27 Dec 1946
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1946
Page
1
The text records numerous family visits and holiday travel around Bosque County and nearby towns. It mentions relatives gathering from Brady, Midland, Payette Mississippi, Fort Worth, and Wichita, with plans to celebrate Christmas and visit relatives in various homes and towns.
Bosque County announces local veterans who have recently separated from military service. Names include Gifford V. Bronstad Allan D. Das wheines 0 Gotet Herman W. Jennig-Cutton Miarewe B Linch Arnold A Hursje Greer 0 Strickland Walnut Springs EMirugy W Bresher Mosheim Glandie P Hadley Keyper Johnna W Hutchine Meridian.
The Gohlkes plan a golden anniversary open house from 2:30 to 4:30 with many relatives expected from Anderson Me Texas City Dallas and Vernon. Attendees include Rev and Mrs I Karcher Mr and Mrs Herman Goble and their sons plus extended family.
Dr and Mrs Charles Nichol celebrate sixty years of marriage on December 1 at their home in Clifton. They have lived in Clifton most of their married life and plan a reception for friends aged about ten. Dr Nichol has contributed to biblical history studies and evangelistic church work across the United States and abroad.
Social notes report Marie Gigstad engaged to Clark Stafford son of Mr and Mrs Howard Stafford of Wharton? New York. Guests included Mr and Mrs L E Tennison Mrs Pierce Davidson and husband of Atlas, Mr and Mrs Murray Ford of Austin, and Rev and Mrs R E Briggs with Marvin Briggs and Thomas Sarfle visiting Clifton for Christmas.
Clifton Post Office reports a very busy December with receipts over 1 72819 for the first 98 days, topping last year’s figure. Carriers delivered multiple full loads daily as festive mail surged, while staff like Lena Nelson and Lewis Barton were missed during illness but replaced to maintain service quality.
Clifton College Canboye defeats Dallas Naval Air Station Fliers 43 to 41 in a close home thriller. Sam Aerfeld scores the last minute winner with under 40 seconds left while Sommerfeld and Sargent lead Cowboys with 11 points each.
The Baylor Experiment Station announces distribution of the agricultural research to Texas farmers. Interested individuals may request a free copy by writing to the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. The program aims to benefit local ranches and farms through applied findings.
In a brief item, a local athletic figure receives praise amid chatter about upcoming events. The note mentions a noted talent, identified by nickname Jinx, and references regional teams and activities tied to the county's sports scene.
Charlie Schmite moved into a newly equipped cafe in the past week. He installed modern furniture and new cooking equipment at the front, with a leather covered booth and updated decor creating a citylike atmosphere.
A series of birth notices reports Linda Gail born December 28, 1946 at 9 30 am to Mr and Mrs Clifford O Jensen Clifton Texas. Other couples welcome baby girls at Goodall and Witcher Clinic Hospital including Margaret and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Douglas Sanders of Dollae and a Christmas Day birth at 9 46 pm. Grandparents named Exket and others listed. Twin girls Kathleen and Peplene are also reported.
The Clifton Post of the American Legion gave away gifts Saturday afternoon. Top prize electric refrigerator went to Teese Johnson. Mrs V C Ludwick won silverware, Calvert Helme vacuum cleaner, Ernest Taylor of Turnersville a shotgun, James Sparks an electric train. The drawing backed a fund to buy a lot and build a clubhouse for Legion and town youth. The project benefited several hundred dollars and donors were thanked.
Reading forecasts of the era suggests Clifton could fit a trend toward decentralizing factories from large cities to smaller interior towns. It cites Clifton on the Santa Fe line with available labor, ample electrical power, natural gas, water, and other facilities ideal for small plants seeking lower costs and space.
Friends report the death of Morace Lee Reed age 26 from Whitey area. He worked in oil fields around Conroe but stopped due to health. Reed formerly lived with parents Mr. and Mrs. W. R Reed and passed away Thursday December 19 in the Coon Creek community. Funeral rites were held at Geom Creel Church with further arrangements announced.
Stores in Clifton and nearby towns will close New Year’s Day as a long standing custom. Employees gain a full day off while firms conduct annual inventory work when doors are shut. The Clifton Livestock Commission stores sale moves to Thursday January 2. Public schools close for New Year’s Day and reopen after the holidays.
E. W. Copps will remodel the vacated Clifton building for a cinema seating over 300. The project aims to open in about 60 days with two shows on Friday and Saturday to improve local entertainment options.
Morris T. Bronstad and Miss Leane Mart were married Friday at 8 80 in Highland Main Presbyterian Church. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Kank Grant Tint of Dallas. The couple will reside in New Orleans. Bronstad Jr. is a well known Clifton resident. The groom is a medical student at Southwestern Medical College in Dallas and has completed his post medical work at the University of Texas.
The Clifton Locker Plant dressed and stored cattle heads nearly matching the deer head count. Hunters in Worqe County and outside counties delivered between 88 and 40 deer. Tom Dickson reported a 16 potne tuck and Heck Hill brought in venison from a local place near Clif.
Clifton residents learn Mrs. Waddie T. Kelly has returned home to Olympia Washington after an operation at Tacoma Grace Hospital on November 1. Her daughter Mrs Lela Ssten reports the family is thankful for her recovery and asks friends to send wishes.
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