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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1949
Page
1
Fragmentary text blocks present unreadable phrases and garbled names. No coherent People, places, or events are identifiable from the readable material.
A notice invites the public to attend a forthcoming gathering led by Walter Hat en and Percy Bormruse under the direction of Tepereth, director of music in Gallegs. The meeting discusses activities around the Thaka ptieg holiday and related preparations.
Fragmentary local notices recount a wedding and family details at Clifton Hospital area. Mentions of families Womack Anderson Hafer and Cannon. guests named, attendance at ceremony, and wedding trip details. Also references to veterans, school attendance in Dallas and Ohio, with scattered city and church associations.
A Saturday night gathering in Mes Yuehike and Mrs Witlma hosted a siousewarming for Joseph Knusts. A large number of guests attended and were served. the event honored the couple and featured friends and local residents in attendance.
Wharton sparked a 60 yard run and a 30 yard TD in the first half as Clifton capitalized on a punt return TD in the third quarter. Wharton intercepted several passes though the Cowboys battled injuries and fought to stay competitive against strong Texas teams.
The marriage of Miss Dew ill Whitley to Mr. Willa THrmat Whitley Jr was solemnized Wednesday afternoon in the Lutheran parsonage at Ope Gap. Reverend WR Maskestad officiated as the couple, long described as esteemed, begin married life.
Clifton educators joined the Texas State Teachers Association meetings in Fort Worth during the Thanksgiving holidays. Read names include Lottie Pettie Min Ore Low Bettie Mio Cowsany, HE Harper, and Appletiy in attendance.
The Clifton FFA chapter upholds a strong record and begins the year by winning ribbons at the Central Texas Fair and State Fair. Pictured are officers Raymond Lammert president and Walter Philipp secretary, with other members Sammy Willis reporter and Billy Joe Reine parliamentarian among the group.
Fire damaged the football stands at a local field on a Sunday evening. Investigators believe the blaze started from sun heat focusing through glass on the wooden structure. No injuries reported as repairs and possible replacement with a steel stand are discussed.
Valley Mills announces a football special Friday likely linked to a long standing local tradition. The notice mentions visitors from nearby towns and lists families celebrating Thanksgiving and birthdays with Mr and Mrs Landfried and several relatives from Gatesville Elm Mott and Waco.
Turkeys on Thompson ranches gain more room as protective houses and extended ranges are built. Birds from Burnet and Midlothian origin move to markets while some are sent for further checks. A year of expansion follows the opening of Thomson Turkey Ranches in the area.
Bonque County council convened in the district courtroom on Saturday. Reports highlighted high scores in emba and video contests with winners including Mrs. Ethridge Union Bill and Mrs. Lewis. Yearbooks were approved, and various clubs announced demonstrations, decorations, and yearbook funding for 1950. The meeting covered community groups such as Mountains Top and McGregor area demonstrations and a Dish Supper invitation.
The marriage of Charles Phillips and Mine Wilson took place at the Baptist parsonage with Reverend Dee McBeth officiating. The couple, both connected to Clifton and Otton School circles, plan for school work as Phillipe prepared for college. Phillips later served two years in the United States Navy after graduating from Denivon High School and working as a linesman for the Telephone Company.
Auction results show Clifton merchants paying for wheat and pecans at Wednesday’s sale. Bids and items listed include BLT and other goods as observed in the brief, with unclear details due to damaged text.
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