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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1924
Page
4
Gatesville Texas July 17 weather remains dry and very warm. Farmers are up with work. all crops clean and cotton looking fine with little insect trouble. Corn crop expected to be very short. No movement in cattle industry this week, but local dealers anticipate improved activity in coming weeks.
Sunday School at 0 30 Pull attendance Bible class led by G Bronsted Superintendent Morning English service at 10 30 Offering for parochial school The building repainted before vacation Bible school Camp on Bosque river north of town Pastor Theodore Lerud Long list of local visitors and names Miss Wilma Swenson Dr Quibrth and wife Miss Anna Marie Olson Miss Mamie Glass and Turner Glass family visited Hamilton Fayetteville Ark Galveston trip Turner Peale Grebe noted
Fragmentary clipping from Clifton Texas with unclear names and event details. Reads as a local notices item but lacks full context or precise actions, dates, or parties involved.
Friday morning notes that rising prices for wheat and oats helped many who had not sold grain early. The Lutheran congregation voted to grant the pastor Rev Theo Lerud a variation in August. Community members urged voting in tomorrow’s polls, stressing civic duty and conviction. The piece references baseball, cash subscriptions for three months, and social gatherings, with local names such as Dewald Boytes and G Serwenson appearing among community actions and hopes.
Weatherford July 18 Joe Weavers of south of town was bitten on the hand by a rattlesnake while napping on a cot in his yard. A doctor was called and the patient will recover. The item notes rising Texas highway grade crossing dangers and mentions visits by Frank Spangie, Mrs Spangie, and Mr J E Davis among Clifton residents.
The Mirror endorses Clarence B Gilmore for reelection as Texas Railroad Commissioner and praises his long service and upright character. Born in East Texas, he rose to chair the board, gaining respect from railroads and the public for fair arbitration and deep knowledge of carriers and patrons.
In Austin on July 18, the Court of Criminal Appeals received an appeal from Boaque County defendant W. W. McVicker who was convicted of selling liquor and sentenced to two years in prison.
The annual Texas Circuit meeting will be held August 3-5 at the Scandinavian Lutheran Church. Rev H O Sharon and Rev Johan Olson will speak. The program includes English and Norwegian services, sermons, and discussions on baptismal covenants with dinners provided. A cordial welcome is extended by local pastor Mr and Mrs J M Jenson Jr.
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