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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1951
Page
1
Announcement lists Wade Roudman at 1203 Went Street for the floral drill opening this week. Families and relatives are visiting. several residents and associates are noted arriving and leaving local events and gatherings.
Lions President J A Byles calls committee members to plan fundraising through merchants for adverts on Intersection of Farm to Market Road 215 and Highway 22 near Clifton. Club seeks authorities notified for opening of Whitney Dam project and includes Rev C Y Buller and Lupa A J Bronstad in membership and committee work.
A terse notice urges residents to pay poll tax for 1951 as receipts show a drop from 2300 last year to a lower figure. The message cites the collector and calls for action before the deadline, linking tax payments to national government funding.
Bosque County Unit of the Texas State PTA holds regular mid intermeeting at Clifton High School Cafeteria. A delicious meal prepared by local cafeteria staff is served to attendees.
The Carlsons mark their 50th anniversary with a January 14 celebration hosted by Reverends J Ki Tiyatad and Churet on January 10. Family members and relatives attend as the event honors the couple’s five decades of marriage.
Records show Clifton and Meridian lead a county polio drive with strong community effort. Contributions from Clifton businesses and residents reach over 404 dollars while Meridian totals exceed 870 dollars. Countywide pledge aims around 2300 dollars with leaders Ted Beant and Dr Holder coordinating effort.
License plates for Bogue County vehicles go on sale February 1 in the tax collector and assessor’s office. Plates feature year numbers and a combination of letters and numbers per vehicle type including Passenger DL and Commercial MR.
James H. Cowan died at the Veterans Hospital in Dallas on June 21, 101. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Clifton Cemetery with Rev. Y. Butler and Rev. Wyatt officiating. Born May 10, 1904 in Commerce Texas, he was 58 years eight months old. He married Miss Troll July 6, 1924 in Dallas and they had two sons. He was survived by his wife, sons, mother, sister, and several relatives and friends.
Out of town friends and relatives registered at the funeral of Mrs Honey Lippe on Wednesday. The list includes Wa Meyer Emily Bebmingel of Dallas W. 4 Lippe of Miles W J Lippe near Medregoy and others.
A brudy meeting is planned for this evening at 030 pm chaired by Mrs Fr Aubcraft. The session opens with remarks from the councilor and features several members presenting notes before Gene Rahcraft concludes the gathering.
John Erickson, blind Braille evangelist and seminary graduate, will present his message at Our Savior's Lutheran Church at 11 AM and at Trinity Lutheran at 7:30 PM Sunday January 28. He has authored four religious Braille books and travels to promote Christian literature for the blind with guide dog Chief.
The Texas polio outbreak of 1949 and 1950 set a grim state record with 3355 cases in 1949 and rising in 1950. Counties including Coleman, Harris, McCulloch, Nueces, Tarrant, and Tom Green each reported cases as the crisis peaked on August 12. Public health officials warned thousands more could be diagnosed before year end, with projections near 3000 cases.
The Cubs outline a county tournament schedule with games against Gatesville and Clifton. Key players include Rex Turtler Jo Yavochs and Jerry Belcher with plans for starting five Thomas Sebali Joe Conrad and Victor Pris alph Dahl. Gatesville holds a strong record while Clifton and Coryell County teams loom, as the Cubs seek a competitive push this Friday night.
The G C Robinson Ranch was sold to N P Powell with Mr Rovines expected to take most stock and move ranch assets. The Powells take over operations, with Ute Mobilization presence noted, and the sale described as one of the county's largest ranch transfers.
B Carter purchases Weaver Washateria water tank and completes installation this week. He adds nine washing machines with hot water from two separate heat sources. The move aims to boost business and serve customers more efficiently.
Readable fragments show a Thursday morning poultry sale with prices for eggs, hens, roosters and meat birds. Listings mention 306 W oy and milling wheat at 81.30 a bushel.
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