18 Sep 1931
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1931
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text references cotton picking figures and assorted names, with garbled phrases and extraneous terms. The readable portions mention a weight measure of 1081 pounds and an example of cotton picking activity, plus scattered proper nouns and disjointed terms.
Andrew G Strommen aged 74 died September 1 in Norway and Minnesota. He married Anna Marie Saxtrand in 1913 at Soroe. A longtime member of the church, he lived in Clarke County most of his life and spent his final years in Cliff. Funeral services were held at his home and Trinity Lutheran Church with pastor Rev Pa A Whiem officiating. He leaves a wife and a large circle of friends. burial was in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Local reports note his siblings in Norway and a long religious affiliation.
A fragmented, unclear passage lists names and terms from various places and figures, appearing as a garbled OCR excerpt. It mixes phrases like Le Vopteat Poe Paveeat and references to individuals such as Veritas, Haste, and Mahal, with stray words like pane and koi. The text lacks coherent events or a clear news item.
A fragmentary entry notes Trinity UC preparing church activities for the coming week. It mentions Sunday services, morning gatherings, and a continuing basement event. Names and locations are partly unreadable but reference a pastor and junior activities.
The Norse Community Fair plans were discussed with emphasis on Oct 28 at the Niviowse. Directors and officers presented committee assignments for cattle poultry sheep goats farm products canned goods and other exhibits with proceeds aimed at benefiting the fair. Officials named include President Hen Ambrssn Secretary Allen Teeanurer 3h4 and directors Davey Cattle John Banh Beef Cattle Oscar Omera Line-Martin Hoel Poultry C. T. Knudson Sheep and Goats Jergen Gaustad Farm Products Johnsen Bernhard Hanson Eadie Bronsted and Mrs. Howe Schule Canned Goods Hannah Hoff Culinary Mrs. Chas Rare Textile Mrs. Milton Bergman Flowers Mrs. P. C. Dahl Club Exhibits Edwin Bekkeland Entertainment Gus Hoel chair and reporter.
A fragmented OCR from Clifton Public and Cranfills Gap School notices mentions exams, school events, and teacher actions. It references Mis Tenstalh, Gler, and Supehis as well as activities at several campuses, with notes on grades, attendance, and upcoming tests. The readable portions indicate focus on exams, faculty, and student activities across multiple locations.
The meeting led by Superintendent May Jey discussed a long plan to cut cotton acreage, with plans for a Farmers and Community gathering and a legislative submission. TS Meadors was welcomed as chairman Will Onwall served as secretary and the session included several talks before voting on the plan. The outcome was sent to the Legislature in Austin for consideration.
Clifton defeats Valley Mills in a close 76 to 74 game as both teams showcase balanced scoring. Stars McNwill Raley and Hill lead Clifton with strong efforts while Valley Mills counters with key plays from Gibbs and Duncay. Postgame notes praise sportsmanship and cordial treatment between squads. local pastor notes Dun-D presbytery visits.
A garbled OCR block lists scattered names, places, and terms resembling a historical local page. It mentions towns, people, and events in incomplete form, with many misspellings and fragmented phrases, lacking coherent narrative or clear dates or actions.
Fragmentary OCR text references the Prather family and relatives connected to a local event or notice. Mentions names such as Willow Savalas and Mr WG Prather, with vague references to dates and locations, suggesting a public or social notice in a historical newspaper page segment.
Readable text mentions a planned activity set for a Sunday with several individuals named including Sivemniey and Keple Hlouedime. Mentions a place or group connected to Milfont Welk and Beettivnty Mat Tujisrnced. Details are partial and uncertain, but the items appear to reference a community gathering or performance and some organizers or participants.
Local attendees including Mrs Wilma Sebalts Miss Hivira Sonntag Miss Velma Manske Miss Ala va Landgraf Miss Olga Landgraf Miss Fredi Sonntag Miss Ruby Wiede Miss Geneva Oben haus Miss Evelyn Rachuig and Mesera Emil Sonntag were served cake after the event. Guests included Rudle Gehike Kimo Schultz Hulen Aars Erwin Wieder and several others with hosts listed as A Guest and others.
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