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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1936
Page
8
A fragmentary page lists a church meeting at St Johns Lutheran Church with plans for a future convention in Houston, notes on a regular Citizen RAM chapter meeting, and obituaries including Maine Pearl Amundson born Aug 1026 baptized in Trinity Lutheran Church and died Apr 28 from pneumonia. It also mentions a radio station proposal for the islands and illness of Mrs Ads Chitty.
Community club reports in-depth meeting notes. Mrs Mangold presided as 4-H and Garnersville club members discuss patterns, foundation pieces, and budget planning. Members plan May 42 gathering with August Krueger. highlights include fashion slips, cutting, and sewing demos. School news notes end of term tasks and upcoming exams with planned programs and meals.
The piece records a Sunday gathering at the Johnson home with numerous relatives visiting from Hamilton and nearby areas, celebrating a birthday and sharing a basket lunch. It also notes Luther League hosting an eight reel moving picture at a Lutheran church and lists various local families attending. 4-H Club reports highlight ongoing projects, bedroom demonstrations, and 100 percent completion efforts by Meridian Creek and Harmony clubs, detailing fabric designs and storage innovations. A note on Freshman College enrollment expansion follows, referencing corrections and program progress.
The Meridian Greek Literary Society met Monday April 27 and passed a resolution praising gained seat values and time well spent. Sports coverage notes a 11 to 10 Meridian win over Turkey Creek with pitchers Murphree Jenson and Bronstad Olson.
The Basque Home Demonstration Council met in Mrs. Mangold's office at the courthouse Meridian Monday afternoon April 21 with twenty representatives and nine ethbs present. Officers appointed to the educational committee include Mesdames Coyn Maes Shipman Royal Precinct 2 Mesdames Joble Vinson Precinct 3 Mesdames Lockwell Seljoe Precinct 4. A program for the Short Course was read and a letter on reducing the delegate body of the Texas Home Demonstration Association was discussed. Mr Reppert state entomologist will attend next meeting May 20 to discuss insect control. Reports from clubs on bedroom demonstrations were heard before adjournment. Reporter note names and photo captions appear at the end.
R R Waldrop and Mrs Jim Blalock recover from fit attacks. Arthur Miles of Mosheim visited Meridian on business. H H Gordon attorney from Hamilton spoke on legal matters. Mrs C M Gandy spent Friday in Waco. Mrs Baxter of Dublin visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs D Preston Hornbuckle host visitors Cleo Brown and Mrs Law of Hamilton. Elmo Waldrop hospitalized in Waco for treatment and possible operation. Marriage license issued to Clarence C Manning and Miss Ruth Key. Vie-
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