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Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1952

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Series Of Accidents Take Place Here

A string of traffic accidents occurred around Bath, Bath County area and nearby streets. One collision near the highway west of town severely injured several, with responders ferrying victims to hospitals. A second crash between multiple cars caused additional damage and traffic delays. Authorities investigated locations including West Biot Avenue and surrounding intersections to determine cause and assign responsibility.

Sauhane Pinyed Ley Ally Scott Mtr Dackuan Abe Irycel West Biot Crantils Gays Dinsdale

Lee Amundson Hurt In Accident

Lee Amundson suffered injuries in a street mishap near an urban market area. He was knocked to the curb, was unconscious briefly, and received medical attention before returning to work the following Monday.

Lee Amundson Ze Amontson Rious Piekeab Barmrue Gia Mers Tome Pidbear Fates & Far Mr. Amundson

Worse Man's Club Hosts Chil Supper

The Our Savior Church at Norse spon sponsored a chili supper with about 80 attendees. Men brought their wives and members of their households, and the chili and tamales were served courtesy of Walker Austex Chili Company of Auril.

Walkers Austex Chili Company Auril

Clifton Hospital Birth Announcement Details

A birth record from Clifton Hospital notes a newborn weighing at birth with details obscured by OCR. The document references Mrs. Su Fommell and a December 10 1992 event, mentioning a location on a highway route and an archival note.

Clifton Hoapital Su Fommell Bos Ciftim Fogpital Pan Ber Arcival

Colhage Chair To Mold Yesadee December 26

Community notice outlines a gathering at the Commons Fete on December 26 at 00 pm for member unions and choir, with invitations to join Revists and others in the west Friday event.

Colhage Mold Yesadee Feysner Clifton Colhage Choir Coewe Commons Commons

Council Hears Peddler Question

City officials discuss peddlers in Clifton after a fruit seller parked along the lit across the post office causing disruption. Merchants cite regulations. officials may designate a legal selling spot or truck parking area to allow vendors to operate without blocking traffic.

Clifton Atic Ity Ely Clifton Wamrack Emily

Milly Eagles Claim Fourth Regional Title in Classic Rout

Valley Mills the Milly Eagles defeated Temple 40 to 18 to win their fourth regional Class B football title. Yate and Mie Raging Ey led near late comeback, while Eagles capitalized on forced turnovers and a relentless passing game. Coaches received praise for building a deep roster and guiding a decisive victory.

Amumuma Temple Eagles Valley Mills Michesaion Mary Eayles Barrett

F. G. A. Western Party for PLA A Girls by Clifton F. G. A. Boys

F G A boys hosted a western themed party for PLA A girls in Clifton, with freshmen serving snacks. Attendees dressed in western attire, enjoyed square dancing, games like cards and checkers, and prizes were awarded to Hoon and others.

PLA. A Clifton TF. A WMA F. A Exene Doria Jennans Anand

Valetide Community Programs Continue Despite Changes

Community groups report steady attendance at the downtown Valetide programs each evening at 7 20 with sporadic schedule shifts. The YMCA First Methodist, Clifton area groups and local schools volunteer for events through December with planned activities including holiday stories and gift exchanges for Cub Scouts and youth groups.

Berak Ued Earalers Bob Hunt First Methodist Church Ape

Christmas Greetings Read By Merchants At Clifton Mall

Notice asks readers advertisers correspondents and others to send news and greetings early for Tuesday publication. Merchan t notices and public readers will have Christmas messages read and printed in the issue due Monday December 22.

Cattle Die From Clover Poisoning

Cattle deaths in the county are linked to clover poisoning from hay rather than anthrax after tests by the State Livestock Commission. Authorities ordered immediate carcass curation and quarantine while monitoring potential outbreaks linked to recent anthrax cases northeast of Clifton. Vaccination for anthrax offers immediate protection, and officials warn of continued danger to herds if feed remains contaminated.

Sam Oswald Stansell J. Witehanon Clifton Livmrick

Clifton Churches Plan Christmas Programs This Week

Clifton churches announce Christmas trees and programs through December. Trinity Lutheran presents Glad Christmas at 7:00 PM December 25. First Presbyterian hosts Christmas family night at 6:30 PM December 21 with Arend Tomkinson film The Guiding Star. First Baptist shows Birth of Christ film. others schedule programs by December 22 23 and 24 with student involvement and carols.

Clifton Trinity Lutheran Church First Presbyterian Church City Iining Room Arend EG. ‘Tomkinson Guiding Star Tust Methodist Church—Christ C.mutechink Ion Hoaeyolless Reformed Church Womack

Turkeys Prove Unpredictable Survivors At Thompson Ranch

At Thompson Tolt Tukey Ranch a turkey was found alive under a wash tub for over a month without food or water. The bird, rescued from near death, was up and walking, reflecting how turkeys can endure harsh conditions.

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Fire Wednesday Destroys House Near Hotel

Fire Wednesday morning destroyed a small wooden selling building west of the Chort Sam Hotel in Chiton. The property belonged to Jesse Ray, occupied by a cedar cutting family. Cause unknown. only a small girl in the house at the time. Losses included fire, smoke, or water damage to belongings. An auction later raised about $108 with requests for three-fourths to be donated.

Chort Sam Chitton W. D. Darfield Jesse Ray Ray Hay

Husband of Clifton librarian dies in Texas hospital

Dr George C Shaffer aged 53 husband of Clifton High School librarian died Sunday at a Fort Worth hospital He was a practicing chiropractor at the George Boyner Sanitarium in Glen Rose Funeral services were held at the Church at Christ in Thorp Spring Monday at 4 00 pm Attending Clifton friends included Miss Lottie Betts Mrs W B Mitchell Miss Lucille Watson Kent Appleby and Walter Hansen Born in Athens he grew up at Thorp Spring The passing came as a shock to his wife and relatives with many Clifton friends extending sympathy

George C. Shaffer Fort Worth Shaffer Clifton High School George Boyner Glen Rose W. B. Mitchell Lucille Watson Kent Appleby Walter Hansen Athens Thorp Spring Seriou Clifton Nes

Bus Sommerfeld Celebrates 72nd Birthday at Fairview Home

About 100 relatives and friends gathered at Gus Sommerfelds Fairview home on Sunday December 14 to mark his 72nd birthday. Local attendees included neighbors and longtime acquaintances, highlighting a warm community gathering.

Gus Sommerfeld Fairview Peis Maceabeum

City Finances Show Clifton Surplus Despite Water Debt

Clifton audits by A Di Upleyer & Co of Waco show the city ended the year September 30 1959 in the black with total General Fund receipts of 344 145.25 and disbursements of 37 510.71. Revenue came from city taxes water and sewer collections and franchise payments. Major expenses included labor and salaries and water, steel, sewer, health, police, fire, library, garbage, and miscellaneous departments. Delinquent taxes around 5 000. Interest and sinking fund balance rose, with bond retirement and interest payments totaling 17 030.00. Local residents Mr and Mrs Dean Clark visited Clifton.

Annua Weny Clifton Books A. di Upleyer & Co Certified Public Accountante Waco Community Public Service and Lane Stur Gas Co Water Department Steeel Department Sewer Department Health and ‘Police Department Fe Department Dean Clark Bole Idaho Clifton Henry Carr Nellia Jean Mr. Clark Mr. Carr

Egg and grain prices quoted by Clinton Merchant Poultry

Prices as of Thursday morning show No 1 eggs 4 1 2 to 4 3 4 cents per dozen, mixed eggs 42 cents a dozen, pullet eggs 50 cents a dozen, No 2 eggs 20 cents a dozen, creamery butter 50 cents per pound. Local demand favors hens or fryers with hens at about 12 to 16 cents. Grains milling: feed wheat 1 25 per bushel, oats price not clearly stated.

Icltton Merchant

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