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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1940
Page
8
The D H Watson home burned Tuesday afternoon with firefighters and volunteers aiding. The blaze centered at the west side. furniture was moved to safety and damage kept to a minimum. The Watsons expressed thanks for the community help and support.
Community notes describe visits from relatives to Clifton residents including the Moss family and others, with extended weekends in Moody and Dallas. The Busy Bee Club met May 8 with ten members, plus a May 22 gathering planned with a painting and weaving demonstration and a future canning Poultry event. A local business change announces sale of stock and building to A B Ratlif, Clover Farm Store owner, signaling retirement and continued service in Clifton.
Helen Carpenter and P. C. Dull represented Dillon College as Duchess and Duke at a Varsity Show at San Marcos Texas State Teachers College. The event featured seventeen college couples, coronation on a decorated stage, and a lively program with SWTSC talent and Lee Kohlenberg orchestra.
The fragment references a 1930s or vintage style film listing with actors John Payne and Gloria Dickson. It mentions a Saturday matinee at 2 36 and a feature titled See Light of Western Stars and King of the Lumberjacks.
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