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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1920
Page
9
Governor Hobby left Austin for Cuero to address the opening exercises of the annual turkey trot. He will not return until next week and may visit Lockhart before heading to Dallas after Cuero.
Mrs. J. S. Newman and her son Herbert came home Monday after visiting relatives at Mart and Waco. Miss Elsie Sager and Viola Oswald returned Wednesday from Waco where they visited relatives and attended the Cotton Palace event.
The list details student names and grades earning second month honors across all grades from Low First Grade to Third and Fourth Year High School. Notable high scorers include Tommy Bronstad 97, Lawrence Nelson 98, Anita Wiederaenders 97, and Erica Bracher 97.
Sunday services at 11 a m and 7 p m with J F Newman ministering. Morning lesson titled The Prodigal and His Brother. Evening lesson titled When the Chief Shepherd shall appear ye shall receive a crown of life.
November 11 25 is our opportunity to respond to the Fourth Roll Call of the American Red Cross. The Red Cross faces tremendous concerns amid world uncertainty as duties shift. Contribute to this Christmas Roll Call to remember the unfortunates. Mrs. Kestie H. Roddy, Chairman.
On Saturday evening November 6 1920 at 6 45 Mr Claud E Price and Mrs Millie Solberg were married at the home of the bride s parents Mr and Mrs 8S A Jenson Rev J H Walker officiated with Mrs N E Lovelady singing I Love You Truly and Lohengrin s Bridal Chorus. The bride wore a brown Peach Bloom traveling suit with hat of coordinating blue velvet. After a short trip the couple will reside in Clifton.
A local notice from H. O. Dahl of Norse Texas states the gin operates only on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays until further notice. It invites patrons to remember the days and bring their cotton to gin.
A compact advertisement for Palmer Studio promoting Christmas photography as a grand gift. The message urges readers to get photographs before the rush, framing the service as a timely seasonal offering.
O. Canuteson aged 80 and a Texas resident for sixty years died at his daughter Mrs. M. C. Durie's home in Waco. Funeral at 3 pm from Durie residence with Rev. Witsell officiating. Interment in Oakwood. He served as Bosque county pioneer, postmaster at Norman Hill, built Riverside foundry, manufactured first iron and brass moulding in central Texas, and helped raise defense against Indians. Survived by three daughters and one son.
The Clifton Record and Dallas News announce new annual subscriptions at 2.50 per year. Details include updated rates and available delivery options for readers.
The Clifton Public School board report for the second month ending Oct 29 1920 lists attendance and enrollment figures by grade. Totals show 369 enrolled with 338 in attendance. gender splits and grade totals are detailed for each class from first to seventh and the high school.
Mr. C. F. Arther and Miss Alene Polk of Womack were married last Tuesday evening at Eld. J. B. Newman's residence. Eld. Newman officiated. A small party of near relatives attended and extended congratulations. The couple belong to two prominent local families with many friends wishing them a joyful marriage.
Real estate broker J K Proffitt offers about 15 houses and lots in Clifton and 15 to 20 farms in the Clifton area for sale. He invites interested parties to see him for prices and terms.
Gainesville Texas November 9 Coy Rainwater in jail on charge of manufacturing intoxicating liquors. He waived preliminary exam and bond set at 1000 dollars. Officers raided a still finding a white rooster staggering about the premises drunk from mash.
Dr Will M Burgess specialist Eye Ear Nose and Throat will be with Dr Collins Tuesday November 16 1920 at PTP. News now charges two dollars and fifty cents per year for subscription.
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