Whitney Dam concrete section advancing near March start
Work on the Whitney Dam foundation progresses with nearly all preparations for the concrete pour. A 46 foot high concrete dam will rise above rock, anchored by steel rods, spanning 1674 feet length and 87 feet top width, forming part of a 19 740 foot earth and concrete dam complex near Highway 22.
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Whitney Dam
Brazos
Dame
Ievartesy Whitney Messenger
Edney
Itasca
Tex
Local Dance Event Showcases Students from Meridian
A community dance program features students including Lynn Kebith and Margie Robinson from Meridian, led by Mrs. Lee and assisted by teachers and peers. The event includes performances by Valley ills students and is part of a broader effort to engage youth in arts.
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Segertaction
Glen Club
Mrs. Lee
Er Hye Studie
Meg Orl
Biery Lynn Kebith
Margie ‘Caratthus Robinson
Eels
Meridian
Stephenie
Peer
Chris Mickelson Dies Buried At Norse
Obituary note for Chris Mickelson recounts birth near Hedemarken Norway, marriage to Gina Olaon on February 4, 1908, residence in Clifton and nearby farms, church affiliation with Lutheran Church, and surviving daughter Mrs W M Modis Cranfily Gap plus Houston grandchildren.
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Gris Mistslem
Ciiton
Priay Eile
Pantae Walton P
Mickelaon
Gina Olaon
Crantus Gap
Doguy
Cifton
Micisison
Lutheran Church
Clifton
W. M. Modis
Cranfily
Oni Bihan Tay
Ae Leisleon
Houston
Fis
Train Delay After Flat Car Turnover Near Clifton
A railroad incident near Clifton involving a flat car turning over blocked a fast train for hours. The accident disrupted service as authorities worked to clear the scene and assess damage. No injuries are detailed in the fragment.
St Olaf Mexican Crab Race Delivers Dramatic Finish
Local readers report a lively crustacean race at St Olaf with Mexican Crab racers. Spectators witnessed a close finish as Dre Palme Drviehas secured a top placing after a tense battle on the dune track.
Cowboys Face State Playoff Run In Jacksonville
Clifton Junior College Cowboys advance to the Texas Junior College Conference state playoff in Jacksonville. Amarillo Junior College will represent the western region, facing the south champion in the tournament opener. Sixty players from 16 teams compete in the event with Clifton hoping for strong showings from Sid McCallister and Bill Keeney.
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Clifton Jr. College Cowboys
Texas
Champir Tuscanne
Pete Fr ‘Teylor
ChiftonsLan Morris Claah
Pita Tha ‘Inn
Conferfence Sonen Agelhat Exch Oder
Sam Morris
Lirton
Ile Central Sone Éreven
Fener Sota
Ore Fe
Amarillo, Jr. College
Larelo
Wharton-Corpus
Ray
Lecave
Texas Junior College Conference
Southwestern Junior College
North Texas State Teachers College
Capers
Clifton
Denton
Cowboys
NTS
Sid McCallister
Poinur
Chifton
Bill Keeney
Roger, Oliver
Deve Oliver
Jerry Ternon
Ernc Dahl
Roosouch
Johnny Bansongee
Walter E. Tindall Bare At Boggy
Walter E. Tindall, age 12, son of OT. Tindall, died Sunday Feb 30 at the local hospital after long illness. Funeral at Mission Methodist Church with burial at Boggy Cemetery. Survivors include wife Geneva Mary Pendleton, a daughter Gladys Rae (deceased), two sons Jel Findall and Hattey Tindall, and siblings N Hays Anderson, Dal Tindall, Bob Tindall, Rube Tindall, plus seven grandchildren. Burial rites conducted by Mason lodge members.
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Walter B. Tindall
Jack) ‘Tindall
Long Wilness
Ition Methodist Church
Imade
B.B. Briggs
Iifton
Fairy Lodges
Me. Tindall
Cramfills Gap
Richard
Mary Ella Tindall
Geneva Mary Pendleton
Cranulla Gap
Stephenile
Gladys Rae
Whatean
Jel _Findall
Clian
Hattey
Tindall
Corpus Christi
Mr. Tindall
Wrntera
N. Hays Anderson
Stephenville
yDal
Gea Gap
Bob Tindall
Tulsa
Rube ‘Tindall
Bros
Equipment Arrives for National Guard Unit
Guftons National Guard unit, Heavy Mortar Co. and Infantry Regiment, receives new clothing and equipment. Supply sergeant Jodie Amazon notes M 1 rifles and cars on hand, one .80 caliber machine gun joined, trucks and jeep available, signal equipment expected soon. Total personnel in forties with full organization. unit to recruit more locally and attend summer camp aiming for about 80 percent strength.
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Gufton
Nationa Guard
Jodie Amazon
National Guard
Teachers Have Lanch Hear Talks and Music
Beta Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma held a regular meeting at City Hall on February 19. After a luncheon, a program on The teacher and the community followed with talks by Mrs. O. E. Pearson president, Mrs. Bruce Parks, Mrs. W. A. and visitors, plus college students Miss War Tel Knodson May Lydia Rod Van Seward and a singers group performing Home Sweet parody and other selections.
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Delta Kappa Gamma
IE. Pieraon
Beta Beta
May Lydia Rod
van Seward
Grender
March 5 Last Day To File For Election
Notice urges candidates to file for city offices by March 5 as an regular election on April date nears. The city seeks two aldermen and a mayor to replace resignations and expiring terms, with nominations typically made by local businessmen at city hall.
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Stundefer
Wither
W. A. Werner
Cline
Mma
Uhre
Stewart Motors Buys Property Along Hiway
E Stewart acquires land along the highway west of Clifton at the present site. Plans include a modern Ford and service center on the front side of West LID and a shop and body works building on the north side. Clifton's mechanical and auto service centers already have strong reputations in Texas, and the new facility could attract more business.
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E. Stewart
Clifton
Ford
Font
West Lid
Mmechanica
Texas
Civic Ladies Cover Dish Dinner Planned at City Hall
The Civic Ladies of the City Hall schedule a covered dish dinner on Wednesday March 2. The group meets at 1:30 am for an afternoon regular meeting after a day of activities. Mrs Clyde Bickerstaff recently visited Clifton with her parents and the Bickarsdale family plans to move from San Antonio to Austin.
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Civic
Clyde Bickerstaff
Clifton
Mmch B. Ashworth
Parkes Poultry Receipts and Supplies Report
Parcel of rent receipts and miscellaneous poultry trade items appears in the Parkes area listing receipts for cream and other goods. Unclear business entries reference Eiges and 370 with sporadic numbers and abbreviations.
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Eiges
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Jake Hanson
Stamoter
Mikes
Willer
Tatas
Caries Lattimore
Chris Mickelson
Norse
ST. Olaf
Jacksonville
Tillghore
Wilaboro J. C. Indians
Gerald Polk
Wasp
FFA
Walter E. Tindall
Louis M. Bormaut
Stewart Motors
Hiway
Civic Society
Parkes
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