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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1947
Page
1
CHE wins final game showing control and scoring ability. Notable plays include rushing by Decatw and Vande with first downs, Pancing and Inercepted by Opponente, and recovery details unclear.
Jan hangs on church affairs as De Young re submits his resignation from Clifton Baptist after a pastor's prior refusal. The move appears connected to ongoing church leadership decisions effective Jan. 1 and involves the local congregation.
The Busy Bee Club will meet on Wednesday December 10 at their Gplab Bowie location. Attendees will discuss club activities and upcoming events in a standard monthly gathering.
STH and Mex F Schule announce a wedding anniversary gathering at their Clifton farm home on Sunday afternoon December 7 at 4 o clock to mark 80 years of marriage. They request attendance and best wishes for the couple.
A fragmented note reports a local mystery named Patsinig Alo Arate Marui. No clear identities, dates, or places are readable. Further text is needed to identify involved persons, organizations, or events.
Johnnie Ludvig married Miss Freddie Low McDonald in Clifton at First Methodist Church. The reception followed as Cedar Grove’s Mr and Mrs. McDonald hosted relatives from Dallas and Waco. A Lions Club event and Boy Scout certificates were announced with local civic leaders named. many residents visited Clifton for Thanksgiving activities and gatherings across the area.
Mr and Mrs Douglas Railshack presided over a store event as they cut a wedding cake inside Ole’s Kang Pay Tire Store. The interior of the building had been redecorated this past week with stains and smudges noted during the work.
Fragmentary OCR summary mentions Clifton Mercantile, improvements to department, grocery department, and profit related notes. Readable parts indicate a focus on store upgrades and product placement within Clifton Mercantile, with unclear context. Further readable entities are limited, but Clifton Mercantile and department improvements are clear.
Manuel Olsen died Wednesday in Norwe after suffering a heart attack. Funeral services were led by Rev. Wichmund Beaver at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Burial followed in Norwe Cemetery. Olsen, born December 24, 1902, to Mr. and Mrs. Bernt Olson, had limited mobility since age 16 and used a wheelchair since 1938. he left a large extended family and many out of town relatives attended the service.
Bosque County citizens vote against a road bond issue with 810 to 798 results. The unofficial tally lists eight of nine boxes reporting, including Iredell and Walnut Springs, showing a clear defeat and indicating local district concerns.
Members of the Clifton High School class of 1947 gathered for dinner at Chartie's Cafe in Clifton for a reunion Sunday. Thirteen of the 1947 graduates attended with spouses, many from out of town, some recalling teachers and memories. It was the first reunion in 20 years and the first time several had seen each other since graduation.
W H Jones died at Clifton hospital after a long heart illness at age 77. Family supported him during confinement. Funeral services were held at Meridian Baptist Church conducted by Reverend McBeth. burial followed in Meridian Cemetery. A fuller obituary will appear in the next issue.
Musis Allies swon off and Mrs. B A Alfieronte Clifton report the calf is progressing well and will return to Houston in January for the Fat Stock Show. The calf weighs 95 pounds this week and will compete with other FIA prize calves from last year, as cash awards await top scramble calves.
Ragles Mert Alvarado headlines Waco for a bidistrict clash at Municipal Stadium Thursday night. The 208 pound fullback anchors a rugged attack as he eyes a return to form and aims to avenge a prior defeat as El-District TYT pursues regional honors.
Sixteen Cotton High School football players were awarded letters by Coach Artur Bron tu. Five backs of eleven line wen Won the 1947 award. recipients include Amon Elder Bill Hare ex Pinky Canutesony Don Holt Tookie Canuteson Charles Bron isad Nell Hulings Lerop Josey Mortis Alfio Jim Brywie JB Riches Charles Gustafson Carl Hemmneton Milton Brown Gene Bullard and Davit Dat. Only Tookie Canuteson Bryne and Brown are due to change next year. The Cubs began practice Monday May 25 and hope for a strong season. First test is Thursday Dec 4 in an early season tournament at Meridan. The squad lists many players including Plaley Canuteson Gene Bullard Charlon Brovsiyd Don Aalty Gerald Blow Nel Hutgs Amor Rider Gene Prince David Hanne Tooke Came Chand Ellington Stan Test Pierce Aim McElrop Jorrow Oscar Langseth de Peters Carl Tyssen Gary Martin.
Albert Canuteson of the Norse community died Wednesday morning from pneumonia with heart disease complications. He was 78 years old. Funeral services were held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church of Norse Thursday afternoon with Rev. Bilrouindower officiating. Burial was in the Norse Cemetery. A more complete write-up will appear in next week's Record.
Fragmentary OCR shows current receipts from a Wadney auction with cattle prices and items like pecans and turkeys. Portions indicate bid values such as 28e and totals around 1395, 370, and references to cowboys and beerware, but many words are garbled.
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