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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1944
Page
2
Amid calls for higher teacher pay and school funding changes, supporters claim state and federal funds must better support schools. Critics warn against marketization and distant control, urging local solutions and stable funding.
A long list of visitors and residents is noted. Bobby of Waco and Mamie Nelson, Mrs Archie Moballa and Charles of West visit Mrs N Byle Bundy family. Nell Bryan visits from Pamdena. A Lawrence uses crutches after a fall. Mrs Harold Mot Waco and relatives are mentioned. Mrs Arch pent the week with the Light family. Matti Jarrett in Dallas, relatives and friends. John Higginbotham now employed near town and at McGregor. Varna Gene Howard goes to Austin for school. Mrs C K Ahins leaves for Temple for summer work. Miss Sue Poo Austin visited parents. Pfc Lovin T Powers on furlough. Mrs M Sherrod to Brackenville for summer. Di Bonds and Seth Nutt graduate Valley Mills HS and head to Uncle Sam. Joe B Bearsten at Thompsen then to San Diego June 4. Mary Ann Raley to Baylor University for summer school. Chief Petty Officer H J Gibson Jr and wife return from Gress Laks. Mrs Gene Howard of Austin home for graduation.
Clifton to Temple and south to ABAS pam with 645 pam Gy. Temple to Olton 6200 a.m to 8 40 p.m fare to Temple 1 00 round trip 1 86 Clifton Port Worth and Dallas 755 a.m 540 p.m daily for Clifton 8 05 a.m 1 05 p.m round trip 1 00 fare to Dallas 1 60 roundtrip 2 70 Fort Worth to Gutton 8 80 a.m 2 JOE HYDE Driver and Mgr tfe
A list of upcoming services and classes across Evangelical and Reformed, Church of Christ, and Lutheran congregations. Includes Sunday School times at 9 30 and 10 a m, Divine Services, Bible classes, and minister schedules with L L Jameson, J B Keueger, and Prof C Tysson noted. Visitors welcome.
Annal Luthera Church lists services for June with divine worship at 11 and confirmation class. Clifton Baptist Church schedules Sunday School at 9:45 and morning worship at 10:45 with midweek prayer and a large Vacation Bible School. Pastor Bielefeldt and Pastor Baskin lead respective congregations with ongoing Bible study and youth programs.
The message urges worship during difficult days and urges all to attend revival services in China Springs. The Church of the Living God calls everyone to divine worship, highlighting the need for spiritual focus and steadfast faith. Ally Wallace N. Dungon, Minister.
A fragmentary record shows multiple land transfers including Clifton and Walnut Springs areas. Notable entries mention Homer A. Corbin, W. D. Smith, and M. J. Barnes with sums from $9000 to $176.00, plus several 6 to 16 acre parcels from surveys.
Local notices report Miss Helen Tidwell of Weatherford visiting with her mother Mrs Ophelia Tidwell and a suite of relatives from Dallas and Fort Worth. Family reunions occur as Julian Tidwell returns from service aboard the Pacific Seabees. several guests gather with extended kin. Deeds filed in the County Clerk's Office show transactions including L A Cole to D H Hammond and Lola C OGhen to Axel F Olson among others in Meridian and surrounding towns.
A grateful card thanks neighbors and friends for support during the bereavement of a mother and sister. It lists Mrs P. Bi Shirley and others for flowers and comforting words, and expresses lasting appreciation and God’s blessings. Signed by Mr and Mrs Chris Johnson and Jo Kristine, Mr and Mrs W D Miller.
June 6 reports two more candidates filed for governor with the $100 fee before the Monday deadline. William Crimes of Houston, a ship fitter, and Dr. Herbert E. Mills of Dickinson, Falveston County, join nine others running against Gov. Cake Stevenson, including one woman, in a crowded field with several incumbents and hopefuls from multiple counties.
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