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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1949
Page
1
A fragmented OCR line references a year long review or note about a path or road. Readable elements mention Voie and past year context, suggesting a retrospective brief in a local column. Further details are unclear due to incomplete text.
A new state license law for fishing and hunting was enacted replacing older rules. It defines license costs tied to deer harvests and outlines restrictions on possession, property hunting rights, and required permits for waterways and private lands. The measure includes enforcement provisions and specifies gear restrictions for certain species.
Local businesses announce closures and limited operations for Monday July 4 holiday. Merchants planned to gauge crowds and resume regular hours the following day.
An OCR fragment describes guard members bringing a pay roll to town with names including Fenoate Don Ted K Pero and Irvin G. Testor. It cites a 2004 arrival from New Tandon Cann to the West Coast and references a parent related incident while on duty.
Bosque County agent ML J Buchanan outlines dairy business expansion and education needs for farmers. He notes a shift from two to over ten Grade A dairies, with new dairy operations and specialties. He highlights miswritten survey data and regional adaptation in Central Texas markets.
The readable OCR lists names of youths and their parents from Clifton in a group row. It names Jeremy taht Jeli Mo yea dauphin of Mo and Mrs Pool Mille and others including Harman Jen 34, Larry 146 yrs, and George yr son of E. O. Lataan, with mentions of Dr and Mrs. G. Wilson Collins and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Colviet.
Bertha Reichert aged 76 died June 24 after a long life begun in Brestau Germany. She emigrated with her family at age seven to America settling in Payetta County and later in Boaque Boonty. She married Adolph Reichert who died January 1946. Services were held at Valley Mills and Zion Reformed Churches with many relatives attending.
At a Lions Club meeting in Clifton the group announced a joint annual meeting on July 12. New president Witcher named W. D. Goodall Kent Appleby B. B. Hagrin Red Lane and others as officers while reporting a bank balance of 708.4 and year end 477338. The club approved allocating 244 to the Central Texas Fair and noted plans for the new building. Rev R E Briggs administered the installation. Visitors included Rev Alan Nelson of Roland.
A group list shows George Konertson as Pom WR receiving a ceremonial shower with a long roster of officers and committee assignments for the Lions club including president, vice presidents, secretary treasurer, chaplain, sweetheart, and multiple standing committees with numerous members named.
City announces completed preparations for a new drainage project to fulfill state department requirements. Officials say the arrangement aims to improve flood control and infrastructure readiness across affected streets and neighborhoods this week.
William H Stanford of Roper Drahams died recently and funeral services were conducted at St Nora Lutheran Church in Cranfills Gap Texas with Pastor B J Maskestad officiating. The service included the hymn Beneath the Cross of Jesus sung by Mrs BT Malet. Born August 14 18XX in Hamilton County to B F Stanford and Myrtle Cox, he married Caroline Strand in 1915 and had five children. Surviving family includes wife Caroline, children Carte Ad and others, brothers Tack Melvin Otis Joe Stanford, sister Mrs BR L Coston, and many relatives. The family survived a recent tornado that damaged their home. Interment followed at the Boney Cemetery.
A lightning bolt struck a telephone cable in Clifton’s northwest section during a recent storm, knocking out service at several points and causing a tedious repair ordeal to restore lines and poles.
Local baseball schedule shifts over holidays with a match-up set for next Sunday and Monday at the Park. Players from Speegleville and Clifton clash while Clifton hosts Westoly later in July as the league adjusts fixtures and pitchees.
Jome Oil Leases Renee Jome and Te besinderstood renew near Grounorade and Relebort area with no test activity at Doe Anderson place. Civic Society meeting at City Hall July 6 now 4 pm with hosts Mrs Witcher Mrs Fricke Mrs Neal and Mrs Pederson. June program themed Garden Film.
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