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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1940
Page
4
The item notes Poppy Day donations by Dimes and quarters to aid disabled World War veterans and their families. It mentions church seat needs, rain impact on crops, and community notices about local elections, school teaching moves, and a Clifton correspondent context.
A Clifton shopping notice urges supporting local merchants and doctors. The article highlights Dr Reeves and Rev A G Obie, mentions Roger Gillespie’s hospital stay and recovery at Providence Waco, and celebrates Miss Dorothea Haugen's Texas Lutheran College graduation and Violin studies. It also notes Miss Haugen’s hometown ties and best wishes for her future in teaching and performing.
County offices and candidates are listed including Treasurer J E Rosenquist Omer Lee Hix W C Davis Minnie Cosper Locker County Judge Felix Shaffer H J Jack Cureton County Clerk Alfred Bardwick Assessor M C McCorkle Sheriff Dave Montgomery Commissioner Precinct No Will C Hafer Commissioner President Nowds W Wallace I B Ben Johnson with names in a concise official slate for upcoming local votes.
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