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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1919
Page
9
Local classifieds offer information about a John Deere related item or service. The notice hints at agricultural equipment concerns and possible inquiry opportunities through the newspaper’s classified section.
Rev J A Kidd resigns as pastor of Clifton Baptist Church effective May 15 1919 to accept a call to Des Moines Baptist Church. He has guided the church for four and a half years, first on half time then full time, and his departure leaves Clifton saddened yet hopeful for his new field.
With the pastor away, the pulpit will be supplied by another. Sunday School at 10 a. m. Sunbeam Band at 3. Junior B Y P U at 4. Senior B Y P U at 7 30. Preaching at 8 45. Bible Class Monday night at 8 45. Prayer Service Wednesday night at 8 45. All are cordially invited.
Methodist Church schedules 11 a m and 8 30 p m Sunday services Sunday School 10 a m Junior League 3 p m District Conference at McGregor May 7 8 led by Pastor George F Kornegay
Austin Tex April 29 The Texas Legislature will be convened in special session next Monday by the governor to consider a law permitting discharged soldiers to vote on constitutional amendments to be submitted May 24. The governor also states a bill remitting poll taxes will be proposed under constitutional authority for public calamity cases.
Bosque County faces one last week to meet its Victory Loan quota. Charles W. Clarkson, county chairman, urges all citizens to contribute as heroes of St Mihiel Argonne and Chateau Thierry did, arguing public debt honor and national unity depend on going over the top.
Henry Grady Cameron aged 14 was struck by lightning and killed near the base hospital at Camp Bowie while walking home from school with his sister Nova in a light drizzle. Nova, 10, survived with minor injuries and a chin cut from a rock.
Weatherford Texas April 26 Re turns from twenty nine boxes of thirty five show Parker County roads bond issue passing with 1780 for and 633 against indicating two thirds support though remaining boxes are small The county will issue 800000 in bonds and receive 200000 in federal aid
While hurrying home before the storm, a boy near Arlington Heights public school was struck by lightning and killed instantly. A girl, 100 yards from the school, survived after thirty minutes of artificial respiration and is expected to recover. both children are children of Mr. and Mrs. J F Cameron. Funeral services were held at the residence with interment at Greenwood Cemetery.
Peter Hanson a former Bosque County resident and Cranfills Gap native died at his Mexia Texas home last Friday after a brief illness. A 77 year old veteran of 1864 German war service he wore Denmark's distinguished service medal. His body was returned to Clifton and interred at St Olaf's near Cranfills Gap.
A retiring salesman thanks Clifton merchants for nine years of courtesies and friendship. He notes positions secured through their support, announces his move to Home Grocery Company, and pledges continued appreciation and mutual benefit.
A varied selection of perfumes is offered by Carpenter Bros. The listing highlights multiple scent profiles and brands available for customers seeking diverse fragrance options.
Waco Texas reports a victory loan drive over its $1,125,000 quota. Teams raised a grand total of $1,136,750, completing the campaign in less than one week.
President Wilson cables from Paris urging support for the Victory Loan drive as the last great war bonds push. He recalls two years of sacrifice, the pledge of lives and fortunes, and says the indespensible means to reach happier times is the Victory Liberty Loan.
The Magazine Euterpean Club was entertained by Mrs. G B Helm Tuesday afternoon April 22. After the business session and the lesson ice cream angel and sunshine cake were served. Mrs L E Tennison will be hostess Tuesday afternoon May 6 at 4 o'clock.
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