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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1955
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text shows coaches scheduling football practice to begin Monday. Mentions meeting players Sunday at gym and a possible scrimmage. Vague notes reference veteran players, vouchers, and regional play-offs with unclear dates and line items.
Clifton girls may enter a queen contest seeking participants from Cet Gel Texas and nearby regions. The general chairman notes strong interest and invites community entrants between ages 118 and 9 for formal gowns and prizes while predated events set the tone for the pageant.
Fragmentary notice reports the birth of a daughter named Vivian at Valley Mills with incomplete details. Other readable items mention a possible parent or family names and generic birth context without clear dates or locations.
Miss Canuteson and Mr Sadler wed at Saviors Lutheran Church in Clifton after a long ceremony. The couple, joined by family, plan life together in Turnersville and Vale Mills area as friends note warm wishes for happiness.
The obituary records the death of Joe M Prather with funeral notices for Mary Drom Pra and family. It notes surviving relatives including Mrs Ta Ath Mutt and Standefer, listing local affiliations and a Wall of memories. The notice mentions services, bereavement details, and expressions of condolences from friends and community members.
Ailing Sunset Home resident WH Lawrence traveled to the Veterans Hospital for a checkup. He grew ill and died during treatment, leaving behind a note of concern as officials described his condition and residence.
Fragmented OCR text outlines parade timing and dates with scattered names and places. Mentions of September events, Parades, and individuals like Milton and Jonny appear but are obscured. The readable facts are minimal. the item resembles a damaged local notice or column fragment without a clear single event or outcome.
Fragmented OCR shows a noisy note about a larger telephone directory. References to communities, numbers, and uncertain names appear amid garbled phrases. The piece mentions Clifton and various individuals in a vague directory context.
An item reports Clifton Funeral Home installing a radiophone and connecting with the sheriff. The piece notes reception at the Clifton area office and mentions Abe MECanan and Elian Moryne Compan in relation to the setup, with local authorities involved in overseeing the communications link.
An awards dinner featured EMne Sawrn reaeewmire Me cra Future Pyrmont muted Avante and Manguut hel Ine Ivar of Tepws flay Phitrs Ay nights, with notable attendees including Kent Lym and Trem Ponte. The event honored members of the FPA Chapter and honored guests Mir Loebhart and Mr Philipp, tied to academic and civic acknowledgments.
Blifton's Font League baseball team won 7 to 0 over Cronille Gap in a strong showing. The roster features players including Gary Wester, Arve Larom, Corts Ait, Rodney Monet, and Darrell Gene Lehner among others.
A public hearing on the 1955 56 school budget is set for Friday at the high school. The board and superintendent Kent Appien are expected to discuss amendments and the local school plan for the upcoming year.
Outboard racing returns Sunday at Lake Whitney with a showcase event at the lake’s west end. Local clubs plan a weekend of speed, testing engines, and showcasing new boat designs amid a festive summer backdrop.
An account of the Roetschke Ravwerda marriage describes the couple joining in ceremony at a local venue. Details mention attendees, family relations and celebratory events, with references to relatives among the guests and post service gatherings.
Sherry Smith presided at a Farm Queen contest with Sherry La Bewth among the entrants. The event featured an evening gown presentation, judging by a panel including local agents and community figures. The pageant emphasized poise and grace, with remarks on the contestants and a social gathering following the ceremony.
The report outlines a mixed market with poultry prices and grades noted, grain prices for wheat and barley, and cattle offerings from a Wednesday sale. Buyers are reported paying in cash with specific price marks for Grade A whites and other commodities.
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