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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1942
Page
4
A fragmentary Clifton Record item notes July Fourth visitors including Charlie Brien of Cleburne and local families, plus reports on a War Bond drive promoting farm investments and Navy-related war effort, with community letters, hospital news, and local civic events amid a wartime climate.
Local residents from Meridian and surrounding towns celebrated the Fourth with family gatherings and visits. Figures include Mrs. Omar Jones resigning as Meridian Hardware bookkeeper and planning to join Mr. Jones in Surawa. Guests described include Rev. B. W. Skinner of Chilton and Buster Skinner and baby from Waco, plus many relatives visiting from Georgetown, Fort Worth, Dallas, and San Angelo.
The County Court in Bosque County Texas granted letters of administration on May 1 1942 to the undersigned for the estate of Andrew Christofferson deceased. All persons having claims against the estate must present them within the legal period. The undersigned's post office address is Clifton Texas Henry C Dahlen G Shurtey M.A Dod Executary of the Estate of Alvire Christofferson deceased.
The Record Wy pleated to announce that more subscribers than usual were secured since the last issue, including new ones. Mr and Mrs V Deason and their daughter Mahala Ann spent the 4th week visiting relatives and friends in Corpus Christi, returning home Tuesday.
The Record notes announcements pending July 1948 action by the Democratic primary. Candidates include W. B. Porge for Florida Representative, Rubert M. Jones for County Judge, Jack Cureton and Paul Massey for County Treasurer, Minnie C. Locker for County Supervisor, B. W. Wallace and Evans Picklin for Commissioner Precinct No. 4, Clara French Richards for another post, and Wilson White and Dave Montgomery for Sheriff plus Tom Gilaspir as a listed candidate in Bosque County.
Mr Mogford, an instructor at A and M Cotlogs, and Mrs Mogford visit Sum ford's mother Mrs Wych and other relatives. The text notes time spent together and mentions family hospitality during the weekend.
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