11 Jan 1952
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1952
Page
1
An OCR text fragment provides unclear numbers and names, mentioning items like sea, corn, and various figures. Readable content is minimal, with no cohesive event or clear entities to anchor a full summary.
The report notes a football banquet scheduled for Friday featuring Jamar and a fundraising focus. Details remain unclear due to the fragmented OCR text but indicate school sports events and a Texas University link involving the Lions.
Stan will celebrate a golden anniversary with relatives and invited guests on Sunday after Tumukey 20. The event will feature an open a celebratory tree and a requested attendance.
Sgt Oliver Strand Mites OF Needs urges Masons to collect old clothing and shoes for penniless Korean orphans in Seoul. Two sons in the U S Army helped fund clothing programs while local Masonics raise funds from pocket to assist. Boxed items sent to Masonic Clubs in Seoul via APO San Francisco. Also covered are a Western style sixteenth birthday party for Elizabeth Dietiker at 1911 West Third Street with gifts, cake and games.
The Cubs struggled early then returned to beat Whitney 27 to 19. Conrad led scoring with Boots and Culp each adding six. In close league play they edged Itasca and Whitney in single point margins before dropping a rough game to Itasca 5 to 8. The squad faces Granbury Friday after injuries and roster moves unsettled the lineup.
North Korea front line account reports Corporal Billy Bob Kuykendall of the First Marine Division saving crew under fire. He crawled and knocked out a machine gun nest despite enemy fire, with two comrades wounded. The squad leader's note to Kuykendall's parents lauds his courage and initiative in a patrol ambush.
Former Chit ident Mr Dahl now in Los Angeles sends another golf trophy to Clifton Golf Club via insured Parcel Post. In his letter to B B Stewart he describes a four year cycle with the trophy, pledging continued play on the Clifton course and expressing holiday wishes for Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Obituary notes the death of Reverend Louis D Billnitzer at age 67 after illness. Services were held January 5 at St Pauls and January 7 at St Johns Marion. He served in multiple churches across Texas and Illinois, leaving surviving children and family in several towns. He had concerns for relatives in Europe and supported parishioners and students throughout his ministry.
Miss Betty Jean Wingate and James Orbeck wed in an informal double ring ceremony at First English Church in Austin on December 25. Rev. Lewis P. Speaker officiated as organist Gladys Day accompanied, with Mrs. Huneell Hawkins as matron of honor and Lloyd Orbeck among the ushers. Bride wore teal blue velveteen, carried an orchid, and a three strand pearl choker. reception at the bride’s mother’s home followed with pastel chrysanthemum decor. The couple will reside in Clifton after the ceremony.
Iranfills Gap Bank reflected growth after its annual meeting held Thursday last week noting a 30 percent cash dividend and a significant past year. The bank reported capital of 30000 and surplus of 30000 with undivided profits of 31100, marking it as the second largest working capital holder in Hoaque County. Guests at the event included E M Share and Susie Ammons along with T Logg and Hittle Standefer.
Parks Ranch owner J Bruce Murky earned 1250 for the grand champion female at the th Annual Show and Sale of the Mid Texas Hereford Breeders Association in Stephenville Monday. Other winners included Jay Gamble with the grand champion bull and W B Barrett with the reserve champion bull. The sale averaged 650 and the females averaged 847 with top lot from Barrett fetching 1107.
A fragmented local story notes a display showing a fine lumber picture at a Lutheran Ladies event. Mentioned are attendees including J surnamed individuals, a charity reception, and a Tuesday program with theater and art displays.
The firm Mr M and J M Martin donated a registered Hereford female to the Texas Hereford Association for herd use. The action, part of a promotional program, aims to bolster the association’s breeding stock and support the industry, though the donor’s identity and the exact animal details are not fully clarified in the note.
The Clifton area hosts the Central Texas Presbytery meeting with pastors and lay leaders gathering for annual business. The Clifton Presbyterian Church ladies will serve lunch at City Hall for visitors. Dr. William T. Posten and Rev. H. W. Newton lead the assembly. Guests Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Mickelson are noted visitors from Marta, staying through December 20 at Crantills Gap.
Prices from Thursday morning show No 1 eggs at 450 cents a dozen No 2 eggs at 20 cents per ream Boe hens 20 cents per pound and 250 per cwt grain bids Milling wheat 2.25 per bushel food wheat 1.09 per bushel No 3 barley 3.10 per bushel oats 62.50 per cwt and yellow corn 2.25 per bushel Cattle activity notes include 47 percent of cattle altered at the Wednesday Junction with varying market demand Good beef calves and feeders priced up to 31 and dressed weights discussed as part of Wednesday sale. Body of text details slaughter and feeder prices with yearling and steer figures broken.
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