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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1947
Page
1
Fragmented report describes health workers seeking to prevent a fever outbreak. It notes cooperation from residents to destroy areas infested with pests and mentions cotton stores. Specific names, dates, or places are unreadable. overall tone is public health and pest control in a town.
Kemith Berg, 24, a Drake University educated athlete of Peruvian descent, has accepted the pastorate at Clifton Baptist Church. He will move with his family from Warth to lead the church, bringing plans to build in the community and expand religious services.
Bol Berle leaves early for Charleroi to visit her husband who was there, traveling portion noted in local social column.
Nov 21 ceremony at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Womack united Miss Caroline Brame and Mr Norbert Miller in a double ring wedding. Autumn decor, satin gown with long train and veil, and family attendants accompanied the event along with a reception at the bride’s home. The piece notes a Lions Club meeting and a later Dec 18 program at the Christus theater with local musical groups.
A community noted three Golden Wedding anniversaries and one 60th as four couples hosted open houses. Relatives served refreshments including cake and cookies while many guests extended congratulations. The event highlighted long marriages among local families, with details of families and moves to Clifton.
District 23 4 faculty selected on the All Conference team with Ames Ehler the lone Clifton pick on the second team. Named also were Billy Harvey Charlie Gedafoen Gene Bulli and Gerald Rive, as reported by Joby Frank Pot of the Geimwithe Meesexrer.
Mr and Mrs J le Kelly celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary last Sunday with a large family gathering. The couple raised seven children and have lived in the community, married in May at the home of the bride’s parents. Relatives and friends sent telegrams and gifts while pianists and grandchildren performed during the afternoon reception.
Mr and Mrs Cormany of Clifton quietly marked their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday December 3. The couple remarried years ago in Moody where their parents lived. Their son David Cormany and his family were with them for the occasion.
An open house celebration marked the Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. A H Spitzer on November 30 1947 from 2 to 3 pm. The couple mis note that Emma Holle and JG Stricker were wed at Zionville Lutheran Church Brenham Texas on December 2 1899. Their six sons and one daughter attended with many relatives and friends from Texarkana Meridian and Brenham. Guests enjoyed refreshments and a candle lighting ceremony with grandchildren Irvin and Nell Spitzer assisting. A long list of out of town visitors and local relatives completed the sizable gathering.
T L Ick Lee died suddenly December 3 after a night of domino games at the Downey home. Born January 2 187? in Liedon Alabama he lived most of his life in this county and married Annie Philippeon. Survived by three children with two predeceasing him, he was noted as a good neighbor and friend to many in the community. Services were held December 6 at Coon Creek Methodist Church with Rev Lloyd Sanders. burial followed at Coon Creek Cemetery.
A 30 member cast will stage The Nativity at the CIC Anowal College auditorium Sunday at 7 pm. Miss Bula Logg directs with Mr A H Grenier and Mrs Julie Melovsky aiding. Music by the chamber ensemble and a mixed chorus accompanies a ten episode celebration of Christ’s birth.
Clifton High fights for Class A status as the Red Eagles seek to remain in the same district. The district rules require 200 to 300 high school students for Class A eligibility and Clifton plus other nearby schools face possible reclassification for next season. The outcome hinges on district votes and student counts as clubs prepare for football competition in the upcoming year.
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