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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1947
Page
1
An operational survey planned to map watershed impacts and flood controls in the Mapteorills area moving toward New Clifton and then Waco. The effort aims to detail weather patterns and water management steps to guide future protection measures and resource use.
Santa Fe officer Weems reports youths of Clifton detaining a planned scheme to steal grain from box cars. The boys allegedly pulled ears from sacks and attempted grain theft, disrupting rail operations near the siding. Miller asks that the Record be sent to his daughter and son-in-law in Fort Wayne.
W C Hurst accepts a new advanced cab model truck for the city to aid in graveling dirt streets and repairing roads. In a Paramount Studio photo Frank Tate from San Angelo Ernest Allen of Fort Worth and C M Johnson of Dallas join Dr Hurst and J L Standefwrop as the city receives title to the track.
The Congress adjourns with an appropriation of 5.2 million dollars to continue Whitney Dam construction. The funds cover 12 months and support earthwork, dam sections, access roads, and related projects, aiming to maintain steady progress without further delays. Congressman Foage helped secure the measure amid broad Army Engineers support.
Rae County 4-H boys attended the District Eight JAF Club Encampment held at Lake Brownswood near Brownwood Texas from July 24 to 26. About forty clubs from neighboring counties participated with entertainment includes swimming baseball rifle shouting and picture shows. County Agent R J Buchanan and leader supervised activities with wildlife conservation talks by ME Callender.
Clifton and Coryell City clash in Meridian Tuesday night at 8 15 opening a baseball tournament with 16 teams entering from Waco Weatherford Hillsboro Evant Brandon Goldthwaite and more Each team plays until eliminated twice with the overall winner to be decided. Ingram to pitch for Clifton while Vick and Koudson start for Coryell City.
Bosque County Masons plan a district fellowship meeting and barbecue on August 20 at the J Wardcastle ranch five miles north of Meridian. About 500 Master Masons from seven Bosque lodges in the 8th district are expected. Bruce Branson of Commerce, grand master of the Grand Lodge of Texas, will address the gathering with other grand lodge officials invited.
Bosque County residents will learn how their livestock crops and goods compare with county best at the Lave ’k Agriculture Show in the county seat on November 7 and 8. New leadership includes D Re Barkernn elected general chairman and Saiph Bradley elected secretary treasurer. The event will feature all major livestock crops fruits and new county stalls with an open invitation to the public.
Clifton Masonic Lodge No 360 installed its newly elected and appointed officers for the year 1947 48 on the first Monday night. W B Collins was re elected worshipful master with E X K Parker and Donald Del Bueno as senior and junior wardens. Lively L E Tennion treasurer, W Land secretary, George E Jackson and Johnny Litwig senior and junior deacons. A W Bob Wilcox and Cecil F Caxton senior and junior stewards. W H McCown chaplain and others named for the Clifton Chaperer Now St and Clifton Caused Me.
A notice discusses distribution of a city directory Monday with details on publication by P. De Young and assistance from exhibitors. The work includes a list of heads of households, marital status, and child details, valuable to local business and residents.
Clifton defeated Itasca 3 to 2 in a late Sunday City Park game. A pivotal eighth inning home run by Jack Hill broke a 1–1 tie, lifting Clifton to the win behind strong pitching from Ingram who fanned 12. Teagan’s hitters and Itasca’s hurler Upeheerk provided steady challenge, but Clifton’s defense and timely hits secured the victory.
Secretary Lacey G Sharp notes Congressman Poage will tour the Eleventh District with offices in Waco on Mondays and Temple on Wednesdays during August. A detailed itinerary lists towns and times as he visits counties and smaller communities to meet citizens and discuss issues.
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