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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
8
A cable from England reports Jack Parnant, known as the organist who gave a recital at Litheran Church in Clifton last summer, died of shell wounds in the great fight for democracy. Waco Morning News notes his boast that Germans would not take him alive. Citizens recall his musical work and local ties as his death becomes known.
A fragmented report from Columbia quotes an outspoken critic declaring hell to German sympathizers and thanking God for food. The garbled text also references a political convention and local mentions such as Clifton Garage and Red Cree.
The Scandinavian Lutheran Church announces no Sunday show next Sunday. Confirmation service in English will be held Sunday morning at 11. An offering for Home Mission will be taken. Baccalaureate service in English Sunday night at 8:30 led by Rev. C. T. Jen non camp pastor at Camp Travis Texas. All are invited.
A church meeting decided to use proceeds from a picnic and auction to aid the local chapter’s needs, with the program to continue as planned. Highlights include upcoming events such as Mrs Tubbs Does Her Bit at the High School Auditorium on June 6 and a youth slumber party hosted by Eta Maye Parks. The notice also outlines registration for men turning 21 and reports on a train accident injuring a man, with doctors tending his head injuries.
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