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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1940
Page
8
The annual Central Texan Fair returns as Clifton residents and firms invest substantial effort and money to ensure its success. Supporters say it greatly encourages better beef cattle and overall livestock quality, along with superior agricultural products.
Mrs L Berhett of Glenville Georgia elected treasurer at district postmasters convention. Auction sale opened October 2 in Clifton New York area with 10 head of sheep for sale. Civic Improvement Society to meet October 2 at City Hall at 3 o'clock with hostesses named.
The Waco area progressive administration hosted a dedication for a new brick and stone school building finished Saturday. Opening day registered over 600 students across high, summer, and elementary divisions with a newly equipped cafeteria in operation. Improvements include a taller school structure, expanded industrial arts, a land well-lighted football stadium, and separate buildings for vocational agriculture. Notable attendees included Supt R. T. Brister and McLennan County leaders, with a crowd of admirers applauding a veteran teacher revered for fifty years in the profession.
District Court convened for Fall Term with Judge McPherson presiding. Hon. Lowell Crosier assisting in absence of District Attorney Gene, in Fort Worth for a murder trial. Grand jury empaneled. list includes Reesing, Johnson, Logan, Spangle, Tergerson, Palmayer, Blankenship, Helm, Nesbitt, Carlson, Gilmore, Davis, and others. Several cases disposed, including partitions, note suits, and divorces.
Deep sorrow spreads as Bons Graney and friends learn of Mrs. Brown Sibert's death at Goose Creek Hospital on September 14. Born September 8, 1914, she lived in the community, cared for by family after her brother’s death in 1917, and married Brown Gilbert of Highlands, Texas. funeral services were at Tri Cities Funeral Home, led by Rev. O R Keefer, with burial in Larkin where a sister preceded her. Survivors include her husband, father Martin Johnson of Clifton, sister Mrs. Arthur Lane of Prineville, and five brothers Olin of Wands, Merrill of Houston, O, Jy, and Weldon of Clifton. Floral tributes reflected the esteem for the deceased.
Clifton venue hosts two big dances Friday and Saturday nights September 27 and 28 with music by Sem Dempray and His Rhythm Boys starting at 10. Local patrons are invited to enjoy live entertainment and dancing in the evening.
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