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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1924
Page
8
A fragment outlines the celebrates Flag Day of June 14 1777 as one of the world’s oldest national banners. It notes its symbolic rise over the United States with a population around 3 000 000 and claims its enduring loyalty to liberty and the republic.
The Clifton ice factory announces a special rate of FOPTY cents per hundred pounds for farmers and others who travel to the factory platform. The message invites all who need ice for any purpose to take advantage of the price and stay well supplied. Citron Tee & Cold Storage, St. Cormany, Prop. Mire, 2. Lloyd of Mart and several locals visit. Mrs. Nichol and Mrs. Grange Nichol of Morosa were guests of Mr. and Mrs. LE Tenmiven last Friday.
A jumble of local notices covers former Clifton Superintendent J.R. Layne planning a move to Arkansas farm life after forty years in education. It notes Texas and southwestern history authorities, recents graduates and a public school levy dispute, plus wedding details at Mrs Nellie Pierson’s home and a Lutheran church service upcoming.
Clifton Sluggers boost town spirit with home grown players and city grounds at City Park. They beat Gronsbeck in two of three games, lost 4 1 at Chilton, as fans and local firms rally to support a strong season. A Sunday game was postponed due to a local death.
A note mentions over one hundred pounds of high grade fish available at a sale on Friday and Saturday run by Home Grocery Company. Mrs A J Harmel and children of Plainview visit her mother Mrs John Oswald and other relatives. Miss Ella Kunkle accompanies them.
The Queen Theatre offers a weekly schedule with multiple features each day. Shows include Freckles Barry in Tin Knights, Let's Go, The Telephone Girl, The Lone Chance, He's My Pal, Monkey Shows, Sparring Partners, Mullton and Bhuff, and Tomable David. Admission ranges from 10 to 60 cents, with matinees and evening performances listed across Friday through Thursday. One coupon admits one person on special Friday and Saturday matinees. June dates referenced.
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