12 Jul 1929
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1929
Page
1
Local notes report a large carillon reunion and Luther Catechism anniversary discussion in Cranfills Gap. People from the area visit relatives in Missouri and Texas while residents note career moves, family visits, and a plan for an extended stay as individuals reconnect with former neighbors and activities.
Me, unies Prather died suddenly at his home in north Clifton Monday morning July Sth. He was born in Clifton and spent his life there, becoming a substantial citizen. He married Extime Sehoen Meek of Womack in 1918, leaving two sisters in Dallas and a brother in Clifton. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Tap Ast Church, burial in Clifton Cemetery. Special note offers nail services July 15 and August 1 at Marinello Bessey Shop with appointments.
The following parties have declared their intentions of getting married Mr. Edward Dewald to Miss Elisa Tarrons. The notice lists the names and confirms plans for a forthcoming marriage between the two individuals.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for support after a husband’s death. Notice lists church events including morning worship at 11, evening service, Bible study, and a prayer meeting with laid out times and names within the Tow of Burlay. Purple beads mentioning lost items appear as a minor note.
July 10 begins orders for fruit trees from Stark Bros Nurseries as the local agent announces in a cordial letter signed by John R Swenwen. The note promises to handle all orders in advance and urges customers to place requests promptly.
Sunday School at 6 10 p m no morning service due to Rev Bjorke death pastor in Tamilly out of town worship at 8 p m by Rev P By Thorton Bible study postponed all children urged to attend Sunday race?
In a fragmentary scene a butcher challenges a local attorney in a tense exchange over a disputed payment or action. The dialogue suggests a financial dispute involving a tank, pine, and fees, with terse responses and interrupted remarks.
Old timers and descendants gathered at Pool Park for Bosque County's 75th anniversary celebration. Mayor Ed Handley and numerous dignitaries spoke while exhibits, spinning wheels, and an Old Time Square Dance highlighted a day of hometown pride. Prizes were awarded in crafts and a pie produced by local bakers.
Fragmented text outlines a sequence of games around July in multiple cities including Waco and Houston with unclear team names and dates. Details are unreadable and many occurrences are garbled. The readable parts suggest a summer schedule but lack specific, coherent facts.
Afr Melvin David Capps of Mason Texas led to the altar Esther Odegaard of Clifton in a quiet ceremony at the Scandinavian Lutheran Church on Saturday evening July 4 1920 The bride wore white Johnson trim Spanish lace and bouquet white carnations The groom is proprietor of a ranch near Mason and plans to reside there The wedding was witnessed by family friends and guests from Clifton Mason and nearby areas with Rev C T Roe officiating The couple will reside in Mason after July 15 1920 and are praised by many in Clifton and Mason for a long romance and joyous union
The article lists numerous road and bond district payments to firms and individuals, amounts ranging up to about 800 dollars, and adjourned court claims to pay. It notes associated officials and local matters including church sermons, cotton gin work, Scout trek reports, and a Belton encampment.
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