Automobile Fatality Touches Cranfills Gap Youth
Jeff Olson sixteen year old son of Mr and Mrs B Oscar Olson of Cranfills Gap died after a car wreck between the Lutheran Parsonage and Cranfills Gap. Andrew Wallum survived, saying Olson lost control while trying to keep another car from passing. Olson died Sunday morning after being transported to a sanitarium. doctors in Waco concluded a neck fracture. Funeral services were held at Cranfills Gap with Rev H W Estrem officiating and burial in Cranfills Gap cemetery.
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Jeff Olson
B. Oscar Olson
Cranfills Gap
Andrew
Olson
Pluenneke
Cranfilla Gap
Jeff
Waco
H. W. Estrem
Boy Struck by Lightning Near Whitney Texas
Otto Shelley, son of J W Shelley, living about one mile from this place, was struck by lightning. He is in serious condition, but doctors believe 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 youth group at 7 30 p m led by Pastor W H Bowie. The notice lists service times and sets.
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Immanuel Lutheran
Garnersville
W. H. Bowie
Clifton Man Named Director in Waco Temple Trolley
E. E. Prescher of Clifton attended the ground breaking for the Waco Temple Interurban line in Waco Texas and subscribed to a second block of stock in the Central Texas Electric Railway Company. He was added to the company board and spoke in enthusiastic terms about the project.
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Waco
Texas
Waco-Temple Interurban
E. E. Prescher
Clifton
Central Texas Electric Railway Company
Prescher
Notice to Public on Speeding and Corner Cutting
Public notice warns Clifton residents that speeding and corner cutting endanger children. City ordinances and state law will be enforced to avoid arrests and court costs. drivers urged to fix lights and slow to within the law to protect life and limbs.
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Clifton
Scandinavian Lutheran Church Sunday Services Schedule
The Lutheran church invites full attendance for Sunday School Sutuy at 9 30 a m Bible Class and Regular Service in English at 10 30 a m The choir meets Friday at 8 00 p m The Catechumens meet Saturday at 10 30 a m at the parochial school building Pastor Theodore Lerud extends a cordial welcome to all services.
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Scandinavian Lutheran Church
Theodore Lerud
Baptist Church Sunday Schedule Updated
Sunday School starts promptly at 10 a m no sermon at 11 due to the Commencement Sermon at the High School Auditorium. Evening preaching at 8 p m and other services at the regular hours. J P Gilliam Pastor.
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Baptist Church
J. P. Gilliam
Pta Plans Last Meeting Of School Year Next Friday
The Parent Teachers Association will hold the final regular meeting of the school year next Friday May 14 at the school building. The session begins at 3 o clock and a large attendance is expected.
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Parent-Teachers Association
Aged Clifton Woman Passes Away at Home
Mrs. Barre Larson, a longtime Clifton resident born April 11 1830 in Norway, died last Wednesday at her home after a long illness. She married Berre Larsen in 1852 and bore eight children, four of whom survived. 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 the Scandinavian Lutheran Cemetery.
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Barre Larson
Clifton
Nystuen
Loten
Hedemarken
Norway
Berre Larsen
Scandinavian Lutheran Church
Theo. Lerud
Scandinavian Lutheran
Clifton High to Stage Merchant of Venice Parody
Clifton High School seniors present The Merchant of Venice Up to Date a Shakespearean parody with lively high school atmosphere. A prior 25 minute comedy The Mischievous Nigger will be performed by students before the main show. Curtain rises at 8 15 PM with admission 26 and 35 cents.
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Clifton High School
Governor Hobby Calls Special Session of Legislature
Governor W. P. Hobby issues a proclamation calling the thirty sixth legislature into special session on Thursday May 20 at 10 o clock in the morning in Austin. The action comes as the state prepares for pending legislative business requiring urgent attention.
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GOV. Hobby
Austin
W. P. Hobby
Garnersville School to Close with May 21 Picnic
The Garnersville school will close May 21, 1920 with a community picnic. Morning exercises precede a noon ball game between farmers and candidates, followed by afternoon speaking by candidates. All county candidates are invited. those who refuse to participate will be black‑balled. Garnersville lies five miles north of Womack. Food will be simple, not lavish, and hosts hope for a wholesome, good time.
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Garnersville
Womack
Community Play Cast at Coyote School House
On May 21 at the Coyote School House the Coyote scholars present a play with Ermine Hord as Topsy Turvy and Clevie Jones as Miss Spriggs Grace Moorman May Golden J M Bronstad Lord Clarente Pear Hill Mrs Clarendon Arch Moorman colored servant Tom White Frank Golden Time for Play 8 45 sharp Try to get in Foreign governments owe the United States more than 230000000 in unpaid interest This is a pretty mess.
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Coyote
Ermine Hord
Topsy Turvy
Clevie Jones
Miss Spriggs
Grace Moorman
May Golden
J. M. Bronstad
Clarente
Pear Hill
Clarendon
Arch Moorman
Deacon Jones
Garner Moorman
Tom White
Frank Golden
Ite
Airplane Crash Kills Instructor in Sherman
Sherman, May 7 One dead and one seriously injured after an airplane crash in the east part of town Wednesday afternoon. L L Block, auto mechanics instructor at the Sherman Automobile and Tractor School, died at 9 o clock Thursday from injuries when the plane nose dived from about 1000 feet. Bobby Jewell, pilot and part owner, is in Sherman hospital with a broken nose and facial injuries and is expected to recover if no internal injuries develop. Jewell had recently flown with Clifton passengers.
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Sherman
L. L. Block
Sherman Automobile and Tractor School
Bobby Jewell
Sherman Hospital
City Council Urges Enforcement of Stock Ordinance
Years ago Clifton passed an ordinance banning stock from street confinement and residents supported a country stock law. Citizens have removed yard fences to display yards and some may seek to violate the law rather than aid enforcement. City Council, Handley, Mayo.
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Clifton
City Council
Ea Handley
Mayo
Senate debate cites need for rest before ratifying peace treaty
The text argues that the peace treaty should be ratified because the Senate requires rest. It presents a stance linking national rest with constitutional duties without detailing additional facts.
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Senate
Germany Accused of Shipping Arms to Ireland
Reportedly Berlin sent arms to Ireland amid wartime strain as Britain probes if Germany seeks to destabilize the region. The claim follows ongoing tensions and renewed fears of broader conflict.
Methodist District Conference Closes in Clifton
The Methodist District Conference of the Gatesville District convened in Clifton on Tuesday May 11 and adjourned on Thursday after completing business. A large attendance and expressions of appreciation marked the event, with thanks extended to all who helped entertain the delegates.
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District Conference of Theodist Church
Gatesville
Clifton
Public Dumping Warning Near Clifton City Road
The City Council reports a public dumping dispute near Clifton and warns residents under state law to move dumping activities at least 200 feet from the public highway to avoid trouble.
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Sity Somei ‘ Dyy Council
Re Sthes City
Clifton
Tarleton opens summer session with diverse programs
Tarleton Agricultural College in Stephenville Texas announces a summer session from June 21 lasting 18 days. Features include a normal course for teachers, summer school with college and high school credit, music and business schools, farmers short course, a large experienced faculty, dormitories, cool classrooms, new buildings, and entertainment. For info write registrar Neal Gearreald or J B Lane Sener Summer Normal.
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Tarleton Agricultural Coke Branch
Agricultural Unical College of Texas
Stephenville
Texas
Thomas Davis
Ens Neal Gearreald
J. B. Lane
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