Golfers Clash Big Title Sunday on Local Tour
Local golf event headlines Sunday action on the city tour with players listed among the field. Names include G Wilson, C Goodall, Womack, L Bian eda, and several others noted in the roster.
02 Jul 1948
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1948
Page
1
Local golf event headlines Sunday action on the city tour with players listed among the field. Names include G Wilson, C Goodall, Womack, L Bian eda, and several others noted in the roster.
W. T. Thompson’s Wallace farm turkey operation near the old Wallace farm receives 1100 day old turkeys from Nothing Ranch near Austin. The farm plans movable brooder houses, electric power, and pasture rotation as they expect thousands more birds next year. Local families and growers eye expansion amid rising demand and county support.
Clifton Scout troops gather for a summer camp at the ranch near Mendic, under Scoutmaster Johnny Ludwig and Milev Johnson Watt. Mrs Hurley leads an upholstery class with about thirty girls from Clifton community assisting in crafts and home economics projects.
Merchants plan to close Monday July 6 to let employees enjoy a long week end with prizes, swimming, and tests at a summer camp. list of participating shops includes Hoffey's Fakery, Ole's Easy Pay Tire Store, Clifton Auto Supply, and Goodyear Shop among many others. Walsleben family reunion noted at Cameron Park with many relatives attending and a separate camp report details activities, tours, and merit badge progress.
The Clifton High School Class of 1923 invites friends of former CHA students to a Sunday open house at the American Legion building in Clifton. The event is Sunday afternoon July 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. Attendees may visit with graduates and old friends.
Lloyd S. Seljos son of Mr and Mrs Belmer T Helson of Clifton has passed his physical and becomes a midshipman at the United States Naval Academy Annapolis He followed instruction from Congressman W S Hoh and was admitted for the appointment from Clifton Burwell Helton earlier joined West Point and served as an officer in the regular army The midshipman will receive a top education at Annapolis with room 3208 Berneft Hall listed as his address
Next regular Close-Up Day for Chitin is slated for Monday July 5 1948 and cleanup activities are planned citywide. City departments urge all residents to participate, with seminars and a town meeting agenda announced for the morning and a public education drive in the afternoon.
The notice urges vigilance on water usage, explaining that high bills largely stem from leaks and plumbing flaws. It advises homeowners to inspect meters and plumbing before blaming the department, noting meters may overstate or understate consumption and warning of potential penalties if tampered.
Funeral services for Axel T Knudson were held Tuesday at Cranfill Gap with Rev Benjamin W Maakertad officiating. The service noted his long community involvement and listed surviving family members while memorial gifts were requested to the Olaf Bunny School Memorial Building Fund.
Damaged text describes a Friday afternoon incident near a football field where a fire alarm triggered a false lab result. A bolt of lightning is noted and nearby observers praised the trove of the park as sounds of a rover and heirs appear in the garbled report.
Fragmentary text describes a crew ready to drill for oil, naming places, dates, and individuals. It mentions Liberty, unions, pumps, and a county test, with references to drilling activity and associated financial stakes. The garbled OCR preserves names, places, and policy phrases, outlining disputes and expectations around the oil operation.
Fragmented OCR summary notes a Friday auction and midweek market activity. Mentions bidders, shelling corn at various prices, and assorted goods with prices around $1 to $2 per unit. References local vendors, sellers, and a few named items though specifics are unclear.
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