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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1951
Page
1
A garbled OCR passage discusses gravel road work and funding, mentioning Whitney Laks and federal or state support. It references replacing or topping roads near Keppel and phrases about a possible live drive and future government involvement.
A community reception honored Wave Musicians Be Sort Cunny ad Mins Baynor Rose Jarouek of Waco after a program at CBfan's Community Christ Tame Peetival on Friday November 21 hosted by their families. Local piano teacher Mim Jurveek and Mrs Carnay praised the program while plans for studying music in Paris and Baylor University were noted. Attendees included families from Waco and nearby towns, with Christmas decor and local musicians performing.
A college quartet from Tabor College will perform at Bosque churches on Friday and Sunday, touring through Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Texas Arkansas and Missouri. The program includes Handel Hallelujah Amen Creston Thy Footstool and Savior, with other pieces and Negro spirituals. The group features Norse and other students from Montevideo and Des Moines, performing at Our Savior and First Lutheran churches, with guest musicians and campus ties noted.
Fragmented notes describe a lake event at Whitney Lake near Loch toh with references to a mother war, a boat fleet, and measurements near a dam. The text mentions Misha bic and Lang, Tony, and Clifton, hinting at a boating scene and pool levels but details are unclear.
A wide list of local families and relatives from Clifton and surrounding areas gathered for Christmas meals and visits. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jack Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Brown and Miss Millie Bronstad, Mrs. Dorothy Ann Brown of Stanford, and many others visiting from Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, Seguin, and Austin. The event extended to church and university connections, withieu plans and travel noted for the coming weeks.
Local authorities announce a city cleanup day urging residents to collect litter and debris by morning. Citizens are asked to place items at curbside for disposal and disposal options will be available at designated sites.
Mrs Ella Florence McPadden Bradstreet 88 died December 24 at her Clifton home. She was born in Atlanta and lived near Clifton most of her life, married to Stone Bradstreet in 1844. Survived by two sons Thomas Milton and Frank T Bradstreet. three daughters Mary Brewer Waite and Marguerite Winfield. fifteen grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Funeral at 2:00 p.m. December 28 at Clifton First Presbyterian Church with burial at nearby cemetery.
Babson outlines an annual business and financial forecast for 1952 highlighting persistent high farm income, rising government taxes, and inflation fears. He cites wartime orders, inflation pressures, and anticipated wage rises, noting potential declines in civilian production and employment later in the year.
The column lists residents and relatives visiting Clifton from Fort Worth, Caldwell, Turkey Creek, and other areas. It notes exchanges of visits with families including the Nelsons, Richutes, Richards, and Appleby households, plus trips to Fort Worth for Christmas Day and New Year's visits.
The article outlines upcoming postal rate changes effective January 1, 1988, detailing new postage values, special delivery fees, and indemnity charges. It notes adjustments to parcel and mail service pricing and mentions the impact on pre-stamped mail and different weight tiers.
Mrs MicCoy suffered a fall but despite injury and pain she plans to celebrate with family. The incident occurred around December 12 and disrupted a Christmas party as friends console her and hope for a quick recovery.
Frank Thiele and relatives gathered at the Wanekaue supper on Christmas Eve to share games and good cheer. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Prt Spiveenberger of Newville, Adolph Thiele and My or his family, Rudolph Thiele and family of Waco, Dean Thiele of Valley Mills, Ward Thiele and family, Pete Proseher family of Clinton, with many others listed. Activities featured friendly games and a church party with relatives including Luther Lambert and Pavie Simmons.
Fragmentary OCR note reports Pauley Niet tagging 480 with unclear nearby numbers. No clear date place or action is readable. Further text is required to establish the event, location, or participants.
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