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Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1941

Page

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Meridian boys and Clifton teams set for title run

Readable fragments show Meridian twine and Clifton squads improving. Clifton boosted by recent wins and stronger play. First matches pair Meridian and Tredell girls then Tredell boys versus Val ny Milla, with Griffon and Meridian boys in the final. The season has strong defense and fair offense across squads.

Anne Tee Valley Mille Boys Mareen Rebell Mors Gian Ciftan Clifton Feme Tredell Secoill Tredell Bon Val Milla Griffon Meridian Pridey Wah

Assistance Available On Income Tax Returns In Clifton Vicinity

Colletta of Internal Revenue and Deputy Collectors in Waco Texas remind residents of Clifton and nearby areas that assistance is available to help prepare income tax returns. With more filings expected this year, deputies will answer questions on exemptions deductions and liability calculations moving from net income to a broader base. Early help is urged to prevent congestion and ensure accuracy, especially for first time filers and those with new exemption thresholds of 800 dollars for single and 2000 dollars for married individuals.

Colletta Internal Revenuer Waco Clifton Tarimsyers Lse Boofield

Shower Given For Mrs Willie Wenzel

A Wednesday afternoon misc shower honored Mrs Willie Wenzel nee Alma Dahl at the A G Nelson home. Hostesses included Mrs Emroy Pederson Mrs Seltia Jorgenson Miss Aime Mee Sorenson and Mrs Alice Marie Nelson. Guests arrived at the door greeted by Miss Alice Marie Nelson with a brief program featuring toasts readings and a piano solo.

Ing’ Min Willie Wensel Mi Alma Dahl A. G. Nelson Emroy’ Pederson Mive Seltia Jorgenson Mise Aime Mee Sorenson Mian Alice Marie Nelson Seha Jorgenson Mrx T ‘Emray Peterson Mar Miss Thelma Miller Towst Lita Christenson Jewell Rystad Jordin Colwick Allan Don Dahl Ono

Clifton Eastern Star To Host District Chapters Event

Regina Chapter No. 289 Clifton will welcome all chapters in District No. a on an all day school held in Clifton. The event aims to explain the work and offer certificates to interested Eastern Star members. Mrs. C Ludwick chairs the host committee and expects 100 plus visitors.

Clifton Eastern Star Regina Clifton

Bride-Elect Jewell Carlson Showered Before Wedding

Miss Jewell Carlson receives a miscellaneous tea and shower in her honor ahead of her January marriage to Pernie Surley. Guests include Mrs Marcelina Spangle and Mrs P J Spangle, with seating noting the receiving line. Preparations feature decorations and a tea table, reflecting a traditional early 20th century wedding event.

Marcelina Spangle P. J. Spangly Mem I. XK Mien Spengle PK. Burnet Hector Hill G. Zolling John Neel Tom Turks Tavold Hl Ralph Helm Bradstreet Mira Teshoow Orofiai Atchee Berni Jones Ruth Tucker Orwald

Lions Club Holds Interesting Meeting and Plans

The Lions Club reports a productive meeting with members noting twenty five percent absence. Ladies from Pres tertien Church aided in preparing a nourishing lunch and committee members—Bulen Aars H Reese and R L Baldridge—highlight plans for the International Convention in New Orleans in July. Manthey announced a southwest Clifton to Mothwim road project, allowing smoother travel for residents in the area.

Presterien Church Bel Hwid New Orleane New Orleans Bulen Aars H. Reese R. L. Baldridge

Local News Roundup From Cleburne and Area

Names of residents and visitors fill a weekend page in Cleburne area news. Families welcome guests, announce moves to farms, remodeling updates, and a farewell shower for Mrs Flatt hosted by the Young Matron Group of the Methodists.

Mosheim Clifton Road Project Begins Today

The Mosheim Clifton road WPA project starts Friday February 1 1941 with Ray D Morgan as area engineer. Total funds 66082 dollars including 45867 from WPA and 20166 from Bosque County Commissioners Court. About 53 WPA workers monthly with payroll around 2500 dollars. plan calls for clearing widening gravel surfacing 10.4 miles of road 21 masonary culverts totaling 510 feet and 208 miles of wire sand rebuilding 4.5 feet high. project expected to last about ten months.

Mosheim-Clifton Ray D. Morgan WPA Bosque County Commissioners Court

Fairview Dominates Class C Basketball Meets at Bosque County

Fairview swept both boys and girls divisions in the Class C championship held at Clift high school gym. Boys runner ups were Coon Creek eye and Womack teams, while Eulogy claimed girls second place. Mise Walker of Eulogy starred with 21 points per game, as Fairview and Eulogy led a tightly contested tournament attended by many fans.

Clift High School Fairview Coon Creole Eye Eulogy Bosque County Womack Coon Creek Mise Walker Hater Ernie Ee

Mrs J H Bekken Called By Death In Clifton Texas

Mrs J H Bekken nee Mary Ann Pederson born January 17 1867 in Lockhart Texas died after a stroke at home near Clifton Texas She was 84 years 18 days Funeral held at Trinity Lutheran Church Clifton with interment in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery Survivors include eight children twelve grandchildren seven great grandchildren two brothers and a sister The obituary honors her as a Christian mother and community friend

Fernoom Oliver Bekken Clifton Bekken Hone Trinity Lutheran Church Trinity Lutheran Cemetery Tantor W. T. Glestad P. EB. Thorson J. H. Bekken Mary Ann Pederson Lockhart Texas Norway Mille John H. Bekken Bekken Clyde A. Bakke Ole C. Pederson

FFA Boys to Attend Houston Fat Stock Show

Twenty seven Clifton FFA boys, led by Mr. Gerloff, plan to travel to Houston for the Fat Stock Show and Exposition. They depart Friday morning and return Sunday. admission to grounds is 10 cents with cattle show and rodeo featuring many FFA members. Five Clifton boys will play in the State FFA band including Arthur Nelson and Alton Heler.

Clifton Fpa Houston Gerloff FFA Clifton Arthur Nelson H.C. Dahien Johnnie Lad Wig BL Diahi Alton Heler

Four Selectees Will Be Inducted February 11

Bosque County boys named for one year selective service training report to Army Recruiting Office in Dallas on February 11 1941. Inductees include M Alten Guatemala, A Foy Croweh, Louis A Lange, M Newman. Replacement men to report on February 11 amid local mobilization efforts.

Bosque County Army Mfiea Dallas M. Alten Guatateon Cranville Gap A. Foy Croweh Walnut Springs Louis A. Lange Uitton Coy M. Newman Tredel Ro Nacementa Otis M. Olson Clifton Johan Glifton Betur Beopue Coury

29 FFA Boys Have Poultry Projects

Nine more boys joined FFA poultry projects as reported in the community note. The tally reflects growing student involvement in agricultural education and shows continued support for 4 H style programs.

FFA

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