13 May 1938
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1938
Page
1
Partial text references A B Gulp Plain and Tule days, Mr and Mrs, and Mother's Day in the city. Readable fragments suggest a brief society or event blurb with dated notes and names, but the full details are unclear.
Lions resolve to send two delegates Mayden Edwards and O E to the district meet to vote on the election. A plan to pipe collegeath water during the day was discussed, with half of Stamdes Turids reported hot awaiting completion. The convention at MnMgan next Sunday May 16 features county singers and a full agenda including elections.
The LFF.A chapter held a Monday banquet with ninety attendees including FLE.A boys and guests. The event featured a full program with Emblem explanations, Swine Projects, Baby Best Projects, leadership contests, and remarks by local officials and educators.
Clifton pair Mr and Mrs Chris C Mickslon have been invited to the Golden Wedding Day at the State Fair of Texas Golden Jubilee Celebration. State Fair president Otto Herold announced October 22 as Golden Wedding Day inviting couples from Texas and the Southwest with anniversaries over fifty years to participate.
News reached Clifton relatives that Judge Arnold Davenport died after a heart attack. Dr. D. A. Carpenter of the city was summoned to the judge's bedside at Decatur to tend him, with the illness described as a long battle. No definite details about the death were available at that time.
Mrs Louise Dittrich becomes Democratic Chairman of Cayote County to serve out the late Hubert Dittrich term. County Chairman Dary Helm notes forward movement, regional conference attendance by Chairman Helm on April 18 and 19 amid campaign focus.
A large crowd gathered at Burton ranch for a barbecue and speech by Thompson. Officials say Thompson vows the “fightingest administration” and cites support from East Texas to the coast, with Ballie Prorton directing food and Dr J M Frasier introducing the event.
Central Texas Fair Association hosts ram billy and bull sale at the Clifton fairgrounds in Roxque County on Friday and Saturday May 20 and 21. The stock barn is located near Clifton business district with pens at 2c per ram or billy and 6c per head for bulls. Exhibitors may bring their own bedding. feed and straw may be bought in Clifton. Trade stock will be bought by private treaty starting 2:00 PM Friday. County Agent E. K. Lawrence promotes the event and invites stockmen from nearby counties to attend.
The Cirven College Cats and Hillsboro Indians played a late game halted at darkness with the score tied 9 to 9 after twelve innings. Sorley, Borley, Pearce, and Captain Larkin pitched for the Cats as Jenson posted four hits driving in runs, and Larkin delivered three solid innings to steady the defense.
Fragmentary text mentions a past event and town activity but lacks coherent names, dates, or places to define a concrete item or outcome.
New recipes and kitchen tips will be shared at Katie Kilowatt's Free Cooking School in the Community Public Service Co. office on Tuesday and Wednesday May 17 18 at 2 00 p m. Homemakers are invited to attend as demonstrations cover full oven meals waterless cookery time saving methods and simple baking while audience members can try dishes at home. Attendees receive a Thrift Refine Book and a chance at gifts.
Clifton College plans Alumni Day on May 21 with a reunion game at 8 pm against the College Cats and an Alumni Banquet at City Hall that Saturday night at 8. The business meeting opens at 7. Attendance is encouraged to celebrate the college’s milestone and past winters.
Clarence Ellingsen aged 24 died at home of his parents in Nome. He had suffered illness for months and passed away Wednesday. Survived by his aunt and other family members. Funeral plans were to be announced by the family.
Meridian residents visited for church services and family weekends with multiple names listed including Robersons, Johnsons, Scruggs, and Tutt. The piece notes memorial services for Dr Porter at Central Methodist, a MOTHERS DAY party by church classes, and a recovery update for Mrs Little.
The T Colwick family held a reunion on Mother's Day May 8 bringing together members from Colorado Galveston Dale Has Houston and other places. Elmer Colwick hosted with a large dinner and Kodak pictures captured by the elder son. attendees included Elmer Colwick and two children Galveston. Olaf Colwick Craig. Me Hamilton Craig. and many other relatives from multiple towns.
Denton May 10 Miss Elsie Hafer of Clifton serves on the arrangement committee for the twelfth annual short course at Texas State College for Women May 20. The event aims to attract about 2000 visitors from Northeast Texas counties with sessions on housing architecture home decor electrification and home machinery and topics titled Home and Social Malatsess je deme esecs.
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