Clifton Flower Carnival Stages A Lively Show
The Twenty Ninth ApboAl flower Carnival in Clifton featured a busy program with displays of crochet embroidery and quilts, plus an entertaining college play Jimmy What Line. A dinner, garden film, and a broadcast by Station W-H-Y capped a successful community event with strong audience praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton College
Jimmy
Clifton Indies
Freds
D.C. Jay
Ciiflex Theater
W-H-Y
Jong Fee
Clifton
Sui
Thanksgiving observance at Clifton Public School
Clifton Public School notes that Pilgrim founders designated one day for gratitude and announces Thanksgiving Day on the last Thursday in November. The article urges students to reflect on blessings and enjoy the holiday from school, while remembering the day’s purpose.
Seniors Near Christmas in Ellis School Life
Quiet senior year at Ellis school as activities slow and plans for holidays rise. Students like Clyde Eskew and Joan Oglesby amid crowded play practices and football prep with Valley Mills, while Christmas spirit grows through programs and carols. The Cubs face Valley Mills Friday after Thanksgiving in a 21 to 0 win, as seniors prepare for upcoming events and honors.
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Clyde Eskew
Joan Oglesby
Elrla
Valley Mills
Cubs
Valley Mill
June Brandeter
Funnan Grint
Dian Sr
Morris Wallace
Rita Lee
Thiele
Flestin
Clyde Exten
Burton Maneon
Tenon
Nigpinnt
Valeley
Mita
Siebe
87th Birthday Dinner at Valley Mills
Mrs. John Sheader celebrated her 87th birthday at home in Valley Mills with four children, five grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren present for an old fashioned dance. Guests included son-in-law and daughter in law from Waco, and several relatives. One daughter could not attend due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Ee
John Shender
Valley Mills
Hunwre'e
Mire
Sam McCracken
Don Ford
Waco
Mews
Mmen
J.B. Shrader
Bhrader
Montrell Shrader
Joba Header
Ufu
Clarence Tudd
Sheader
Ulatiows
J. W
Waco Guests Dine At Clifton Flower Carnival Meal
Waco residents led by Mr and Mrs John Sleeper visited Clifton last Friday and shared a Civic Indies turkey dinner at a table for about twenty. They have supported the Flower Carnival yearly, with many names listed among the grateful group. A Sleeper letter upon return promises their continued attendance at upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
John Sleeper
Clifton
Civic Indies
Sammons
C. Z. Caldwell
Hugh Seales
Robert Killough
Minnie Killough
Holoway Smith
A. J. Hall
W. G. Russell
McElhannon
Burns
Idgen
W. A. Morrow
Pat * Nett
Ann 8. Cobb
Sleeper
Indies
Wach
Flem
Louise Landgraf Hosts Romeo Party for Friends
On Friday November 18 at the home of Sr. and Mrs. Gua Thiele Louise Landgraf hosted a Romeo party. Guests played Banca and counted turkey with Rodolph Thiste taking high and Gus Krueger low. Hot cocoa and cookies followed, then farewells as a pleasant evening ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gua Thiele
Louise Landgraf
Rodolph Thiste
Gus Krueger
Minos Vala
Novella Muller
Lyla
Allen
Touine Hampe
Meta
Evora
Neld A
Elfriede Krueger
Clara Layoert
Hila Thiele
Bride Thieke
Mmex
Arnold
Oxper Hempe
Gustad Lenlie Kroeger
Narbert
Poo! Miller
Frankie
Adolph Thiele
Tule ‘Thile
Bill Zaahike
J. Geebert Bfillee
Walter Frosshen
Tillmatma
Ate
Mya
Heytey Gioble
AL Ralert
WF. Thinle
Danahtary
Basque's First Buck Killed Last Sunday
Basque's first buck was killed last Sunday near Wen Springs. The incident occurred between Manmea and Wen Springs as a hunter pursued game in the area. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the event centers on a local hunting accident or kill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basolay
Kemped
Srizten
Meridian Court and Local News Highlights A Social Roundup
A family reunion and dinner at Mrs. A B Hix home drew relatives from Hearne Cleburne Los Angeles Clifton Whitney Gatesville Valley Mills and more. Local officials attended meetings in Dallas Austin and Memphis while court orders approved road labor and material purchases totaling 1795.07 amid a sequence of notices and community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art
A. B. Hix
Milton Hix
Hearne
and Mire
Will Lacy
Clifton
Mie
Dick Hayoe
Whitney
Earl J. Lovelady
Dallas
Bite Young Democrata’ Organization
Adolphus Hotel
L. A. Dunlap
Twas Editors Association
Austin
Georgia McNemar
Valley Mills
Onder
W. C. Haffer
Onter
Barker
L. &. Tan- Mon
W. AE Ryan
Shower Given For Miss Clara Fehler
A social event honored Miss Clara Fehler with a Saturday afternoon shower at her home. Guests included Ella Olson, Miss Rely Pehlep, Mrs. Cert Penrvers, and Mrs. Henry Wide. Gifts were opened, and the host and committee presented favors and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Fehler
Beturday
Sry. FM
Fehler
Ella Oson
Rely Pehlep
Mint
Cert Penrvers
Henry
Lions Club Spouse Free Parking Lot For Clifton's Visitors
The Clifton Lions Club reports a near perfect attendance at a Tuesday meeting with G Wilson Collins and C Tyssen absent and C BR Battaile Wallace Clark and Leon Greenber joining as new members. The group praises sponsor efforts for the Flower Carnival and thanks Mrs. Raymond Rogstad for organizing the Lions program. The club plans a District 2X gathering in Martin on December 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Lions Club
Kings of the Forest
G. Wilson Collins
C. Tyssen
C. BR. Battaile
Wallace Clark
Leon Greenber
Stud
Texas
Lions
Pittshores
Pennaylania
New London
Jhappy
Civic Society
Lion Club
Raymond Rogstad
Martin
Throws Crutch In Cab to Stop Train in Temple
Temple witnesses a dramatic near miss when a crutch hurled into a locomotive cab by Dr. Woodson prompted the engineer to stop. Mrs. A. W. Scott, wife of a prominent Temple surgeon, fell onto the tracks and fractured her wrist but survived with treatment. Dr. Scott and Dr. Hoodson aided her after she was stunned.
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Temple
Scott &J
Scott
Burdon Woodnow
Southern Medical Association
Oklahoma City
Death of Cecil G Simmons in Fort Worth Hospital
Cecil G Simmons born January 25 1910 in Clifton Texas died Wednesday morning November 28 1990 at St Josephs Hospital Fort Worth Texas after several weeks illness. Body to be taken to Clifton home for services at 2:30 pm Thursday at the Methodist Church. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Cecil G. Simmons
Janu- Jary
Clifton
Texas
Mt St. Joseph'e Hospital
Fort Worth
Wieter
Clittony
Weluel
Local News From Cranfills Gap Highlights Visits and Weddings
Harvest time and village social life shine in Cranfills Gap as Rev Gafford visits, families celebrate births, a Nov 19 wedding unites Willie Dean Huse and Ove Distich in a Baptist ceremony, and local residents attend the Kell Cox funeral with Dr Finstad in attendance. The American Red Cross ship drive led by Monroe Kruse is noted as a success.
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A.A. Wickman
Inez
J.D. Fall
Big Spring
Wickman
Frank Burleson
Almer Nelson
Haturay
Melvin’ Saonders
Fort Worth
Sind
Walker McDo
Lubbock
Kell Cox
Fairy
A. D. McDougal
August Enger
Mickelson
Herman
Finstad
Glen Rose
Hernan Reesinge
Cura Low
Barret
Dieson
Texas
Willie Dean
Huse
Ove Distieh
Handeantle
J. L Huse
Hugo
Dittrich
Monroe Kruse
Anc
Catrall Olson
Stephenville
Birthday Honoree Mr Jance Hanson Seventy Five
A group of friends gathered Sunday at the home of Rev and Mrs P C Nele to honor Mr Jance Hanson who celebrated his eighty four birthday A bushel lunch followed in the dining room and a birthday cake was presented by Mr Noah Jones and Mrs Sorley The group then joined in the Dedroom of Rev Nelson who had been bedridden several weeks Several songs were sung and Rev L L Brower offered prayer Those present included Mr and Mrs Noah James and daughter Bartine Mr and Mrs Oli Catlin Mr and Mrs Oscar Sorley and children Rev and Mrs Le Le Brower and children Mrs Helene Borley Bes J S Sorley Miss Annie Borley Mr Bertie Dayanon J C Haw and Stes PC Nelson Me Ole Hanson and the honoree
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Neleon
Jance Hanson
Noah Jones
Eur Sorley
L. L. Brower
Noah James Asd Awehter
Bartine
Oli
Catlon
Oscar Sorley
Ree
Mes. le le ‘Brover
Helene [Borley
Bes
J. S. Sorley
Annie Borley
Bertie Dayanon
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Bion Sens
Yaad Gh Peddne
Battery Firma
Elmer P. Andrews
Miss Pope
Mies
Clifton Public School News
Ellis
Wastahschie
Texie
Ben
Bellville
Priday
Harold WH
Elas
Cition
Ely
Ifiss
Roo
Meridian Court
Lions Club
Cecil Simmons
Temas
Hayden
Cranfills Gap
Bernt Bertelson
Gafford
Port Worth
John
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