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02 Apr 1948
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1948
Page
1
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Tom Gillaspie announces his candidacy for sheriff, praising peace officer credentials and local service. The letter notes support from families in Crawfills Gap and nearby communities as his campaign moves toward the primary.
Clifton College Cowboys edge Clifton Academy 6-4 in the ninth inning as Ray Pruitt scores on an error. Carpenter doubles as Clifton claims a 6-4 win with strong defense and late rallies. The team eyes a Texas Military College match in early April and prepares for the annual track meet in Clifton on April 25.
Clifton city and Buvelall town start practice Sunday afternoon at City Park. The team, last year strong, aims for improvement this year. Support is urged to fund early season needs. The College Cowboys, with players from Uetowrt Geum, will face Baylor freshmen in Waco next Sunday afternoon.
Valley Mills repeats as District track champions and Clifton and Gateavile prepare for a joint Claw A meet. Preliminary heats begin at 1 PM with finals at 5 PM while Gateavile McCreurz La Veuru Went ley Mille and Clifton compete.
A fragmentary notice mentions a March event and the names Mel and Mrs. Hi with unclear details. The text references a wedding or ceremony and several names that appear garbled, suggesting a damaged OCR from a local society page.
The Belmar unit No 122 of the American Legion in Slifton announces schedules for the District 11 Annual convention on April 17 and a dedication ceremony at City Hall. Committees are named for registration, reception, church service, publicity, sign placement, barbecue, and cleanup, with roles and duties detailed. Mrs. C R Nichol, widow of Dr. Charles Mendy Nichol, dies suddenly and is buried in Clifton. services held at the Clifton Church of Christ with extensive local honors and genealogical notes on her life and family.
The Clifton Public School Board election is set for Saturday April 3. Voters will choose three trustees at the City Hall polling place. Incumbents H C Dahlen Wy Morty and Harry Wornsch seek reelection. Clarence Culwick is listed for the county board at large seat.
Mrs Goodall reviewed The Tea Romanting by Kladeih Nes, a sculptor, and Edmund Montgomery, philosopher, at the Com Ameriam Legion Auxiliary gathering in the city hall dining room. Guests included Mrs 0 R Jeman and other officers.
The Prumety Lapan Ladies Aid describes a fundraising drive linked to the Hirqwe Mission drought relief. Mrs. dake Aaijoa oversees the effort while wiremen, led by Nelenesia Wire, record tally and progress at 7 20 pm on April 2.
Rody Segrest steps down as assistant scoutmaster amid a shift in Clifton scouting leadership. A farewell gathering was held to honor his service as the troop plans equipment donations to support the troop’s future activities and new leadership under Johnnie Lad.
Memorial Landscaping progresses as the Civil Improvement Society in Clifton Addison plans a living memorial near the north entrance. Rogers Nursery, Payne of Ft. Wayne, and other contributors fund the landscape including crepe myrtle, rubus, willow, and native plants. Residents expect a public unveiling when funds are raised and a formal opening date is announced.
Citizens are urged to participate in the next regular Clean-Up Day in Chifton. The city announces a move to Monday April 6 1948 with a standard pickup operation and a warning of fines for noncompliance. Mayor Pro-Tem HL Wefchlio issues the notice.
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