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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1938
Page
5
Central Texas buyers see deals from Standofer Chevrolet and Ford dealers with small down payments. Vehicles like a blue Ford Tudor reconditioned and priced near 296 to 396 dollars and described as ready to drive. A promotional movie-style pitch touts cheap transportation for bargain hunters.
Local notices show Summer School begins Monday June 1th with superintendent contact for courses. Also mentions Wool prices, livestock ads, and community inquiries including Pederson Clifton elected Agricultural club muaryhall at Texas Tech, plus Rawleigh route opportunities and a house sale in Clifton.
The Clifton area reports varied notices from auctions and farm equipment sales to social and church gatherings. Residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Ben Schlegel, mingle with buyers from Clifton Implement Co and nearby communities while funeral attendance and alumni events shape weekend plans.
Church notices warn there will be no preaching this coming Sunday and outline the next service schedule. The Ladies Aid will meet Friday afternoon at Mrs Ziegelt’s home near Meridia. HL Baur is the pastor.
Sunday School and Bible Classes are set for 10 30 a m with Divine Services. The weekly devotional class meets Saturday at 9 10 a m. All weekday meetings are postponed during harvest. Pastor Thorson notes continued worship on May 29 at the church in Pe.
The St Olans Lutheran Church Cranpills announces worship at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday with Sunday School and a picnic planned. Morning activities include catechetical instruction and services led by Pastor Mapstad with mixed choir and other events noted for the day.
C P Golaselbrecht known as Pat led the Bosque County group at the Coryell Bosque singing convention. His son Elvin, nicknamed Little Pat, sang from memory with mother on piano. Judge Ballard George of Waco visited Clifton and planned to take office April 9 to fill Judge Stanford’s term.
Trinity Lutheran Church announces Sunday events with a Sunday School at 9 30 am and Morning Service at 10 20 am. Volunteers Mrs Oscar Langseth and Mr Grin oversee activities as guests and new visitors are welcomed.
The Hutter church and Clifton Bible Teachers League Mission Society organize a social Monday at three at Mrs. Dansby home to aid Hillcrest Memorial Hospital in Waco with linen and sheet needs. Church members urged to attend and donate items.
Hayden Edwards pastor announces 11 o clock Sunday sermon by Lightfoot, a noted speaker, inviting all to worship with friends. Evening service features community event at City Hall with laureate high school ceremony led by Rev Culpepper, Henderson Server Maptine Church.
The record notes Immanuel Lutheran and Church of Christ services for May including Sunday School, preaching hours, catechetical instruction, and officer elections. Local residents visitations and subscriptions are logged, with remarks on community activities, youth events, and church gatherings alongside district reports and personal visits.
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