03 Sep 1926
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1926
Page
1
Dallas dispatch notes rumors of an independent bid for governor in November. It explains that ballot access hinges on a petition filed with the secretary of state within two days after the primary, outlining legal hurdles and voter turnout context from the 1994 general election.
A Septembers day in Austin reports that gubernatorial candidate Dani Moody will be honored with many gifts, including a cake modeled as the state capital. The cake is from A Lassiter of the Stephen F. Austin hotel, with other tributes from Arlington civic figures and local associations.
Selior Brothers Tam now transacting all automobile business and repair work at the ore garage and siline station next to Clifton Mercantile Co. Grocery. We welcome your visit whether you buy anything or not. Forte.
On August 6 in the evening, a birthday party for Mary Bell featured top guests and live music. The refined event offered refreshments of fruit, water, and other treats, with guests expressing appreciation for a pleasant gathering. Attendees included Rona Olean, Agnes Thompson, Francis Faye, Corinne Bakke, Ethel Bronstad, Elmira Bronstad, Bernice Wilson, Clarice Alma, Thelma Thompson, Bonnie Moe Solbere, and Olive Dahl.
Local news from Cranfills Gap notes the first bale of cotton sold to Four Company at 14.78 per pound, earning $29 in premium. The event involved community figures like Mr. Rhove Ellington of Louisiana and Mr. Juin Rogstad of Dallas, with plans to discuss a community sale and sport events at the Four Co. hall.
Local notices recount property transfers including H W Carney and wife to El Toll and W Eates paying sums. marriages and licenses listed such as Albert Laurence to Lula Mac patterson and Morgan J Caraway to Hazel Meson. Town movement notes mention residents relocating to Waco and a cotton bale sale nearby with prices and premiums. upcoming court dates and a Fort Worth injury case also noted.
Tom Dennis of Cleburne stands as a famed Texas University grid hero. The 7 2 victory here in 1920 against the Texas Aggies and his future as athletic director at Port Arthur High School are noted. Dennis ranks among the Southwest's great end players and is discussed by critics as an all time conference candidate. He is finishing tapes and may move into coaching at Meridian College and Texas University.
Ole Solberg, 55, a cluferer from sciatic rheumatism, died Friday night and was laid to rest Saturday afternoon at Norse cemetery. His brother and family were summoned to Clifton for the funeral. Survivors include his wife, eight children, a mother, a sister, and several brothers.
The ceremony took place Friday afternoon at the bride’s sister residence 29 North Lancaster Street Dallas Texas Rev M M Koeing performed the ring ceremony noting the couple’s union The wedding was attended by close family members and neighbors in a quiet Dallas setting
A fragmentary local notice highlights Ford ponter sedans and coupes offered in Clifton. Mr and Mrs Caraway host a sale day with nearby friends and references to cheerful life, framing a bustling bargain event at a Texan store named CL Bellary Recher.
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