OlIus Olson Dies While En Route to Clifton
OlIus Olson aged seventy six died Thursday morning while traveling from Crantile to Clifton with his son Ber driving. The crash occurred near the mountain pass after a long illness and the body was taken to Clifton Mercantile Company for burial preparations before burial at Ruth Church Cemetery. OlIus had lived in the Crane Gap community for decades, survived by his wife and six children.
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Ottan Olson
Sher
Jude Yidding
Ber
Lita
Toven
Sally
Crantile Gay
Clifcce
Neill's Creek
Obe
Ruth Church
Geahed
Crane Gap
Clean-Up Effort Tidies Clifton Neighborhood
The city conducted a thorough cleanup targeting years of accumulated trash. A city trash wagon hauled away rubbish for three weeks with boxes and bins placed for convenient pickup. The Clifton Civic Improvement Society supported the effort and urged residents to join, stressing neighborhood pride and faster waste removal.
Immanuel Lutheran Church Schedules Morning Services
The church announces morning services at 10 10 in Garpereville and 7 20 in Chion. The congregation votes to resume English services on Sunday evenings and to reopen Bible study Sunday mornings at 9 20 led by Rev. A Bartling to discuss sin and salvation.
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Garpereville
Chion
Rev
A. Bartling
Clifton College School News Highlights And Events
Clifton High School and Clifton College's weekly notes describe student dorm life, social events, and faculty interactions. Highlights include a Henada meeting with Prof. C Tyssen, Dagmar hosting dormitory party, a May 1 concert by Chorus and Band, and a fountain memorial project. Upcoming events include a Home Econom ics style show, a faculty play, and the State Interscholastic League Meet in Austin with Clifton girls tennis qualifiers Thurmond and Antoinette Westyn. Details cover lectures, senior activities, commencement plans, and campus fundraisers at the City Auditorium and White Swan Cafe.
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J. C. Wilkerson
Xifton High School
City Auditorium
Ith
Admiisnion
Mise Ballew
Clifton High School Athletic Association
White Swan Cafe
Devel Thurmond
Antoinette Westyn
Thureday
Cliftonigh School
Austin
Theow Young Lndies
el Puso
Clarkeville Fend Playdads
Commencement Exercines
City Auditorians
Aoyron Areratnd
Grammar School
Ruth Mooney
Alfred Jenson
Jane Marve Hillyueth
The
Chi
Dr Joe A Reeves Optometrist Ad May 9 1920 Clifton
An eye care advertisement by Dr Joe A Reeves promoting quality eye examinations and fittings. It emphasizes professional standards, patient trust, and personal attention, inviting locals to Price & Stuart's Drug Store in Clifton Texas on Saturday May 9 1920 for eyewear services.
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Wwe Mae
Price & Stuart's
Clifton
Texas
Joe A. Reeves
Optametris
Honorary Bride-To-Be Surprise At Minnie Lew Event
A muddled account describes a surprise honor for Minnie Lew with friends L. A. Wik and Willie Maw Wert ley. The bride-to-be is drawn into a mysterious moment, a card, a veiled clue, and a large basket of gifts as priests and guests move to a dining room for treats.
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Minnie Lew
L.A
Wik
Willie Maw Wertley
L. A
Delice
Seniors Entertained at Bromstad Home Party
The Academ Senior Class of Chi-Som College received an invitation to an informal party at Prof. and Rev. A. L. Bromstad’s home on Saturday evening May 2. Guests enjoyed pictures, prize guessing, and a group game with "Pig" and "Animal" sessions, plus refreshments and socializing. Attendees included Esther Geertner, Madeline Kargrnes, Maidye Grisnland, Nore od Mosary, Clyde Carlson, Joha ST, Olaf Lutheran Church services noted for Nor wegian language.
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Academ
Chi- Som College
A. L. Bromstad
Sighscheloek
Wach Guest
Olaf Odegaant
Sears
Maidge Grimland Lyde
Esther Geertner
Madeline Kargrnes
Maidye Grisnland
Nore Od Mosary
Clyde Carlson
Joha
Death of Chas Miller Shocks Clifton Community
Chas Miller was found dead in a Clifton boarding house on Sunday morning. The coroner ruled natural causes, noting he had complained of heart issues. Miller, born in Norway about 67 years ago, lived a life spanning Norse roots and Clifton ties, with funeral services led by Rev. T. G. Story at the Peaton residence and grave side rites.
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Chas. Miller
Clifton
Sanday
Naual
Lekae
Allller
Nurne
Cranfits Gap
Sorway
Svare
Bern
Otto Ins
Arona
Chas
Peaton
T. G. Story
Wenselman Stock Co. engagement praised by patrons
The Houston Chronicle notes that during the Wenselman Stock Co. engagement no lines were cut by the censor and the artistes and musicians were highly popular with an ever growing audience.
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Wenselman Stock Co
Houston Chronicle
Concert and Lecture at Clifton College Park Saturday
Prof J R Swenson of North Texas State Teachers College will lecture at Clifton College Park Saturday evening. Swenson, an educator with 17 years at Denton Teachers College, recently toured Britain and the Seapublic. Clifton College Band, directed by Prof Hillesland, will also perform. Admission is free. all are invited to attend and hear Swenson's message.
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J. R Swenson
North Texas State Teachers College
Clifton College Park
Swenson
Ore It Tex
Teachers College
Denton
Great Britain
Seapubli
Clifton
Fatty Fat Miner's Market and Cotton Gin Offer
Butte Fat Feed the Bent and Cheapeat feed for dairy cows on the market. Also offering prime cotton hampedt in by Farmers Gin Co for sale. Offers limited to interested buyers and local farmers seeking value goods.
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Fred
Farmers Gin Co
Thaw makes fret appearance as volunteer fireman
Harry Thaw, once infamous for the murder of Stanford White, appeared briefly as a volunteer fireman during the Shenandoah apple blossom fete in his hometown of Winchester, Virginia, drawing attention for the sensational figure amid the festival crowds.
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Harry Thaw
Stanford White
Winchester
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North Texan State Teacher's College
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College Park
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Mansel
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J. R. Swenson
Tek
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the Queen Theatre
Bob Custer
Reel
Reproduco Organ
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the Bank
Waldgap
Mulan
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