Legion officers elected and building debt cleared
The Legion elected new officers led by Commander Jack Tindal and inducted an Auxiliary group with Nell Jepson as president. Officers reported the new Legion building debt fully liquidated except for about $40. A remodeled park building cost roughly $3,500 and an installation luncheon set for Sept. 30 honored outgoing leaders. The First Bale cotton sale totaled $857.50 with many Clifton merchants contributing to premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ctian
Petite
Etterco
Alvin Rons Ax
Jack Tindal
Com
Mander
Alton ‘Kinger
Vical Setomanier
Jovtie Amundson
Talat
Johnny Bekken
Chick” Wortley
Sargeant Maria
Leo Albrecht
Em. Jenson
Drie Pierson
Sam Kings Been
Orlets Watson
Joe Tennleon
Cathber
Beach Polk
Aidon Zimmerman
R. Jenson
Service Oficer
Alvin Bronsted
Legion
Lmng
Nell Jeo
Ruth Bar- Hold
PP Atcans Christenson
Mwasurer
Meg
Frances ‘Hill
Aar-Reaut-Atarms
Moisle Trad Street
Alvina ‘Amundson
Estelle! BA
Jenson
Hester
Ierena
Velma Spangle
Frances ‘Watson
Fay Sinderud
Frances Hil
Hosa
Motiegue Legion
Baby Born at Clifton Heagibal Ale
A newborn son weighing seven pounds was welcomed by Mr and Mrs J. Melchert of Valley in Clifton. The birth occurred on August 1948, with parents listed as Mee J. Melchert and Mee Debi. The report notes the infant’s weight and mentions dates and names in uncertain OCR form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mos
Lou Seichert
Clifton
Opening Clifton High School dates and staff changes
Clifton schools announce opening on September 13 with Supt Kent Appleby confirming full teaching staff. Several resignations and new hires are listed including Mrs J D Persunon, Mrs Bary Robertson, Miss Esther Hawkinson, M M Be, Mrs W Re Branch, Miss Jarosek, and Mr Ladue. Clifton Colored School gains Mrs Alma Lewis. Junior College registration begins August 30 with various faculty assignments noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RAO A. M. Haweenk
Clie Piblic Schoa
Kent Appleby
J.D. Persunon
Bary Robertson
NTE
Devlin
Clifton
Fairview
Lynoe Rose Jarek
Masic Rom Fay- For
Rouse
Waco
Mis ‘Jarosek
la Vons
Citton's
Colored School
Alma Lewis
Palestine
Paulquin College
Irene, Lowe
Fura Mim
W. Land
Mint Elsie Coston
KK Schow
Clifton Junior College
Bophonworer
Clarsen Og
Wud Eark
Relatives and Visitors Seen in Clifton Area Notes
Local column records numerous Clifton residents and visitors including Rev W F Birlefelit’s family, Mrs Buell Townsend of Corpus Christi, and Mrs Cen at tirson ty Bue Bibeek. Entries mention trips to Austin and Corpus Christ, medical recoveries, and holiday visits with grandparents and friends across Clifton and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Birlefelit
Margret Ann
Wally Wndeth
Maton
Mary
Buell
Townsend
Corpus
Jamal
Doha
Phil Iin
Margie
Joln Phil
Clitan
Gilian
A. D. Majors
Morgan
Catéredo
Clayton Ei Lubbeele
Corpus Christ
Grungy
Everett Wallace Sand Son
Tawrey
Awe
Clarence Handley
Austin
Clarence Hantley Jr
Walter John
Prank JU Bradstreet
Hall
Cpl
Imarry
Bradstreet
Hie Marine Station
California
Mite
Noel Bowser
Mary Ant
Jimaiy
Vietig
LA Cobbrewer
Lota Terewer
Pela
Clin
Mire
Brewer
Wisconsin LeGal
Clifton
Command and Staff School
Kansas
W. C. Glass
Mian
Darla Polk
Louise Pugliese
Wsington
D. C
Old Polk
Von
Garald Poth
Darla
Ann Glott
Mis. Harrell
Allain
Eemon
Leslie Larunnd
Vinnie Bellamy
Dallas
Ermon Bellamy
Mtr
Fifty Years As Bosque County Doctor Still Going Strong
Bosque County remembers Dr. Thomas Coston a half century into medical service. Born in Bowdon and raised near Crumpville Gap, he studied at home clinics and the University of Tennessee, joining his brother in practice before marrying Effie Ford. He served local families from Crumpville Gap to Speegleville, earning lifelong trust and treating thousands of patients.
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Bosque County
Thomas C. Coston
Aoeton
Paviente
Coston Way
Horn Dun
Bowdon
Aborgiay
Levinn
T. M. Coe
Gradfily Fay
Goston
Texas
Irb
Speegleville
Jviyan
Ceandills Gap
Coston
Crontfilla
Ander
B. J. Ward
Burrell
University of Teunemne
Lipa
Rufilla Gap
Tie Brother
Effie Ford, Mighter
J. N
Ford
Bory
Conton
Valle
Cranfile Gap
Maxwell- Next
Tia
Soulehoker
Mundy
A. Ge Gallium
Steven Seara
Thal
Nova
Womack
Chale Braune
Drewn
Lao
Cacil
Ralph
Mary
Oe Warnock
Clifton
Lee
Crana
Lions Club Meeting Discusses Polio Fight Funds
Regular Clifton Lions Club meeting notes a new plan to raise funds to combat polio and eliminate the disease in the county. Orin Person reports on a convention in New York City and a successful display while Esther Frauen is nominated Miss. The report chronicles local civic efforts, personnel moves, and family news amid a busy agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Tone
de Businese
Tyanauet
Orin Porson
Auayl A
Df Hheiy
Hie County
Lions Club
Hin Worl
Tepinco
Esther Frauen
Elith
Casio
Corsicana
Pailan
Girls 4-H Camp Proves Success at Clifton City Park
Readers see a detailed account of a girls 4-H camp held at Clifton City Park with activities led by adult leaders and local 4-H members. Campers enjoyed swimming, bird identification lessons, and group songs, culminating in a Saturday program where girls thanked leaders and moms. The event featured songs like Ol Texas and closed with farewells and expressions of interest in attending next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Ofelock
Aselgired Foom Ff Atv Teigh
Jon Heats
Momnhoimer F
Wahehooted Coloe
Hotty” Allersim
Cissten
Ovary Jvm
Koppert
Sdern
Thait Lal
Ly Ak
Fane
Weir Aifule
Home Dam
Notice To Clifton High Football Players
Coach Archon Bronsted Basane warns Clifton High players to report for practice Sunday afternoon after a team meeting at 8 with equipment ready. The next game date is February 27 at Lincoln field with a likely warmup session and fitness test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton High
Archon Bronsted
Basane
Belial
Clifton Legion Hosts McGREGOT Guests In City Meeting
The Clifton Legion post welcomed past commander Jad Tyndall and new commander Jodie Michnlson along with Beach Polk at the McGromar Gowan event. The post remains among the most active in the area as it plans future gatherings and building updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Res Water
Jad Tyndall
Jodie Michnlson
Beach Polk
Clifton Legion Kort
McGromar Gowan
Methogor Lacon
Clifton Postlu
AfeGregar Rtsrana
Market prices and grain and livestock notes from Wednesday auction
Prices quoted include poultry byes at 40e, fryers around 33e, oats up to The ba, wheat at 1.80, corn 1.60, oats 1.60, barley 1.80, and cotton 30.60 per pound with seed worth 78 a ton. Cattle run light with 575 head sold, market steady. slaughter cows and yearlings priced from 9 to 26, good hogs and cattle noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bbatowa
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Lewis Jaroska
Ginners
Tastalls
Wotton
Lewis Juroska
Bogey
Albert Tack
Herbert Lueck
Buck Brontad
Otto Schmidt
M. K. Brad- Wrect Jr
Clifton Mercantile
Tosas Milling Co
Farmers State Bank
Community Public Service
Watron, Peed and Batchory
Lane Lo
Shiftom Records
Standefer Chevrolet Co
Stewart Motors
Torrence Implement Be. Cdw
Cameron Te
C. E. Schow Abe. Co
Fred Rayodale
Die Hoss Tite Bore
Coven Grocery
Whitney Jewelry Shop
Corner Pharmacy
Lambert Grocery
Clifton Home and Auto
Keeling’s
Kincheloe Cleaners
the Fair Store
Service Drug Store
Ashcrift and Gordon
Alex Anderson
Tonnivon Grocery
Jack Tucker
Clifton Locker
Western Auto Associate Store
Daneby Feed Mills
Larmrude Grocery and Market
Post Office Force Tewis Hawke Sc
G. Peters Ie
A. J. Bronstadge
E. Pierson Be
Janson Hoe
Mrs. Ad. Donald
J. Hi Belkin
Wand A. H. Cash
Clifton High & Cc Cc
Miler
LaFayette Lain
Gatesville
Lau
Miay Radio Swanson
Technical High School
Springfield
Maan
Mak Hee
Avy Swenson
Balinda Ewenson
A.B. Amundaorarya
Nif
Misvos Swenson
Tw Amiindson
Mie Belinda
Mins Sallie i
Texan
Denton
Pollan
Wash
Stata
Mel
Bruce
Parks and Children
Patsy
Tom
John
Canyon
Utah
Thirough Wyamine
Cotarady
Malia
Zinnia
Ate & Pashan
Satan
Legions
Vixen McGregot
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