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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1924
Page
1
A clipped ad notes a modern drug store featuring a full stock of items and up-to-date goods. It emphasizes prescription filling and personal service at Clifton with an invitation to customers to visit for complete offerings.
Whitney hosts an Old Fiddlers contest on May 27 with top fiddlers from across the state plus singing, whistling, and string band contests. Gates open free to visitors as attendees are urged to visit Whitney, join the festivity, and enjoy music all day.
Elder C W Ing of Hillaboro opens a revival at Valley Mills Church next Sunday inviting all to attend. The assembly aims to be one of the most successful in years and welcomes every person to join the services.
The Church of CiuSt announces a revival starting next Sunday at Valley Mills led by Brother CW of Millsburg. An appeal asks for attendance and support as the preacher plans two to three Sundays of sermons and revival activities, hoping for a good audience and strong participation.
Commencement week highlights at Clifton Public Schools include valedictorian Leia Jeane and salutatorian announced, with diplomas to be distributed by Prof George W. Hack of Baylor University. Rev Ernest C Webb of Austin delivers the sermon, while Coach Bridges of Baylor addresses graduates. Plans describe a summer cultural program and a major Home Economics department endowment to boost state standing.
The Clifton High School graduation program for May 16 1924 lists speakers salutatorian and valedictorian addresses and diploma presentations. It notes a successful Cubs sports season including football 2000 on Baylor field basketball 12 of 19 wins girls team county meets and state prelims. Donald Prather earned a perfect 100 in State Inter scholastic League spelling and writing with state recognition.
Clifton Collee authored a series of victories as his team defeated Pete Mosheim Walcot Springs Valley Mille two scamey and Whitney. The opponents included Turnersville Moody Waco Meridian Morgan Valley Mills Wal at Spinner Waxahachie Temple and Ween in a crowded schedule.
Juiz de Fora Brazil May 18 Twente Haprique Ferriera 118 years old father of 4X children announced his forthcoming marriage to Georgians Lourdes Da Balya 8 Viewnte already outlived four wives the last one two healthy offspring four years ago and the man says he hopes to produce more offspring before he dies
Notice to pay duty to Clits in Poultry Association and Kite Circle via TC Duke at Content Proveu Co. details about stamps and local merchants. Mentions Meridian June dates for ice cream and a six station refrigerator added to a drug store, urging timely registration and noting teachers examination and local visits by Sam Duvall of Koppers.
May 10 in Tallas Texas the Dale les club of the Texam League suspended two tar players Paap Grifin and Too treond baseman after an alleged drunken party incident. They were fined $800 while a woman companion drove the car that hit a signal tower. Officials say the trio were detained and the matter investigated.
Me and Mrs Hering spent last Sunday in Fort Worth visiting relatives. They were joined by Mrs C E Schow and Hikesen from Chickasha Oklahoma. The party planned an indefinite visit with local relatives and friends.
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