Community notices mention May dates and travels in Seminole
The text records references to May 10 and 11 with weather and farming notes, mentions Willkie, Hialda, and a group including Wallace and family visiting Houston, and C R Nichol and Evangelist relations in Seminole Oklahoma. It notes Drescher illness and a hospital stay in Memphis with rest advised, and the Nichola owning Clifton home awaiting a return.
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MM. Wallace
Houston
Vrvok
Dulas
Aniars
C. R. Nichol
Jyy Hoave
Seminole
Oklahoma
Church of Christ
B.A. Priddy
Drescher
Bige Hospital
Memphis
Tenn
O.K
Nichola
Clifton
Leaverton Visits Clifton, Sees Town Through Boyhood Eyes
Mr and Mrs J C Leaverton of Gmele Arizona enroute to Crockett visited Clifton last Sunday and part of Monday to look the town over. He recalled Clifton’s first newspaper The Clifton Sentinel founded in 1884 and noted the town’s shade trees, fine homes, and substantial business houses. He also found residents who had lived in Clifton during his brief residence here.
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J.C. Leaverton
Gmele
Arizona
Crockett
Retan
Clifton
Glitton Eltisens
Dons Debut under Coach Rusell Beat Seven-Up Austin
The Waco Dons faced Aaraville House of David at Katy Park on a Sunday afternoon. Lloyd Rusell, Baylor baseball coach, led the Dons to a victory over the Seven-Up team of Austin. Howard Water, a standout pitcher from McKinney, delivered a strong start earning praise as the crowd watched the capacity turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco Dons
Baylor
Sarrmsd
Guy Shotstead Career Blessing in Texas Refinery Rise
The obituary notes Guy Shotstead a longtime Texan refinery figure born in Clifton, rising from early work in New Jersey and Casper Wyoming to assistant superintendent and refinery head. His career spanned Port Arthur and Denver, with recognition for his early training and leadership in refining operations. Relatives in Clifton express pride.
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Bhefstead
Cryly
Denver
Thy Teta Company
Neaa & Bunion
Guy
Shetatead
Bullang
Fwe
Texan
Port Arthur
Tesma
New Jersey
Verln
Casper
Wyoming
Ion
Shotstead
Mr. Shotstead
Clifton
Ide
Buffet Supper Brings Westley Fellowship Joyful Evening
May 2 gathering at City Hall featured a rain delay yet hearty dining and games. Guests included Rev. and Mrs. Wallace Dunison and many local couples. Menu offered fried chicken, potatoes, peas, fruit salad, pie, and seed tea. Card of thanks expresses gratitude to Clifton helpers and mourners. Also notes political discussions and a Willbilly band performance. Community notices list Zion Evangelical and John Evangelical churches with May events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westley Fellowship
Egierhag
Wallace Dunison
C. G. Colling
Richard Ludwig
Henry Ludwig
Alvin Sorenson
Walter Ellison
Denton visit highlights Bach Pastival at North Texas Teachers
Mr and Mrs Chris Strand traveled to Denton to see son Thomas Hardie perform in the North Texas Teachers College Bach Pastival program. The report notes eye strain and possible need for glasses, with Dr Bain and Corner Drug Store in Clinton referenced for eyewear on a Saturday in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Strand
Denton
Thomas Hardie
North Texas
Thomas
Bain
Cliton
Btrs
Merrivale 4-H Club Plans Big Day May 16
Members report progress on projects patterns and rewinds. The club welcomes new member Alex Dorothy Mae Reeves and thanks volunteers for dressmaking. Merrivale 4-H and community invite all members and friends to Big Day May 16 with three plays and ball games against Clifton High School on the school grounds. Reporter Jane Standefer notes accompanying Jim Caruthers and James Posey Alford attended from out of town.
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Finia
Trl
Alex Dorothy Mae Reeves
Abe
Merrivale
Murrials
Durin
Clifton High School
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Mr. Willkie
Letmorien
Four
Hialda
Van
Nation Wines
Carl A. Johanson
Usar
Az UN
Opial Security
Texas
Willbilly
Lao
Sudan
John Evangelical
Cayote
HL. P. Baur
Rerves
Okg
Bac
Jane Standefer
G. C. Caruthers
Stamford
James Posey| Alford
Waelder
M. College
Rollins Hose
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