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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1951
Page
1
Clifton hosts a youth baseball program with 23 youngsters in the Tri County Juniors Farm League. Calvin Dunag and organizers plan coaching and summer games, seeking to continue the program after last season’s efforts.
Obituary notice for Albert Caniste rion Dias of Louisiana. Details include death on April 2, funeral home in Eunice, address 1208 West Fifth Street, and survivors spanning several siblings and relatives across Tunis Clifton Mowston Citton and nearby areas.
Fragmentary account shows 45 Anderson Suits Safe to Bradsti cafe, formerly owned for years by O.C. The shop was purchased by Bindstreet and Liayd or Beek. New owners took over operations and began running the cafe, with events noted but details unclear.
Report by Jim Sparks notes the 120 day session still has over two weeks left as lawmakers push many bills. A $2.9 million civilian defense request appears likely, with a clause tying spending to actual emergencies. The House moved a tax and spending bill from a hostile to a friendly committee to speed passage before adjournment.
The Clifton Junior College board of trustees selected C. G. Salveson as principal for Clifton Junior College. The new president will begin duties in July. Salveson plans to live on campus in an apartment and will oversee the college’s operations and housing arrangements.
Members gathered Tuesday night April 17 at Koppert Severs for a Morgue County Farm Bureau session. D. J. Borchers led a savings program summary and 8 poets were thanked while the auxiliary highlighted community efforts. The Beagie County Farm Dur pau announced an 800 share payout at the Centre Tas k, and plans for future choral performances and a centralizing review at Clifton were discussed. The next meeting is set for May 15 at Norse. all are welcome.
Claud H Turner died after a bout with meningitis and heart attack with family roots in Coryell County. Born January 4, 1904 near the Middle Hague River, he moved to Clifton with his wife and family about six years ago and worked in rock work for churches, the rock quarry, and local businesses. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Searaville Capital Church with Rev Carl Jones officiating, burial in Clifton Cemetery.
Tuesday night April 17 Sovvoth Grae under sponsorship of Mrs W H Mecown and Mine Tole Rew performed operetta play The Huwasan girls in some Pee ain vie thea oa Srgil teas sang charming Vegan sherdame.
Local weather predictor Lynch claims a toad under the water cooler at Lynch's Station signals rain within 88 hours. The method, tied to calendar notes, is described by Kate K Lynch, who insists frogs croaking forecast wet weather. Nearby families and residents are listed in attendance at a community event in Bielefeld and Taylor, with various households named.
Civic Society announces the 1901 Civic Flower Show to be held June 6 in the City Mall dining room with public viewing from 3:00 to 1:00 PM. Entries must be home arranged and delivered to City Hall by 11:00 AM. 12 classes include artistic arrangements, miniature, and dry displays. ribbons awarded to limited entries.
Clifton Linas Club members and their wives gathered at the Coyote Community House for a home cooked fried chicken meal with salads vegetables pulox and cakon. The event featured Cavents of the Clifton Jona Club and opened with festive music. Mayor Reyes Rickards and Mayor Took White attended to welcome guests.
Ten Clifton Explorer Scouts will be on duty at the traffic intersection Saturday April 28 to enforce traffic rules and collect fines. Fines range 25 to 30,000 and will fund a trailer donated by Clifton Junior College to repair quarters. The trailer will be located south of Cliffon.
Local Clifton College notices list alumni and student activities, including address updates for Mrs Heth Nutt and several surrounding high schools. The page records baby news, weekend visits by families from Meridian and Dallas, confirmations of invitations, skating party events, church group parties, and acknowledgments of birthdays and honors.
City approves a rate increase for CPS Co raising electric charges for residential and commercial customers. Power manager Calvin Dunlop says the move will lift costs modestly, offset by refinanced rates and reduced operating expenses, with inflation cited as a past factor. The plan aims to lower overall costs through efficiency and shifting to automatic devices and labor savings. Dealers and customers face higher bills but improved service and potential future savings through stabilized rates.
Crawford, a Community Public Service Company employee, was hospitalized after a pole broke while he worked on a face wall pole at Glen Bowe. He suffered severe injuries but is reported to be improving. Doctors advise rest in the coming days.
Fragmentary OCR item notes cattle prices and grain bids with unclear terms. Mentions Fitton and Poultry markers, wheat prices around 80 and 1.50, and references to Newnes Grain Willag. Context and entities are sparse but indicate a rural market brief.
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