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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1927
Page
1
A local notice advertises daily oysters with weekly Friday and Saturday specials featuring speckled trout and fresh water catfish. The shop promises friendly service and invites customers to try their offerings, including fresh bread and cakes from the bakery department.
The Cufton Public School prepares for opening on September 10 as the building nears normal condition after summer roof work. Faculty includes W D Finley, M J Jones, A Dowdle, Ora Lee Bettis, Gable, Lilian Burleson, Margueritte Grammer, Millie Bronsted, Mae Elinor Smith, Addie White, Kate Morrison, Ike Cotton, Eisian Mae Mjasland, Lota Sterling. At a recent meeting, G Lane was named to fill an unexpired Windham term. IRT graduates listed for college entries include Gilliam, Solberg, Gohike, Harrie, Dahl, Parks, Mitchell, Lovelady. more transcripts forthcoming. Football training begins September 25 with high school coach directing at the building.
The Scan Scandinavian Lutheran Church hosted a celebratory dinner after services on Sunday Sept 4 to welcome Rev C T Boe and Emily back to the congregation. Speakers included Prof C Tyween and Mr C G Bronstad with E R Larson and J A Arnes representing related congregations. A purse from Prof Tyssen carried best wishes for Boe’s continued work in Clifton.
The piece recalls J Omden Armour’s generosity toward his daughter Lolita born with a leg condition. A Vienna surgeon’s operations and ongoing hospital visits demonstrate his care, enabling Lolita to walk and dance. The narrative frames Armour’s wealth as secondary to his tenderness for children and his charitable impact on families nationwide.
A fragmented notice details a September gathering of a frodist group at Borg. The readable text mentions pastors Seber Moreno and others, with unclear references to dates, times, and venue specifics, suggesting a local church or community meeting with religious grouping context.
Meridian Court and local news recounts land deeds in the Jonathan A Mire district with multiple transfers and totals, plus notes on two second-hand marriage licenses and local residents’ visits. The piece mentions George J. Adams of Austin, T G Gardower, Rev John Carvey of Cleburne, and Meridian Public School plans for a boys and girls event, with community updates and social notes through Meridian.
Clifton College begins the season with two new teachers, Prof. A. L. Bronsted and Mrs. Delle Ringross, replacing former staff. Music lectures and orchestral arrangement led by Prof. Rikanorad promise stronger arts, while enrollment is reported to be higher than last year. Local ceremonies include violin performances by Geo W. Bryant and Ruth Odegaard teaching piano.
Chris L ohne and W A Miller expanded the mill formerly owned by Harry Larson, adding a large capacity hammer mill to grind farm ore and feed crops. The upgrade aims to handle increased corn yields and diversify farming in the area with more dairy cattle hogs sheep goats and poultry, signaling a shift toward prosperity. Local residents and visitors are noted, including Smiths, Nelsons, Swenson, and others, with various travels and health-related trips mentioned.
AliGans Monday and Raymond Grifith present a dated collaboration titled Time to Love. A brief note suggests a light, romantic work with playful tone and potential regional appeal.
The notice extends sympathy to the family of Kapa vo and others, with references to relatives including John Steiffian and D. J. Cathirth. Mentions visits from NC Medical village Levelland and Clifton. Names listed include J. L. Rebyraon, Mr. Foadhadeill, Mr. Arch Mecrat, Davie Sparks, and Mr. Bil Bryan among others.
A fragmented OCR snippet shows a protest or meeting involving community figures and a Reverend, with references to services, oil, and carina in unclear context. Names and places are garbled, making precise facts difficult. The readable bits indicate a public gathering or discussion about services and local affairs.
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