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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1955
Page
7
A fragmented OCR item describes Van Winkle themes and a farm sermon era with references to growth, weather, and a planned comeback. It mentions Brooke of Cranfls Gap and Reverend Mervin amid mentions of planting, harvest, and town rituals.
In a Triplet Valley report three youths, Sam Alevangler, GG Dickson, and Preston Maple, were seriously injured in an incident. Initial word had underplayed injuries. Preston Maple and Warnee Triplett from Tes City sustained grave damage, including a crushed knee and spleen injury. The father of Preston advised doctors that medical staff planned surgery after rescue attempts.
A letter from Congressman Poage and Mrs. Atlee accompanies a Texas farming drought funding discussion. The note urges shifting costs to army electrification, citing farmer damages and the need for compensation. Names include WR Poage, Mrs EA Atlee, Bert Poage, Martha Lyon, and Clifton residents. The letter frames aims to aid farmers through federal loans and revised distribution formulas.
The wedding of Miss Anderson to Mr Fred Weir Sr occurred at the Tiny Lutheran Church on a Saturday at 2 o clock. Guests included Mrs Crawford and Mrs Weir with a reception featuring a table arrangement of candles and floral decor.
The article discusses Purina Booster Checkers and chick livability, citing Poultry Armature and the Booster Checkers program. It highlights feed quality, mortality rates, and producer testimonials on improved production, with several named individuals and farms referenced in a period newspaper voice.
An odd classified style notice references a new Watson product called a feed and remover device. It mentions a Shore Phone 108 lien and a checkerboard motif, suggesting a promotional or listing note rather than a full article. The terse fragment implies a small local advertisement for a gadget with unclear details.
Funeral services were held Saturday for Tom Jones. Relatives and friends from Georgetown and nearby areas attended, with a large gathering at the local church. Moffatt and family hosted a memorial dinner following the services.
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