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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1921
Page
8
The notice states accounts from 1920 are carried and books will be closed from October 1, 1921, to January 1, 1922. No goods charged during that period except for thirty day customers and those able to pay upon presentation.
Hortton Conn reports a man took out a five hundred dollar rain insurance policy for his wedding day. The insurer noted the risk as low but the couple hoped for dry weather. The article mentions a wedding plan and a church service led by Immanuel Lotieman Church and W. HL Brew, pastor, with an annual meeting announced at the parsonage.
Gaterville Sept 27 H G Twyman a military instructor at the State Juvenile Training School was placed in jail on murder charges. Authorities say death followed a choking incident during an encounter with a student or person. physicians attested to asphyxiation.
A State Department of Education bulletin lists Bonque County high schools with affiliations and classifications. Clifton and Valley Mills show affiliations. Walnut Spring is first class with 344 units. Meridian and Morgan lack clear status. Cards note nine month terms, nine-minute recitation periods, and new reporting cards to reflect progress and obstacles. Teachers and students are active, with Elsie Olson and Selma Shaw elected yell leaders for the season.
McGregor Mirror notes young George Connally of McGregor has joined the Chicago White Sox pitching staff. He pitched first game last Saturday in Chicago versus Detroit, showing promise that pleases management and friends predict a successful career.
The tee Cream Social hosted by the Olympic Athletic Association Monday night drew a good crowd with ample cream cake candy and soda water. A humorous program and cake angles gave attendees a festive time. The Gatesville High School team will visit next week for a strong contest and Thanksgiving Day features a home game.
Governor Neff travels from Austin to San Antonio and El Pat o for the American Legion Angoat meeting. He is joined by Adjutant General Thomas D. Barton and Major General John A. Hlusen. A San Antonio delegation led by Colonel Claude V. Birkhead accompanies. The governor will be away from Austin through mid next week. The report also notes church activities at Presbyterian and Methodist congregations with Sunday School and youth groups scheduled.
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