Automobile Fatality in Cranfills Gap Claims Jeff Olson
Jeff Olson sixteen son of Mr and Mrs B Oscar Olson of Cranfills Gap died after his car overturned between the Lutheran Parsonage and Cranfills Gap Saturday evening. Andrew Wallum the only other occupant escaped injury. Olson reportedly lost control while trying to keep an oncoming car from passing and looking back. He died Sunday morning at four after being taken to a sanitarium and doctors in Waco said his neck was broken. Funeral services were held Monday at Cranfills Gap with Rev H W Estrem, burial in Cranfills Gap cemetery attended by many friends and relatives.
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Jeff Olson
B. Oscar Olson
Cranfills Gap
Andrew
Olson
Pluenneke
Crawfills Gap
Jeff
Waco
H. W. Estrem
Boy Struck by Lightning in Hill County
Otto Shelley, son of J. W. Shelley, living about one mile from Whitney, Texas, was struck by lightning on May 9 and is in serious condition though doctors say he has a good chance to recover.
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Whitney, Hill Co
Texas
Otto Shelley
J. W. Shelley
Immanuel Lutheran Church Service Notice
Immanuel Lutheran Church announces a Sunday service at Garnersville on May 16 at 10 30 a m with evening service at 7 30 p m Pastor W M Bewie leads the congregation.
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Immanuel Lutheran
Garnersville
W. M. Bewie
Clifton Man Becomes Director in Waco Temple Trolley
E. E. Prescher of Clifton, a wealthy land owner, attended the Waco Temple Interurban ground breaking ceremonies and subscribed for his second block of stock in the Central Texas Electric Railway Company. He has been added to the company's directorate and expresses strong enthusiasm for the new electric line.
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Waco
Texas
Waco-Temple Interurban
E. E. Prescher
Clifton
Central Texas Electric Railway Company
Prescher
Notice to Public on Speeding in Clifton Streets
Public notice warns Clifton residents that speeding and cutting corners endanger children crossing streets. City authorities will strictly enforce city ordinances and state law to prevent arrests and court costs. Citizens are urged to ensure lights are in good shape and to drive within legal limits to protect life and limbs.
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Clifton
Scandinavian Lutheran Church Sunday Services and Choir Schedule
The Lutheran church announces Sunday School at 9 30 with full attendance and Bible Class. Regular English service at 10 30. Choir practice Friday at 8 00. Catechumens meet Saturday at 10 30 at the parochial school. Pastor Theodore Lerud invites all to join.
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Scandinavian Lutheran Church
Theodore Lerud
Baptist Church Sunday Schedule Updates
Sunday School begins promptly at 10 a m with no preaching at 11 a m due to the High School Commencement Sermon. An 8 p m preaching service is held at the Baptist Church.
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High School
Baptist Church
P T A Meeting Set for May 14 at School
The Parent-Teachers Association will hold its last regular meeting for the school year next Friday May 14 at the school building at 3 o clock. A large attendance is expected.
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Parent-Teachers Association
Aged Clifton Woman Passes Away at Home
Mrs. Barre Larsen an longtime Clifton resident died last Wednesday at her family home after a winter of declining health. Born April 11 1830 in Norway she married Borre Larsen in 1852 and they had eight children four predeceasing her. Surviving are her husband and four children along with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the family home and the Scandinavian Lutheran Church with Rev Theo Lerud officiating. six grandsons served as pallbearers. Interment followed in Scandinavian Lutheran Cemetery.
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Barre Larson
Clifton
Nystuen
Loten
Hedemarken
Norway
Borre Larsen
Scandinavian Lutheran Church
Theo
Lerud
Scandinavian Lutheran
Clifton High to Stage Merchant of Venice Up to Date
Clifton High School seniors present The Merchant of Venice Up to Date on May 20 with a 25 minute prior comedy The Mischievous Nigger. Curtain rises at 8:15 PM. Admission 26 and 3bc.
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Clifton High School
Governor Hobby Calls Special Session of Legislature
Austin May 8 Governor W P Hobby issued a proclamation calling a special session of the thirty sixth legislature to convene on Thursday May 20 at 10 o clock a m the session to consider urgent matters.
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Austin
W. P. Hobby
Garnersville School Plans May 21 1920 Picnic
The Garnersville school will close May 21 1920 with a community picnic. Forenoon exercises precede a noon ball game between the former students and candidates, then afternoon speeches by the candidates. All county candidates are invited. abstention without excuse earns a black ball. Garnersville lies five miles north of Womack. The event avoids lavish food, inviting wholesome contributions only. W.H. Hudgins, Teacher.
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Garnersville
Womack
Coyote School House Play Cast Schedules Evening
On May 21 at the Coyote School House the Coyote scholars present a play. Cast includes Ermine Hord as Topsy Turvy Clevie Jones as Miss Spriggs Grace Moorman May Golden J M Bronstad Lord Clarence Pearl Hill Mrs Clarendon Arch Moorman Deacon Jones Garner Moorman and Tom White Frank Golden. Performance time is 8 45 p m sharp. Admission urged. Foreign governments owe the United States over 230 million dollars in unpaid interest.
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Coyote School
Coyote
Ermine Hord
Topsy Turvy
Clevie Jones
Miss Spriggs
Grace Moorman
May Golden
J. M. Bronstad
Lord Clarence
Pearl Hill
Clarendon
Arch Moorman
Deacon Jones
Garner Moorman
Tom White
Frank Golden
Sherman Plane Crash Claims Instructor in Spinning Dive
In Sherman on Wednesday a plane piloted by Bobby Jewell crashed after a nose dive at about 1000 feet. L. L. Block, an auto mechanics instructor, died from his injuries while Jewell, the pilot and part owner, was hospitalized with a broken nose and facial cuts.
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Sherman
L. L. Block
Sherman Automobile and Tractor School
Bobby Jewell
Sherman Hospital
Clifton visit by Bobby Jewell with local passengers
Bobby Jewell traveled through Clifton weeks ago bringing a sizable group of Clifton residents as his passengers.
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Bobby Jewell
Clifton
City Warns Citizens to Enforce Stock Law in Clifton
Years after the ordinance prohibiting livestock on streets, and a local stock law vote, residents have removed yard fences to display their yards. Now the council urges strict enforcement to keep the law respected, signed by Mayor Ed Handley.
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Clifton
City Council
Ed Handley
Senate debate urges ratification for Senate rest
The article argues the peace treaty should be ratified to provide the Senate with needed rest. It notes that extended negotiations have strained members and that passage would allow a period of political relief and stability.
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Senate
Germany Accused of Shipping Arms to Ireland and Mexico
Report claims Germany is supplying arms to Ireland and Mexico stirring concern amid war worries. The note hints at German arms transfers complicating allied and regional tensions as wartime pressures rise.
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Germany
Ireland
Mexico
Heinie
Methodist District Conference Closes in Clifton
The Gatesville District Methodist Conference convened in Clifton from Tuesday evening May 11 to Thursday morning adjourning after completing all business. A large delegation expressed gratitude for the hospitality and Clifton’s honor in hosting the Christian workers, whose influence would be felt by locals who mingled with them.
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District Conference of the Methodist Church
Gatesville
Clifton
City Council Warns Public on Dumping Near Public Road
The council admonishes residents for dumping refuse near the public road west of Clifton and warns it violates state law. People are told to move at least 200 feet north from the highway to reach the original dumping ground.
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Clifton
Summer Session at John Tarleton College Opens June 21
The Summer Session at John Tarleton Agricultural College Stephen ville opens June 21 and closes August 18. It offers a normal course for teachers high school and college credit courses music business farmers short course and more with a large faculty and new buildings. For details contact Dean J Thomas Davis Registrar Neal Gearreald or conductor J B Lane.
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John Tarleton Agricultural College
Agricultural & Mechanical College of Texas
Stephenville
Texas
J. Thomas Davis
Neal Gearreald
J. B. Lane
Summer Normal
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Baptist. Church
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Parent-Teachers Association Meeting
GOV. Hobby
W.H. Hudgins
United States
Methodist District Conference
Oak
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