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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1933

Page

13

Local and Personal Notes from Southeast Texas and Normangee

KR SE ew tk J. N. Fallis visits Southeast Texas as a business guest. Evangelist C. R. Nichol leads a Church of Christ revival in Normangee. Canuteson's Shop advertises wagon repairs and supplies. City residences traded for farms and vice versa, with cash buyers. T. C. Matson seeks housing trades. W. D. Miller attends Dallas Grand Lodge meeting. Mrs. Miller visits Fort Worth with the children.

C. R. Nichol Church of Christ Normangee W. D. Miller Dallas Grand Lodge of Maccabees

Mrs Torrence Hosts Waco Guests In Family Gathering

Mr and Mrs Clint Oliver and their daughter Martha Nell along with Mrs A J Golson of Waco visited Mrs J T Torrence. Golson is Torrence’s sister and Oliver is her niece, sharing a family Sunday gathering.

Clint Oliver Martha Nell A. J. Golson Waco J. T. Torrence Mrs. Golson Mrs. Oliver Torrence

Wrights and Seljos Attend Dahl and Nelson Reunion

Mrs. A. C. Wright and her sons Jack and Billie, from Somerville Texas, visited Mrs. Margaret Seljos and Mr. and Mrs. Otis Hoff for several days and attended the Dahl and Nelson reunion on Sunday June 18.

A. C. Wright and Sons Jack and Billie Ove Seljos Somerville Texas Margaret Seljos Otis Hoff Dahl and Nelson

Clifton Kinfolks Visit Delights Small Child

Mrs Homer Covey and her daughter Janice, with sister Miss Frances Greer from Fort Worth and sister Mrs Dewey Martin of Morgan, paid a courtesy visit to the Baldridge home last Friday afternoon. The trip centered on introducing young Janice to Clifton kin and friends.

Homer Covey Janice Frances Greer Fort Worth Dewey Martin Morgan Baldridge Clifton

Deliveries Scheduled After Six P.M. by Mill and Feed Store

Dans by Mill & Feed Store inform customers deliveries will occur after 6:00 p.m. Mrs. E. S. Anderson and E. S. Jr. of Waco visited Mustang relatives this week. Miss Alice Clement traveled from Temple for a short visit with Clifton friends and relatives.

Dansby Mill & Feed Store E. S. Anderson Waco Mustang

For Sale Jersey Male And Flock Near Crawfills Gap

A Jersey male aged 15 months is for sale along with 50 Delaine ewes and 22 yearling muttons. John Dahl in Crawfills Gap Texas advertises this. Miss Robbye Harless and Miss Thelma Taylor from Muskogee Oklahoma visited last week to see Miss Juanita Jenson, the cousin.

Jersey John Dahl Robbye Harless Thelma Taylor Muskogee Oklahoma Juanita Jenson

Mathis Couple Welcome Twins in Crawford Family

Friends report Mr and Mrs Mathis of Sager ston welcomed a boy and a girl. Mrs Mathis was formerly Miss Annie Nelson of Crawford.

Mrs. Mathis Sagerston Mathis Annie Nelson Crawford

Hyde to visit friends in Tennessee after trip north

C. F. Hyde departed Tuesday afternoon for Waco and Nacogdoches to visit children, then planned to travel to Nashville Tennessee to spend time with old friends from his boyhood.

C. F. Hyde Waco Nacogdoches Nashville Tennessee

Clements Visit Extends With Aunt Julia Olson

Mr and Mrs Harold Clement of Dallas visited their home after staying with his parents Mr and Mrs R S Clement. They were joined by Mr Clement's aunt Miss Julia Olson who accompanied them home for an indefinite stay.

Harold Clement Dallas R. S. Clement Mr. Clement Julia Olson

Crawford Bride Walters Weds Norse Man In Waco

A Clifton area wedding took place in Waco on Sunday June 4. Miss Walters of Crawford married Mr. Charlie Smith of Norse. The newlyweds plan to reside in the Norse community.

Clifton Waco Miss Walters Crawford Charlie Smith

Community Notes From Waco And Hillsboro

Mrs Anna Billett of Waco visited in the Axel Hanson home Sunday. Mrs R T Womack attended her sister-in-law Mrs D N Glass funeral in Hillsboro Sunday. A dry spell threatens area corn unless rain comes soon. D M Buck jeweler offers repairs at Sam Ring ness Tailor Shop with money back if unsatisfied. Record subscribers urged to call for Trades Day tickets. Elder G E McCaleb left for East Texas on a business trip but will return to lead Church of Christ preaching Sunday.

Anna Billett Waco Axel Hanson R. T. Womack Hillsboro D. N. Glass D. M. Buck Sam Ringness Tailor Shop G. E. McCaleb East Texas Church of Christ

Church Notices First Presbyterian Church June 25 1983

The bulletin lists Sabbath School at 9 45 Morning worship at 11 and Evening worship at 8 00. The Ladies Auxiliary meets Monday at 3 50 p m at the church for Bible Study. The church welcomes officers and men sent to the city and asks help with magazines for the boys. Further details to follow.

Miss Viola Schramm Heads To La Porte For Summer

Clifton girl Miss Viola Schramm has left Dallas where she lived for some time to spend the summer in La Porte Texas. Her father notified Tuesday to change her Record address during that period.

Viola Schramm Clifton Dallas la Porte Texas

Linotype Operator Harold Caraway Replaces Ill Worker

Harold Caraway, a linotype operator, was called to Hamilton on Tuesday to fill in for an operator who was ill. He previously spent several years in regular work at San Angelo and expects to be recalled there when business improves.

Harold Caraway Linetoype Hamilton Harold San Angelo

Worrells Visit Clifton After Eight Years

Mr and Mrs T J Worrell and their little daughter of Parina Texas spent Sunday visiting Miss Ruby Show Mrs Worrell is better known to Clifton friends as Gussie Elrod niece of Mrs M E Swilling and this was her first Clifton visit in eight years

T. J. Worrell Parina Texas

Priddy Couple Makes Summer Trip to Chicago Exposition

Mr and Mrs E A Priddy of Valley Mills visited Saturday morning for an early train ride starting a summer vacation that includes the Chicago Century of Progress Exposition then New York and other places of interest Clifton friends extend best wishes for an enjoyable trip.

E. A. Priddy Valley Mills New York Clifton

Standefers Head to Chicago for World’s Fair Tour

Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Standefer travel by car with Raymond Rogstad and Alfred Jenson, leaving Tuesday morning for Chicago and other sights at the World’s Fair Exposition. They plan to spend several days sightseeing at the event.

J. L. Standefer Raymond Rogstad Alfred Jenson Chicago

Dinner honoring Miss Hilma Bekkelund at Lise residence

Mrs Lillie M Lise hosted a Sunday dinner with Rev Frank Nixon and family M A Ringness Mrs Frank J Bradstreet and two children Frankie and Harvey Charlie Gustafson and two sons Sherman and Tommie and Martin Bekkeland in honor of Miss Hilma Bekkelund.

Lillie M. Lise Frank Nixon M. A. Ringness Frank J. Bradstreet Frankie and Harvey Charlie Gustafson Sherman and Tommie Martin Bekkeland Hilma Bekkelund

Bread price stays at eight cents as local stores shift

Clifton again sees bread at eight cents per loaf this week amid talk Stephenville Bakery paused deliveries. Local gardener C W Johle delivers fruit to customers from his Bosque banks orchard. The R L Baldridge family hosted Sam P Harben and Walter D Adams, Texas Press Assn and drug industry leaders, praising their wives for support.

Clifton Stephenville R. L. Baldridge Sam P. Harben Richardson Walter D. Adams Forney Texas Press Association Harben Adams Texas Pharmaceutical Association Druggist Magazine

Zion Evangelical Church Announces Evangelical Day

Zion Evangelical Church of Womack says Sunday School and church service will be omitted on June 25. All members of Zion and St John Evangelical Churches are invited to attend the Evangelical Day at E L T School in Waco Texas with services at 11 am and 3 pm at Waco Hall. Lunch and recreation at South 8th Street Park.

Zion’s St. John’s

Community effort aids reading materials for servicemen

Committees from each church will gather material for a room at Camp Clifton. Names of appointees will be announced later. People are asked to designate places to receive these magazines. The town aims to welcome the servicemen and provide reading matter through this community project led by G. E. McCaleb, minister.

Camp Clifton G. E. McCaleb

Jenson & Tucker Clifton Insurance Inquiry

Customer asks if home and household goods are insured. directs immediate visit to Jenson & Tucker in Clifton for coverage verification.

Jenson & Tucker Clifton

Windt Returns Home After Visit With Family in Brenham

Joe Windt comes back to Brenham from a two week stay at his son Wm Grimm’s home and with grandchildren Mr and Mrs A G Amundson and E H Grimm.

Joe Windt Brenham Wm. Grimm A. G. Amundson E. H. Grimm

Mrs Ingersoll and daughter Visit Then Return Home

Mrs. Mattie Ingersoll and daughter Mrs Ben Brite have been visiting relatives and friends here and drove back to Brownsville at the start of the week.

Mattie Ingersoll Ben Brite Brownsville

Baptist Services Sunday Schedule and Invitation

Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 10 45 Sun Beams at 3 afternoon Evening worship at 8 Prayer meeting every Wednesday at 8 Pastor Frank Nixon invites all visitors and friends to attend. W M S meets Monday at the church for a regular business meeting.

Frank Nixon

Immanuel Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule Notes

On Sunday June 25 services begin with Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30 a m English language preaching at 10 30 a m followed by a 2 30 p m Divine service at Goar's school house An 8 00 p m W L Society devotion topic discussion and monthly business meeting Then Tuesday 2 30 p m Ladies Aid meets in church basement with Mrs E Landgraf as host Non Christian denominations will be the discussion topic On Saturday 8 00 p m catechetical instruction G A Obenhaus is the pastor.

Goar’s W. L. Society Ladies’ Aid E. Landgraf

Confirmation Services at St Olaf Lutheran Church

St Olaf Lutheran Church holds confirmation in Brick Church Sunday morning at 10 30 with a noon hour and the altar sacrament following. North ladies society meets next Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Oris Solberg hosts next at the home. Young People’s Society gathers next Sunday night at 8 15 with Anna Enger and Herman Mickelson hosting at the church parlors. J A Urnes pastor.

Brick Church North Ladies’ Society Oris Solberg Young People’s Society Anna Enger Herman Mickelson J. A. Urnes

Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday Services Schedule

Trinity Lutheran Church lists Sunday School at 9 30, Communion at 10 30, and an afternoon service at Crawford. Choir practice Thursday night. Ladies Aid meets Thursday with Mrs C E Schow. Visitors welcome to services.

Trinity Lutheran Church Crawford Ladies’ Aid C. E. Schow

St Pauls Lutheran Church Services and Sunday School

St Pauls Lutheran Church offers Sunday School in German and English at 9 a m and a German divine service at 10 a m A welcoming message and reception await all attendees Pastor Fred Mgebroff delivers guidance and greeting to worshippers

ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church Fred. Mgebroff

Methodist Church Plans Evening Pageant The Great Commission

Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11. Epworth Leagues meet at 7 30 p m and the Great Commission pageant, performed by ten characters, at 8 15 p m. W M Society gathers Monday afternoon. Choir practices Thursday at 8 p m. Visitors attended last Sunday and were welcomed. The church building is cool and guests are invited for a warm reception.

Epworth Great Commission W. M. Society

Church of Christ services announced with invites

The Church of Christ lists preaching and communion at 11 a.m. and night services at 8 15 p.m. A ladies Bible class Monday at 4 p.m. Bible study and prayer Wednesday at 8 15 p.m. The notice urges all members to attend Sunday and invites CCC members to join. Plans mention providing books and magazines for reading.

CCC

Town Sedan Ad Highlights New Tires and Week-long Offer

Gilliam Motor Co. advertises a four door Town Sedan with new tires and a smooth ride offered at a special price if sold this week. Ralph Gray was called to Dallas this week where he accepted employment in a creamery.

O. K Gilliam Motor Co Ralph Gray Dallas

Turnersville men visit to learn about grain market

A. T. Humes and R. M. Holder of Turnersville stopped in Wednesday afternoon for a brief business visit focused on learning about the local grain market.

A. T. Humes R. M. Holder Turnersville

Meridian families gather for a Sunday visit

Mr. and Mrs. C. Williams and Dan and Mrs. Bob Bass and children, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Grimm of Meridian spent Lunady with Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Amundson and Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Grimm of this city.

C. Williams Dan Bob Bass C. F. Grimm Meridian A. G. Amundson E. H. Grimm

Bottlinger anniversary celebrated by families in county

Mr and Mrs P L Conrad and children and Mr and Mrs Richard Walsleben and daughter drove to Hamilton County last Sunday to celebrate the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Joe Bottlinger.

P. L. Conrad Richard Walsleben Hamilton County Joe Bottlinger

Reverend Arnes Visits Century of Progress Exhibit

Rev J A Arnes of Crawfills Gap stopped in Clifton after returning from Minneapolis for Lutheran Church meetings. He then traveled to Chicago to visit his children and view the Century of Progress exhibits, calling the show worth seeing though more time was needed to explore it fully.

J. A. Arnes Crawfills Gap Clifton Minneapolis Minn Lutheran Church Chicago

Cowens of Dalhart Visit Relatives Here and in Hamilton

Mr and Mrs Wilson Cowen of Dalhart arrived yesterday to visit relatives and friends in this town and Hamilton. John R Cowen father of Mr Cowen drove from Hamilton to meet them here.

Wilson Cowen Dalhart Hamilton John R. Cowen Mr. Cowen

Howard and sisters visit Bryan relatives on trip to Abilene

Mr. and Mrs. Elton A. Howard with sisters Zula Howard and Laverne Jones of Bryan Texas were overnight guests Sunday at the home of uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. H P. Jones. They were enroute to Abilene.

Elton A. Howard Zula Howard Laverne Jones Bryan Texas H. P. Jones Abilene

Palmer visit and illness noted in local notices

W. W. Palmer, recently from McAdoo, called to visit his ill father R. S. Palmer at his daughter's home. Mrs. J. P. Richards of Mosheim visited Clifton for a short time yesterday to catch up with friends and conduct business before Palmer arranged to have the Record mailed to his town address for one year.

W. W. Palmer McAdoo R. S. Palmer

Mrs Clara Grimland Leaves Sanatorium After Surgery

Mrs Clara Grimland, long a patient at a Waco sanitarium, is reported to be recovering well after a serious operation early last week. She has been allowed a short visit with her daughter in law, Mrs Marion Grimland, in Waco before attempting to return home. Friends have followed her progress with concern and now joy as she improves daily.

Clara Grimland Waco Marion Grimland Grimland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Park Camp Welcome TO Carpenter Brothers J. N. Fallis Canuteson T. C. Matson Alice Clement Temple Sunday United States Farmers State Bank Clifton, Texas Julius M. Jenson Tom C. Parks Arnold Jer Co First Presbyterian Church C. W. Johle Highway Bridge Mr. Johle Jenson& Tucker Jack C. Tucker Baptist Services Immanuel Lutheran Church G. A. Obenhaus ST. Olaf Lutheran Church Edgar N. Scarlett Clifton Lodge H. H. Killion W. M W. T. Dixon Marinello Westgaard Miller’s
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