Record notes local social and political updates in Clifton region
Reading through the Clifton Record, residents discuss subscription renewals, local advertising results, and community visits. The report covers household notices, hospitalities, out-of-town guests, funeral attendances, and remarks on national matters including Roosevelt and Forrestal, with several names and addresses tied to Valley Mills and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Lx Bass
Henry Bass
Caddo
Olle
Ernest Bas Duran
Okie
Waco
Texan
R. V. Perguso
M. Bayles
Ita Columna
War romance and civic notes amid Clifton memory page
A local Clifton column blends sentimental wartime prose with community notices. It recalls Matilda Abbott’s visit, announces Eawin P. Conrad’s duty, and reports candidates and social visits as residents share wartime concerns and family milestones.
Birth Announcement With Family Tash and Moving Plans
A baby girl named Ana anne was welcomed by Oliver Miller and relatives in Clifton. Both mother and child were reported dying nicely at birth but later improved. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Miller and Mrs. Winnie F. Lane of Clifton. Father is S/Sgt. James Durie Holverson, stationed in Abilene, with the family visiting in Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DB. B. Patterson
Valley Mills
May Riddle
Perea
Agian
Wistay Piet Dataihdy Seoakth Goodall
Witeber Ello Je-Hampital
Itera
Tim
Ant
Oliver Miller
Clifton
Anaane
W. D. Miller
Winnie F. Lane
John Wynn Halverson
S/Sgt
James Durie Holverson
City
D. G. Holvverson
John Ho
Mary Elizabeth Rainbolt Dies at 77 in Coon Creek
Mary Elizabeth Rainbolt born August 23 1868 in Robinson County died Sunday May 1944 at Coon Creek. Wife of 8 D Rainbolt she lived her married life at Coon Creek and was a longtime member of the Methodist Church. Survived by husband two sons and daughters nineteen grandchildren four great grandchildren and one brother R W Hope of Washington D C. Funeral at Coon Creek Methodist Church conducted by Rev David Irwin with interment at Coon Creek Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Rainbolt
Robinson County
Pallas County
Prairie Valley
D. Rainbolt
Goon Creek
Coon Creek
Cemeery
Clyde
J. R. Gouldman
James Arthur
Robby Rainbolt
Layton Ford
Henry Philipson Jr
Maxine and
Morsell Rainbolt
Pegey Philipson
Billie Bart
Mary Helen Gouldman
Patay Rainbold
Melva Jo Byram
Mrs. Rainbole
Jos
Jesus
Con
William Kemp Rites Reflect Long Texas Settlement
William Kemp a Texas settler since 1878 died in Clifton after a long life of farming and service. He leaves a large family including nine children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. The funeral honored his church ties and old friends with pallbearers and honorary pallbearers noted. Community members traveled long distances to attend. Mrs Maud Griffin, recently hospitalized, expected to move to Cleburne to be with her son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatet
Chitton
Eloy J. BE. Dullins
Valley Mills
Kemp
Texas
Ale Dama
McLennan County
James Henrietta Adams
Adest
Aten
J. N. ‘Tanner
Anion
George William
EN. J. Li
Houston
B. E
Perris
D.W. Cannon
W. B.« Holley
Glen Rosey
Je F. Ford
Clifton
W. C. Butler
Wen
Mira
J. E. Mullins
Bosque County
Meridius
Will
Frank Oswald
Ben Harris
Robert Bald-ridge
Jack Ticker
Petty Olson
D. A. Carpenter
Hupnah
Glen Rote
Mra
Harry Fields
Mre
Will Butler
Miro
Willie Herring
John Tanner
Walter Tanner
Waco
Johnnie Jenson
D. Meeks
Jia Warren
Meridian
J. E. Graves
Sidney Clapton
Pertis
Wall Cannon
Koppert
Binfield
Jones
Bill Hussey
Elder
Mere
Stanley Moore
Oma Harris
Bulk
Maud Griffin
Peoria
Cleburne
Nesbitt Couple Visit Area With Friends From D C and New York
Mr and Mrs Wade ML Nesbitt of Washington DC and New York visiting Thursday with Miss Sun Snider and friends. Nesbitt praised the visit as very well received. They spend savings from ration years with relatives in Valley Mill and Bosque areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des. W. C. Brashearn
Baytown
Texas
Clifton
Wade ML Nesbitt
Washington, D.C
New York
Pedial Government Insurance Department
Miss Sun Snider
Nesbitt
Vlalt
Valley Mill
Bosque Ously
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E_R
She
Tows
Wax
Guniteelieves
Noyes
Willett TE
Austin
University of Texas
M. Willett Jr
Sinter
Bothy
Arlington
Ge Stewart
A.W. Wright
Levelland
Upediaaly
Lars Thyre
Jos McNeil
Valley’ Mills
Mos. Fenuon
Mra Peres
Brandes
Lociney
Cusep Maret
Amd
ET Lanitde
Roosevelt
White House
Mernard
Booth
Ross T.me
Huraday
James V. Borris
Frank Tapublican
Navy
Bayer L'Welsh
Marsa
Senate
Forrestal
Mot
Coo Creek
Sam Steindimmier
Atrs
Wm. Gorman
Nd Mire
Lawton Word
Autry Rainbolt
Billie
Patsy
I' Mn
U.S. Navy
Corpus Christi
Mies Clautia Hope
Efia Nopesand Grangson
Britain
Wace Prt
Clyde Gouldman
Cummon Bliss
FI Paso
Author Mitchell
bin Leona Hanks
Port Worth
Raymond Holt
Grand Prairie
Boerell Holt
Dallas
Rainball
Walter Scrsbee
Barry
Overton
Ben James
W. R. Raed
Will Lacy
G. T. Hayes
Whitney
Raymond Roler
Wi Hafoc
Fred Busby
Garnersville
M. 7
Greenwade
Eddie
Towash
Winmer
Clifton JR. Colles
PINES
Mise
Matilda Abbott
Brown's Shipbuilding Company
Mite Mines Abbott
Matilda
Eawin P. Conrad
Carlsbad Army Air Field
Carlsbad
New Mexico
Army Air Forces Bombardier School
Mes. Pa Conrad
Ray Tidwell
Iredell
Jounty Tressurer
WL. Sowell
Col
William L. Sowell Jr
Camp Haan
California
W. L. Sr
Sant M. Ringness
Ringnese
J. E. Bears
Sears
Catros Biossomae
William Kisp
Piotest County
Bard Hare
Coanet
Il — Conkers Clarit A
Walmut
Sprinka Meridian Cranfilly
Miyeer —Mey
Revdell Kopper
Mills Morgen
Mephan
Oder
Cameron
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