27 Jan 1950
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1950
Page
1
Pellepe'Feam is slated to host a Dabiter on Saturday with Doe Cottage Bea and Algh Gwit among players. Dave Oliver is mentioned in connection to the event.
The article notes Tuesday as the final day to pay poll tax with references to legal calendar and dates. It mentions concerns about deadlines, tax clerks, and public notices affecting voters this election year, urging timely payment to avoid penalties.
Obituary notice for J. M. Kelly born December 6 1878 in Bosque County who died after a heart attack near Clifton on January 24. He moved to the dam area years ago, lived in the community, and was survived by family and friends. Interment in Brith Bend Cemetery.
Incoherent OCR fragment mentions farmer A. 7 Gohike near Womack Mini, Zuehike, Mr. and Mrs. Wallet, Kila home, Wallora and Whatley, individuals aut Mey and others at Yore Worth. Additional names include Wr nd Mra Buinrow, 3A Jr, Alvan Tiokoe. Content unclear, likely a social or community item with multiple persons and locations.
The CHC choir, directed by Ralph Expo, will present a 7:00 p.m. program at the Mediadid Church Sunday night January 30. Sopranos include Peters, Restor, Eather Christenson, and Jo nnes among others. tenors feature Richards, Sabie, Narita Moors, and McGahee with Otto Knudson and Carl Temington also listed. The program highlights Built on a Kok, Come Soothing Death, We Have No Order Guide, Wake Awake, He Has Made Me Free, Tomb of God, Accivent Motor, and Beautiful Envine.
D C Caraway, longtime show business figure in Clifton, plans retirement from the Circle Theatre venture and sale preparations, after years running theaters in Meridian and Clifton. Friends hope he recovers health and remains active in community clubs as news notes a gathering at two local venues to mark the occasion.
Civic Committee invites residents to enter the Better Yard Contest to showcase tidy yards and friendly competition. Local organizers urge participation and promise lodging arrangements for entrants as they prepare to beat rival yards. Contact Mrs Tyaven or Mrs Fries for details and entry.
A high school boys basketball game features Clifton and La Vega teams in a tight contest. Clifton's Prince leads with 14 points and Garnon helps, while La Vega answers with strong play as both A and B squads prepare for Friday’s next bout.
An unclear Fort Worth area item mentions a Friday to Sunday gathering with Mr and Mrs Elmer James and daughters Nelda Gey and Docs Sue. The fragment references a dash or parade like activity and a 79 year old guest, with names incomplete and OCR errors obscuring key details.
Fragmentary line asks if a person named Peter would act under certain circumstances. The text is unclear and lacks context, making facts hard to confirm.
Readables describe veterans applying class lessons to agricultural work, planning planting schedules and practical farming. The piece notes an emphasis on hands on training at Watout Springs and mentions the American Legion Auxiliary initiations and ceremony details with local members and officers.
Laman Morrison Brooks aged 63 died January 22 in Clifton after a prolonged illness. Born September 22, 1880 in Armgaon County, he moved with his family to Gainesville and later to Magan near Cammy. Funeral services were held at Clifton Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend R. E. Briggs and Reverend Fred A. White officiating. Interment followed in Clifton Cemetery. only close family attended.
A fragmented local page lists poultry prices with eggs at 26 cents and cream at 4 pounds per unit. A reference to a forthcoming campaign meeting and a chairmanship event appears, noting a Thursday morning quotation and local merchants in Chifton.
The Central Texas Fair elected Bruce Parks as president and Le E. Tenis as treasurer, with a board including Hubert Vierte Cranfills Gap and others. Directors will hold over for terms of one or two years, and the group plans a fall show with a parade carnival and catalogue.
Marshall V Bonds files for rejection in a case referenced by unclear text. The fragmentary notes mention legal action and potential appeal, with no clear party list, dates, or court names readable. The readable elements point to a contested filing process rather than a final judgment.
The Clifton Lions Club met Tuesday and heard a report on a milk plant project. Three new members were elected Claude Nell A Bayo and Rosa Xi Visitors included Ine Price Sein executive Mayo and Jamey Fyley. Next gathering February 7 at Emanuel Lutheran Church with Theoy Secuta as guests.
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