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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1938
Page
6
Clifton High School boys defeated Iredell 22 to 20 in a thrilling game in Iredell. Lefty Olvon tied the score with a corner shot, Odin Bronata dounded the lead with two points, and Oscar Prince led Clifton in scoring. Clifton girls fell 31 to 1 with Bradstreet top scorer for Clifton.
Conoco announces a 17 percent rise in newspaper ad space for 1938, running in about 1250 papers. The effort will promote Conoco Bronze Gasoline and Germ Processed Motor Oil, highlighting the lubricant’s tough film on metal surfaces and the independence of local Conoco dealers as mileage merchants.
Bosque County voters are urged to consider Prentice Elder in the Democratic primary for sheriff. Elder recounts Marine service and a history in chick hatchery work, notes prior deputy tenure, and asks for support while affirming a fair, impartial, law abiding approach. He invites inquiries about his character and aims to earn voters’ confidence.
Funeral services were held at Media Baptist Church for Lenard Gordon Nystel infant son of Orville and (Mrs) Nystel who died at his grandparents home near Meridian January 17 1088. Born February 27 1987 he was 10 months 20 days old. The infant’s death followed a brief illness despite all care. Interment occurred at Meridian Cemetery. Surviving are his parents grandparents great grandparents and many friends.
Greenville Texas June 22 Mrs FN Sockwell widow of the late Mayor FN Sockwell was elected Saturday to fill the unexpired term. Rockwell was killed recently in an automobile accident near Belton while returning home from Austin on official business. Mrs Lockwell was unopposed and became the first woman mayor in history. Her term expires next April 9.
The Norse School's Literary Society will meet Tuesday and Wednesday with plans for an engaging program led by Mr Hansen. Patrons expect a strong local attendance as the group emphasizes parliamentary procedure and public speaking benefits. The school recently won a loving cup for boys debate and anticipates future cups, including for girls debate. Coca Cola ad promotion praised. Pupils received gifts and a Texas Almanac for each room.
Students report no practice due to weather yet the team plans a Friday night gathering at the gymnasium to cheer for the Clifter while Varnelle Hoel misses two and a half days of school due to illness and Alton Aats and Roy Husting are sick.
Memphis Texas January 20 Mrs A X Bie 74 of Memphis and J T Goodnight 79 of Wellington were married in the county courtroom by Rev Luther Crawford pastor of the Newlin Baptist Church a large number of friends and relatives attended the ceremony
County agent Jagke B. Motala announces a cautious move as many growers push onion slips to sprout now to beat potential later freezes. Wheat moisture remains high and fields are ready for plowing, with regional distance notes showing El Paso to Texarkana longer than Chicago to New York and Fort Worth closer to St Paul than Brownsville.
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