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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1951
Page
1
A fragment notes a city office holding records related to a mayoral issue. The text hints at a file or filing at the city office, suggesting an official matter awaiting action or review. Further details are unreadable due to the fragmentary source.
A fragmented notice mentions Public School Week and welcomes citizens to engage with school programs. It references Texas officials, a Chief Independent District, and Clifton schools. partial dates and actions are unclear due to OCR errors.
Mrs Martin Olson dies at Gop after funeral services at Trinity Lutheran Church Clifton. Born August 10 1800 in Norway she emigrated to America age 17 arriving in Clifton December 24. She married Martin Olson September 3 18— and lived in Thurber Norway Clifton and Bonque Cutty before settling Cranfill Gap. Survived by five children fourteen grandchildren and fifty great grandchildren. Burial in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery Clifton.
A garbled OCR style caption lists names and relations of several children, noting their parents and home setting. It reads like a school or community group photo from a small town, with multiple families and daughters named alongside parental lines. The text is fragmented and difficult to parse.
Field forum in Torrielat Topsy drew attendees including Weedames Fiastod Brown and Mra MiHion Brown Saal Ball Chairman. A Latin American gentleman Mr Ortaga and several local leaders joined the session. The event aimed to marshal support for a successful roundup in Bowive County. The unit will be at the cliff on Mage 18.17. Watch past week’s paper for further information.
A note from Clifton Lions invites community members to a March 4 to 10 public dinner hosted by Immanuel Lathe Taien. Organizers promise a well prepared meal and attractive seating as part of plans for hosting the Whitney Dam opening event. Local leaders Harris Evana Harper Torewoce urged support.
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Clifton Carlton won the junior college annual basketball tournament for Wight school teams, defeating Cranfills Gap in the finals. Clifton, Carlton, Crantille Gap and Midway dominated the boys division with multiple rounds and final margins. The event highlighted trophies for Cranfills Gap, Carlton, and Midway, with regional teams advancing to state competition.
Clifton Junior College officials released the first semester honor roll listing freshmen and sophomores who earned CIC honors. Names include David Dorward Elizabeth Wansen Mary Illes eth Molt Job David Hudar Calvin Krueter and others with grades noted. Also mentioned are Mr and Mrs Bill Weatherford and Marilyn Sue visiting Oklahoma City for a funeral, and a note about Ray Draden in Nebraska.
Julian Kuehl is named head coach at Clifton High School succeeding Artur Bronstad who has resigned. The previous coach had an active year with a solid record and the change signals a new era for Clifton High athletics.
B P Hoffs marked their fifty nine year union with a Sunday celebration at their son’s residence. Family and neighbors joined in a noon ceremony followed by a grand reception under a large tent. A supper table for seventy two hosted multiple cakes cookies and candies as guests danced late into the evening in a community-style celebration.
Officials and dates set for the Conta Fair include a September 27 start and a week before the State Fair in Dallas. Directors for two years include Logan Meridian Dan Orford Clifton and S L Witcher Clifton with many others listed as officers and honorary members in the local notes.
Bosque County Demo members met at Cy Hall to select the central Texas Fair officials for the September 27 event. Appointments include general superintendent and department heads for canned goods, baked products, field crops, dress and textiles, and clothing with several assistants named from Meridian, Clifton, and other towns.
A local market listing shows poultry prices with hens and roosters at various rates. Grain prices include milling wheat at 210 and 1.50 per bushel, No 3 wheat at 1.05 per bushel, and No 2 barley at 1.48 per bushel.
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