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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1930
Page
2
Meador Meador Meador, living east of town, announced Monday as Hesard candidate for County Commissioner Precinct 3 in the Democratic primary. He has resided in the precinct since 1902, over forty years in Bemus county, pledging to earn the people’s confidence and serve the county with capability.
A Christmas shower on Thursday afternoon December 24 honored Mrs J M McCaleb. Guests registered, tea and coffee were poured, fruit wafers served, and a paper ring gift book formed a keepsake. Santa Claus delivered a bag of gifts, and the bride expressed thanks for the many cheerful tokens.
Fritz Bertrand Hartland passed away December 20 in San Antonio and was buried December 31 at Clifton Cemetery beside his late wife. Survived by his second wife and five children, three daughters, one son, and a grandson. He was a longtime resident of Clifton area, former director of Farmers State Bank of Clifton, and known in the community for farm life and local ties. Services were held at the family home near Clifton and conducted at the cemetery with Rev. joining friends in mourning.
County agent announces a series of demonstrations on laying of lime and building foremen at Cayote and Kimball. Events occur mid January with sessions at Mir HT Wakeleben’s Tune dep Cairnwell Valley and Mr. Hamper’s af. Interested workers should attend at designated times.
At New Year’s Day annual meeting Immanuel Lutheran Church elected officers including Mesory A F Jahine Adolph Wiede A Sonntag J Helms and trustee Motors. Officials named include Treasurer Wesner A F Goble Carl Febler Secretary CE Wiederaceder Sunday School Superintendent A M Kunkel Janitor Walter Wiedermanders Ushers Stew Henry Sonntag Walter Wiede Heckermen G A Obenhaug pastor.
Magtine Cl members gathered at their century home Monday afternoon December 21 for a regular session with holiday decorations and a luncheon. A lesson on Argentina followed, hosted by Mrs George Onwald and Mrs Lowie Haale who plan to host Friday evening. They sent season’s greetings and best wishes for the coming year.
Local report details heavy snowfall and enduring cold across Cranfilis Gap. Residents like Menace I, Theroneon, and Clyde Tindall braved 23 hours of snowdrift to reach nearby towns. a large snow event disrupted mail, rail, and daily routines. Several local figures and visitors are mentioned, including Miss Bronstad taking a hospital post in Ada and Louie Drake of Waco amid Christmas greetings and health updates.
District Court proceedings include a forgery case against Minte ve Banoel C. Dyer and continuances in liquor cases. Marriage intentions listed for Marguerite J. Newsome with DG, Mian Posh Thomason with Carlson, Willie Hansit with Ballard, and Talford Jones with Mary Reverea Fulcher, all in the region. Local social notes mention visits by Dr. Lawrence Jordan and Tom Moran of Dallas, students and faculty at Baylor and nearby colleges, and residents like Mr. and Mrs. Smith and the Appleby family visiting relatives and friends in Bosque County and nearby towns.
In Waco Texas on December 26 Rev M M Quill presiding mourners recall the passing of Mrs Christina Alatain age 4 pioneer Warcan, with a brief list of survivors and notes on the deceased’s residence and recent move. The report mentions Dr Pusnnehe as planning to discontinue practice due to ill health and hints at nearby arrangements for a successor.
Mrs Anne Lisebeth Ellingson known as Grandma Ellingson passed away at about eight oclock at home with family present. Born in Norway August seventy, she immigrated to America with her family and settled in Minnesota county. She was a lifelong Luther Church member and leaves surviving son Chas Ellingson and other relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the home church with interment in the Lutheran Cemetery.
The ceremony occurred Saturday afternoon in Meridian Texas with the couple marrying quietly. The bride is the daughter of Mr Sime one and is described as accomplished, supported by friends and family. The groom is Mr. Ferndarian, connected to local families, and the gathering included friends who wish them well in their new life.
Fragmented text lists families and individuals with partial names and places. Mentions departures and a farewell context, but many fragments are unreadable. Associations include Mrs and Mr names, several family references, and scattered place labels. No clear event date or location is discernible.
Mayden Miller and Hredeil Chittas document calf feeding for Tad and others, noting daily intake and growth over several days. Hayden feeds 110 pounds corn, 00 pounds oats, 26 pounds cottonseed meal, 80 pounds bran, and 3 pounds salt. hay, forage, and supplementary feed mix are recorded with total weight gains and rations. Several figures appear garbled but imply daily weight gains and feed composition influencing calf growth in the period.
On December 23, 1929, Mist Ora Mae Mendes and Anke ey Beott united in Ardmore Ohio with Rev. Ainith officiating. The ceremony drew a large crowd and the couple plans to reside in Hillsboro and Oklahoma, hosting friends after January first.
Auction notice listing a sale at Pinter Wicksmills Clifton on January UR at 2230 hours to the highest bidders. Items include four wapens, one planter, four rattivaters, one jot rasen, two males, one mare, one hurning plow plus comelyin all fae Party alien farm W. Price. Auctioneer te
Fragmentary text references a January meeting on the seventh at thirty, a city event affecting attendance, and a note about a restaurant or hotel host at a later time. Names and details are garbled, making a precise report impossible from the legible fragments.
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