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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1956
Page
2
The City of Clipeon enacts water rationing amid drought with strict watering hours and penalties. The ordinance limits outdoor use, sets fines up to 24 dollars per violation, and details enforcement by city officials.
Descendants of Hendrick Christine Dahl gather for a reunion at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Clifton on July 15. Attendees include extended family from San Antonio and nearby areas, with notes on grandparents, aunts, uncles, and family histories. event marked by shared memories and community ties.
Members of Mayons Lodge No. 300 and the associated Chapter gathered for an installation ceremony. Elected officers included deacon Gira Savariade, valor steward Mt FM Sik, and committee chairs HM Zrat fer and Arthur J. Bronsted. The event, with attendees from affiliated groups, highlighted community ties and ceremonial duties.
County relief effort moves with approval from drought committee as Borque is named to lead dam relief actions. W N Williamson slated to speak to Lions about drought relief measures and fundraising.
Fragmented OCR lists names and roles including C A Orbeck and others, with scattered phrases about command, membership, and welfare. The readable items mention individuals such as Lina, Josie, Margie Gilliam, and Jeter den Lon, but details are unclear and many words are garbled.
National Farm Editor notes July 20 as final date to join the soil bank with outlines of program participation and agent actions. The text references committee plans, eligibility, and the expected discussion of allotments and payments.
Referendum on wheat marketing quotas scheduled at Meridian Fire Station on July 20. Details unclear due to partially garbled text but indicates a local agricultural policy vote to be held at the fire station with the date listed.
A fragmented OCR note describes Grady Pinnell pursuing political office in Nevada County with references to local issues, public opinion, and community concerns. The text mentions welfare and farm programs, farm support, and various local names and terms, though many parts are garbled.
A fragmented OCR item describes a watermelon supper and related notes from Form Bureau Hus. It mentions dates, names, and a plan for the event with references to participants and speeches. The readable portion suggests a community gathering with refreshments and organized timing.
Fragmentary listing mentions poultry grain and eatable items with scattered figures. Names like Stearns and Sears appear amid odd OCR garble, indicating a local market roundup with prices and buyers rather than coherent narrative.
A disjointed OCR fragment mentions a stolen car found after a Saturday theft in Dallas. Names and places appear garbled but imply local pursuit and subsequent recovery. The text references Waco, San Antonio, and Thornton, suggesting a regional chain or multiple incidents without clear chronology or details.
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