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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1947
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes show a county commission court discussing a road project along the Gothic line. The document mentions McLennan County and aims to open a new wardward road segment as part of the proposal.
A local shower honoring Mies Moore is announced for Friday. The event aims to celebrate Moore and provide well wishes from friends and family, reflecting community support and memories connected to the honoree.
A fragmentary record notes a Blaine Clifton melee activity at an Ameri cant meeting. Discussion centers on Freeman's Legion historian and Laglon Posts for the campaign year. A recovery program in Teas City appears linked to local civic actions.
Fragmentary OCR text lists several personal names and titles with unclear connections. It mentions individuals such as Dorothy Hrawn and Mrs WT Tai, with references to a ceremony or event and scattered phrases about conduct or roles, but the details are illegible.
Fragmentary notes describe Emmitt W. Harris and others proposing a tow road from Molannan Owney toward Coryell City, with a 7100 foot distance and grading costs. The plan mentions the West Bowne River, Tongue River, and a citizen pledge in Monhelm to furnish labor and fencing along a new road several miles long.
A wedding ceremony unites A G Nelson and Virginia Greathouse with the bride in royal blue crepe and gray accessories. Attendants include Konde Meoie and Wayne Belaton with a New Orleans wedding trip planned. Family members from Dallas and Oklahoma attend as relations gather at the reception.
fragmentary text with names and phrases. appears unreadable and lacks coherent events or a clear news item. No identifiable persons, organizations, or locations form a complete report.
The County Commissioners Court of Bosque County finds a need to raise the ad valorem tax to fund roads, salaries, and services. A new budget for 1948 sets receipts at 224,786.00 and expenditures at 216,973.40 with a balance. The tax rate across districts is adjusted, including 18 cents for Road and Bridge and 20 cents for General Fund, to offset rising costs and increased labor and equipment prices.
Austin Aug. 10 The Department of Public Safety begins accepting applications from qualified young men for four school of patrol appointments. Examinations will be held in September. First class to be admitted this year includes several age and qualification requirements.
A large crowd gathered Sunday for the T D Oxfords family reunion at their home. Relatives from Han Marcos Dante Venmeuele and Corsicana attended as Mrs Plowman and others joined the extended gathering, marking a twelve year renewal of family ties with Martha and Albert Bidney among those present.
A scrambled OCR fragment hints at a local meets art feature and a schedule involving teams and venues. Despite unclear wording, readers are invited to note emerging artists and performances tied to regional events and public interest.
On Monisy Sept 1 circulation of a notice reached most heads of Clifton area businesses. Several firms pledged to close or open partial hours including Standefer Chevrolet Clifton Mercantile Go Sormrude Grocery Ole's Bay Pay The Store F J Spangle Barber Shop and many others.
Reported break in at C E Schow Co with intruders entering through a trust window. Cigarettes were taken and investigators, led by Sheriff Grimes and Cone, seek the suspect believed identified by P J Eller.
The USDA Bell Conservation Service conducts a Bosque River watershed survey to determine if an intensive conservation program would reduce flood water and sediment damage and be economically sound. Walser says the team, based in Fort Worth, will coordinate with the Army Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation while considering soil erosion and river sedimentation.
In a tightly fought Friday night contest the Clifton Race showcased strong pitching led by Sippel and a clutch hit by Masniyle. A hard line drive to deep right center sparked a late rally in the fifth inning as Otter Tv swiped a crucial base, signaling a competitive performance.
The Merino tournament crown final set for Monday night with Clifton advancing as De Leon and Weatherford scheduled to play Thursday. Winner faces Meridian Maulers on Saturday Aug 30 after Clifton’s 1st inning rally and Ditton’s fifth inning surge. Clifton pitchers allowed four hits, one costly error, and Hulme held runners.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Clifton Hospital intake or admission around morning hours with names such as Julene, Patricia, Ariens Sariey and references to a nurse or staff, but the text is garbled and lacks clear events or outcomes.
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