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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1955
Page
7
A fragmented but legible account traces the Norwegian Lutheran pastorate and the rise of Bosque County’s early Lutheran church. It covers congregational formation, building plans, fundraising, and key figures from 1906 to 1907 including pastors, lay leaders, and community supporters who helped establish a church and associated school, cemetery, and ministries in the Clifton region.
Obituary records the life of Mrs Finson born February 4 in Norway, baptized Chetan, confirmed 1908, married a farmer, moved to Romedal, later joined SE Olsf Wastheran Church. Survived by sons, daughters, and multiple relatives. service details mention prayers and songs, with posthumous notes on family and local acknowledgments.
The fragment lists local figures and families connected to an Austin and Houston area event. It mentions George Pack catching a nine-pound bass and references several residents of Waco, Weeu, Arlington, and Houston, with relatives visiting for a social or family gathering at A&M College events and surrounding communities.
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