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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1949
Page
1
A fragmented notice reports a local youth named Ki plus details of medical issues and a few family members. The item references St. Tums and Brentwood with scattered names and vague events, reflecting unclear OCR from a 19th or early 20th century local column.
Mr and Mrs HL Jo announce the birth of a baby at Goodall 6 Blinke town hospital. The details indicate the infant's weight and time but the report is garbled. This notice labels a minor life event with limited readable data and names two parents and a hospital.
In a close league game Clifton edged Atlas as both clubs traded runs late. Key moments included strong pitching by Knudson and Wallance, and a late double by Sanede that nearly tied the score. Clifton seeks a return spot in the standings while Speegleville eyes first place as the schedule moves to next Sunday and Thursday games.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions Bosque River Bridge Clifton and a contract or title issue. reads as a garbled reflection of dates and names with possible reference to September and project steps. Factual details are obscured by corrupted text.
Mrs. Landau of Clifton aged thirty one died peacefully in Clifton after a year in illness. She leaves a husband and two young children, with funeral services held at Trinity Lutheran Church following a private home service. She was a devout Lutheran, survived by her parents A G and Jom David Jon, and brother Corporal David in the U.S. Army.
Mrs. Hastings died in Clifton on Wednesday July 20 after a long illness. Born July 8 1884 in Brownsboro Texas, she was the daughter of Scinnet and Eilen Reierson. She married Thomas M Hastings on November 12 1906 and had four children. Survived by her husband and four sons, funeral services were held at Alpha Place and Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Clifton with burial at North Lutheran Cemetery.
Coach Hightower addressed the Lions at their regular meeting. He spoke about the upcoming Weston event and the team’s readiness. The discussion touched on inter school play and potential preparation strategies for the season.
The Gap Boys won a melon scramble at the Mermaid Pool in Clifton on Sunday before last. Spectators gathered as teams Cranfile Gap Valley Mills Meridian and Clifton were expected to enter next Sunday's event at 3 30 p m.
Hobart H Powell, about 46, was found dead Tuesday near the Corbell place between Valley Mile and Cinns to Siene Tee, with his body discovered by Matery Tashersley near a creek. Death ruled difficult to determine but likely strangulation, investigation by Justice of Peace Nash Oliver. Powell taught school at Mus lane, ran for Beague County judge in 1986, active in veterans activities, and had been connected with school activities at the Veterans Administration. He reportedly planned to take a week off from duties shortly before the death.
An old dispute over the fair name resolved with Temple agreeing to keep the Cen Tex Fair name. An official notice sets Cen Tex Fair dates in Temple for September 20 through 30, with Clifton gracefully yielding to the historic branding.
The Legion organization announces its elected officers for the 1948 50 term with named leaders and plan for upcoming activities. The slate includes key figures who will guide events and public engagements.
Clifton Junior College unveils an 11 game football schedule. Coach Hightower leads the program with home and away games across the season including a Homecoming at Clifton and clashes with Ranger Deestur Hillibarra Junior Colleges. Details remain incomplete amid OCR errors.
Sun and Coancey announce hosting a displaced Baltic family and student from Clifton Junior College will receive a free scholarship and sponsorship through the Latheram World Federation. The Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church of Wonsaake led by Rev. Wim Anderson will house the family in the former Womack school, with allocation by Church World Service as they begin reintegration after European upheaval.
The Farm Bureau in Clifton hosts a beauty contest at 8 p.m. on September 6 at the Clifton Hall for single young women aged 18 to 20 with a father in the county. Marilyn Colwick is the district queen candidate, and winners may advance to district and state contests with travel expenses funded locally and state level costs covered by the state bureau. Contact local organizers for entries and details.
Thursday morning cattle quotation follows from Wednesday's auction noting prices and lots sold. Prices varied by grade and weight with demand steady and buyers active in the market.
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