The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 46, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, December 6, 1940 Page: 5 of 8
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THE CLIFTON RECORD, CLIFTON, TEXAS. DECEMBER 6, 1940
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1940 Ford De Luxe Two Door.
1940 Chevrolet Master Town Sedan.
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1938 Chevrolet Master Town Sedan.
1937 Ford “85” Two Door.
1937 Ford “60” Two Door.
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Clifton
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
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You can now get the Farmall B We have some real good young
with Electric Starter and lights. See mares to sell at bargain prices. Clif-
them at Clifton Implement Co. ltc ton Implement Co. ltc
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BABY BEEF TURKEYS—forj PIGS FOR SALE—Have a number
breeding purposes, for sale at $3.50 weaning size pigs for sale at reason-
NOTICE DEER HUNTERS —My
pastures are posted. No hunting al-
lowed. A. H. Winnett. 40-3tp
We have some bargains
horse drawn planters and cult
Clifton Implement Co.
each for hens and $5.00 for toms, able price. R. J. Phillips.
Mrs. Lee McCullough, Morgan, Tex-j
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It is better to own a Farmall than
to wish for one. See the new Farmall
with Culti-Vision. Clifton Implement
Co. ltc
FREE! If excess acid causes you
pains of Stomach Ulcers, Indigestion,
Heartburn, Belching, Bloating, Nau-
sea, Gas Pains, get free sample,
Udga, at Wegner’s Corner Phar-
macy. Dec. 6-pd.
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H. T. Case has purchased the in-
39-4tp UNEXPECTED CHANGE makes
| available fine Rawleigh Route in East
Coryell. Splendid business secured in
this District for 20 years. Exception-
al opportunity for right man. Write
at once. Rawleigh’s, Dept. TXK-142-
201, Memphis, Tenn. 40-4tp
O. F. Bettcher was in Dallas on
Thanksgiving to spend the day with
terest of his partner, D. A. Bateman, Mrs. Boettcher and their daughter
in the jewelry business in Clifton, and j Miss Carolyn. He reported Mrs.
will continue the business with the Boettcher’s mother, Mrs. Jordan, in
help of W. B. Miller, an experienced a very serious condition. She has been
watch maker.
confined to her bed for some weeks.
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Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. McDowell
and baby daughter, Rebecca Gail, of
Dallas, spent Monday afternoon and
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tindall drove
back to Stephenville last Sunday af-
ternoon on account of the serious
condition of his mother’s health, she| night with Mrs. McDowell’s parents
having suffered several strokes and Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Bronstad. Mrs. Mc-
the last one only recently. Mrs. Tin-'Dowell and baby plan to spend a few
dall remained in Stephenville for a' weeks here with her parents while
home Mr. McDowell is in Washington, D.
C. where he will be in the Government
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few days and Jack returned
Sunday night.
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Dorothy Baldridge of Austin spent
the past week-end at home, coming j Arden M. Olson and Sam Hughston
back with her parents Thursday night;of Brownsville were here Monday for
after the big Thanksgiving day game1 a few hours visit with Clifton friends
played in Austin between A. & M j before going on to Waco where they
and the University of Texas football are attending the annual meeting of
teams. Naturally, she was happy of the Masonic Grand Lodge and Chap-
the fact that the University won the \ ter Arden was born and reared in
game and did not try to conceal it. Clifton and his many friends are al-
O j ways glad to welcome his return
Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Dohrmann, j visits,
who have been making Clifton their
home since before the starting of thej Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Tennison, Mr.
Federal Postoffice building, he being and Mrs. Robert L. Baldridge drove
Federal supervisor of instruction, left; down to Temple Sunday afternoon.
Monday for Poplarville, Mississippi, Mr. and Mrs. Tennison visiting their
We have some good reconditioned
three wheel plows to sell at bargain
prices. Clifton Implement Co. ltc
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WINDMILL TOWER WANTED—
Want to buy a second hand steel wind
mill tower. Write or see H. L. Downey,
Valley Mills. 41-2tp
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Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Anderson and
daughter of Wichita Falls stopped
with John E. Swenson on their way
to Austin and return home last week,
their main interest being to visit their
son at the University.
Compare the McCormick-Deering
implements for the Farmall with the
implements on any other tractor, then
you will see the big advantage of the
Farmall as well as the economy when
using one. Clifton Implement Co. ltc
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Miss Helen Carpenter, who is at-
tending Hardin-Simmons University
at Abilene, was home for the Novem-
ber 28th Thanksgiving holidays. Helen
Is majoring in journalism and is a re-
porter on the “H-SU Brand”, the
University weekly paper.
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Mrs. J. E‘. Cheatham of Moody ar-
rived last Friday afternoon for a
week-end visit with her son-in-law
and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. D. Del
Buono, and with her brother and
family, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Land and
Mrs. Clifford Jenson. She returned
home late Sunday evening.
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Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Spangle and
children were called to Goliad on
Tuesday of last week on account of
the death of Mr. Spangle's mother.
Interment was made in the Goliad
Cemetery on Wednesday. Frank
Spangle Jr., who is employed in Dal-
las, joined the family at Waco and
made the trip, returning witH them
Thursday morning.
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HOG* WANTED—Would buy
Hampshire hog weighing 225 or 250
pounds. A. F. Gohlke. ltp
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Miss Cora Barton of Cleburne,
Ohio, spent last week-end in Clifton
visiting in the home of her brother,
Clyde Barton and other relatives.
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POULTRY RAISERS—Egg prices
are going up, let us show you how
you can increase your egg production.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Bronstad Gin
and Feed Mill. 41-2tc
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Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nelson spent
several days in Oklahoma City and
other towns in that state last week,
visiting relatives, and were accom-
panied home by Mrs. Nelson’s mother,
Mrs. Duncan.
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Ole G. Hogstel has leased the old
postiffice building from the owner, J.
M. Jenson, and is using it for his
wholesale automobile tires and other
supplies for his oil business, and his
display of Goodyear tires really shows
up nice.
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Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Linton and son,
Ernest Walter, of Fort Worth, Mr
and Mrs. Allison Miller of Longview,
and Oliver Miller of Houston were
here last week-end for a family re-
union visit in the home of their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Miller
and other home folks.
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Mrs, O. D. White and daughter.
Mrs. Ruth Norman, of Morgan, were
here last Sunday afternoon for a short
visit with friends. Mrs. Norman is
the popular and efficient postmistress
at Morgan, and is serving the national
association of postmasters as secre-
tary-treasurer, an office of distinction
which she was elected to while at
tending the annual session in New
York City earlier in this year.
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where they will reside for a number j daughter,
Miss Maidette while there
Baldridge’s visiting Mrs.
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of months as his duties there will be and the
similar to what he did in Clifton. Mr. Baldridge’s brother, Mr. W. R. Payne
and Mrs. Dohrmann made many; of San Saba, who is a patient in the
friends during their stay in Clifton, Scott and White Hospital. Dorothy
who regret to lose them, but of course Baldridge, who had been up from
extend best wishes and wish them [ Austin for a short visit with home
health and happiness in their new folks, went as far as Temple in tha
place of residence.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Belcher and son
accompanied by Mrs. Will Krueger
and Mr. J. H. Rachuig, have returned
from a several days visit with rela-
tives in Houston and Sugarland.
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Dr. and Mrs. Arnold Manske were
over from Waco last Sunday for a
visit with his mother, Mrs. Helen
Manske and other relatives. They
were accompanied home by Dr
Manske’s sister, Mrs. Will Oswald,
who visited them a few days.
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Misses F.stell Reese and lone Kil-
Iough were here from Waco Thurs-
day spending the day with relatives
and friends. Miss Estell is now em-
ployed at the Methodist orphans
home. Miss Killough spent some time
here earlier this year as instructor of
the Government sewing room project.
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Have small farm for sale, 100 acres.
50 acres in cultivation, 50 acres pas-
ture. Four room house in fair condi-
tion. Small cash payment, balance
long terms 5 percent interest. Mail
route and school bus and on public
road. Immediate possession. See J. M
Jenson, Clifton, Texas. ltc
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The report comes to Clifton friends
and relatives that Wyatt McFadden
was seriously hurt last Saturday
night when walking across the street
near his home in Port Arthur when
an automobile struck him. It is re-
ported that he was knocked to the
street and his hip and leg crushed.
He was taken to a hospital immedia-
tely for treatment, and according to
reports, he was getting along as well
as could be expected, and it is sin-
cerely hoped by all his many Bosque
County friends that he will soon be
ok again.
L, W. Glazener of the Burton
out northeast of town,
patient at the local hospital for
veral days, and his many friends
pleased to learn th»t he is improving
nicely and it is hoped he will soon b«
enjoying normal health.
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The many friends of C. R. Jameson
are pleased to learn that his condi-
tion, which was serious last week, -
having suffered a stroke, was so
much improved ’ that he returned to
his home on the ranch near Womackv
Thursday morning of this week. He
was able to leave the local hospital
greatly improved and walked out to
his car.
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On account of Christmas and New
Year’s Day coming right in the
middle of the week, Wednesday, it
is possible that the Record will be
printed out of time one or both of
these weeks. It is almost certain that
the paper will dp printed on Tuesday,
December 24, and for this reason we
hope all correspondents and others
turning in items for publication, in-
cluding church items and copy for ad-
vertising be sent in especially early
for that week. So remember your co-
operation will be greatly appreciated.
Westgaard Beauty Shop
Cold days are here; your hair also
feels the change and is dry and brittle.
Now is the time to get a real oil wave
which softens and brightens the hair.
With each permanent wave a
Hollywood comb curler will be given
free.
For appointment see or phone 164
BEATRICE WESTGAARD
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Regular Meeting of Clifton
j Chapter R. A. M., Monday
Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. Visiting
members are welcome.
O. G. Collins, H. P.
L. E. Tennison, Secy.
C. E". Schow, a former Clifton boy,
the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Schow
who have been making their home in
Waco since leaving Clifton severa'
years ago, is reported to be making
splendid grades in his work as a stu-
dent of dentistry in the Medical sec-
tion of Baylor University in Dallas
He is said to rank second in his class
rating, and such reports of a Clifton
boy or girl always gives the home
people much pleasure. C. E. started
in at Baylor University at Waco with
the intentions of making himself an
M. D., but after taking his pre-med
course, changed his notion and is now
studying to complete the course as a
dentist. He was employed for many
months at a hospital in Waco, and
during that time It is said he was em-
bued with the idea of making a doctor
of himself.
j party and rode the train on into |
Austin. |
Mrs. J. G. Anderson and Mrs. John
Hanson and little daughter, Kristine
Hanson, of Dallas, and Mrs. H. L.
Roddy of Waco, were here last Tues-
day afternoon for a visit with Mr
and Mrs. Sam Mooney and other Clif-
ton folks. Mrs. Anderson and Mrs
Roddy are sisters of Mr. Mooney, and
they, too, were formerly Clifton citi-
zens, both being born and reared here.
Mrs. Roddy, when a girl, was Miss
Vallie Mooney and for a number of
years was a most valued employee of
the Clifton Record, and could set type
and run presses as good as any man.
She admits she has been happily
married for a number of years and
has a fine husband and several fine
gTOwn-up children. Their visit at the
Record office while here was very
much enjoyed.
GIFT SUGGESTIONS
MONOGRAM STATIONERY—Our Monogram Machine is ready to
imprint in Gold, Silver or color, any monogram on selective Stationery
at no extra cost—Order Gift Stationery Now.
JEWELRY—Elgin, Waltham and Broadway Wrist Watches, Bracelets
Bracelet and Locket Sets, Watch Chains, Tie Chains, etc.
SILVERWARE—Holmes and Edwards Sterling Inlaid—Service for
Eight—Juvenile, and Individual Pieces.
FOUNTAIN PENS—Shaeffer Pens, Pencils and Combination Sets.
CANDIES—King's and Whitman’s Fine Candies—Thanksgiving and
Christmas wrapped.
ELECTRIC HEATING PADS—Automatic Heat Controlled—$1.98—
$2.95—$3.98— $4.98.
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Baldridge, Robert L. The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 46, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, December 6, 1940, newspaper, December 6, 1940; Clifton, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth778116/m1/5/?rotate=90: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Nellie Pederson Civic Library.