15 Aug 1947
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1947
Page
1
A damaged excerpt mentions a group sale and mentions visitors from Worth and Clifton. The legible fragments reference a convention and a sense of unity, with unclear surrounding context and multiple unreadable lines. The text remains too garbled to determine concrete events or outcomes.
The fragment mentions Mr and Mrs BH riz Tulleferod of Northfield and Mrs Clarence Be iewers with several partial names, indicating a small social notes item. The text is incomplete but points to a community social gathering or household notices involving local residents.
CIC announces season football tickets with a five conference game schedule. Home games listed with no clashes against local schools. The calendar notes a strong visiting team mix and many new players, promising active matches and guaranteed seating.
Clifton Lodge and thirty-five members from nearby lodges hosted out of town visitors for a 4 o clock meeting. Leaders included C Kincheloe and Rev Mh Be rdarcus Weatherred of Coleman with Grand Master of Texas presiding. Local attendees from multiple orders attended the gathering at the lodge hall with officers and guests present.
Reported early stage construction began on a new residential project in the Patmean area, with planners outlining the dome structure and related facilities. Contractors indicate work will proceed over the coming weeks, aiming to complete initial framing and site setup.
Birth announcements include Cynthia Ann daughter of Mr and Mrs Alin Denis of Clifton born Aug 12 1947 weighing 10 pounds 7 ounces. William Joseph son of Aldon Olinan formerly of Clifton now in Brownsville born Aug 18. Also a wedding in Fort Worth Aug 9 with Mrs Rave of Clifton mentioning travel plans and home relocation. Community notices list residents Mr Sand Mra Eldon Zin Mr and Mrs J N Borad Mrs E K Smith of Valle and others connected to Clifton and nearby areas.
Senator Brown states the education measure will fund university buildings equipment and fire safety for a crowded system. He credits legislative study and voter approval as the best method to provide for veterans and expand access to higher education with a guaranteed appropriation for the life of the program.
Felix Shaffer states the District Lodge and Grand Lodge of Texas plan a large outdoor Masonic meeting at Hardcastle ranch five miles north of Meriate on Wednesday evening August 26. About five hundred members are expected. preparations are under Grand Master Brannon’s authorization for favorable weather. District Courtroom will host portions of the event with a labor schedule, while officers from Valley Mig and various lodges assist.
The article notes Appleby announces superintendent of ola. Coach Arthur Bronstad designates Monday September 1 as first practice day for the site. Estimated 875 students to be tolled the first week, with 185 to 190 expected in the high school. Public budget reading for Clifton Public School scheduled Tuesday night August 36.
Mosheim resident Ficklin died Tuesday morning after living in Bonque County for decades. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Mosheim Methodist Church with Rev. J. W. Culwell officiating and burial in Valley Cemetery. He was born in Mississippi on September 9, 1805, moved to Fells County as a child, then to Bosque County, later living near Valley Mills and Mosheim. Survived by his wife, three daughters, one son, a brother, seven grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
Cranville Gap outlines plans for the annual homecoming rodeo set for Saturday Aug 22 through Sunday Aug 23 In addition to two nightly rodeo performances featured events include bulldogging and roping with Saturday honoring guest Reiten Outrieve and organizer O J Bron promoting the show as a top local production.
L Duka and wife Mrs Duke rebuild a mattress factory after recertification and new equipment arrival in Fort Worth. The couple's long standing business forged a local reputation and continues to grow despite past challenges.
Fragmented report shows Clifton Phys Hamilton in a tournament Friday at 8 15 p m with Meri county heat, Clifton plews ton vice wing betkunses 14 to 13. Notes include Ingram Birching, Sl Sfaeshgale, and references to other teams such as Grankury, Merling Cobblers, and Hillsboro with unclear scores and dates.
Fort Worth cattle market saw strong demand with Tom Parks leading the heavy cattle group. Heavy shippers Sead Saar, Warnes, and Claude Winston were noted among buyers. Armours and several others participated, with Johnnie Johnson, Buck Wallace, and Cummings among active bidders.
The couple, Katoryn Smith Louis Turner and William Turner, announce their marriage on Sunday May 4 in Clifton. The ceremony was conducted by the First Methodist Church minister. The bride, daughter of Frank P Sith, is a Clifton High School graduate and music talent. the groom, son of Wm L Turner, also a Clifton graduate, will study geology and music at SMU in Dallas. The bride plans homemaking.
On Monday morning Ang. 1h at 00 o clock the Immersal Lastheran Seth will begin his Vicative Bible cat rill initiating 34h base falls at 1020 am. A thin shoal of Mee days tye Teonyehe Tire te precast.
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