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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1951
Page
7
Partial OCR note mentions a night of music or entertainment on July 26 with an unclear time and performer names, including Larry, hindering full event details and location.
The report describes a birthday gathering where Ne and the children opened gifts and played with new toys. Refreshments were served and balloons and bubble gum shared. Attendees included Gary Keeley Dianne Rimland Butch Find Sandra Pierson Larry and Mike Seljos Anita Wallace and others. AJ and Mrs Windham planned a West Texas trip to visit relatives in Tuas Morse and with Mr and Mrs Mowery and Mr and Mrs Parks.
H C Vandervoort president announces Vandervoort's Royal Ice Cream and sherbet now available in pints and half gallons at dealers. Special recipe, multiple flavors including chocolate strawberry cherry vanilla Texas pecan peach lime and sherbet options. Royal label features maroon background with red and white design.
Congressman Poage cites Howse backing for returning lands to the state amid debates on property rights and federal role. He notes anticipated House action and discusses parity pricing, wheat ceilings, and a major aluminum plant project in Milam County shaping Texas economic growth.
The First Methodist Church South Avenue G in Pfion hosts a reception for Mr and Mrs B W Whitney as their teen marriage was held in Vato. Pastor Ernest D Platt and Mrs Platt assist with guest cookery and decorating. Community members Mrs Arthur L Bronstad Mrs W W Rester and others help with reception duties in the Evans home.
Mr and Mrs Ira Callan and Mr and Mrs Fred Tagsdale spent last week at Aransas Pass enjoying success catching nice fish during their coastal retreat.
Obituary note reports the death of Jim Sheppard, brother of Ed Byrum, with Mrs Byrum traveling to the bedside. The community extends sympathy as readers recount a regional revival event and local social visits. Numerous names and places across West Virginia and surrounding towns appear in a dense portrait of a small community, detailing church, school, and family activity with extended family travel and weekend guests.
The piece notes Mike and family in Eldon, Irwin’s son Rev Erwin, who worked at a Hillsboro filling station, was robbed and knocked unconscious and is in serious condition at a hospital. It reports J D Borchers becoming chairman of the Bar Association’s Legal Assistance Committee for Basque County and John B Dafette as district chairman of the committee for Ell, Basque, Coryell, Balls, Mc Lennan and Milaat. The committee aims to aid servicemen locally.
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