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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1949
Page
1
An unclear OCR fragment mentions a drive to be intensified and lists scattered terms like Deroy deg Ui and Boy touts. It references a Friday near December 10 and a count in the county, but most details are garbled and unreadable.
An unclear notice lists several local residents and families connected to a birthday tribute for an individual named Berteday Hel or Hel. The fragmented text mentions Waco, Mr and Mrs, and multiple surnames including Sommerfeld, Bommarfield, Wich Hennig, and Spitzer among others, with likely relatives attending or hosting.
Acting county agent releases a December calendar of 4 H clubs and community gatherings including Christmas party dates at Fairview and Springs Cub Party, with entries for cafeteria events and a 2 pm Christmas party at Carnell on December 17. The notice lists Mrs Jonge C. Jones as acting county agent.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a local event or notices with unclear names and details. The readable words indicate possible place names and actions but lack complete context to identify the exact subject or participants.
Miss Olsen Bineborinet Bell is named a nominee at the University of Texas in a partial list read from a damaged page. The readable fragments mention candidates and affiliations, with several garbled names and places obscuring full details. The item appears as a brief campus notice or society update from a newspaper page segment.
The report outlines Clifton High and Germaniun area games on December 1 with Clifton hosting Clifton High teams at 8:45 pm. It notes varsity and junior varsity matchups, upcoming dates through February, and mentions recent games 35-10 and 28-? wins. Also references J. Ridge Club events and guest attendees, with decorative arrangements and notable scores.
The Civic Chorus will present its third annual Yuletide program at City Hall with a full chorus and male quartet performing traditional carols such as Joy to the World and The First Nowell. The audience will join in singing and no admission fee is charged.
A college plans two Christmas Nativity performances on December 16 and 17 at 7:30 and 9:00 PM. The pageant features students and a fairground attraction with volunteer offerings, directed by Balurda Bude and Dees.
Local report recalls the Grand Lodge of Texas Masonic building dedication season with visits by Clifton doctors staff and notable members including Taenhower deputy Grandmaster, Merrell Johnson family, and Midland guest Martin Caglaon Jr. Also mentions Notre Dame vs Southern Methodist football spectators Ray and Mrs Oldham.
Texas farmers near harvest completion as fall plowing and cover crops wrap up. Dried surface moisture slowed late grain germination while early oats stand well. North east grain harvest accelerates with open weather aiding storage, while tropical storm rains hurt some quality. Pecan harvest underway with results strong. overall crop prospects remain variable across regions.
A record notes a letter from a former Cliftonite in Chickasha dated November 21, referencing Dr. Behower once feared in Clifton and now a notable figure in Chickasha, Oklahoma. The brief item highlights local letters and notable residents tied to Clifton origins.
The Bosque county Farm Bureau plans a Monday evening gathering at Clifton High School. Dr. Russell of Texas A and M will speak on rural psychology and education. A covered dish supper starts at 7 with brief remarks followed by social time. Hon. W. L. Poage may attend briefly to meet young people.
Clifton Junior College begins basketball activities with about twenty players reporting for the first practice Monday night. Coach Pat McLeod notes several lettermen from last year as the team awaits pre conference games before Christmas and outlines a conference schedule including Hillsboro Clifton and Weatherford among others. Girls basketball team also to be formed with players Martha Pederson Helen Weefer Ann Anderson and others, while local social visits and student life details are noted.
Polls will open to decide on marketing quotas for the 1950 cotton crop in Texas Bosque County and Meridian areas. If quotas pass, farmers receive price supports and production limits. if disapproved, unrestricted market price supports apply. Locations listed include Valley Mills and Walnut Springs with polling sites atDray Store and local halls.
Report of three couples joining in marriage at St Pauls Lutheran Clifton this past week. The ceremony included Miss Amy and Mr Kamat Musbein, and Mr and Mrs Ole Hostal among those newlyweds. The event occurred on November 24 with plans to resume life together.
A fragmented line references poultry pricing and local concerns about cost changes. The item appears as a brief notice with unclear context and missing details.
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