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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1939
Page
6
An educational program by Ota Skinner drew Amersonians to JW.R.s on a clear Sunday night in the town. Attendees enjoyed a jovial evening with a museum open and literary societies, while plans for a Day in November were discussed.
Fairview residents awarded prizes for spookiest costumes at a Tuesday event. Urban won first prize of fifty cents, Bila Urban earned twenty-five cents for second, and Doyle took ten cents for third. After judging, carnival stands opened and attendees enjoyed the fair. Girls’ team beat Coon Creek 22 to 7 earlier, strengthening their season as they prepare for Friday’s game at Meridian. Local families—Slepert, Hulme, Lodwig, and others—visited relatives and friends in nearby towns while Stewart Lee returned from Goon Creek.
Week's News From Coyote Community covers six week study start and the Busy Intermediate Club with officers elected including President Lorene Sadler and secretary Roy Potter. Basketball results show girls 26 to 11 win over Womack and boys 14 to 22 loss. Mentions upcoming Fairview game and community visits to Bosqueville home of Mrs J P Richards. A Methodist Church benefit banquet plan and program success conclude the report.
The University of Texas will observe the traditional Thanksgiving holiday despite a presidential proclamation. The four day break begins Thursday November 30 with the Texas A and M football game. Celebrations on November 25 will be limited to turkeys and trimming at dormitories and boarding houses.
Sunday visitors visit relatives in Clifton including Mr and Mrs Robert Steinke at J E Helms home. Inez Olean of Meridian spends weekend with aunt Mrs August Krusiger family. Plain details of several locals visiting Olney and Fort Worth. Mr and Mrs Guo Sowell welcome a baby boy born Monday Oct 30, third child. Arnold Gaston visits from Fort Worth while convalescing after major operation. Other visitors include Ben Rhodes, G O Bernhardt, Jack Rowland, Fred Rhodes and more. D A Platt of Waco visits daughter Mrs Lincoln Ferris for Hazel Jo’s birthday. Mrs E Krueger injured at church, recovering at home. School notes report one month of school completed, exams soon, Hallowe’en party held with program by students.
In a fragmentary report from Clifton, McGregor locals recall Mr Rhodes and family’s Thanksgiving plans tied to a late visit with President Roosevelt’s circle. The piece notes a past trip to Meridia, a completed project, and hints at a future McGregor High School game and canal comparisons, ending with Clifton context.
An attorney named H J Cureton operates in Meridian Texas offering legal services. The short item notes his professional status and location, presenting him as a local legal representative. No additional details or cases are provided in the text.
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