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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1920
Page
1
A revival gathering at the Baptist Church draws large crowds as Rev Sherman preaches with power. Other pastors join in, urging prayer and participation. Services are scheduled to run weeknights from 7:30 to 8:00 p.m., led by Pastor I P Gilliam and supporting ministers.
A combined public notice covers a camp’s resolutions of respect for Mrs. J Cooper and family, a church service announcement, and a report on banker Frank Kell urging restraint on speculative lending. It cites May dates in Wichita Falls Texas and Waco Texas, with bank policy comments and church events noted for Sunday services and offerings.
Sherman merchants announce a reduction in lumber retail prices by five to twenty five dollars per thousand as wholesale cuts also claimed to have been made.
Lieutenant Ralph A. Miller plans an audacious escape from a strait-jacket suspended 100 feet high. The stunt headlines the Queen Theatre show in Clifton, with free admission Wednesday evening June 2. Clifton High School awarded graduates and scholarships to the College of Industrial Arts in a separate commencement note.
The angel of death visited us and took our dear wife and mother. We deeply feel the sympathy and help from friends and neighbors. To all we express heartfelt thanks. May our Kind Father in Heaven bless you. Mr. Borre Lareem and Children.
Waxahachie Texas May 26 The City Council refused rate increases for light and telephone services as Texas Power and Light Company and Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company proposed raises. The Christian Church halted Sunday services due to Baptist meeting in progress. Pastor Newman plans to move to Clifton next week with his family. They will reside in the former Millie Solbers home in Edgewood Addition, now owned by Charles W. Clark.
There will be services at the Methodist Church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock preached by the pastor. Sunday School at 10 o'clock with R. B Clement as Superintendent. The Women's Missionary Society will meet at 4 o'clock. No prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 4. H. Walker, Pastor.
Le Manley announces withdrawal from the race for public weigher citing business reasons and impending removal from the town later this year. He thanks friends for encouragement and wishes all well.
Fragmentary OCR mentions individuals Will Uy Bogs and A Melon with unclear actions or context. No coherent events or dates emerge to form a full news item or identify organizations or places.
Mrs. Oline Phillipson of Meridian announces her candidacy for Bosque County Treasurer in the upcoming Democratic primary. She urges voters to consider her qualifications and pledges efficient county service if elected. The notice reflects local campaign activity and civic engagement in Clifton and surrounding areas.
Baccalaureate service was held at the Scandinavian Lutheran Church with Rev. HW Extrem preaching. Alumni Association meeting and banquet follow, then a class program and graduation exercises led by Rev. J A Arnees of Osage. Weather may affect the final event.
The Clifton Produce Company urges farmers to improve egg and poultry quality. It stresses better grades, timely culling, preserving flock health, and selling now versus winter to maintain value and condition. The notice invites mutual effort to do better.
Public notice states Alphonso Olson announces product offers for Moremiles gaming saver and yuotor cleaner Redwon tiekhooline with 20 to 60 percent savings. Aleve removes carbon from gasoline generation. Orders by phone. 31-2-p.
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