The Clifton Record
The Clifton Record masthead lists Rob J. L. Baldridge as editor and notes formal post office entry in Clifton Texas as second class mail matter.
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Clifton
Texas
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1927
Page
3
Friday Morning Subscription Rates for One Year
Friday Morning dated October 28 1927 lists subscription rates for one year. The brief item specifies pricing terms likely applicable to the newspaper's subscription plan.
Clifton Gains Modern Street Lighting In Progress
The Texas Louisiana Power Company began work this week on the Clifton white way and new street lighting system. When finished Clifton will present a city appearance matched by few towns of its size and population.
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Clifton White Way
Texas-Louisiana Power Company
Clifton
Local harvest praise for crops and livestock gains
The piece celebrates strong crops including corn cotton and grain with good prices and highlights gains in wool and mohair poultry eggs and turkey, presenting a prosperous community outlook.
Clifton Moves Toward Natural Gas Expansion
Town leaders announce progress toward bringing natural gas to Clifton. A committee is already at work and reports strong prospects, urging community support to advance the project.
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Clifton
Clifton Gains One of State's Best Lighting Systems
The Texas Louisiana Power Company overhauled Clifton's electric system improving service and cutting rates. Citizens celebrate the enhanced power supply and lower bills, praising the local overhaul as a welcome improvement for the town. Come to Clifton.
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Texas-Louisiana Power Company
Clifton
Clifton Sees Plans For New Business Houses
Several more new business houses for Clifton will probably be built in the near future. Plans are now being drawn by the owners of the business lots.
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Clifton
The Record Offers Engraved Work For Special Occasions
The Record prints high grade visiting cards wedding invitations Christmas and New Year cards and similar work to please the most fastidious. We also handle engraved work at the lowest price. Place your orders.
Jr Miss Leota Grimland Returns as Dues Sender
Miss Leota Grimland, a valued reader, sends in her annual dues for another year. Her father, Harry Grimland, is local manager for the Clifton Lumber Company, and he speaks with concern about being far from family.
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Leota Grimland
Leota
Clifton
Harry Grimland
Clifton Lumber Company
Stockman A. T. HumesVisits Clifton After Fire Loss
A. T. Humes, a Turnersville farmer and stockman, visited Clifton yesterday to inspect cattle with intent to buy. He suffered a major loss last Thursday when a barn and a large sheep shed at his home burned, destroying feed and several fine sheep.
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A. T. Humes
Turnersville
Clifton
Cantrell Investments Buys Clifton Texas Stores Store
B. T. Cantrell of Waco announces the Cantrell Investment Co has purchased the Clifton store of Texas Stores Co. The Clifton operation runs a grocery hardware and furniture business. Cantrell will outline plans and policies by next week.
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B. T. Cantrell
Waco
Cantrell Investment Co
Clifton Store
Texas Stores Co
Cantrell
Olson Undergoes Successful Operation at Temple Sanitarium
John A. Olson, long treated at Temple Sanitarium, underwent an operation last Monday. Surgeons say it was successful and satisfactory. Reports say he is progressing well. Mrs Olson and their daughter Miss Anna Marie were present for the procedure.
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John A. Olson
Temple Sanitarium
Clifton PTA Calls Members to Attend Meetings
The Clifton Parent-Teacher Association urges all members to attend meetings to better understand child development and behavior. The group promotes the Child Welfare Magazine and Texas Outlook via magazine chair Mrs. J. G. Lane, with the next meeting on November 9 including executive, instruction, and regular sessions.
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Clifton Parent-Teacher Association
Child Welfare Magazine
J. G. Lane
Texas Outlook
Grief Message From Bill Bryan Family
To our friends and neighbors who offered assistance during the illness and death of our little daughter Evelyn. Only those who have faced such sorrow understand our grief. The kindness and cheer from dear friends has greatly helped us. We shall remember you with gratitude and blessings. Mr. and Mrs Bill Bryan and Children.
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Evelyn
Bill Bryan
St Olaf Lutheran Church Service Announced for Sunday
St Olaf Lutheran Church will hold a 10 30 a m English language service next Sunday led by Rev H C Holm. The postponed offering will be collected at the Sunday service. South Ladies Society meets next Wednesday with Mrs Thomas Jen son hosting. Confirmants gather Saturday at 9 a m J A Urnes pastor.
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H. C. Holm
South Ladies’ Society
Thomas Jenson
J. A. Urnes
Mrs. A. R. Morgan Returns After Fort Worth Visit
Mrs. A R Morgan returns home to Fort Worth after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J T Hill. Her house was destroyed by a fire caused by a defective gas pipe and all belongings were lost. She narrowly escaped with minor burns and bruises.
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A. R. Morgan
Fort Worth
J. T. Hill
Jenson Wife Recovers After Major Operation at Waco Sanitarium
Mrs. John M. Jenson underwent a serious operation at the Baptist Sanitarium in Waco last week. Family members report her condition improving, and her husband has stayed with her and follows her progress by telephone.
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John M. Jenson
The
Baptist Sanitarium
Waco
Mr. Jenson
Car In Upside-Down Crash Leaves Frank Wood Severely Cut
Frank Wood suffered facial lacerations and body bruises when his small roadster flipped near J. T. Torrence's West Clifton home last Saturday afternoon. John Reesing, a passenger, escaped with minor bruises. Dr. Carpenter treated Wood's forehead gash and bruises, and Wood was reported home in good condition. The car sustained heavy damage.
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Frank Wood
J. T. Torrence
West Clifton
John Reesing
Frank
Drs. Carpenter & Carpenter
D. A. Carpenter
New street light system to brighten Clifton nights
In about ten days Clifton expects to see the new street lighting system turned on. A large crew led by O. E. Schow, Jr. is making steady progress with the installation. The town will gain a city-like appearance when the white way shines each night.
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Clifton
O. E. Schow, Jr
Death of James Christofferson in Bee Creek area
James Christofferson aged 69 died at his home in Bee Creek valley near Clifton on Monday October 23 at 10 40 pm after months of illness. He lived on the family farm with his three sons Elif Canute and Tilden. his wife had died twenty years earlier. Funeral services were held at the Norse church Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev E R Larson with interment in the local cemetery. The Record extends condolences to the three sons and their families.
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James Christofferson
Bee Creek Valley
Clifton
Elif
Canute
Tilden
E. R. Larson
Miss Bessie Mae Thomas Transfers to Texas Louisiana Power Co
Miss Bessie Mae Thomas, long employed in a Waco office, was recalled home last week by the Texas Louisiana Power Co and given a better position in their office here.
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Bessie Mae Thomas
Waco
Texas-Louisiana Power Co
Turkey Creek School News Highlights Enrollment and Activities
Turkey Creek School reports a good two-teacher enrollment of 35 with strong participation from students. Emroy Olson began this week, the PTA moves its meeting to next Friday, and basketball optimism grows with planned games. Clarice Thompson elected yell leader as attendance remains high with only 3 absences and 1 tardy.
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Emroy Olson
Turkey Creek P. T. A
Clarice Thompson
Turkey Creek
Oly
Clara Grimland Visits Ill Son in Waco
Mrs. Clara Grimland travels to Waco to visit her son Marion N Grimland reported quite ill at his home in the city.
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Clara Grimland
Waco
Marion N Grimland
That City
Miss Sallie B. Lee Visits Waco With Relatives
Miss Sallie B. Lee spent last week in Waco visiting relatives and friends.
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Davenport
Maxwell House
Clifton Record
By Rob J. L. Baldridge
P. T. A. Notes
ST. Olaf Lutheran Church
Turkey Creek School News
Squair’s Cafe
Record Office
Squair Grubough
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