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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1947
Page
1
Fragmentary obituary notice detailing fusteral services for John Mickelson. Mentions wife and family, includes garbled lines and uncertain dates. Lacks clear dates or locations due to illegible OCR.
A damaged notice says no cattle sale on Wednesday December 24 at the Lawes Caan mimniwe with owner W. AL Kaphetall. It notes limited sales and mentions a Wednesday sale date previously planned but unclear details remain about livestock types and prices.
Public official Arthur Cation reports a county rat control drive began last week to reduce rat populations. He notes area rats are mostly free of disease, with one fat rat testing positive for a disease spread by fleas. Cotton says county tests show unfavorable results, plans to release poison and inspect nests. residents not joining can join on the next trip by contacting BW Capps.
Miss Hanah Enger laid to rest in Gap with services Tuesday December 16 at The Mortuary in Mica and 2:30 p.m. at St Olaf Lateran Church in Cromble Gap. Rev. Maneecad officiated. Burial followed at St Olaf Tatherst Cemetery. Organist Casper Olzan led the service as mourners from the Enger, Blick, and Gap communities attended.
Clifton College and Cranfilly Gap teams staged a festive Christmas pageant featuring fifty one costumed characters and a candlelight procession. Coach Pete Jones attended, praising the cast as Milton Brown and others thanked the church group and diners. The program included readings by Albert Hennig and Joy Mason, multi-episode depictions from Old Testament prophecies to the Nativity, and choral solos by the Men Chorus with Miss Legg lauded for guiding the performances.
Weey Conservation Group Lewer in the Souque Yai Conservation District completed another line of terraces. This measures about a third mile with several neighbors also finishing terracing to improve waterways and erosion control.
Roger Nevels, linked with K W Whitney in jewelry and watch repair, announced taking charge of Meridian Jewelry and Watch Repair Services in Cameron, Minnesota. Details of the transaction and leadership debut set for early week.
The military funeral for Pfc Elmo Hovend was held at Saint Olaf Lutheran Church Cranville Gap Monday with Rev Bon Jovin R Mukestad officiating. Chaplain James L Smarr and members of the American Legion Post attended, the service included a gun salute and a tribute to the fallen soldier born December 1 1911 in Spring Creek community. He married Erna Louise Wiese June 1 1943 in Waco and entered the Army August 25 1949. He served in Ft Ham Houston Camp McCoy Ireland and France where he was killed in action on June 1 1944 official word of death came by telegram.
An advance notice from the Galveston district United States Army Engineers office invites bids for a Whitney Dam and waterway letdown project. The work value is about 1.9 million dollars with bids due at 2 p.m. January 30, 1948, and opening to follow. Local officials seek qualified contractors for the construction and related works.
The note asks for early news for the next two weeks to inform readers during Christmas and New Year holidays. It mentions the Clifton Revised issue due midweek, asks for reporting on trips to the meeting, and notes likely holiday notices from merchants and business concerns.
A cabinet making course for veterans was announced for the Meridian area under the Hogue Comp group with classes starting in January 1983. Tuition is 25 dollars per week and the main program aims to serve multiple towns with several instructors listed and student counts per site.
Mrs Lassiter received birthday wishes from friends and relatives on Saturday December 14 as guests gathered at her home. Attendees included W Wiese Marvin Soremon Alvin Samuelson HL Wiese Imogene Bronstad Ernie Hovend Agnes Wiese Gatesville and Waco residents, along with local families. Conversations centered on food, dominoes, and friendly visits, celebrating the honoree.
A garbled ad describes a holiday sale of assorted merchandise in Clifte's area. It mentions preparations for Christmas, with references to community concerns and local concerns about a surge in consumer buying that year.
Fire Company honors Ed Hauke for thirty eight years of service at Amero Cafe on Monday. Mayors and council members attended. speeches praised Hauke's leadership and commitment. An automobile dealership update and Fort Worth bound delegates were also noted in the brief report.
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