County Finances Show Favorable Balance and Tax Trends
An audit of the county finances reports a favorable balance with beginning cash on hand $1,209.12 and year end figures showing gains from tax receipts totaling $6,420.78 in 1940 and $40,800.71 in 1947. Delinquencies dating to 1893 amount to $2,628.28. The report notes bond interest payments up to date and discusses planned bond issues and watershed improvements tied to water system expansion.
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Gracy Tiderll
Caron
Uae
Jad Rasen
Sareston
Bet Wes
Ion Daring
Gikpei
Venena
Betis
General Fund
Satine
Thin Almount
Ning Kepe
Joao
A. C. Uploger & Co
Verfied Public Accountants
Digied Standefer Dies in Lubbock Funeral Visit
Fragmentary obituary notes Digied Standefer death and a funeral trip to Lubbock last Friday. The barely readable text mentions family names, a wake, and a medical condition.
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Blandefer
Wpe
Wend Dan
Intr
Tatas Stanny Rusk Suaniefer
Bedirs
Lan Puce
Shanda
Fee Slaniefer
Mra
E. A. Wiedermanne
Lubbock
Alopecia
Watcher tale hints at a Mortal Hour game
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a game named Hora Mortal Oma Jana and references names Mr and cen Svin Wii CNT with numbers 7 and faa Bilge. Context unclear.
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Han
Chuce-tow
Ranle
Cen Svin
Regulation of Parking Sparks Clifton Vote Outcome
A fragmented report notes that Clifton residents debated parking controls with a narrow majority supporting the regulation proposal. Authorities considered redirecting traffic flow to better manage loading zones and large trucks near the riverfront, while merchants urged caution on downtown space allocations.
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Dorin
Clifton
Strane
Epacey
Auverdl
Harrower
Raid contest details unclear in fragmented text
Fragmentary lines reference a raid contest but lack clear names dates places or outcomes. With limited readable content no concrete event, participants, or results can be established for a factual newspaper card.
Danbys Celebrate Silver Anniversary at Lanes Chapel
Mr and Mrs Danby of Lanes Chapel near Clifton marked their 25th wedding anniversary with a dinner and entertainment Sunday January 18. The Silver Anniversary party featured silver decor, a turkey dinner, and guests including Spurgeon Voller Ira Charley Townley Floyd Havell Alb Poston and others.
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P. Danby
Lanes Chapel
Clifton
Dansby
Eck
Ines Tate
Voller
Ira
Charley Townley
Floyd and
Havel
Try
Alb, Poston
Sre
Bae
Rady Lang
Mis Bisa Vicks Res
Mias Helton Sommerfeld
Jane Bary
Fire damages college trailer in predawn blaze
A trailer burned at Clifton Furnor College grounds around 1 AM after a kerosene flash caused the blaze. Five pros, two students present, and responders from a wary fire crew battled the flames as cold weather slowed alarms and arrival.
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Pax Or Inc
Clifton Furnor College
Thomas Vaimatie
Valley Mills
Billie Gibraer
Vunnalta
Helongimin
Paul
Wenty
Stacy Porter Seeks Re-Election for County Treasurer
In Bosque County a local notice states Stacy Porter seeks another term as County Treasurer. The message urges voters to support her re-election and promises continued efficient service to the county.
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Stacy Porter
Unclear text fragment from historical page
Fragmentary OCR shows garbled phrases about individuals and actions at a farm, with scattered mentions of people, operations, and objects. Readable names, places, or dates are not safely identifiable, leaving a sparse, unclear record of events.
Civic safety drive targets shared bike lanes and pedestrians
A city initiative aims to improve safety by widening bike lanes and enforcing rules near pedestrian areas. Officials emphasize visible signage, better crosswalks, and increased enforcement to reduce collisions in busy neighborhoods.
Graduation Services Well Received At CJC
Commencement at Luther Church featured Prof Umaj Olhnom of Texan Lutheran College Seguin as speaker. Rev E A Weaver of Huston Our Saviors led the ceremony with brief remarks. Diplomas were awarded to thirteen graduates. musical selections by the College Trio and College Choir closed the events.
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Tyeaen
Mathem
Callegu
Ullege
Audi
Howe
E. A. Weaver
Huston
Our Saviors Lathoran Church
Norse
Suoha
Paterson
Osie
CIC Tied For Top Basketball Honors
The Clifton Junior College Cowboys and Ranger face a key stretch as top teams in the conference, with Clifton holding a 4-1 in conference record and Ranger gaining momentum. Aaron Roberts leads the Cowboys in points with 41, while Dave Oliver and Sid McAllister each contribute multiple tries as Clifton battles for first place.
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Clifton Junior College
Cowey
Hillsboro
Tad
Texas
Athtatle
Norte
Weatherford Unlor College
Coyote
Clifton
Bangor Junior College
Ranger
Bur
Ould
Raen
Cowboys
Rangers St Ranger
Hye
Erwin Mehr
Tillsbon
Aubrey Roberts
Dave
Floger Oliver
Mall
Tiprack
Coyotes
Cowboy
Dave Oliver
Aaron Roberts
Sid McAllater
Criton
Mission Festival Speaker Tallakson Heads to Norse Lutheran Church
Rev. Lloyd Tallakson of Grant Forks North Dakota preaches at Our Savior's Lutheran Church Norse on Sunday February 1 and is slated to address Our Savior's on January 19 and 20 at To'euek. Proceeds from Sunday event go to United Mission.
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Meg
Lloyd Tallakson
Grant Forks
North Dakota
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of
Norse
Tallakson
Our Savior’s
To'euek
United Mision
John Cowen Runs for Bosque County Clerk
John Cowen, a Clifton native, announces his bid for Bosque County Clerk in the Democratic primary. He pledges honest service, says he knows many county residents, and asks voters to examine his character and background before voting.
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John Cowen
Basivenaminn
Clifton
Real Bosque County
McCowan
Bosque County
John R-Cowes
Solicitors Need OK Before Making Round
A Clifton meeting discusses new controls on solicitors as a three man committee will judge the worthiness of solicitor projects. Merchants and community leaders worry about limits on solicitation and influence on future plans.
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Dateien
Sectre
Whro Wil
Project Tan
Clifton
Cour
Severe Winter Paralyzes Community Life Across County
Heavy freezing weather shuts schools and buses, freezes pipes, and slows commerce. Residents face treacherous sidewalks and hills as streets ice over, with farmers reporting damaged crops and delayed deliveries. Health officials warn of continued hazards as thaw nears and utilities scramble to repair breaks while vendors and merchants adapt to restricted activity.
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Eal
Usin
Enauh
Cifeow
Bing
Uwe
Dullie Vetal
Scum Ladders
Kimtlog Cleaners
Tesla
Oketon
Chifton
Clifton
Lanes Chapel Road
Lee
Athlee
Climtax
Holt
Cold Weather Cancels FFA Show and Departure to Houston
Severe cold forces the FFA group to cancel their livestock show set for the week. Clifton employees depart for the Houston Fat Stock Show with seven calves, 66 hogs, and four lambs loaded Wednesday morning under supervisor John E. Lockhart. Calves are allocated to Glenn Beckner, Bobby Houliw, Morris Alfie, and David Conrad. hogs split among Arno Dittrich, Morris Alfie, Jim Brynne, Joseph Anz, John Reuter, Calvin Reuter, Leon Morrow, David Conrad, Gaston Hix, and Robby Jameson. stock transported by truck.
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FFA
Clifton
Houston
Texas City
John E. Lockhart
Glenn Beckner
Bobby Houliw
Gov
Morris Allfie
David Conrad
Arno Dittrich
Morris Alfie
Jim Brynne
Joseph Anz
John Reuter
Calvin Reuter
Leon Morrow
Gaston Hix
Robby Jameson
Cubs Meet McGregor Friday In District Showdown
Cubs travel to face McGregor Friday at 7 30 p m With both teams evenly matched McGregor recently beat Gatesville by two points Clifton would join a three way race if they win Medlin and Brons ted lead a sharp shooting Cubs squad The district tournament looms with Teague and Waco Methodist Home noted as rivals.
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Vnoign Echo Cale
Jacketiall
Dan
McGregor
Gatesville
Cubs
Clifton
McGrevor
Sebrity
Medlin
Motinesgurise Cleo
Focal Boys
Tullard
High Pointe Wan
Charles
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