25 Jul 1947
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1947
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions farmers, ADA, ACA, and development topics. It hints at a discussion about field lengths, engines, cube yards, and farm progress. Names and exact details are unclear, but the context implies a local agriculture or policy briefing with several referenced individuals.
A garbled report describes a regular luncheon with ministers and local leaders. It mentions Shattlerworth and references a trial, Lips, Morley, and Winounged in unclear context, with notes on work and travel toward a distant completion.
Mr Frank P Seh of War Sait Tay 1, Bee Goedel, and Watcher Ctisae Fos bette lady weighted F appear in a New Arrivals feature at the local shop highlighting fresh goods and noted patrons.
Clifton’s team won a ragged game against Hamilton marked by multiple errors by both sides. E B Harris started for Clifton, with Ingram and Ingram contributing as Hamilton failed to hit after a pitching change. The match featured early errors, late scoring, and a decisive Clifton fourth inning surge.
A garbled snippet mentions a cannery schedule and arranging a time for opening. The readable text notes a contact or person to arrange a time and references cans and canning, with unclear local details.
Scouts begin a paper collecting drive to raise funds for upcoming summer camps. They plan to visit homes and businesses, asking for donations and explaining camp activities.
Robert Leon Morris aged 40 died in Groesbeck on Wednesday July 10. Funeral services were held in Groesbeck Friday with Interment at Meridian Cemetery. He was born in Wernask and was the son of James and My. His family noted his passing as a loss to friends and community.
The second term of summer school at Clifton Junior College reports 85 enrollment during the listamalon period and 71 for the second term, the highest in the school’s history. Teaching begins with minor changes, Mayhew of Jonesbur takes over business courses, Grender of Franklin, and Sion announce music teaching and a traveling choir. Applications open for dorm rooms with four already leased and further rooms available.
Two grass fires last Saturday prompted the Fire Department to warn residents about dry conditions. Officials urged extra caution and noted vacant lots and dry grass as common spark sources in the area.
A new ruling affects how options are billed to property owners and whether the poll is optional this year. The notice explains that you may not vote if you fail to pay the tax, with eligibility tied to tax payment and the February 7 deadline for householders in the county.
Mrs W D Miller dies at her Clifton residence after a sudden heart attack last Sunday. She had lived in Fort Worth before moving to Clifton with her husband Waller J Miller. Survived by four children and their families, the funeral was held at Clifton Cemetery with Rev. officiating and Clifton Mercantile handling arrangements.
Local Clifton area residents and relatives travel from Stamford Waco Houston and Atlanta to attend the funeral of Jene Taylor Freeman. Family members include Mr and Mrs Henry Carr Nellie Jean and Clyde Barton from Kirvin and distant kin from Dallas and Wichita Falls visiting with friends and awaiting the service.
Clifton FFA placed fifth at the state FFA convention in Speedwater, earning a gold emblem for their exhibit. Members Vitoria, Jarper, Alpine, and Kaly competed, with John Lockhart leading the chapter’s efforts as it prepares to enter the national contest in fall 1888.
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