07 Apr 1950
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1950
Page
1
A fragmented note praises law enforcement and county officials for their work against juvenile crime. The writer thanks the bailiff and county authorities, expresses appreciation for help received, and hints at ongoing concerns about juvenile delinquency and study of related issues within the community.
Fragmentary OCR text references a figure named Witcher and a mention of a son Beth eb Jr. The readable content provides no clear event, date, or organization. Summary covers minimal entities present, with no verifiable actions or outcomes.
Robert Ameen named political Field Scout Executive for Heart of Texas Council effective April 1. Harvey L. Price, Scout Executive, announced. Ameen will oversee Beaque, Hamilton, Coryell and Bell Cove Districts from Gatesville after recent graduation from National Training School for Scout Executives. He is a World War I veteran and former Tulsa University student leader.
Layne Beaty speaks at Norse Parish Hall monthly Farm Bureau supper as members discuss opportunities from the Farm Bureau and invite new members. Doyle J. Borchers named service representative. Attendees reminisce on South America trip and review inspections.
Twenty four members of the Clifton FHA gather in Stephenville for a program featuring speakers Huey and a staged show by Tarleton A Campelia Coie. The day includes a morning agenda with performances by students and a vocal concert led by A. Ch ran and B. E Coe.
Funeral services were conducted at the Funeral Chapel and at Nown Cemetery for Sam J Culwick 86 conducted by Rev Edmund Beaver on Wednesday afternoon April 8 in Oklahoma City He had been in ill health for some years and resided at Resthaven Homes He was born in the Norse country and later lived in Clifton now in Oklahoma City survived by brothers and sisters with limited details due to damaged text
The Magic School teachers defeated Lions Club 3 games to 2 in a last Thursday night match on March 10. The event drew fans and players and raised 4885 toward a $290 electric basketball scoreboard. players included Crews Arthur Bronsted Kent Appieby Malcolm Harper John Laxkhart Walter Hance and Harry Womack.
Clifton High was routed by West Nine 6 to 0 as Carl Coffen pitched for West and limited Clifton to two hits. Don Ashcraft and Ronald Rootachke contributed two hits for West in the afternoon clash, while Clifton’s defense struggled early and could not convert chances into runs.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a crowd gathering on Tugellay March 3 and a meeting with Mr. Tumwem In her home. The text mentions Charro Days, the Battle of Flowers, and proposed adoption of a Pattern of Economy. The garbled record references people like Mendes GC Bowkalwa and Teviler with unclear roles.
An audience of Clifton residents attended a concert at the Clifton City Halls Auditorium Tuesday April 4 at 8 00 pm featuring a mixed chorus male quartet women chorus and male chorus under director Rolf Espers. The program included Amaties The Beautiful None But The Lonely Heart Old Black Joe Finlandia Kentucky Babe Lift Thine Eyes To The Mountains Last Night The Nightingale Hallelujah Amen Pha Drum and Battle Hymn Of The Republic among other pieces. The varied program impressed attendees with the chorus, quartets, and selections by Ward Wilson Techaikovaley Sedeline and Grieg.
County donors pledged 1800 dollars in the 1950 campaign, with many citizens contributing smaller amounts yet a larger number coordinating to raise more money overall. Clifton reports a good response and gratitude from organizers for public support of the charitable effort.
The Jlittan College Choir will broadcast on radio station KCLW in Hamilton from 5:00 to 6:00 PM on Faster Sunday and perform at 7:30 PM in the First Methodist Church.
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to an April 15 event at a civic facility in Dallas with mentions of Mrs Herbert Rimecy, a noted cowher in the community, and a Bethety to the Far Stool. Details are unreadable and not coherent.
Rosebud swept senior events led by James Heflin of Mart with 20 points. West’s Junior Trojans led by Marvin Goldsmith topped the junior division with 12.5 points as La Vega and Mart followed. 20-yard dash set a new record at 22.65, with Heflin first and Petty second.
Clifton prepares to host Connally Air Base team of Waco Sunday at 2 oclock for the season opener at C Fmney Re Cine Interndens Ua. A Tuesday night game is set at Meridian against Castle Mid of Waco with Leroy Jovey predicted to start the following Sunday. Local sponsors include Clifton Livestock Communeen Co and many businesses supporting the club and travel.
Thirty eight votes cast in the school election and 20 in the city election. Dr W D Goodall and J Renew Parks re elected trustees. Clarence Colwick county trustee and Clarence Handley George E Jackson and We Wallace city councilmen. Mr and Mrs Bill Hencom and Mise Feen Byane of Dallas spent weekend with Mr and Mrs C Evans of Walnut Springs.
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