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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1926

Page

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Letter of encouragement to Mrs. Maggie B Little

Frank Kell writes from Wichita Falls Texas in 1926 praising Mrs Maggie B Little Clifton Texas a candidate for Bosque County District Clerk in the Democratic primary He notes his inability to vote in Bosque but offers the letter to her for use in advancing her campaign and sends best wishes to her and her family.

Wichita Falls Tex Maggie B. Little Clifton Texas H. L Frank Kell

Senior B Y P U Missionary Meeting on Luther Rice

A Baptist Seer Luther Rice is featured in a senior B Y P U program with an introduction by Mayme Glass and talks by Mrs. Womack Mr. Jones May Bell Albcorn Aubrey Palmer Mabel Oswald Florrie Lovelady. The meeting starts Sunday night at 7 00 and a federation gathering is planned with Clifton B Y P U Sunday at 3 00.

Luther Rice Mayme Glass Womack Mr. Jones May Bell Albcorn America Aubrey Palmer Rice Mabel Oswald Florrie Lovelady B. Y. P. U. Federation Clifton B. Y. P. U

G A Missionary Program Update June 28 1926

Program notes include songs Rescue the Perishing and Make Me a Channel of Blessings. Prayers section lists Sentence Prayers and Closing Prayer by Mrs. R R Wal drop. Kilgore discusses The Usefulness of Tracts. Bonnie Alexander presents A Bible School in Argentina. Sybie Findley speaks on What Christians the Chinese Make. Visitors urged to attend.

G. A Mayme Kilgore Argentina Bonnie Alexander Sybie Findley R. R. Waldrop

Plums for Sale Near Hico Texas by Newell

Local advertises plums for sale at 1.50 per bushel near Hico Texas, listed by Mrs N A Newell. The notice notes the location approximately 1 1 2 miles from Hico and is dated with limited legible text.

Orchard Hico N. A. Newell Texas

Marriage Licenses Listed for Four Couples

Collis Williams to Miss Marie Grimm and M. R. Lehmann to Miss Leta Powell, B. F. Heathcoat to Miss Eunice Bruner, and Elmo Lundberg to Miss Bessie Lee Blue were recorded as marriage licenses.

Collis Williams Marie Grimm M. R. Lehmann Leta Powell B. F. Heathcoat Miss Eunice Bruner Elmo Lundberg Bessie Lee Blue

Man Convicted by Circumstances Is Cleared

Temple, June 22. A case at a passenger station tested circumstantial guilt as a woman passenger accused a man of stealing $8.75 and a ticket. He offered to pay the sum and buy a new ticket, insisting the purse be returned if found. The next day the purse was recovered by another worker, showing innocence despite initial appearances.

Temple Missouri Cleburne Temple Policemen

Card of Thanks for Hazel Addalin Enger clan

The Enger family expresses heartfelt thanks to all who helped during Hazel Addalin’s illness and death. Gratitude extended for meals, kind words from Rev. O. T. Roe, and support to endure the sorrow. They pray for God’s blessings and hope to repay kindness in kind. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Enger and Children.

Hazel Addalin O. T. Roe E. H. Enger

Moody Receives Silver Dollar By Mail In Campaign Gag

Austin reports a silver dollar sent by mail to Attorney General Dan Moody. The unwrapped coin, bearing a two cent stamp canceled in Raymondville, was addressed to Moody at his hotel. Moody believes the sender is a friend, likely a good luck token and campaign contribution with no known sender.

Austin Dan Moody Raymondville Rio Grande Valley Moody

Hearst Denies Rumor of Retirement in Teasing Retort

William Randolph Hearst denies retiring from business and quips that retirement comes only when God tires him, signaling continued leadership and vigor amid speculation about his future. The remark frames his stance on ongoing involvement and control over his media empire.

William Randolph Hearst

SPECIAL NEWS FROM CAYOTE SPECIAL NEWS FROM CAYOTE

Special correspondent R M Neill and son Clarence, sick with measles, are well enough to travel to Meridian with Mrs Neill and Allene. Miss Mildred Moorman and Hazel Cutbirth recoveries noted. Mrs D J Cutbirth returns home after Morgan visit. Attended Dan Moody speech in Waco. new baby boy to James Lanehart and wife. rain fell Friday and Monday. Rosa Jones at Valley Mills faces appendicitis. she heads to Waco for surgery.

R. M. Neill Clarence Meridian Neill Allene Sam Gandy Albert Marth Sam Jones Mildred Moorman Mexia Jim Jones Dallas Garner Moorman Charlie Marth Waco Dan Moody D. J. Cutbirth Morgan Heaton Valley Mills Methodist Church James Lanehart Reeder Valey Mills J. B. Reder Rosa

God's Gift to Man The Noble Horse

The horse has given mankind fidelity strength courage and unwavering service across ages. It aided land clearing building cities and transporting crops while enduring cold hunger and wounds. Loyal and intelligent, it stands by its master in danger and enriches life with beauty and grace across all races and ranks. D. D. Twitchell.

Desert D. D. Twitchell

Rain brings a bountiful crop outlook across the plains

The article notes near unanimous rain approval last week boosting cotton growth unseen since 1919 and predicts a twenty four inch nubbin yield this year. It also mentions farm profits from cheaper oats and reports on local events, games, and community figures including John Olson of Chicago offering a corn prize and ordination services for Rev. Sorenson.

Xas John Olson Chicago Wrigley Co Lars Olson Olson Fast Fairy John Erickson Alton Tindall Hans B. Dahl Farmers State Bank Clifton Meridian Creek M. Sorenson Netee Sorenson L. P. Raley Meridian Johannah Christenson Clifton College Turnersville Red Tergerson War Horse Basque Hamilton Cameron Colwick Joe Grimland

Methodist Revival Draws Big Crowds In City Worship

The revival meeting grows with increasing crowds as Rev. L. L. Felder delivers strong sermons. Ross Smith leads a vibrant song service and youth involvement. An open invitation asks all to attend the preaching and singing. Come and worship with us at the church. T. G. Story, P. C.

L. L. Felder Ross Smith T. G. Story P. C

Canada Seen as Promising Land of Opportunity

The piece notes Canada as a future land of opportunity with 358,162,190 acres of farmable land. Only 140,887,000 acres are currently occupied, highlighting vast unutilized agricultural potential.

Canada

Charlie Heaton Dies Suddenly Here Sunday

Charlie Heaton of Cleburne an Santa Fe shop employee died suddenly Sunday while visiting his wife and two children near Clifton. After pumping a tire he became ill, vomited, and expired almost instantly. Dr C M Moore and JP Joe B Helton declared death natural. Heaton 26, ex service man, married Natalia Blumberg of this city. Born in Terrell Texas, his father died years ago in a similar manner. Interment was in Terrell Tuesday. The Record extends sympathy.

Charlie Heaton Cleburne Santa Fe C. M. Moore Joe B. Helton Navy Natalia Blumberg Heaton Terrell Texas

A Man's Prayer for Honest Living and Simple Epitaph

A reflective prayer asks for clear conscience and fair dealing, hoping to earn honestly, treat others well, and avoid hypocrisy. It seeks humility, kindness to children and the elderly, and ends with a simple epitaph, Here lies a man.

Car of wool shipped from Clifton Monday

On Monday this week the following citizens of this section sold to Smithwick & Cloud of Lampasas a car of high grade wool: H. A. Nelson, Emil Bekkeland, P. L. Conrad, T. N. Hastings, S. T. Sorenson, Jim Olson, John Moore, S. T. Greenwood and John P. Sather. Our people are taking more interest in the wool crop and it is thought to be one of the best paying propositions for farmers and stockmen.

Smithwick & Cloud of Lampasas H. A. Nelson Emil Bekkeland P. L. Conrad T. N. Hastings S. T. Sorenson Jim Olson John Moore S. T. Greenwood John P. Sather

Notice to Farmers Haul Grain to Market Without Waste

Farmers alerted that D. J. Thomas Jr. operates a grain hauling service ready to move grain to market with no waste. Contact phone 222 for scheduling and inquiries.

D. J. Thomas Jr

Coyote Loboes overpower Clifton All Stars in city ball game

The Coyote Loboes defeated the Clifton All Stars 9 to 3 at City Park on Wednesday in a fast paced game. P Harris struggled against the visitors with E B taking over late while Bailey Roberson produced for the Loboes. Schow of A M fame drew razzing as Clifton contemplates forming a stronger club with local producer Frank Youree aiming to rekindle enthusiasm.

Coyote Frank Youree

Be It Ever So Humble Fiddle Tale of Mercy

A governor in Tennessee recounts a Christmas mercy tale. A prisoner-made fiddle plea moves the governor to grant clemency, transforming a ragged cabin and poverty into a scene of forgiveness and restored family joy.

Tennessee

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Carpenter Bros Mrs. Little Cayote Hazel Cutbirth God The Record Dallas News Chris L. Rehne the Queen Theatre Zane Grey FOX News Cayote Loboes Clifton All Stars
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