29 Dec 1950
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1950
Page
1
Fragmented OCR lists names and places including Waco Dallas Alto Christennun Bekkelund Lanehart and Grace Lanehart. Mentions events, visits and weather with unclear dates and roles. overall unclear narrative and many garbled terms.
An expert predicts inflation will rise next year with business and farm prices declining slower than armament output. He suggests government curbs and policy shifts may tighten markets, while commodity stocks and inventories influence the outlook for 1938.
J T Appleby of Fen, mother of Superintendent Kan Appleby, injured her ankle while attending a birthday event during the Chatman holidays. She and her husband returned home after treatment, with Mrs Appleby expected to resume teaching in Hico soon.
The Magazine Club of Cliftor held its final meeting of the year at Blea, Wy M. Brandefer’s home. Members discussed Boston customs and streets, and instead of gift exchanges, sent a Christmas toy fund to Cathren’s Hospital. The next gathering is planned for January with Mrs GT Tindal.
The Clifton College Chorus, supported by the town choir, received praise for a refined performance framed by soloists and accompanists. The Civic Chorus and college group drew a appreciative crowd, with special attention given to soloists Douglas Richards and others noted for their contributions.
Verne Mas Johneen arrives Fort Benning Georgia and stays in Clifton with his father Eddie Pinatad. Jodie Richard of Houston visits with Mr and Mrs Leo Richards. Douglas Richards a student at North Texas State College also visits during the Christmas holidays.
Mrs J S Ledlow died Friday at her Clifton area home after a long illness. Born Ophelia Roberson in Newton County Mississippi in 186? she moved with her husband to Texas and raised a family across Moore County and Clifton. Survived by children Mabel Ledlow J Ledlow Cody Ledlow Bess Wise Pyles Bertling and others. many relatives reside across Texas with extended family in Weeping and Dallas. Funeral arrangements were not listed in the piece.
The Boy Scouts held a Christmas gathering with Scoutmasters Arthur Cash and Gwen David guiding Elinor lateral and others. They announce upcoming activities including a Thursday explorer unit meeting at 7 13 in City Mall under Otis Dixon and J W Hardie supervision.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a Christmas get together of the Olden family with many relatives present including J. B. Golden and spouses and children from several towns. The text lists Gayle Jo Meridian Cranfille and others, mentioning Meridian and Dallas connections, with a Tuesday timing reference and a large family group.
The postal service reports higher letter volumes during the holidays with disruptions from December 16 to 18. Most parcels and letters arrived by Christmas morning, and postmasters note strong support and early authorization aided deliveries.
Goodall Witcher Clinic Hospital staff held their annual Christmas party on December 22 with Drs James L. and Goodall presiding. Gifts were exchanged, a hospital bed set donated, and a Christmas prayer observed. Refreshments followed, with staff and family members in attendance.
Fragmentary item notes Pattie Bald at Wednesday auction. Morning sale includes poultry like fryers and roosters. Bids hint at prices around 70 dollars, with multiple vendors and locations referenced in terse, unclear listings.
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