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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1947
Page
2
The Sparks family expresses sincere appreciation for floral offerings and kindness shown during their recent bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Sparks, Mr. and Mrs. James Sparks, and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Pinstad extend thanks for the thoughtful support.
A Sunday afternoon gathering of Class 4 at the Lutheran Sunday School met at the Clarence Erickson home on May 10. They divided into two groups to entertain winners of a recent contest with games and a potluck including ice cream and coconut cake.
Local sports report notes a college rally in the last inning and pitching decisions by Jack Harman and Perry in a game against Indiana. Upcoming schedules include a doubleheader with Allen Academy and a game with Fairview, plus possible play with Waco Technical. Community items list sales, rentals, and local visits, including Dolores Terrell selected for a Houston summer operetta and various local meetings and notices.
The Clifton College School of Business will host an exhibit Monday afternoon from 1 30 to 5 00 o'clock. Miss Pansy Conlee in charge invites the public to view this year s work including shorthand typing bookkeeping accounting salesmanship advertising and filing.
Lt. Helen C. Aars USNR of Clifton Texas is named a Navy Reserve representative for the Eighth Naval District. The volunteer position authorizes administration of inactive reserve recruit exams and related duties. The report notes Mrs Claude Cagle and daughter Ann Res from San Antonio visited Clifton to see Mrs. Cagle’s mother May Tyler Hill.
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