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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1944
Page
4
The town reports activity from the Democratic committee with talks on vice presidential nomination and local political shifts. Citizens Oswald and Rayburn are noted, along with farm and county administration notes, while local tradesman Hurl Zakariswen suffers a fall and awaits recovery.
A garbled column of local social notes lists A B Froklin visiting Clifton and Vapeg ils, mentions tax assessors and property, university affiliations in Texas, visits by Rev. Nelsons, and a roundup of residents and guests. Mentions Temple, Mayville, and other places with fragmented names and uncertain details. The piece concludes with corrections about a local business owner’s employment and ownership.
A lengthy local notice recalls many residents visiting homes of relatives in Fort Worth and Waco, with a detailed obituary for O. Teter Wexhuh and family. It also covers social visits, a property sale, and a funeral service held for a longtime local pharmacist, highlighting community ties, church affiliations, and service.
Womack School reports a second term start with a reading club aimed at boosting interest in books. A record will track pages read, and discussions on stories are planned. Attendance notes reveal Betty Jean and Carolyn Kettler were absent awaiting a bus, and Ray seeks help with chores or tasks. Local visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Kempoi Bpitzer and others, with updates on neighbors moving and community events.
The Record lists Karl L. Lovelady and Buster Brown as candidates for District 21 State Senator, with District Judge RB Cross and District Attorney BW Allen also noted. An editorial note mentions distribution of the paper along Route 3 via Valley Bus and a schedule extending twelve months.
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