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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1971
Page
8
Courtesy copies from Valley Mills present two letters and several receipted bills dating to Kimball era ca 1880s. One letter dated Oct 8 1989 to Mr Hot Fau-inow in Knew Texas Hamilton County references canceled Goldthwaite receipt from November.
The excerpt recalls 19th century life through letters and receipts from the Crabtree and Faubion families. It mentions cotton picking, schooling, farm land values, and community events tied to Kimball and Walnut, including references to marriages, birthdays, and local education.
Courthouse records from Lake Whitney show deeds recorded in Bosque County including transfers for parcels in the Mary Fisher and Wilkerson surveys and several Lot and Block purchases in Clifton Meridian and Lake Whitney. The Bosque County notices also list vehicle registrations including a 1971 Plymouth two door and a 1971 Cadillac H Top Sedan.
Fairview residents report guests and social calls across several households. Visits include Downey Blassingames and Seiperts at Blassingame home, plus Bearden and Starnes families in Waco. Funeral services for Zula Grible attended by Bearden and Clement. New Year gatherings with McMillan and Bruce families noted.
Clifton residents Mr and Mrs Hulen Hanson Jr and Sr and their relatives visited in Thorton with Mrs Minnie Seale. Walter and Mrs Anz celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family in Houston and Kemah dining. C A Dennis and family marked C A Dennis and Mrs Dennis 59th anniversary with a small party in Clifton.
Our Savior's Lutheran Church outlines weekly activities with circles on Thursday at 2:30 and 2:00 p.m., Confirmation Instruction Saturday 9:30 to 11, Sunday School Bible Class at 9:30 and Divine Service at 10:45 a.m. with a sermon on What the Wise Men Teach. A church women meeting Tuesday 2:00 p.m. and men at 7:30 p.m. are listed.
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