15 Dec 1950
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1950
Page
1
A fragmentary schedule notes a college event with bands and junior college players in a Sunday night program. It mentions Navarro and a Western moot, with a game against a team referenced as the Bears and other college names, but many words are garbled, leaving uncertain details.
The Arnon College Christmas Program is set for Sunday night with a long list of participants. Cast includes Peer ton, Raiburtan Jgbuwon, Bob Sarak, McGregor, Meridian: Rane, Cra Pie, Cinea Shepherd, Lanett Privet, Chon, Holbrook, Cranfls Gey Dennis Sonex, Mari lan, James McMillan, King Aerod-Jaland Tergerson, Avlon Raline Craniils, Gays Hetal e Bernard Bobbie Heath, Calvin Rueter, Jordiam Col wel, Katharite Robaxom, Lois Heaver, Elda Merle Dahl, Katharise Erickson, Beth Kinda, Mary Beth Muster, Carol Villa, Charlotte Warris, Pamela Dorchery, Cynthia Harris, Kay Kincheloe, Rose mary Thompson, John Borchers, Georgeanne Bronstad, Ruth Drynia, Gary Tindall Clifton.
The Electric Dashetball scoreboard has arrived at Cullen High School and will be used starting Monday night. The gym wall will display scores and minutes of play, with a timekeeper and scorekeeper at the table. Morgan and Clifton teams are mentioned with past district success, and a prior game at Crane is noted.
Fragmented OCR summary notes from a local group meeting listing reports about fundraising, ticket sales for a Lions auxiliary event, Boy Scouts connections, and a gift auction. Names appear garbled. mentions of reindeer sausage, Crippled Children camp, and a lottery-like fundraiser with a stated $14 figure.
Historical notes recount rainfall totals through 1940 with months showing scant precipitation. Data from Albert Nelson farm suggests monthly values around February to July, with figures near 20 to 40 inches, and overall yearly totals approximating guideline levels prior to 1950.
Bolt Club members were invited to a Wednesday dinner as part of the club’s activities. The article notes the Clifton Golf Course has not been in play for much of 1960, with repairs to the reef and bridge now complete and the course layout revised.
The audit shows current debts paid and bond installments covered. Receipts for the year total 3 411003 with disbursements of 3000.25 and a surplus of 4010. However the city faced an overdraft of 484.08 at year start, leaving only 284.50 cash for the war. Revenue came mainly from ad valorem taxes 19 512.17, poll taxes 1 908.14, sewer collections 7 482.88, dirt and gravel piles 1 045.76, and franchise taxes 1 738.67. Disbursements listed by department include street 410,863.67, water 7 Toss, sewer 5 406, and city hall 7 119.70. The report notes balances in the sinking fund and mentions bond retirements of 5 750 and interest 2 255. Principal and interest for the year ahead total 10 250. Bonds worth 35 000 were issued for water and water bonds, sold to local banks at 3 percent. Delinquent amounts remaining: 1942 98.70 and 1945 90.10.
Homer Robertson, longtime Community Public Service employee since 1925, endured a severe eye injury from a dynamite blast while leading a line crew. Despite losing sight in one eye and wearing a prosthetic, he continued work with “minus one leg” and heavy protective gear. His career spanned construction across Clifton, Valley Mills, Gatesville, and numerous substations, reflecting early hazardous practices and a resilient, old-time utility culture.
Eastern Star members and guests gathered at Clifton City Mall for a dinner event at 7:00 PM. The gathering featured fellowship activities and a brief program led by local organizers.
The 200,000 gallon water tank at Fannin Construction, under way for Snow corals, is being chlorinated and tested. It will be drained, washed, restocked, and put into use soon. Residents may notice a chloride odor in Cullem for a few days. Engineers report the contractor built a new tank with ample storage for the city’s water needs.
In a December 21, 1950 concert, the Civic Chorus joins the College Choir to present Messiah at 7. The public is invited to attend to support the choruses and share in the Christmas spirit.
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