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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1927
Page
1
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Local notes recount visits by families to the Baptist Sanitarium in Waco for an appendicitis operation on Mine Lillie Lange. Guests include Otto Behramin’s party, Mr. and Mrs. Lange, and many friends in Waco and Dallas, with reports of others attending the Dallas Fair and social visits over the weekend. A horse accident near a farm also troubles residents as doctors assess injuries.
Clifton College expands enrollment adding games and hosts a girls carnival that raised funds for the Athletic Association. The Benecta Society held a regular meeting with new officers elected. Clifton Cats lost a football game to Weatherford Coyotes 17 to 0. The Reservee face Valley Mills this week at Water. Two faculty absences noted as Homer Basilsbach and Bertha Weir led schools. A dinner party honored a husband at the Lowen ranch home with guests from Clifton and beyond. the guest list included Dr and Mrs W Shae Minok Killough and others. the event marked by generous meals and ice cream.
Special correspondent reports Baptist meeting in Cayote with Rev Be by LeFevre of Clifton presiding. Weeklong services at 7:30 p.m. and gatherings from visitors including Mrs Purcell, Mr Hulme, and Clifton residents. Local church notes, hospital visits, and a forthcoming shower for Mrs Tillman Blaasingame set for Oct 24.
Local notes cover property transfers in Meridian including W. Bowen and J. Hitchcock tracts valued at 18 000 dollars and other deeds. Community updates mention church sermons, moves to Corpus Christi and Dallas, and staff changes at nearby schools and businesses.
TeClifton Public School news items announce a Friday night play at the City Auditorium with proceeds for diving exchange and valuable papers inspection. Admission two cents and tickets available from members. Also Clifton high meets Motrrnor high Friday at 4 pm in a football game, with Clifton aiming to extend a win streak.
In Cranfills Gap Rev A Urney led funeral rites for Mrs Pederu who died after a period of ill health. The service noted long friendship and memory among survivors Loyd Tindall Barton Pickers Moreis Jeetie Kaodaan Lemar de Cie and others. The arrangement reflected community views on local development and arena prospects.
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