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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1937
Page
4
Community program features poems and songs led by Miss Loraine Ellingson and Miss Rosemon, with a playful turkey sketch and a “Horm of Plenty” display. Clifton football hopes hinge on Armistice game results as weather and crop estimates hint at a record cotton yield. political chatter suggests Bil McCraw as a gubernatorial likely.
The Magazine Club met on Bible Day with selections and papers about The Bible as Literature. Speakers included Mrs Hulen Aars and Mrs G D Grimland, plus vocal pieces by Mrs Homer Daventer and Mrs Bruce Parke. Refreshments followed. next meeting set for November 18 with Mrs Ora Lee Betssnostens.
Womack school reports 65 students this week after several absences due to bad weather. New song books bought by the P T A are welcomed. The basketball boys beat Norse 29 16 while the girls lost 20 8. Miss Minnie Lee watched Baylor Bears in Waco.
Henry Lippe of Mosheiyy led the Fort Worth sale with heat yearlings selling at 13.50 a hundredweight. Four steer yearlings and four heifer yearlings averaged about 955 pounds, with many cattlemen calling the lot the best commercial cattle yet sold here. Lippe’s earlier runs at Fort Worth showed gains as he previously sold a top at 11 and had other market toppers.
The Texas Fair Committee expresses gratitude to donors and supporters who aided the Clifton fair. They highlight the City Council for grounds and underwriting, Lions Club and Civic Improvement Society for backing, and advertisers for the Premium Book. The 1937 Fair opens next Thursday, aiming to reflect Clifton's progress.
South African diamond cutters earn at least 160 dollars monthly amid a profession marked by lengthy training over decades. The job’s risks are shown by the Jonkers diamond incident where Lloyd's refused coverage and cutters often require medical support during critical cuts.
J. W. Butler of Galveston spent Friday and Saturday visiting relatives and friends in town.
Various Lutheran and Methodist churches list Sunday worship and Sunday School times and events. Names include Trinity Lutheran, Immanuel Lutheran, First Church, Mosheim Methodist Charge, and pastors such as G. A. Obenhaus and James W. Culwell.
Sunday School and Bible classes at 10 4 a m at Norse Lutheran. Divine service 11 a m with Lord's Supper. Young People's Society meets 7 30 p m at C C Johnson home. Norse Ladies Aid meets Tuesday at M J Olson home. Harmony Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at Emil Asrs home. Thorson pastor gives class instruction Saturday 9 p m. First Methodist Church notes Fort Worth conference attendance and editor's reflection on love and appreciation to supporters.
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