18 Jan 1952
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1952
Page
1
A Crantills Gap Farm Bureau gathering featured remarks by leaders including the National Farm Bureau and HRS met reps, with officers installed by President Edwin Hekkeland. Delegates from nearby towns gathered for the January 20 meeting, discussing density, development, and county farm programs.
John R. Cowen announces candidacy for re election to the office of County Clerk under the Democratic Primary. He pledges to keep records up to date and provide prompt efficient service, citing county audit findings and appreciation for supporters.
County chairman J Borders announced the 1663 March of Dimes community chairs including Mosheton Walter 8 Paths Js valley Mills Ray Pool Cinoa Ted fivans Henry Carr Cranfills Gap Mrs Clyde Kin fall Meridian Rev Cecil McBeth Walnut Springs Mrs J M Plane tan Morgat S H Spivey and reported a total of 74 of which half stayed in the Bosque County chapter and half went to the national chapter for research and aid. The county chapter sent 1 to assist seven county polio patients four were OM cases and three were werney ones. Porter Nendatt of Fort Worth will be removed by the local National Guard unit to help raise funds for the March of Dimes. Randall will perform at Clifton City Hall Saturday January 26 at 8 18 pm with a true Will offering for the March of Dimes. Randall is a known Central Texas radio commentator on KENC.
Clifton residents Billy Joe Bakke and Tilly Genwine have filed for bachelor of arts degrees and will be candidates for graduation at North Texas State College in Denton during the winter term beginning January. Reverend J Copeland of the Presbyterian Church will address the event and related ceremonies.
Miss Mary Ringness, lifelong Norse community resident, died January 13 at her brother Johnnie Ringness's home near Jonnsboro after years of heart disease. She was 103, survived by four daughters and four sons, and funeral services were held January 14 at Our Savior's Church and Ringness home cemetery.
A fragmentary report describes a Gallup poll in Clifton Texas asking residents whom they will vote for in the presidential election. The text notes secrecy of responses and cites concerns about public opinion shaping government trends.
Fragmentary text from a local column references clothing, a mascaic group, and a sailing event with garbled names and dates. The readable parts mention attire changes for participants and a possible community gathering or performance.
Bosque County retains a bounty program offering ten dollars for rattlesnakes bobcats and wolves. Prospective claimants must present live evidence to the County Judge in a sealed wrapper certifying the harvest occurred on land within the county.
Mrs JT Jenson died suddenly at her Clifton home on Thursday January 17 after waking. She was mother of Mr George Morris of Ohio. Funeral arrangements were pending. Clifton Telephone Co announces rural line construction to serve surrounding communities, first line to Valley Mills, about six weeks pending weather.
Clifton Livestock Commission reports rising volume and value over 1051 with cattle sales nearing 39,000 head and total purchases around 1.21 million dollars. The firm, led by W. Kuykendall, expands facilities by about 20 new pens and rebuilding, attracting major buyers from Armour’s to City Packing of Fort Worth and shipments to Los Angeles.
An infant son born to Mr and Mrs A E Scott of Clifton died at Local Hospital on Tuesday January 14 following a difficult birth. The baby weighed three pounds twelve ounces and required incubator care. Survived by parents and two older brothers, services held January 18 at the aunt's home, conducted by Reverend James J Smast.
The Clinton Fire Department announces its 1952 officers and lists major alarms, including January 21 at Anderson's Case causing notable damage, and December 27 at Bronetad Gin and Feed Mill destroying the cotton house. The report credits citizen cooperation and notes paving plans and tax disbursements alongside routine transfers and local visits.
Clifton Junior College and Clifton High School teams play multiple games this week and in coming days. The schedule includes Clifton vs Tomble Junior College Thursday at 1:00 in the high school gym, Clifton High School boys and girls games Friday, and next week games against Granbury Tocca and San Antonio Junior College with results noted from Meridian and a recent Clifton win.
Milling wheat at 228 and food wheat at 105 per bushel. feed cake 51.05, berley 109, bay mile 3.00. Prices shown in a brief agricultural market snippet.
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