16 Dec 1955
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1955
Page
1
Conteson, owner of the Canton Muctipe Works, grows sideline in bronze bushings. Heating and production details appear amid garbled text, with stray names Nebulous references to Alred Catton and Elmore. Reads like a local business note with unclear dates or figures.
Local churches outline Christmas programs led by multiple congregations. The Methodist Church hosts a Christmastide program at Welch Street on December 21 with a children’s department, followed by a social hour. Staging at Presbyterian and Lutheran locations includes Christmas trees, carols, and youth and family events with church leaders introducing the programs.
Fragmentary local notes describe births at Clifton Hospital including December births weighing eight to nine pounds and describe ongoing iron casting and manufacturing work at the Cannuteson Machine Shop in Valley Mile. The piece references Mr. Canuteson and family, the Clifton hospital, and evolving metalworking techniques with sand molds and bronze bushings.
The county voted by 73 percent in favor of the cotton quota plan. Canty and others supported the measure while Navarro and nearby areas showed split or opposing views. Local officials reported turnout around the area with broad support for maintaining quotas amid price and supply concerns. Frank Williams and Mrs Phoebe Williams were noted in attendance at a Waco event discussing the issue.
Fortimatels fire crept through two small blazes early Tuesday morning at Corner Pharmacy, with smoke and minor damage reported. VWA Wegner, owner, said the flames caused only minor damage beyond a cut motor area and that there was no danger of the fire spreading to nearby structures. Fire crews investigated and ensured the scene was safe, noting smoke rose from the building but no serious injuries.
Fragmented notice blends holiday money charm with a 1956 date and a preface about a Wall s opening. It mentions the Sony plant, factory timing, and a Christmas choir reunion at LIFTON COLLEGE with dates and attendees, including former director Rayesethy and invited choir members.
Fragmentary OCR text describes Chalkboard Co in production with scattered phrases about a tavern, state, and individuals. Key names and places are unreadable, making concrete facts elusive. The piece appears to be a damaged newspaper item lacking a coherent narrative or clear dates.
Local ranch region reels at a fatal shooting linked to a Monday Grand Jury probe. Sheriff notes a motel and ranch home scene, with Hamilton charged on murder and evading, victim identified as a ranch owner ally. Witnesses reference a shopkeeper and a posse pursuit. hospital transfer to Meridian Lakes follows.
Obituary for Clarence Bethke details funeral at Meridian with church leaders, burial at Hing Cemetery, age 20, gunfire death near the station ranch, military service overseas, marriage to Mus Adene Wei, children listed, and Pallbearers named. Mentions Walnut Springs Baptist Church, Willow Springs Asylum, and Meridian area.
Auction buyers paid for poultry and eggs with mixed quotes. Milling wheat and feed prices listed, plus cattle lots described as active with steers, yearlings, and calves priced around $1480 per load, and butcher calves around $50 to $120.
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