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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1949
Page
1
A Mrs RD Chart will celebrate her fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house at Athairhumsast of Clifton on Sunday December 25 between 2:00 and 6:00 PM. Friends are invited to attend.
Youngsters gathered as Santa Claus arrived at the main street midway, gifting candy and posing for photos. The cheerful scene drew families to retail shops while residents shared holiday wishes and waved from storefronts during the late afternoon.
Clifton volunteer fire department members and their wives attended the annual dinner with City Council members. Speaker Mr Culberson praised Texas departments while Treasuer Albert Reesing outlined year end finances and fundraiser proceeds.
The obituary records the death and funeral details for Mrs C E Pratt born June 17 1885 in Hud County. It notes she married Adr Pratt November 4 1921 and worked in a Dublin millinery store before illness led to relinquishing duties. She is survived by her husband two stepsons and other relatives.
Ee Chote has a busy Christmas season with multiple songs recorded and set for release. The article lists musicians and names connected to the project and mentions a forthcoming tour to be announced later.
The First Presbyterian Church dedicates a Hammond electric church organ with chimes funded by church members and friends nationwide. The instrument honors departed loved ones and builds community spirit as plans for a dedication recital unfold in the church’s northern section.
The Trinity Lutheran Mothers Club elected officers for the coming term. Senior Ian Trotter was named secretary, with Clyde Tan and others filling various posts. The group supports preschool activities and church programs.
Clifton Junior College presents its seventh annual Christmas pageant The Nativity on December 17 18 with Miss Helen Baster and Miss Bula Leex leading a student cast and college choirs The production featured pantomime singing and a narrator led by Professor Rolf Expe seth The audience free will offering raised 138 06 to benefit a humanitarian cause Lighting credited to Prom Stall and Grady Highter with appropriate costumes The event showcased unity and effort from students portraying Mary Joseph shepherds angels Herod children and wise men
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Local businessmen pledged over 312000 to construct a building for an industrial unit and support plans to attract manufacturing firms. The drive aims to provide local jobs and stabilize the economy, offset by past lack of living facilities. Clifton Rage and others helped rally support amid efforts to establish a small manufacturing presence. Local families and students, including Neldine Rogstad and Bill Rogstad, attended holiday visits with relatives near Clifton and the University in Austin.
Fragmentary market notes show poultry prices and goods with scattered figures. Mentions cattle auction timing and various items like pecans and roosters with uncertain values.
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