquent lowest in years. Negro Minstrel drew a full house despite rain. Washington birthday patriotic program praised. Clifton Poultry Association meeting set for March 1 to judge and date the next show.
Walter J. Cohen, a Black Republican leader in Levitana, is set to be continued in his office by President Confidge amid state political tensions. The report notes a rejection of prior plans and hints at a broader shift in regional leadership and alignment.
The Clifton College weekly notes strong student subscription totals for the college magazine, plans a drive to reach 250 subscribers, and previews upcoming concerts by Danish violinist and Skowgaard, plus a baritone concert. Also covered are campus activities, church services at Scandinavian Lutheran, and a snowbound train incident near Barthett on February 25.
Last Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs C Gorbeck a reception honored Rev H W Extrem of Pelican Rapids Minnesota. Guests enjoyed music by Tuth Ovegaan and readings by Mrs Odepaard Miss Riggle and Prof Hillesland. Conversations covered Rev Extrem relations to Texas trends and future hopes. The gathering closed with warm thanks for hospitality despite inclement weather.
Clifton College has organized its baseball team for the season and started practicing as the town hosts an old time ball with music by the Spreghville Orchestra at Womack Har.
A federal land jury in Waco Texas returns ten indictments as term proceedings continue Two indictments name Postmaster Joe E Hamilton involving misuse of funds and alleged opening a Teller in the US mail The case details reference local places and officials with proceedings ongoing into the term's close.
A mysterious inventor of the grooved umbrella frame, described as the paragon design, is said to have realized more than 2,500,000 dollars from the idea.
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