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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1949
Page
1
Clifton hitters led a turbulent game with strong offense and solid pitching. The clash brought tense moments as both clubs chased second place in a crowded standings. A predicted rematch looms with Clifton set to face Tiasen Thursday night and a return date at City Park Sunday afternoon at 2 48.
Gillkon Fire Department chief Merman Landuu said on Tuesday that members planned a watermelon feast after a Monday night City Hill event. The group included Dr Standefer and family, Jim Standefer, and friends from Dow Moines and Austin, with relatives noted among attendees.
A fragment describes a historic public event tied to a beer hall location, mentioning dates and local figures. The note hints at a ceremonial gathering with community engagement and a possible historical significance for the town.
A shaky report states Clifton theatres will transfer ownership on August first as a city water works project proceeds. Mr Enoch his wife and two children Joe and Lanell are mentioned in relation to the sale with uncertainty if the family remains in Clifton.
The Legion Auxiliary selects four officers for 1949 at Belmer Erickson Park No. 223. Elected are lp. Dulvar Chetxtemaon as handing organizer, Me. Jack Tinda ll as first vice president, and Mrs Odin Hoven as second vice president. Other officers include Bra Jack Haley as recording secretary, Sten James Durle Holversia as corresponding secretary and treasurer, Dire 7.2. White as sergeant at arms, Mrs HR Bil nlotariga, Mr A G dmuadawn as chaplain, with installation set for the second Week in August.
A fragmented local column lists residents and visitors including Mr and Mrs John Eswensim visiting relatives, Mia Esther Olsen with her mother in Wichita, Mire Cheater Hulme guiding community plans, and Mra Max Brasher from Los Angeles visiting Olftoo with family. It notes routine errands, travel, and brief social arrivals around town, with several names and places truncated in the OCR.
Al D Swenson died of a heart attack after a prolonged illness. He was born August 1 1886 in Far anger Norway and immigrated to near Clifton with his uncle. He worked as carpenter and plant operator, married Georgia Ans Pentind of East Texas, and left a large family including Tomine John Coop Yar Corpus Christi and Durward Vern LaVerne from Clifton. He was survived by his wife and twelve grandchildren.
Womack will host the Farm Bureau gathering at Purists Hall, with Clifton City Park planned for the August meeting. George Arnold, Farm Bureau member, will attend the first Texas Farm Bureau Institute at Texas A&M University July 24 to 29. Speakers include Classen on Farm Bureau philosophy and membership, with remarks from B Kling and Toger Flewive.
A fragmented report notes ongoing construction of ten new houses in a developing district. The item mentions local developers and potential buyers, with references to streets and a nearby project. Details are uncertain due to OCR garbling, but the gist is sustained home-building activity in the area.
Fragmentary readable phrases reference MPLS and possible dates but no clear event, people, or organizations. Unable to determine a coherent main action or outcome from the garbled text.
Local residents shared weekend visits with relatives and neighbors across Clifton area towns. Guests included families from Fort Worth Millsboro and Turnareville while others planned relocations to Turnareville and Colorado City. Hospital updates noted Mr. Bankhead's improvement at Godsh Wiehoe Hospital after illness.
The payroll for local Guardmen, including Heavy Mortar Company and Infantry units, was issued at $2.26 for a two hour drill period. The text notes the payroll was smaller than prior due to owner extortion and wheat harvest movements through West Texas and northward.
The Texas Myth way Department and Commiss ion designate two Parm-to-Market Rosda to be built. funds available in September. Roads are from P.M. 66 at Coyote to State 22 about 9 miles and from State 6 at Tredell southwest to the intersection about 7 miles. Bosque County must provide all right of way. State Highway Engineer authorized to prepare plans for construction at an estimated cost of 323800 dollars and to proceed once right of way and roads are available.
E E Schow was elected to head Clifton Chapter No 0 at a meeting Monday night July 18. Other officers elected and installed include Pratt as most excellent king and Albert Wilcox as secretary. The chapter plans degree work for six candidates on August 2 and will hold the regular meeting July 20 with guest speaker Alreotor and coach Jon Jaigmuwar invited.
A garbled report describes laying a new water main across a stretch from the south to the ely area with work by local crews and mention of fire protection lines. It also references street closures and utility coordination during the project.
Reverend T M Mansur pastor of St Pauls Lutheran Church east of Clifton will preach at Arneckeville near Cuero after five years in the community. Reverend L D Bilinikeer of Seguin will take over the St Pauls church last week of this month. The Mansur family hopes for a happy move and notes his travels and study contribute to the congregation.
On Sunday in Camernn Park Waco a large group gathered to honor the 90th birthday of W. G. Mitelah of Clifton. Relatives from Roscoe Burton Houston and Austin attended, including Albert Marth, Wickel, Eckert, Zaleser, and others with many children described among the lengthy guest list.
In Clifton the community mourns as Mrs. Herman Landis and Mrs. Thomas M. Hastings die. Landis, former Amelia Amundson, aged about 60, dies from a cardiac event, with funeral at Trinity Lutheran Church conducted by Rev. Waller T. Gleviad. Hastings, widow of Thomas M. Hastings, age 11 months 25 days, dies at home. service at Clifton home and Our Savior's Church with clergy Gim and Teaver. Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin heir also mentioned.
Mrs Peasy Hurley announces a sewing class for adults running Monday July 25 to Friday July 29 from 9 to 11. Attendees should bring material cotton poster wax apron and scissors. Instruction covers patching darning machine attachments and clothing construction with both casual and careful teaching. Mr and Mrs J T Howard of Lake Charles recently visited in Rockys home.
A garbled OCR item references poultry farming terms and grain wheel figures. It mentions grades or weights with unclear values such as 81/80 and a 10c lena, plus a No. 2 unit priced at $08, but lacks coherent context or dates.
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