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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1924
Page
4
A catalog entry describes LADIES and MENS traveling bags in cowhide with framed construction, sewn corners, brass trims, leather lining, inside pockets, and sturdy handles. Includes MAHOGANY and BLACK-Fibre suitcases with locks, straps, and reinforced corners as notable items.
Local notice reports Whitney mayor praises Clifton light plant for its low rates and self financing, with no taxes expected to pay equipment debt. Cecil Murt stirs fishing crowds by hauling a twelve pound catfish from the Bassque River, sparking a run of large catches as the season opens. town invites readers to Clifton.
Local Chilton and Clifton teams clash as the Chien squad rests in strong form and Clifton pursues a recent league win. A Star auto test at Colline Motors yields 824 miles on 22.5 gallons with Hiram Hobbs winning gas prize. The Tenth Civil Appeals Court in Waco overrules Base and City of Clifton bid for municipal light plant.
The Clifton College Cats played five games this week, going three and two. They beat Gatesville High in a quirky contest totaling 27 points, lost two close games at Weatherford College by 4 to 3, and won the Saturday rematch 4 to 3 with Harris and Reesing combining on the mound. They also faced Thorp Spring Christian College, suffering a poor showing Monday but rebounding Tuesday with strong pitching from Stringy Clement and a return of fighting spirit.
A sheltered schedule lists events from May 8 to May 17 at Clifton High School. Includes senior play The Road to the City, sermons by Rev Ernest C Webb, a Miss Phillips Expression Class play, grammar school graduation, May Pole at City Park, piano recital by Mrs Travia Grimland, graduation exercises with Prof George W Harris Baylor, and music recitals. The text also contains stray ad copy and incomplete baseball game notes about a Clifton vs Meridian game.
Clifton High School tennis teams produced a strong showing in state action. Girls doubles Jewel Thurmond and Antoinette Westgaard defeated McAllen in straight sets before losing a tight 6-7 5-7 to Floydada. Boys Douglas Standefer and Clyce Hurst beat Clarksville then fell to Oak Cliff. Debating team won district Sale championship, boosting the school's overall standing.
Fragmented civic notice outlines Democratic primary slate for July 1924 with candidates for District Clerk County Judge Superintendent of Public Instruction Tax Collector and County Commissioner. Names shown include AL Gunter C Smith Robertson York J C Tubb Daisy Bible Geo L Adams J D Brown W H Smarspet Henry Dvvers Dudley Lowry Lewis TM Casey Neill Walgher Dave Belton and Daim Dewy with unclear roles.
Waco Texas May 6 The application of W C Weir of Hillsboro for acevo the fibet as a candidate for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court has been filed here with Secretary Jon W Hale of the State Democratic Executive Committee.
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