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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1926
Page
2
A fragmented paragraph extends warm wishes to children and parents for an upcoming event. It promises support and enjoyment and invites participation, noting a community store gesture and a desire to honor each entry with fair recognition. The text is garbled, with several misspellings.
The Behow Co. with dry goods grocery hardware furniture and harness departments is sold to The Terms Stores Co. of Dallas led by W A Roberts president. Local manager Jack Tucker confirms the Clifton operation will be reorganized in fall but staff and store names stay intact. No immediate changes in sales or personnel. Jim Cooper dies suddenly at Clifton after flu recovery at 62. Funeral in Clifton with multiple local pastors and interment in Clifton Cemetery.
Clifton Mayor Hed Hundley proclaims April day as City Park Clean Up Day urging citizens and neighboring farmers to join the effort. The annual event celebrates cooperation and community spirit with plans to honor local farmers and volunteers. A related note mentions Mrs Bates Arther and a hospital visit in Temple. An agriculture lesson series will begin in cooperation with the Record offering monthly exam questions and a year end prize for top student.
Local transfers show multiple property deeds including Palmer and wife to W Bush for fractions of Richard Heseard estate, and Chaffin spouses to Chaffin undivided interest in Eva Chaffin estate. District Court notices list jurors and a Meridian arrest for receiving stolen goods. Community notes report births, illnesses, and local doings in Meridian, Walnut Springs, Clifton, and Center Hill.
Local notes report visits from Rohne Mre S. He Reesingy returning from Hewkell and other travelers including Mrs Cranfil and von Sidney. Stephenville weekend gatherings feature Mr A M Burden, A Geimiand and juror duties. Shorthorn prize money noted at a Fat Stock Show and a March 21 birthday celebration hosted by Mr and Mrs C J Bronsted with friends attending.
The Geyser Ice Co reports daily delivery to all parts of the city starting April 1, with operations continuing on Mondays. They declare improved service at reasonable prices and thank customers for their support while noting updated machinery and up-to-date motors for efficient filling and cold storage.
A mass meeting at City Hall was held to nominate four aldermen for the upcoming April 6 city election. Candidates included J. M. Jonson WD Miller and A K Carpenter for another term and Olle Bronsted to fill the expiring seat. Mayor Handley praised the civic effort as city officials and citizens foster a bigger town. The gathering adjourned after endorsements from city officials and a charity booster event nearby.
A notice offering mung beans for sale at twenty cents per pound. The item mentions a 100 bushel order and promotes mung beans as soil enrichers with guidance from local agents or banks. Includes family names and a Clifton reference.
A terse note reports the attempt to hold an 80 average sap ton alchenye, details unclear due to fragmented text, with no further context about location persons or organization.
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