Work of the Parent Teacher Association Report
The Parent Teacher Association's fall work in Clifton and nearby halted by influenza and doctor shortages, but a recent report summarizes the unfinished physical examinations of local children. Officers elected at the latest meeting include President Mrs J K McSpadden, 1st Vice President Mrs W E Prather, 2nd Vice President Mrs Oscar Pederson, Secretary Mrs J M Jenson, and Treasurer Mrs Olaf Westgaard.
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Parent-Teacher Association
de Weeste
Clifton
Peries
Periorete Lasek
On Teacher Association
J. K. McSpadden
W. E. Prather
Oscar Pederson
Death of A. Saxland at Clifton area
A Saxland aged eighty nine died Tuesday June 17 at his daughter's home four miles west of Clifton after an illness. A native of Norway who came to this country about forty years ago he lived in the area since. Funeral services were conducted by evangelist J. K. Rystad of Norse with burial in Clifton cemetery.
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A. Saxland
A. O. Strommen
Clifton
Norway
Ev. J. K. Rystad
Norse
Kent
McFadden and Barnard United in Valley Mills Union
Sunday at 8 p m at the Proffitt home in this city Mr Auburn T McFadden and Miss Ceva Barnard were united in marriage Rev E S Sansom officiating Attending were Messrs Nowlin Snider and Misses Mc Nemar Shaw of Valley Mills Miss Barnard was a popular Connolly Co employee at Valley Mills Mr McFadden is employed by Show Bros Clifton They will reside in Clifton The Record extends best wishes to the couple.
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J. K. Proffitt
Auburn T. McFadden
Ceva Barnard
E. S. Sansom
Messrs. Nowlin
Snider
Show Bros. of
Clifton
Service Schedule Led by Pastor Kornegay
At 10 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. preaching services follow with 3 p.m. Junior League and 8:45 p.m. preaching. A prayer meeting is held Wednesday evening at 8:45 led by Geo. F. Kornegay, pastor.
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Geo. F. Kornegay
German Professor Is Fired at Texas University
Austin June 16 The senate finance committee approved funds to continue teaching German at the University of Texas with the proviso that Professor Edward Prokosch receive no salary. His books faced strong criticism from ex ambassador James Gerard and their circulation was restricted in New York.
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Austin
Texas
Senate Finance Committee
University of Texas
Edward Prokosch
James Gerard
New York
Wedding of Rowena Layne and Z T Hamilton in Clifton Texas
Announcement records the June 17 1919 wedding of Rowena Layne to Z T Hamilton at Clifton Texas with ceremony at four thirty p m. The event featured pink and white decor and a reception at the Layne home before the couple departed by train. Attendants included Mary Butler, Bernie Rea, Mary Grainger, Marion Hamilton and Mabel Layne with Beth Butler as the ring bearer and Rosell Fitzhugh performing music. The bride wore toupe charmeuse and the groom black. Rev E S Sansom officiated.
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J. B. Layne
Rowena
Z. T. Hamilton
Clifton
Texas
Taliaferro Field
Fort Worth
Mary Butler
Bernie Rea
Elwood Lovelady
Fitzhugh
Sousa
Mendelsohn
Mary Grainger
Comanche
Marion Hamilton
Grapevine
Mabel Layne
Dallas
Beth Butler
Helen Little
Wilma Parks
Sansom
Bradstreet and Dansby wed in Valley Mills ceremony
Frank Bradstreet of Clifton and Miss Bessie Dansby of Turnersville were married last Saturday evening at Valley Mills with Rev. Wilkins officiating. The groom, a war veteran, and the bride, long resident of Valley Mills, were joined by a small group of friends as they begin married life.
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Frank Bradstreet
Bessie Dansby
Turnersville
Valley Mills
Aaron Dansby
Clifton
Two More States Ratify Woman Suffrage
Albany reports the New York Legislature ratified the federal woman suffrage amendment without dissent. Topeka notes Kansas also unanimously ratified the amendment to the U S constitution, both on June 16.
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Albany
N. Y
New York
Topeka
Kansas
Local Couple Weds After North Texas Romance
The Hamiltons, graduates of North Texas State Normal College, were married amid a celebration that drew several out of town guests including Mrs. M. M. Fitzhugh and Miss Minnie Fitzhugh of Valley Mills, Miss Mary Grainger of Comanche, and others from Grapevine Dallas Crawfills Gap and San Marcos.
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Hamilton
North Texas State Normal College
M. M. Fitzhugh
Minnie Fitzhugh
Valley Mills
Mary Grainger
Comanche
Marion Hamilton
Grapevine
Mabel Layne
Dallas
Bess Hof
Chas. Hoel
Crawfills Gap
Perkins
San Marcos
Ferguson oil well showing up good
Meridian Texas June 17 The Ferguson wildcat No 2 well struck pay oil sand at 540 feet and the drill passed into a producing sand estimated to yield eight to ten barrels per day. Optimism runs high as drillers declare the find proves the region on the right track and Bosque County may hold a large oil field.
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Meridian
Texas
Bosque County
Somervill County Approves $60,000 Highway Bond
Cleburne Texas June 14 Word was received that Somervill County approved a $60,000 road bond by a 5 to 1 vote. The funds will finance a pike road linking the highway system from Henrietta to Meridian through Jacksboro Weatherford Granbury Glen Rose.
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Cleburne
Texas
Somervill County
Henrietta
Jacksboro
Weatherford
Granbury
Glen Rose
Meridian
Presbyterian Church Sunday Services and Hours
The Presbyterian Church invites all to attend Sunday School at 9 45, preaching at 11 00, Christian Endeavor at 8 00 and another preaching at 8 45. Visitors welcome whether friend or stranger. Address E 8 Sansom. Pastor.
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Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
Sansom
A Way to Make Money in Dallas Ad Spending
A Dallas firm spent last Sunday 1600 for newspaper advertising, a move hailed as boosting the city’s growth at the expense of smaller North Texas towns. Richardson Echo notes the value of advertising for business.
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Dallas
Texas
Richardson Echo
Clifton Boys Return Home From France
Thirteen Clifton boys returned home from France last Monday night after discharges at Camp Bowie. Names include Joe Wise Joe Butler Selmer Scramstad Albert Lawrence Tom Matson Joe Matson Ole Finstad Allen Finstad Olan Johnson Alex Shulze Robert Daniels Ellis Moore and Willie Stapp of the Thirty Sixth Division and Ninetieth Division. The largest Clifton turnout yet, their tales mark the happiest day in their lives. A fish fry barbecue and picnic is suggested to honor them.
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Clifton
France
Camp Bowie
Joe Wise
Joe Butler
Selmer Scramstad
Albert Lawrence
Tom Matson
Joe Matson
Ole Finstad
Allen Finstad
Olan Johnson
Alex Shulze
Robert Daniels
Ellis Moore
Willie Stapp
Mrs Oscar Grimland Dies After Appendicitis Operation
Mrs Oscar Grimland of Norse died at the Temple Sanitarium last Wednesday evening at 10 o clock following an appendicitis operation. She leaves a husband and a one year old baby among relatives and friends. The body was returned to Norse for interment and funeral services were led by Rev. J. K. Rystad. The bereaved family extends sincere sympathy.
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Oscar Grimland
Norse
Temple Sanitarium
J. K. Rystad
For Sale or Trade Two Clifton Houses and Lots
Two houses and lots in Clifton Texas with one near South Clifton and near the school. Will exchange for a small form of equal value. By W. T. Dixon Clifton Tex an tfe.
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Clifton
South Clifton
W. T. Dixon
Texan
Tfe
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