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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1920
Page
6
An 18 year old Black boy named Benny Wade was killed by a lightning bolt near Allaling Texas on September 4. One nearby boy reportedly carried a baby unharmed as the group, all Black, walked toward a field house. Wade died instantly. others escaped injury.
In Cleburne Texas on September 6 Wrales Dement son of Mr and Mrs W B Dement 36 Prairie Avenue was rescued from the torrent of Buffalo Creek after the auto he was driving washed from the bridge. A rope was thrown to him by E A Cook and others and the car dragged downstream overnight. Some women present seemed eager to provoke a scene amid the danger.
The Born Label offers assurance of sensible style and long wear for clothing. Clifton emerging as a standout brand in durable apparel, highlighting comfort and lasting quality for everyday wear.
Southwestern University faces Baylor in the season opener on October 20 as two strong teams clash in Fort Worth. A centerpiece rivalry event is the Bear Aggie game on November 6, with 2000 A and M supporters traveling to attend. Baylor and Georgetown Texas Christian University and Texas A and M College are also mentioned in the season roll.
The Texas Cotton Palace queen’s ball will be the year’s social centerpiece from October 30 to November 14 in Waco. Thirty to forty debutantes from many states will attend as official representatives, with Texas towns sending duchesses as in prior years.
A fragmented notice notes a gathering to occur after harvest when travel fears ease. The reference mentions the Texan and Cotton as likely titles or topics, with dates from October 90 to November 14, signaling a local community meeting among old friends.
Cranfills Gap gossip notes visits from M L Colwitte and family to Topsy and Evant relatives, Charley Johnson buying land near Corpus Christi, and residents traveling to Waco and San Antonio. Mention of a telegraphy school recruitment letter, local land speculation near Corput, and a storm injury to Aunt Mag Gaston.
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