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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1947
Page
1
Fragmentary report shows Clifton and Billsborg Fre Mitten pairing against Wypimere for an Australian Saturday event at Meri base Dail Permanent. Four Elifean scored four runs in the first, with the initial tally marked as Eve in real teyale.
Shilling Brothers secure the contract for Cayote road work as the State Highway Department oversees the project. The bid victory signals approval for the M80 mile segment, with plans for structural and foundation work and related preparations.
The text presents garbled discussion about rapid growth, funding for Wall projects, and committee members. It references seeking a plot outside the city, civic meetings, and concerns about distortions from external functions.
CIC Corporation approves a new governing charter amid local debate at Clifton Junior High area council meeting. Officials cite modernization of bylaws and updated governance provisions to reflect changing operations and community needs.
Fragmentary notes describe football practice sessions and tryouts for men. Mentions veterans possible course, leadership changes in business administration, and campus athletic activity around the college commons and tram services. The text is garbled with multiple errors and missing details.
A large crowd attended a reunion for the Onvald family in Texas. Relatives traveled from Ohio and across the state, sharing church services, photographs, and stories. Generations joined a wide network of kin including Mr and Mrs J C Oswald and many others, illustrating a long family history across towns from Waco to Meridian and beyond.
Elmer Erickson of Bosque County, age 97, dies Friday morning August 1 in Norway and is buried at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. He immigrated from Norway in 1887 and settled in Bosque County, working on a farm and later starting his own home. He is survived by his wife Emilie and several children. Funeral services were held Saturday at the home and church in Norse, with Pastor W. T. Glentad.
Fragmentary text mentions a private office at Clinton Post Office and upcoming stops including China Springs Valley Mis and Meridian, with vague notes about contacting for problems and presenting facts.
Clifton records its first cotton bale of 1947 ginned last Friday August 16 at Bradstreet Gin. Juroske earned 156 dollars for lint and 2590 for seed from a 438 pound bale. Local merchants donated 101 dollars toward aiding Juroske's remaining cotton to Clifton for processing.
Mrs Alfred Brown died Aug 20 at the local hospital after years of illness. Funeral services were held at Brisvar Funeral Home Meridian on Thursday at 3 pm with interment at nerve Cemetery. Survivors include her husband Arron and Ralph, Janey, Mildred, Jon Hales Brown of Fort Worth, Macy Beowa of Cranfille, and others. The article notes she was a faithful mother and wife and references Cranfus Gap areas.
The Clifton Bay Scouts plan a weekend at Hico, arriving Sunday morning and returning early Monday. They will attempt outdoor tests in cooking, camping, hiking, tracking, and nature study with a campfire gathering and meals served camp style.
Voters are urged to cast ballots on a constitutional amendment allocating five counties of seven state property tax for pensions and education funds. The measure would fund state colleges and the Confederate pension program while preserving current revenue from the two cent tax. Local election officials assign Clifton box duties to Tennison with assistants listed.
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