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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1940
Page
6
The fragment lists awards at the Texas Fair 1940 across multiple classes including horse and livestock showing, with names such as Pettit, Lucille Domine, Barrow, and Mil ton Dahl noted among champions and placers in divisions like cattle sheep hogs and hog shows.
Officials call for officer elections for a local organization described as the Army of God. The fragment mentions a county meeting, a college avenue baptism, and recruitment of men and youths, with references to public publicity and a pledge to promote a "good group" while a countywide tremble is implied.
Clifton Public School News reports the Clifton Volunteer Fire Department thanks supporters for flag decoration of the central doorway and cites a new supply of typewriter ribbons. It covers pep squad election, rising enrollment, new teachers, junior and sophomore class officers, Clifton Cubs season opener against Green Gap, a State Home defeat, and preview of upcoming Walnut Springs game on the new field with notes on yardage and kicking.
A factory process describes forming pin heads from stiff pin-wires, cutting to length, filing points, and polishing in a dust barrel. Pins are heated in a copper kettle with tin coverings and chemicals, then cleaned, dried, and wrapped in paper folders for the sticking room.
The bereaved family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and after the death of Cameron McPudden. They thank those who contributed to meals and comfort, doctors and nurses for care, Rev Culwell for consoling words, and all who gave sincere sympathy.
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