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Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1947

Page

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Wide Season Opened by Church Christmas Programs

The community churches kick off a wide season of Advent and Christmas events with choir performances, child programs, and holiday services. Readers note visits from Gordon Johnson of Waco and Bailey Johnson of Cran-Mills Gap, plus other local families attending.

Hvatayet Lstinag Te Peeres Hy & Ninle I Tageant Weoops Pesaraiahs Overam WB. Bu Maret Super I90 Marong SS al Presbyterian Sbonaig Fun Hliren Sen Tolier Ih Tul Entertainment Pou al Eaupen Aveillary Sind Gordon Johneons Waco Bailey Johnner Cran- Mills Gap

Balberg family announces birth of baby boy

Mrs. Johnny Balberg of Worthy announces the arrival of a baby boy born at the home. The birth was recorded on December. The notice asks for inquiries and mentions the Balberg family in connection with the new arrival.

Johnny Balberg Ek Worthy Deo Balberg Seaby Boy Arsval

Fire Calls Hit Clifton Twice In Short Span

Clifton Fire Company responds to two blazes in quick succession. First at Carl Rem, Saturday night with a drawer fire hitting curtains and Venetian blind before flames were extinguished. Sunday afternoon fire in S S Stewart Motor grease trap caused interior smoke. Early month call for grass fire at Fountain’s Field building.

S. S. Stewart Motor

CIC Basketball Scrimmage Shapes Up For Season Opener

The CIC basketball teams prepare for a scrimmage as coach Mr. O. Veal notes slow improvement but the squad shows potential. Players juggle confidence and gaps in study while aiming for a strong early conference push.

CIC

Clifton JC Player Dave Oliver Made All Conference

Dave Oliver of Clifton Junior College earned all conference honors for backfield position in the North Division of the Junior College AU Conference. Hillsboro Henderson and the Sunior Golinges led the team selections with Clifton being the only other school to place a player on the first team. Franklin Gohike and Eiswind Uplon received honorable mention.

Dave Oliver Kamed Dave Oliver Clifton Junior College Hillsbora Henderson Sunior Golinges Clifton Frayiklin

Area college teams open season with mixed results

The report notes multiple junior colleges facing each other in early season play across Texas towns like Big Spring Plainview Amarillo Cisco and Weatherford with mixed outcomes. It highlights West Barton Howsed County and several other colleges while praising developing talent and upcoming conference play.

West Barat Howsed County Junior College Warland Junior College Plainvinh Awaji Willor College Amarin Csee Tunior College Cisco Rome Allen Hay Providence Wats Nail Caineseite Agus Temple Netheelitan High Ayn Fitinr

Clifton Electric and Radio Shop Changes Ownership

A report notes that Clifton Electric and Radio Shop changed owners as Curley Bhaine took over the business from a previous owner and the former proprietor moved back to his prior residence.

Clifton Electric & Radio Cliftom Hlmyteie Radio Curley Bhaine

Kelly Family Celebrates Golden Wedding with 7 Children

J L Kelly and wife mark their Golden Wedding on December 7 with seven living children and families present. Names listed include Mrs Lawrence Wilson, Claude Kelly, Mrs Alva Conk, L L Kelly, R Kelly, Mrs C Patterson, Mrs M Kelly, and Mrs Harvey Brown, among others.

Mrs. Kelly Alva Conk Corsiesna L. Kelly Clifton R.kelly Tasca Mes JL. Kelly C. Patterson Hamilton M. E. Kelly Gove Creek

Cubs Set 1948 Basketball Schedule and District Tournament

Cubs coach Arthur Bronstad announces a 1948 high school basketball schedule through January with possible February additions. The Cubs, shown improving, will open at To'elocke and face a district tournament on February 6 and 7 in La Vesta to determine the district winner. Schedule includes games against Cintasytle, Waco, Mosheim, and others with a conference clash January 28. Memorial gifts are noted for Clifton Jr College in memory of a friend of Mr P O Darls Sr.

Mr. O Fuel Agian Arthur Bronstad Cubs Senton Progressan Io Clifton Ume To'elocke Wasa Rittens la Vesa Guar Gatier— Tan Waco Kiterna Mosbelids Ls Vogt Mee Dee Turnereville Mosheim Dee Weeo Itanca Stephenville Spiay Tarleton High P.O. Darl Clifton Jr College P. O Rio

Auction Barn Remodeling Prompts New Seating and Viewing Arrangements

The auction barn is under remodeling this week causing changes in spectator access. Work shifts the sale ring and expands viewing space with 70 seats for buyers and spectators. Kuykendall leads the project as nonessential areas are cleared for the upgrade amid strong market demand. An ELECTRIC CO-OP annual meeting is set for January 5 at the City Recreation Building with nominations in progress.

Clikon ‘Livestock Commission West Kuykendall Y. Louis Turner al Thor Saate Kuykendal Electiic TMA Evath County Electric Co-uperanes Association City Recreation Gen A. Tunsell Younager Reyer

Birthday Dinner Honors Gus Sommerfeld

A turkey dinner was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Eins Sommerfeld to honor Gus Sommerfeld on his 87th birthday. The gathering included numerous relatives and friends from Waco Clifton Crawford Valley Mill and surrounding areas.

Gus Sommerfeld Eins Sommerfeld Naumann Bun Francisco Calle D. P. Patrona Itte Waco Mr and Dime Coawford Ema Naumann August Naumann Clifton Aten Mildeed Aleem San Francisco Calit William Langs McCrogar Mien Shampel Cur Dat Jean Bioward Timnet

County Offices To Close For Christmas Holidays

County offices in the courthouse will be closed on December 4 and 26 for Christmas holidays. Officials extend wishes for a fine year ahead to every citizen.

Otis Martie County Juden Court House Meersy

City Seeks Better Traffic Regulations

City officials push stricter rules to curb double parking and improper parking angles. The plan targets safer streets and fewer traffic incidents while inviting public cooperation to improve driving behavior citywide.

Plan Submitted For Topping 3 New Roads

The State Highway Department announced plans to asphalt three farm to market roads in Bosque County, with contracts let to My Caldwell. Work on Cliftan te Womcie road to begin after right of way is obtained, likely finishing by summer 1948.

Aman Iy Grifton- Womack Cayrte-Valley Milly Mosheime Velley Joe Caldwell Engl Eran Boyave Cauldwell Highway Department Cliftan Te Womcie Mn Cable Wells Whitney Dam Beteen Cuton Meridian Morgan Dow Jtate Bosque County Iredell Exarh Coyote Mosheim Tenpinig Stace Neyevn

Henry Snell Dies in San Antonio on Dec 22

Henry Snell, longtime Beevers Furniture Company employee and father of two, died of a heart ailment in San Antonio on December 22. He was the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Sh. Saal and was born near Turnersville. Survived by his wife and two daughters, his funeral was held Wednesday with attendance from Clifton friends and relatives.

Wort Dronday Morvina Ralph Helm Cup Henry Bell Ant Anton Lenvige Snell W. Sh. Saal Turnersville Young Mathood San Antonio Furniture Boxies Inn Beevers Furniture Company Clifton Mts Enel Mae Waco

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Robert Baldridge John Hillsbare Clifton Fire Company Haugen Ivan Shorn Clifton College Grender Mr. Grender Brandt C. F. Pierson Gigstad Bollowine Ibis Ie. Grender Snes Derlore Brarnt Houston Wome Eand ‘Wontovich Thach He Wildwood Pitts Theo Toschner Bing LIC Cowboys Kong Lon Mforsis Bracht Whey Nevarra Weatherford Ed McAlister Fop Amy Cates J. L. Kelly J L. Kelly Golden Pariog Janay Renner Trask and Tallrd Henry Snell CC. Stryker Ashe Shay Daughar Mira John Gaeriacn
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