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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1923
Page
9
Sunday School at 9 30 full attendance Bible class led by G Bronstad superintendent Morning service in English at 10 30 Afternoon service in Norwegian at 6 00 Choir rehearsal Thursday at 7 90 Benlor confirmation class Saturday at 2 00 Pastor Theodore Lerud invites all to attend the church services and programs
Readout shows interclass student scores and names from Terrell School with grades from first through seventh. Notable high averages include Amy Mae Lund 95.2 and Ruth Rudolph Seljon 96.6. An adult offers to trade or purchase cattle and lists contact details, referencing the Clifton Recon and Dallas News price.
Opening of the Summer Course at Texas A and M for gas engine, automobile, and tractor work runs eight weeks starting June 28. The program targets farmers and youth, promising practical training and potential high returns. A Bulletin from the Agricultural Engineering Dept. at College Station is available. The Fifth Sunday meeting drew many, with sermons by Rev. Carlaon and Rev. Copaas, emphasizing religious and denominational work alongside education.
Community update from Clifton includes church attendance after a Baptist meeting, birthdays and visits by residents such as Mrs. Fort and Rev Shirar. Local animal notes mention a wolf killed by Stanford boys and Ernest Schwalbe with hounds. Weather hopes for clear skies and upcoming baseball season, farm reports on crops and cedar posts heading toward Fairy, plus tributes to elders and council reflections.
Austin sues report states Lee J Rountree a Brazos county state representative collapsed after speaking on a personal privilege about flowers from a Confederate veteran and died on the House floor. He was editor of the Bryan Eagle and a longtime Texas journalist.
Beatrice Willis notes a seven term at Norse High School ending with a picnic, a play, and a large turnout despite bad roads. Earlier games saw Norse beat Turkey Creek 6 to 4, then lose on Norse ground in a later match. Upcoming events include a May 6 Young People’s Society meeting and various club gatherings at the Norse school.
Sitors in closed bank are to receive a 5 percent dividend on May 18, with expectations it will aid trade and business. Local donors receive thanks for a 10 gallon cream contribution. Norse community also praises the Carpenter Brothers for generosity and notes the Norse school honor roll across grades with scores for Adeline Amundson Milfred McFadden Janet Homerstad Golden Anderson Clarice Lambert Mabel Aulie B Willis Lee Amendment Carl Mickelson Joseph Solberg Trudy Homersted Joseph Deheart Beatrice Willis Luther Lambert Lila Hott se Ollie May Lambert Agnes Mickelaon Arnold Homersted Ethel Lambert Nora Nelson Madeline Ringoens Milton Linberg Ruel Solberg.
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