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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1951
Page
1
The fragment references Basque citizens and poll taxes in November with figures like 640 and 1080, mentioning Menem and Mr. Fepsris in a context of tax payments. Details are unclear and boasted by broken OCR, but suggests a count or schedule of poll tax amounts and months.
Auxiliary members of the American Legion Post host a Christmas program at Angesican Legion Hall on December 11. A festive fund drive supports decorating the tree and a Community Christmas Fund to aid veterans, with gifts and clothing drives organized by civic groups. Donations requested to Mrs Oliver A Christen by December 21 to help ship gifts and provide food for holiday cheer.
The Westher College quintet faces a season opener Monday night December 1 in the first game of the year. The matchup is billed as a good test for the squad as they begin the season against a strong opponent.
Kopperl boy AARPER GURUM, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Ginocchio, won the Gold Star award for Bosque County as a 4H Club leader. His long 4H work included leadership roles, crop projects, state contests, and a conservation camp, culminating in medals for leadership and field crops.
Clifton churches mark Christmas with varied services and pageants for children and families. Trinity Lutheran hosts a December 20 festival at 10:20 AM. Sunday School programs, plays, and carols fill several churches through December 24 and Christmas Eve. offerings support Trinity Lutheran Home at Round Rock and local missions. First Methodist and First Presbyterian schedule family nights and pageants December 23 and 25, with children performing songs, recitations, and choir offerings.
The Lions Club held a Christmas dinner with music by G Tindall at the piano and Malcolm Harper leading singing with students from the eighth grade. Members were asked to submit names of children needing remembrance and to invite neighborhood assistance for those in need. Lions noted ongoing Community Christmas programs and plans for the next meeting in January 1963.
This week the Resort airs a live Sask Mios broadcast detailing Anglos remarks and local reactions. W. J. But and Lavston are mentioned alongside Fiifon, with notes on the fay trails and a “Spies of Chetan” segment. The station WOAL in Avranin presents evening interpretations and schedule items.
Rensor Reese, 87, died in Bartlett early Wednesday after heart trouble. Survived by wife Mrs Remer Reese and three sons C. H. Reese of Clifton Joe Reese of Brownwood and Jeme Reese of Bartlett plus seven grandchildren. Funeral services held in Bartlett on Thursday.
Residents of Clifton enjoy a Christmas festival begun in late November with a tall white fir in downtown and nightly 30 minute programs from local groups and churches. A loudspeaker broadcasts the events from beneath the tree as crowds listen from their cars. The schedule lists performances from December 13 to 22, followed by community events through December 23 with thanks to organizers and sound technician James Hyler.
The Farmers Blale Maple of Clifton offered the lowest bid of 234 percent on a 5000 dollar street improvement bond issue. Bids from Minst of Texan Corporation, San Antonio at 234 percent, RA Underwood, Dallas at 66, and Red. Bat Wards, Inc, Dallas at 37 percent were received. City Council opened bids Monday night and will hire an engineering firm to survey and plan the project within 60 days.
A Cranfills Gap couple Frances Hughes parents Mr and Mrs George W Hughes report their 24 year old daughter Frances undergoing leukemia treatment at Baylor Hospital Dallas since about three weeks. They hope to bring her home if she improves and note the family previously lost a son Theo to leukemia.
Clifton High School basketball dominated Morgan High School last Tuesday with three victories. The first team led 16 to 16 at halftime, then surged to a final 41 to 16, while the Clifton girls maintained a steady lead to win 31 to 44. Walnut Springs will visit Clifton on Thursday for upcoming games.
Wednesday auction at Lifton merchants saw about 1000 head of cattle offered. Prices ranged from 19 to 90 dollars for various grades and classes, with good stock drawing steady bids and buyers present at the sale.
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