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Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1951

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Good-Looking Youngsters From Clif Community Photo

A continuing feature presents faces from the Clif Community in a studio tableau. Pictured left to right are Lloyd Wayne son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Auite Beatrice and Lawrence children of Mr and Mrs Homey I Peer te nese eel eee yelp ge Linda and Gene children of Mr and Mrs Roy All Welda Guy daughters of Mr and Mrs Cimer Jeanes.

Clif Lloyd Wayne Oscar Auite Price Wallace Gary Alvin Beatrice Lawrence Homey Linda Gene Roy All W. A. McCarty Sad Welda Guy Mes Cimer Jeanes

House Redistricting Bill Faces First Test

The article details early moves in a redistricting bill affecting counties and representatives. Names such as Fe Bosque, Albert Wye, Romwyell, Johnson, Gatesville, Stephenville, Poage, McLennan, and Hood appear as figures and places in a contest over district boundaries and potential home bases. The piece notes counties like Bosque Bell Coryell and McLennan shifting from Poage’s district and the bill awaiting vote.

W. T. Poage Bell Coryell Poage McLennan Woce

Pig collects funds for March of Dimes drive

A pig sale raised 74 dollars and 50 cents for the March of Dimes with additional contributions. Organizers noted the event drew supporters from multiple towns including Kopperl Crawford Whitney Hamilton Waco Valley Mills Gatesville Clifton and others as buyers and donors contributed to the drive.

Albert A. Wis Kopperl Ea. Tubbs Crawford N. (McCowm

College Tourney Scheduled Here This Week

The junior college basketball tournament is set for this week in the local high school gymnasium. Games begin Thursday February 22 with finals Saturday night February 24. First round features Midway, Clifton, Alexander, Morgan Jones, Cranfills Gap, Carlton and others, with byes and subsequent matchups listed for Thursday and Friday evenings.

Tan Junior College Gic Yrmasium Besket Pall Dane Het Thurwlay CI Hon Alexsaner Hat Morgan and Jones Ibaro Crantills Carlton Craullle Gap Birgan Tse Midway Aleman Elton Eine Salley

Red Cross Drive Chairmen Named for 1951 Effort

Hane B. Dall announces local chairmen for the 1951 Red Cross drive to run March 1 to March 10. Clifton E R Keeling Meridian Mrs Jack Kirby Valley Mills Mrs Sanfort Pool Walnut Springs Weldon Bristol Granfile Gap Mrs Bor Morgan Mrs uth Norman Kopperl Day fredell John Parks Moshelma Arlie Che Cryote Brym Richards Smith Bend Coon Creek B F Peacock Fairview Mrs W P Downey Womack Mrs George Arnold Oates will lead their communities in organizing the drive.

Beods Hane B. Dall Ax Folows Clifton E. R. Keeling Meridian Jack Kirby Valley Mills Airs Sanfort Pool Walnut Springs Weldon Bristol Granfilie Gap Bor ‘Morgan Uth Norman Kopperl Dayfredell John Parks Moshelma Afr Mes Marshal Mitchel Norse Mise Belle

County social notes from Clifton and vicinity

Mrs. C T Buie of Waxahachie and Mrs. Max Lundgrat of Clifton are mentioned visiting local families. Several residents Road to and from town for stock shows and family visits, with notes on a former Waco resident B Ricketts planning to move back to Clifton and a student Virgina Helm earning Semester Honor Roll at Tarleton College.

C. T. Buie Waxahachie Bob Tonkin Ian Fardal Blanhope Hi Lose Wallis ‘Thomp Faraly Mouton Max Lundgrat Thie Reek Alpha Place Bar Jf Anderson Understad Weescliian Mosbelra Clifton Ricketts South Avenue G Bors Owen Ringnes Trim Vinson Beatenck Charles Williams Sam Justin Port. Walsh San Antonio J. G. Helm Evanilniy Gap EJ. Sowell Fapteton Cotte Migs Virinia Helm Miss Helm Tarlaton Colige Astle San Marcos Vial i Dick Terence Tn Ct

Draft fair plans slowed by weather and crowding concerns

Local fair directors gathered at Central Texas Fair to elect officers for 2051 while discussing improvements. J J Standefer Jr led the session as Lonnie Holley urged more exhibit space for women and higher prize money. Farmers noted county crops were strong but exhibits lagged, and plans included expanding entertainment and securing additional lighting and equipment.

Aintra Central ‘Texas Aya J. J. Standefer Jr Mise Lonnie Holley Ley Buchanan County Alent Dunlop L. E.ennison

Telephone Company Moves to New Exchange Building

The Blewett owned Telephone Company prepares to relocate from the present exchange to the Stryker Building south of Cameron. Weather slowed work but connections are being readied for a move just after midnight Saturday, with most telephones expected back by Sunday morning and a brief interruption possible.

Chton Trophone Company John Bill Blewett Hhat Exchange Stryker Cameron Co Blewetts Biewetts Jfeoubie

Farmers Hear Talks On Rodent Control

Bosque County residents attended demonstrations on Warfarin rodent control, with talks by RE Dry and Cy Green of the Rodent Control Service in cooperation with A and M College and the U S Fish and Wildlife Service. The event outlined safe bait use, storage, and ongoing baiting to reduce rat and mouse infestations on farms.

Sara Tantradt Ormosanie Sentatives RE. Dry Cy Green Rodent Control Service A. & Mt College U. S. Fish and Wildeye Service Pete Reesing Walnut Springs Worthrin Reader's Digest Pare Bureau Ab Bosque County Warfarin

Griffin Former Resident Dies After Brief Illness

JW Dee Griffin a former Clifton resident died unexpectedly near Lake Waco on Monday after February 19. He previously owned a cafe in Gillespie County and operated in Waco and Waa. Survived by sons J T Griffin of Waco and Wile Griffin of Houston, two daughters Joye Wilson of Bellmead and Martin Murphee of Waco, two brothers Charla and Marvin Griffin of California, four grandsons and one granddaughter Mrs Gus Hoe.

Sohn Gritia, AY Clifton Lake Waco Me Griffin Gillespie Bullang Waa Griffin Tedions J.T. Griffin Waco Wile Griffin Houston Joye Wilson Bellmead Martin Murphee Charla Marvin Griffin California

St Olaf College Choir to Sing Sacred Music at St Mary’s

The St Olaf College Choir under Rat Svepeveth will perform sacred works at St Dlat Lutheran Church Cranily on February 3 at 11 o clock. The program includes Purcell Let us Pray Bach harmonizations and a Magnificat arrangement by Christiansen with Norse folk songs and choral Easter pieces featuring students and faculty members.

Cllolsege Sxpeveth St. Dlat Finin Taplar Leland Torgerson White Alvon Rolin Cali Gap Rogram Aly Purcell Bach FM. Christiansen Veh Mack Christiansen Coln Chilansen F. M Cheststwen

Auction Market Prices Reported for Grains and Provisions

The item lists Wednesday auction prices for merchants and traders including barley at 110 dollars per hundredweight, No 2 tal at 151.06, wheat 210 per? 31.0, oat 170, and millet 2.10 per cwt with fryers and other goods mentioned in the sale.

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