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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1948

Page

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Draft Registration Schedule and Local Registration Details

A partial report describes draft registration procedures at Meridian County Courthouse with dates and offices listed. It mentions precincts, registrar roles, eligibility by year of birth, and registration windows including potential staggered times, with notes on a planned draw for a 25 year old age group and the absence of a national draw.

Commissioners Proce Meridian Sid Thane Tien Orn Bors Man Howe Clif Ray Ual Deaf Board Elephenrie

Arthur E Fichtner Reburial Obituary

Reburial services for Arthur E Fichtner husband of Mrs Betts Fichtner were held Thursday afternoon August 19 104% at Orelock in Trinity Lutheran Clifton. The veteran was killed in action May 10 1945. A fuller obituary will appear in the next issue of the Record.

Orelock Trinity Lutheran Clifton Arthur B. Te Mra Betts Fichts Jan Lauson

Reception for Holders Hosted by Port Family

Friendly acquaintances of Dr and Mrs Wiseman Holder are invited to a reception hosted by Mr and Mrs Will Port on Friday August 20 from 8:00 to 7:00 PM.

Min Wiseman T. Holder Will Port

Murray Cox Hosts Bosque Ladies' Annual Picnic

Murray Cox, editor of the Bosque County newspaper, attended the Clinton City Dark Home Demonstration Club picnic Thursday. He spoke briefly, recalling part of the picnic activities. attendees praised his entertaining visit and invited him to return.

Murray Cox Mosque County Clinton City Phnle Cox Phcnie

Public Health Meeting Friday Night in Clifton

The health committee of Bosque County Home Demonstration Council calls a county wide meeting at Clifton City Hall Auditorium on Friday at 8 pm. Anyone from any organization wishing to donate toward the eraging program may send funds to Mrs. Hobart Wyatt Meridian for further information contact Moydaha Balog Chilton ve lim Geo Avihive Meridian.

Bosque County Clifton City Hall Hobart. Wyatt Meridien Moydaha Balog Chiltan Velim Geo Avihive Meridian Sheaze Hely Us

Mrs. Ernest Spitzer Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Ernest Spitzer died following a prolonged illness. Born May 11, 1892, she was survived by her husband Harold and sons Erwin Mervin and Aldon, with seven grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral arrangements were pending.

Ernest Spitzer Elie Beni Stark Bee Johe Finest Spitzer Mar Sega Mrs Mrs. Spitzere Survived By Her Ee Ach Ty Harold, Erwin, Mervin, and Aldon Ferror Ah Fossett Chifton Ipsa Lydia Boehrman Annie Harng Mr. SA

iLadies Enjoy H D Club Pee Hee Thisay

Reported at the Unity of Biaque County meeting the iLadies club showcased hats and exhibits. Leaders including Mrs Jona Courtney and Mrs Bart Whit presided while Miss Florie Mae Stryker spoke on youth guidance and community service. The Farm Product Hat Show by Murray Cox aired on WFAA and attendees applauded hats crafted from various fabrics.

Biaque Glen Abe Mustangs Mra Jona Courtney Hanks Mra Bart Whit Ileriaian Alan Farranger Ladion Flore Mae ‘Stryker Murray Cox Ted Font WFAA Etton Hengar Binny Ban Club Liftny Dale Hallow Onque County Cas Dodge Martin

Former Schoolmates Meet in Denton Visit

Mrs. C A Orbeck traveled to Denton Monday and Tuesday to visit three former schoolmates Mrs. Kila Bird, Tana ni Toney Grave, and Mrs. Juhia Potts of Gatorville. Bes Leret and Mr Saul Sire joined in the gathering.

Miller Birthday Gathered Friends At Home

On August 9 a group of friends met at the home of Mr W D Miller to celebrate his birthday. Refreshments included ice cream cake and aaneh served by Mr and Mrs Jodie Trot Tilingson and Larry, with many attendees listed among the guests.

W. D. Miller W. D. Millen John Pitind Hamosh Anderston John Berg Mira CB Whendes Jodie Tilingson Larry Samos 1 Flint Richard Tringon Nina Burchrude Mire Reese Dun Chriv Ants Claredormmrude

Concordia Quartet to Sing Here and at Gap Sunday

Obituary notes the death of Arthur B. Poston of Mosheim Texas and details his family, church service, and civic life. The Concordia Mile Quartet, from Concordia College Moorhead, Minn, will perform in Trinity Lutheran Church and at St Olaf Lutheran Church Cranville Gap as part of memorial events and a postwar concert tour.

Arthur B. Poston Concordia Gap Concordia Mile Concordia College Moorhead Miinn Marlowe Jomson Alexandria Daryl Jonson Alexandera Orville Sunde Christin Dewey Teigen Starbuck Minn Trinity Luthersm Church Trinity Lutherewe Yoluck St. Olaf Lutheran Chineh Cranville Gap Marnilng H.R Maskedad Yym Wegen Spirituale Howe Johnson Lene Pat Third Army Germany Eoccus Tokyo Aas Wrgmniok Forty-Ancaral General Hospital Pokyo Azonys Kore Daryl Ulus Sophunojay Navy Cappela Cole Profesor Pau Alani Sunde North Dakota Tna Canker Cate Viege

WARS resident Joe Oxwald hosts relatives and visitors

An OCR fragment lists Joe Oxwald of WARS visiting with his brother George Pawald east of Clifton. It mentions Mr. Hoe Onwald returning from Mexico with his daughter, and numerous relatives visiting from Alabama Texas and Kentucky including the Poes Jensons Standefer Hoff and Wot families along with others in a long, cluttered family travel note.

Joe Oxwald Wars George Pawald Clifton Hoe Onwald Mexico Johnie Poe Eric W. Poe Eric Poe Mee T. C. Watson Doris Ruth Wilsonville Alabama D. R. Jenson Jenson John Jens Mermphis Texas Milford Hoff Joyce Maxine Sire W. A. Standefer Lexington Meevilla Corpus Christ Lee County Vallop Meccea Roynoas Matamoraa Trouston Leshurton Harnton Borvile

4 H Girl and H D Agents Attend State Camp

Three 4 H club girls a Home Demonstration Agent and an Agriculture Agent from the Extension Service will attend the 1548 State Livestock Conservation Camp at the Texas tower and Light Company's camp near Trinidad Texas August 2 to 27. The program stresses conservation of natural resources and human resources with Mist Lorena Stevens and J W Ports directing. Betty Patterson Clifton Se Chul rmvembex daughter of Mr and Mrs J R G Patterson will represent District High and has been a club member five years handling garden orchard bedroom and clothing demonstrations while serving as department helper. Gold Star News note from her district marks her as a standout youth at camp.

Texas Tower and Light Company Trinidad Texas Mist Lorena. Stevens J. W Texas Extension Service Patterson Fer Girla Erath Johnsony County Betty Mise Courtney

Baptist Pastor and Wife Continue Education Plans

Rev Berg of Clifton Baptist Church will leave Sept 15 to pursue a PhD in Religion and return to serve at a larger church. Mrs Berg aims for a bachelor degree while family plans to pursue further studies near the University.

Choice Calves Bring Top Prices at W. M. Koyker Sale

Calves sold Monday at the third W. M. Koyker sale drawing buyers from Clifton, Dallas, Fort Worth, and surrounding counties. Fat calves ranged from 20 to 26 dollars per head with top lot around 22.90, while yearling cattle and other lots shipped from Comanche Coryell and adjacent counties.

W. M- Koyker Ganer Clifton Live Hurmel Dallas Neuhalf Swift Fort Worth Rosenthalmul Irvin de Cordiva Grorabeck Woll Hillier Sfether Joe Prather Phutt Calvin Atte Larpanes Comanche Hadluns Coryell Counties

Street Paying Petition Gains More Signatures

Residents sign a petition urging city action on paying streets to Clifton. The petition, held in the office of LH, Twonishie aul argue ahs, seeks city council consideration before the September meeting.

Clifton Twonishie

Road dispute settled after Meridian hearing

Soutny and Hamilton factions reached a settlement last Monday after a Meridian judge presided over the case. The disposition resolved ongoing road differences and involved local residents and officials.

Van Ware Meridian B.croma

School Budget For 1948-49 Approved

The budget outlines administrative expenses for the coming school year including salaries for the superintendent and teachers, transportation costs with wages for bus operation, and maintenance of the school plant. It notes estimated totals and tax collections to cover operating expenditures and outlines line items for auxiliary services and transportation.

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Auction Notes From Clifton Market Prices Listed

Fragmented auction blurbs show Clifton merchants offering poultry eggs and hens at modest prices. Grain futures mention oats and wheat with mixed quotes. new crop corn and Milo values appear. Observer notes general market tone and uncertain figures.

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