17 May 1935
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1935
Page
1
Voters weigh a proposed school building bond as a plan for modernized education and indoor athletics. Backers cite a comprehensive curriculum and town welfare, while opponents warn higher taxes may strain finances. The result will shape future school funding and community growth.
The community mourns the death of Billy K Bass born August 41 1920 and died May gib 1900 His mother Mrs BO Bass and grandmother Mrs Laven KE mourn his loss Funeral services were held at home Monday with Rev Andrew Byers reading and Miss Mary Wentgaant and Mia Douglas Will singing The Record joins the community in sympathy for the family marred by tragedy
M J Dewald and nephew Orwald were seriously hurt in an auto accident Sunday night near Valley Mills. Their car left the road and lodged against a roadside obstruction. Clark Jenson assisted until help arrived.
Clifton Hohe Cluly lant holds a noon meeting electing D. C. Halverson as president and a slate including Robert J. Baldridge, Will Winley, Jack Tucker, and others. A May 28 celebration at City Park is planned with Presbyterian Church ladies serving fried chicken lunch.
Thore A. Eggen born February 10, 1850 in Tonset Osterdalen Norway, emigrated to America in 1876 to seek opportunity. He worked on farms and in Wisconsin lumber camps, later earning notice as a hardy pioneer. obituary notes his thrift, integrity, and longstanding service records preserved.
An item notes a regular gathering of the Here Demonstration Chub on Wednesday, May 2, at 2:80 p.m. Members are urged to be present.
City park Worle le progress appears to advance with efforts ongoing though text is garbled. Work likely concerns development or maintenance by local authorities, with limited readable details on dates or exact actions.
Cranfills Gap secured a fourth straight win by defeating Fairy 4 to 0 as the team disrupted Fairy’s top spot. A large crowd attended Sunday, boosting gate receipts for the club. Local notes mention residents visiting Waco for business and family gatherings, plus health updates on several residents.
Meridian Court and Local News records community updates and social visits. Numerous residents including Allin Malloy, Glennie Mae Odle, the Dunagin and Gardner families, and Mrs. W. W. Odie visit relatives in Dallas, Austin, and Tyler. Senior Day events, garden party plans, and rural supervision notes are noted along with travels of Chester Waldrop and Mrs. Stufle Cox families.
Sunday May 12 marks a homecoming event for the Bronstad family with local celebrations and community notices inviting neighbors to attend.
Local authorities completed final arrangements for cashing 10,000 street paving bonds. Mayor Jenson and P Krecht led officials in Meridian as government red tape delays eased. Funds now available. new work expected soon, marking a long, drawn-out process nearing completion.
The Clifton Colts routed Meridian 10 to 4 for their second straight win. Davis failed to control his pitches, while Mays and Hockway also struggled on the mound. Dobe Porter sparked the Dragons with three hits in four trips as Burns showcased power with two home runs in two Sundays, highlighting a wild, error filled contest.
A young contestant named Cliftor wins a prize in a magazine contest. Mee 2 Bree appears as a readable fragment, with the main event being the boy’s achievement and recognition in the competition.
The Seventh Gendt students and sponsor Mins Bronstad enjoyed an evening hosted by mothers of seventh graders. They gathered at City Hall then rode to the park for a carnival of games, a cookout with hot dogs and lemonade, and songs. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs. C. Lee Stuart J. L. Standefer Jim Welker Clay Caputeson and Miss T. O. Swenson Philip Canuteson and Chia Strand.
Miss Velma Manske hosted a wedding party at the Max home on Thursday afternoon May 2 celebrating forthcoming marriage to Mr Halen Aare. Bridge games with four tables and pink green decor accompanied refreshments and a heart shaped birch scroll reveal. Notables: Olga Landge won high, Ruth Townley won a prize. guests included Mary Corton Mary Sebow Mary Westgaard Ruby Lamu Ole Lander Townley.
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