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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1926

Page

5

Cam eron’s goods and local notices scattered sale items

Local notices list window glass and putty at Cameron’s, gas and oil prices at Williamson’s, galvanized iron stock at Cameron’s, and red tubes 30x31-2 for $2.00. Community mentions include Clarence Miller visiting from Ft Worth, Ite C A Orbeck in west Texas, Selmer Seljos and Anna Jester visiting Valley Mills, and Allison Miller’s Waco visit. Also notes for bed room furniture sale, eye exams with Dr Joe A Reeves, and Cities Service kerosene from Simmons Service Station.

Rogers visitor C A Pressley visits grandson’s home

C A Pressley of Rogers spent this week visiting in the home of his grandson H P Jones, sharing time and family greetings.

C. A. Pressley Rogers H. P. Jones

Powells Return Home After Wichita Falls Visit

Mr and Mrs Jim Powell spent several days with relatives in Wichita Falls last week returning home Monday of this week.

Jim Powell Wichita Falls

Lost-A spotted shout near Clifton scavenger reward

A missing animal notice from west of Clifton offers a reward for information leading to the return of a lost item described as a shout near the slaughter pen. Reward posted by R C Glofflte may indicate a local property or livestock owner seeking assistance.

Clifton R. C. Glofflte

Hogs For Sale And Beef Hides Wanted At City Market

If you have hogs to sell contact R. C. Gloff at City Meat Market for the best price. The market is also buying beef hides at the highest market price. tfc

R. C. Gloff Tfc

Rev J A Arnes Vacation Trip Reported

Reverend J A Arnes pastor of the Lutheran church at Cranfills Gap is noted to be in northern Minnesota on vacation.

J. A. Arnes Lutheran Church of

Families Journey to Wichita Falls and Dallas Visit

Mr and Mrs Duke Halverson and son with Mrs O L Stuart and two sons left Sunday for Wichita Falls to visit Mr and Mrs Ray Glass. Clarence Carpenter drove to Dallas earlier in the week to bring his wife and children home after spending days visiting Mrs Carpenter's mother and other relatives.

Duke Halverson O. L. Stuart Wichita Falls Ray Glass Clarence Carpenter Dallas Mrs. Carpenter

Hurst and Butler Attend Sherman Presbyterian Wedding

Stuart Hurst and Rev. Wright left for Sherman Texas last Friday evening. Rev. Butler accompanied Mr Hurst to serve as best man at his wedding held Tuesday night at the First Presbyterian church in Sherman.

Stuart Hurst Rev Wright

Davenport Visit Returns with Grandson from Fort Worth

Mr and Mrs Arnold Davenport of Decatur spent the weekend visiting Mrs Davenport’s parents Dr and Mrs D A Carpenter. Their young son Jack accompanied them home after a three week stay with his grandparents in Fort Worth.

Arnold Davenport Decatur

Miss Lurline Linn Celebrates Tenth Birthday Party

Miss Lurline Linn hosts a Wednesday party from five to seven to mark her tenth birthday. Her mother arranged the surprise gathering, with several little girl friends attending as the guests arrived.

Lurline Linn Lurline

Tallow for Sale at Gloss Market in Plenty

R C Gloss Market offers cheap tallow suitable for soap making and other uses. Mr and Mrs M L Snell traveled from Waco on Wednesday to visit relatives and friends.

R. C Mrs. M. L. Snell Waco

Lydia Carpenter Visits Son Owen Jr With Relatives

Mrs. Lydia Carpenter from Waco spends the week visiting her son Owen Jr. and their relatives, sharing family time and staying with kin in the area.

Lydia Carpenter Waco Owen Jr

Lost Gold Watch Bracelet Notice

Lost last Saturday in the business section. Bring to the Record office to claim a reward. Return details at the Record office.

Dr Joe Reeves to Meet Public on Saturday

Dr Joe A Reeves will be with us on Saturday June 26 for a special trip. If you have eye trouble come to see him at Price and Stuart.

Joe A. Reeves Corner Drug Store Ife Price & Stuart

Clifton Women Still Favor Long Hair Like Mothers

In Clifton, numerous women retain old-fashioned styles, keeping long hair reminiscent of their mothers and grandmothers, reflecting enduring fashion traditions.

Clifton

Allen couple selects Clifton home on College Street

Mrs A D Allen arrived from Palo Pinto to join Mr Allen in making Clifton their home. They occupy the K A Mijaaland residence on College street.

A. D. Allen Palo Pinto Mr. Allen Clifton K. A. Mijaaland College Street

Gohlke Brothers Seek Health Check at Temple

Herman and Rudie Gohlke traveled to Temple on Tuesday where Rudie underwent a thorough examination by specialists at the Sanitarium. He has not been in good health for some time and seeks to understand the trouble.

Herman Rudie Gohlke Temple

For Sale Milch Cow and Heifer Calf at Gillespie Farm

A milch cow producing over a pound of butter daily and more than four gallons of high quality milk is for sale with her six month old heifer calf. The pair are priced at 75 dollars. Gillespie Farm offers this two for one deal to buyers seeking proven dairy stock.

Gillespie Farm

Baggetts Visit Kin and Clifton Friends

Mr and Mrs Alo Baggett and Mr and Mrs Bert Baggett of Cleburne drove last Sunday to Meridian to visit their brother in law C F Hyde then traveled on to Clifton for a brief visit with Clifton friends.

Alo Baggett Bert Baggett Cleburne C. F. Hyde Meridian Clifton

Spangle Boys Leave for Goliad Summer With Relatives

Frank Jr. and J. T. Spangle departed Sunday for Goliad to spend most of the summer with relatives. They were taken to Waco by their parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spangle and boarded a train to their South Texas destination.

Frank Jr J. T. Spangle Goliad Waco Frank Spangle South Texas

Wanted houseworker for Texas home may assist with children

German or Norwegian woman aged 40 to 50 is sought for house work and possible childcare in Waco Texas. Good pay and good home offered. Address Alva Bryan in care of Bryan Maxwell Liberty Bank building. Mrs Oliver Jenson and two sons and a daughter visited from Barstow and Dallas, staying to see relatives.

Alva Bryan Bryan & Maxwell Liberty Bank Waco Texas

Pioneer Citizen of Morgan Expires Suddenly Monday

Mr. T. J. Ford, eighty five, Morgan resident, was found dead by his wife Monday afternoon. He was not ill, passing away as he had predicted. Surviving: wife, two sons Bonner and Murray of Morgan, and three daughters Mrs. Clark Nichol of DeLeon, Mrs. Sam Curry of Ennis, and Mrs. L. E. Tennison of Clifton. Funeral was held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. with burial in Morgan cemetery.

T. J. Ford Morgan Bonner Murray Ford Clark Nichol DeLeon Sam Curry Ennis L. E. Tennison Clifton Morgan Cemetery

Valley Mills Short Course Program

A July 1 program runs from 9:30 to 5 with prayers and songs, then women’s demos on dress forms canning tailored finishes and home dyeing, men’s demos on dairy and beef cattle field seed selection and poultry, a noon break, a sing song, and an Extension talk by Mrs. Barnes of A. & M. College. Local citizens are invited to bring lunches.

Barnes A. & M. College

Kemp Asks Voters to Oppose Gov Ferguson

J A Kemp, chairman of the statewide bond validation committee, issued a statement urging democratic voters in Texas to oppose Governor Miriam A Ferguson in the July 24 primary. He argues she failed to call a special legislative session to validate district road bonds tied to the Archer County Supreme Court decision, responding to remarks by former Gov James E Ferguson.

Wichita Falls Texas Miriam A. Ferguson United States Supreme Court Archer County J. A. Kemp James E. Ferguson

Boy Scout Rally News Menroe Jermstad LS

After much thought I will not charge each Scout $1.00 but all Scouts should bring knife fork spoon cup and other gear. If enough cooking utensils are found meals will be served Scout fashion on grounds. The San Marcos Rally was postponed due to rain and will be held in Austin on July 10.

San Marcos Texas Austin

Texas rattlesnake venom on way to Philadelphia

Ten cubic centimeters of venom were evaporated and crystallized from a dozen diamond-back rattlesnakes at Fort Sam Houston Station Hospital for shipment to Philadelphia. It will be used to produce anti cro talus serum for snake bites, via Dr. M L Crimmins and Dr. A Amaral who leads efforts funded by Harvard University.

San Antonio Texas Fort Sam Houston Station Hospital Philadelphia M. L. Crimmins A. de Amaral Anti

W. R. Reed of Roswell Visits Clifton on Wednesday

Roswell businessman W. R. Reed visited Clifton on Wednesday displaying local commerce interest and meeting with Clifton residents and merchants during a business excursion.

Dudley White Bids for Sheriff in Morgan Visit

Dudley White of Morgan spent yesterday in town campaigning for his sheriff candidacy. He met with local residents and discussed law enforcement plans for the county.

Dudley White Morgan

Coal Car To Arrive Soon For Farmers Gin Co

Coal will arrive by steam threshing car about the 28th. Farmers Gin Co. urges customers to book orders now. Local merchants note steady demand for fuel and supply.

Clifton Offers Wide Range of Farm and Highway Jobs

The ongoing highway work threshing and general field labor provide employment for many who do not wish to stay idle at Clifton, with only a small fraction remaining idle.

Clifton

Oldfield Tires and TFC Ads Mention Local Visits

Oldfield Tires offers 30x3% tires for 8.75 at Gilliam's while tfc at Cameron's. tfc Barbecue Wednesdays and Saturdays at City Meat Market. R. C. Gloff notes. Mr and Mrs J M Davis of Coyotes were visitors in Clifton Wednesday morning.

Oldfield Gilliam’s. Tfc City Meat Market R. C. Gloff Tfc

Evangelist Nichol heads revival in Lynn Arkansas

Evangelist C. R. Nichol departed Saturday for Lynn Arkansas where he will conduct a Church of Christ revival meeting starting this week.

C. R. Nichol Lynn Arkansas Church of Christ

Texan clergyman vacationing in Chicago

Rev. A. Bartling from Chicago writes he is enjoying his vacation but finds the city cool for a Texan. He plans to return home by July 22.

Rev. A. Bartling Chicago

Fort Worth Visitors Share Sunday at Bradstreet Home

Mr and Mrs C F Kelsey and family of Fort Worth spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs H C Bradstreet. Charles E Kelsey, who had been visiting in Clifton for two weeks, returned to Fort Worth with them.

C. F. Kelsey Fort Worth H. C. Bradstreet Charles E. Kelsey Clifton

Potential Manhood and Practical Wisdom Folders

A note listing two folders including Potential Manhood focusing on the value of education and an Other, and Put the Stone in Davids Sling a folder of practical sense. Both attributed to Oscar J. Rea agent for Kansas City Life Insurance Co.

David Oscar J. Rea Kansas City Life Insurance Co Ite

Peterson visits kin before taking Texas oil post

Ralph Peterson, long based in Houston and south Texas, spent the weekend with his sister Mrs. T. C. Swenson and relatives before heading to Wichita Falls to accept a job with an oil company.

Ralph Peterson Houston South Texas T. C. Swenson Wichita Falls

Fat Steers Shipped to Fort Worth by Cameron’s Trader

George Harris shipped a car of fat steers to Fort Worth on Tuesday. Miss Etha Mae Jenkins spent last week visiting friends in Fort Worth and Cleburne. Meal, cake, hulls, and coal sale listed by Farmers Gin Company.

George Harris Fort Worth Farmers Gin Company Tfe

German police pups for sale in Texas

Eight week old German police pups offered by Ben Harris of Valley Mills Texas priced at 7.50 and 15.00 dollars each.

Ben Harris Valley Mills Texas

Landua Family Visiting in Hamilton Reports Rain and Crops

H. H. Landua, Miss Elsie Landua, Miss Luella Gloff and W. W. Landua were visiting in Hamilton Monday. They report plenty of rain there and good crops.

H. H. Landua Elsie Landua Luella Gloff W. W. Landua Hamilton

Baylor students Lee Colwick and Phil Gilliam return home busy

Baylor University students Lee Colwick and Phil Gilliam reached home after the term's close to find ample work waiting, as both remain very busy with activities and duties following the break.

Lee Colwick Phil Gilliam Baylor University Waco

Moody draws large crowd in Waco for governor bid

Many Clifton residents attended in Waco on Tuesday night to hear Dan Moody, the gubernatorial candidate. Reports say the crowd at the courthouse square was among the largest ever assembled for a Moody speech.

Clifton Waco Dan Moody Court House Lown

Also Mentioned on This Page

John E. Swenson Clifton, Texas Cei Patti Ieee Cameron S. Tfe Gilliam’s. Tfe Cameron’s. Tfe Clarence Miller Ft. Worth Magnolia Filling Station C. A. Orbeck West Selmer Seljos Anna Jester A. A. Miller B. Shvuiz Minnesota S. Tfc Allison Miller Simmons Empire Kersene the Health Service Corneil O. Brown Chiropracter Nelson Cowen Oliver Jenson Barstow Kemp Ferguson BOY Scout Rally News Menroe Jermstad W. R. Reed of Roswell Farmers Gin Co Cameron’s. Tfc Scientific Eye Service W. A. Johnson Opt. D
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