18 May 1928
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1928
Page
1
A young, vigorous and rapidly growing store with eager staff and keen desire to win new friends daily. The business emphasizes modern methods rather than traditional practice, aiming to build a strong customer base in Texas.
Clifton College winds down the athletic year with basketball and baseball letter awards. Basketball players Captain Sparks Jenson Jackson Farmers Hatchersen Windham Richards J H Bronstad named, manager letters also given. Baseball team features Captain A Dahl Roysted Swenson Thompson J Babl Ellingson Spark Jackeon LeDail Krudson Tindal and Jenson Fl. Hronstad earns manager letter. Gold baseball for top hitter awarded for a year. 1927 season noted with prior winners Rogstad and Rogstad’s, celebrating permanent possession criteria.
Local report indicates Clifton will gain a model equipped swimming pool. The project aims to improve recreation, providing a modern facility for residents. City officials anticipate better community access and potential nearby town benefits.
The Organization of Boy Scouts for Clifton began at City Hall on Friday night with Robt Baldridge Owcer J Res Wirwil R Cowen and others present. Scout Executive Lawrence from Ware explained the program and a canvas was planned to raise funds for camp expenses and local overhead. Sixty dollars pledged and about fifty more needed, with emphasis on volunteer service over rapid fundraising.
For sale 976 yearling and two year old Rain wallet in top condition ATI grade A. Prices from 1 to 270 available at 12.60 each. First come, first served. Ranch location Mumnley Ranch, seven miles west of Morgan, Tramns, Dr. W. 7. thewart, i 1208 Anahahle Wie, Wai Tee.
The Cranfilis Gap column reports a lively school scene at Live Oak School with teachers Miss Alta Barnett and Miss Nanmle B. Hinton, and a village ball game between candidates and married men. Visitors from Dallas, a gas station lease, local injuries, and baseball victories over Jonesboro are noted, along with term closes and community updates.
The Clifton College calendar lists commencement events starting May 20 with Prof. T A Hoff of Decorah delivering the commemorative address in the Scandinavian Lutheran Church. Activities include a late afternoon program and a basket social, with a senior play at the college auditorium and other campus events.
Clifton listeners receive reports on grammar and high school graduation events. Rev J M Dawson of First Baptist will deliver the baccalaureate sermon as the high school commences ceremonies. Students showcase talks on Latin and other topics, with a strong program planned across Thursday and Friday. Cubs defeat Meridian 6 to 5 in baseball. windia and Loyd Lane notable for Clifton.
The American Legion Post of Clifton plans a permanent club room and a baseball team. Meetings discussed forming a club and choosing a manager, with business leaders urged to join and cooperate to build an inclusive, non elite squad for Clifton. A meeting at City Hall is scheduled to organize the club and begin play.
The readable fragments indicate an arts related notice from an old newspaper page. Names and precise dates are unclear, but the context suggests a community event or exhibition with local organizations mentioned.
Mr Sam F Bush aged about sixty died suddenly last Monday afternoon at Valley Mills after a noon meal and games with friends. He had lived in Ciftwn two years. He leaves a wife six children and other relatives. Funeral services were by Rev W J Hearn at the Methodist church with interment in Roswell community cemetery near his former home.
Fragmented memo outlines student leaders in campus athletics at Slipton College. Mentions names Richardsy Jenn and Dada road, with uncertain references to captains and sport roles. Overall text is garbled and partial, lacking clear events or outcomes.
Clifton High School beat Meridian High 5 to 4 on Meridian Test Day afternoon. The game featured several errors by Meridian that led to Clifton scoring, with Clifton finishing the day behind Whitney Wright. The team scheduled a make up game Thursday at 4 PM.
The fragment reports a church event at Ramfills Gab Church of the Nazarene with a Sunday school at 9 am and a preaching service at 8 pm conducted by Rev C Wand Millen. It mentions district superintendent 0 F Hotfield and a tabernacle meeting planned for July 20 with references to others and notices about events in the community.
The text reports the death of Mir A G Tlseng after a brief illness at age 108 Welaware land Place. Funeral services are set for Friday at 4:00 PM at Park Worth. A message of sympathy from relatives and friends accompanies the notice.
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