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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1949
Page
1
A fragmented local discussion centers on merging Clifton schools to form a single district. Proponents press for efficiency and unified governance while opponents warn of losses to local control and distinct community identities. Voters face a decision amid unclear timelines and mounting concerns about funding and impact on neighborhood representation.
An imperfect fragment reports a wedding likely in Path Worth with Frias 2068 and Shee Bayo as key names. It mentions a ceremony at a chapel, the Gumalywada party traveling for a short wedding meal, and the bride Calo attending MTa Migh and a former Clifiea High Exverd student.
On Monday April 1 at 3:00 p m the Woman's Missionary Bod Sy of Hinton Bupa Church will present Mrs J B Tidwell as reviewer of The Big Plabarian by Lloyd C Douglas. Clifton Baptist Auditorium hosts the event with neighbors invited to attend.
Miss Dorothy Kruger becomes the bride of Han Manar son of Mr and Mrs J M Mansur at Mt Paulys Lutheran Church Clinton Texas. Rev Ghan officiated. Bridal party included Miss Kath Jorgen son and Will Krueger Jr. Ushers Jack Melcher and Herbert Mansur. Reception followed at the bride’s home with pink gladioli arrangements and a triple tiered cake. After a short trip the couple will reside in Waco.
At City Hall a crowded audience enjoyed a womanless wedding benefit for Boy Scouts. Money from ticket sales neared 500 dollars, with extra gifts planned to reach about 1000. Mina Lottie Bettis directed the program, praised by attendees for the entertaining performances by Mina Noosay Nowall, Ross Freeman, and local volunteers including Mayor Tugrotar and singer Yor wma Maen Ar THA YON. The baby number by W. Whitney drew smiles despite a few mishaps as the show closed with thanks to Rev. ee rae ee.
Annual open house at Clifton Public School is planned for Wednesday April 25 from 7 to 10 pm. The event includes a PTA reception in the school cafeteria and demonstrations highlighting programs for the new school year.
In Clifton and Meridian Valley Mill and others tied to a scheme known as the Jov ing racket operate across Me county. Members were picked up in Clifton Meridian Valley and Odlen in Merk inn with charges filed Tuesday. Several locations were involved as lawmen rounded up the group and placed them in the county jail. The case centers on theft from the Clifton Mercantile and related shops during a monthlong spree.
Twenty nine Homeradine iris and their sponsors Mrs Hur ley Mrs Anderson and Mr Lockhart attended the Area 11 meeting of the F M Club in Hicphenville on April 1. The Ft Worth Fair presented sixteen high school girls and their models in a style show titled Timely Tim er wn Yast Pushoon. Joyee Anderson led the show in a blue accessory costume and Gash wore a white linen outfit.
A fragment from a county court record notes multiple cases and actions. Mentions include Myra Huffines of Dallas, Sheriff George Grimes, and various defendants such as Mears W. McMichael and Melvin Smith. Cases cover forgery robbery probation and divorces with outcomes including granted divorce and quashed citations.
Funeral services were held for H W Bernhardt at Zion Ivangelleab Reformed Church in Womack with burial at Chase Cemetery. Rev Wm I Anderton conducted the services. Bernhardt, born April 24 in Washington Jeanty Texas, had farmed land near Merion and was survived by his brother Hobart.
A Sunday crash at the 4.G- Fincher and Dan Orbeck street corner severely damaged Zars and several others. Mrs Wilson and her daughter left town after family quarrel and were involved near the Red Boelter home area. Mrs Boelter and her husband also affected. injuries included broken ribs cuts and scalp wounds.
In a hard fought Friday game Citton Central Juniors edged by Texas Military College 10 to 9. Massingale earned the win in relief while Dahle and Oliver paced the offense with multiple hits and baserunners. Changes in the Citton lineup aimed to boost defense as Oliver led with four hits and two runs. Clifton, Evans and Hegel contributed as the team prepares for next week's schedule.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a track meet titled Annual Cowboy Relays at Clifton Gay Park near Sarda with preliminaries starting at 2:80 and finals planned. Names and specifics are garbled, leaving uncertainty about dates participants or events.
An uneven Clifton baseball scene surfaced as Whitney’s squad managed runs in spurts while Camp Hood visitors imposed strong pitching. David Katude starred for the local nine, guiding Whitney’s hitters. The Clifton club struggled with fielding miscues and errant throws as opponents quickened the pace.
Arthur Wyler and L on attended the Meridian Chamber of Commerce annual banquet as guests. Lt. Governor Allan delivered the keynote address to the gathering, confirming local officials and community leaders in attendance.
Fragmented report from Clifton merchants notes poultry bees wax roosters and rats with odd prices listed. Mentions drug to che teen and rent receipts. Contains unclear terms and amounts, but indicates a local market accounting fragment.
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