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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1925

Page

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Paint Brushes When You Buy A Paint

Local retailer promotes a bundled offer on painting supplies. Customers receive complimentary brushes with each purchase of select paints, aiming to boost sales and encourage home improvement projects this season.

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Citizen reflection notes how individuals judge success by others' failures, prompting thoughts on personal standards and social comparison.

How to obtain copies of the Record by mail

Residents are invited to request copies of the Record. The paper explains that stamps are needed for postage and payment is by cash. To receive a copy, send 39 stamps with the request.

Senior class play And Home Came Ted delights community

The community enjoyed a well received senior class play And Home Came Ted last Monday night. The home talent production drew a large audience and was praised as one of the best local shows in years.

Beeee Amtortum Ted

Pirtle Produce Expands Into Large Adjacent Building

The Pirtle Produce Company reports rapid growth since opening in the city. They have leased the former Oscar J. Rea & Company building adjoining their produce facility and are stocking it with a car of chicken feed, a car of mill feed, a car of flour, and other groceries in substantial shipments as Clifton anticipates further gains.

Pirtle Produce Company Oscar J. Rea & Company Clifton

Civic Improvement Society Meeting Planned

The Civic Improvement Society will meet with Mrs. F. K. Bradstreet and Mrs. Hector Hill on Wednesday June 3 at 4 oclock.

the Civic Improvement Society F. K. Bradstreet Hector Hill

Poppy Sale Acknowledges Memorial Day Appeal

Auxiliaries of American Legion Posts urge sales of remembrance poppies to fund the endowment for disabled soldiers and child welfare. Citizens are asked to wear poppies on Decoration Day to honor the dead and support those who served.

American Legion

Mrs Torrence Improves After Major Operations at Baptist Sanitarium

Mrs J T Torrence, patient at the Baptist Sanitarium in Waco, underwent several serious operations last week. She withstood the procedures well, though several days of illness caused concern among relatives. Recent reports cheer the outlook as she moves toward a complete recovery, with Mr Torrence staying beside her daily.

J. T. Torrence Baptist Sanitarium Waco

Helm Couple Spends Week Visiting Relatives

Mr and Mrs Ralph W Helm traveled through Waco and San Antonio during the past week visiting relatives The visit followed by Mr and Mrs Bert Novy and their two youngest children who spent Saturday with Mr Novys parents in Heidenheimer.

Ralph W. Helm Waco San Antonio Bert Novy Mr. Novy Heidenheimer

Mrs J W Griffin Leaves For Cooledge To Visit Relatives

Mrs J W Griffin and her two youngest children departed Sunday for Cooledge to spend a few days visiting relatives, according to local social notes.

J. W. Griffin Cooledge

Miss Ruth Odegaard Returns From Oceola Arkansas

Miss Ruth Odegaard arrived back early in the week after teaching music in Oceola Arkansas.

Ruth Odegaard Oceola Ark

Shirley couple visits Clifton friends and relatives

Mr and Mrs C M Shirley of Fort Worth spent the last weekend visiting friends and relatives in Clifton, extending a short social trip with family greetings and local stops.

Mrs. C. M. Shirley Fort Worth Clifton

Mrs Vera Ilsing Visits Fort Worth Home of W D Miller

Miss Vera Ilsing of Fort Worth spent several days recently in the home of W D Miller.

Vera Ilsing Fort Worth W. D. Miller

Mrs John Finstad Visit Spreads Fort Worth Ties

Mrs John Finstad and her children from Fort Worth visited Clifton last week to see friends and relatives, joining local hosts for a warm family gathering and extended stay.

Mosquito Eradication Drive Urges Clifton Citizens

Texas towns focus on wiping out mosquitoes seen as disease carriers. Authors urge residents to remove standing water from premises and containers and periodically treat puddles with coal oil to prevent breeding. The call is for a united, community effort to make Clifton squitotoless.

Texas

Miss Mary Eddie Peveler Visiting Granbury Guest of Kugle

Miss Mary Eddie Peveler of Granbury is visiting her sister Mrs. William Kugle and staying as her guest.

Mary Eddie Peveler Granbury William Kugle

Neels Visit Dublin Couple Share Short Stop at Neel Home

Guy W. Neel and his wife traveled from Dublin on Monday for a brief visit in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jno H. Neel and family.

Guy W. Neel Dublin

Solbergs Visit South Texas Enjoy San Antonio Stop

Mr and Mrs I M Solberg and their son have toured South Texas this week with a stop in San Antonio on Tuesday. The family shared their travel plans and enjoyed the city during their visit.

I. M. Solberg South Texas San Antonio

Mrs Willie Franke and Daughter Visit Goliad Guests

Mrs Willie Franke and her daughter Rachel of Goliad visited last Friday as guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Spangle.

Willie Franke Rachel Goliad Frank Spangle

Clifton Schools Close Year With Strong Affiliation to State University

Clifton public school and Clifton Junior College report a successful year end. Both institutions are fully affiliated with the State University and other colleges, allowing graduates direct admission without further exams. Many High School graduates are expected to continue at Clifton College for two years before pursuing senior college work, remaining at home for longer.

Clifton State University Clifton College

Mrs Sue Walker Visits Whitney Family Party

Mrs Sue Walker and family and Mr R H Sayers with Miss Helen Rountree of Whitney spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs J D Jameson. Mrs Walker is Mrs Jameson’s sister.

Sue Walker R. H. Sayers Helen Rountree Whitney J. D. Jameson Mrs. Walker Mrs. Jameson

Crawford couple visits. Nelson pays Record for another year

Mr and Mrs August Nelson of Crawford visited relatives and paid for the Record another year during their stay last Saturday. The gesture highlights ongoing local newspaper support by residents.

August Nelson Crawford Mr. Nelson

Mrs Cox visits Clifton for Grimland funeral

Mrs Frank Cox of El Paso, also known as Mrs George Peterson to Clifton residents, spent several days with Mr and Mrs T O Swenson. She traveled from Houston with others to attend the funeral of Grandpa Gunston Grimland.

Frank Cox el Paso Clifton George Peterson T. O. Swenson Houston Grandpa Gunston Grimland

Badges and Ranks in Lone Scout Program Headline

A local piece describes how Lone Scout badges progress from L S C to L S D B and L S A with points earned for merit, subscriptions, and recruitment. It notes the Supreme Scout title, various tribes awarding free badges, and a planned Texarkoma Lookout folder announcing events like the Central Texas Lone Scout Encampment and Texas Conference. It invites Clifton readers to connect and learn more about the organization.

Menloe Jermstad L. S. D.-B-G. C. Crawfills Gap Texas Boys Life Texarkoma Central Texas Lone Scout Texas Conference Toman Dilday Memorial Association Clifton

A Spring Tonic for Your Automobile

A spring tonic for cars offers carbon removal, valve grinding, spark plug cleaning, tappet adjustment, carburetor service, timing and distributor points check, brake adjustment, and oiling. Let us help take care of your car. Ie VOY G. FORT.

Lutheran and Pentecostal Services Next Week

St Olaf Lutheran Church will hold a 10 30 English service with the Sacrament of the Altar at the Brick Church. A 3 00 pm service will be at Cove Springs School House next Sunday. A Pentecostal service will be at the Rock Church next Monday at 10 30 in Norwegian.

ST. Olaf Lutheran Brick Church Cove Springs The Rock

Decoration Day Ceremonies Noted for May 30th

Legal holiday observed with both banks closed. Community notices indicate events planned for Decoration Day on Saturday May 30th, with local offices and services operating on altered hours.

Legal Heldc

Special Bargain at Clifton Store for Saturday Only

C L Sellars Racket Store in Clifton Texas advertises a one day sale offering 10 quart White Combinettes at 1.00 each. A California expert predicts ste prunes will be dried by electricity soon replacing the current sun drying process.

C. L. Sellars Clifton Texas Ste California

Senior B Y P U Missionary Meeting Topic

Senior B Y P U program outlines a missionary meeting with speakers Ruth Moon ey Elvis John son Mabel Os wald Lois Arther Georgia Mooney Harold Jen kins Grace Gilliam and H P Jones. The group meets Sundays at 7:00 pm inviting all to attend or join. We want you and God needs you.

Ruth Moon Mabel Oswald Lois Arther Georgia Mooney Harold Jenkins Make America H. P. Jones Grace Gilliam

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