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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1949
Page
1
Fragmentary text describes Whitney related names and events with references to drama, safety concerns, and a university test. The lines appear corrupted, limiting firm facts. No clear dates or outcomes can be confirmed from the readable material.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a sharp drop in poll tax payments in 1948 with scattered figures. Mentions multiple towns and attendees, but the text is garbled. No clear names or dates can be confirmed from the readable portions.
Fragmented report notes a March 18 meeting with many attendees. Names such as Snider Howth Charles Rife and George Whaat appear in unclear context amid scattered phrases about programming, seating, and studio activity.
The Legion Post plans an anniversary of the American Legion at Clifton with a covered dish supper and special events. Charter members and invited guests are asked to bring spouses for a social evening of fun and games as the Joel chapter charter is shared and honored.
Fragmentary text references Meridian, March 8, and several personal names including Mrs. An and Me, with scattered phrases about a toy and parish. The readable portion shows no cohesive event, outcome, or identifiable organizations.
Clifton residents see an 118 percent rise in telephone usage as the central office expands service. Work began early to handle the rapid growth in Clifton and surrounding areas, with capacity planned to keep pace with demand.
A murky report notes Bosagpe federal session and a proposed farm feeder fund to improve gravel and road connections. It cites Cecil Coton and Mil ton Dahl among attendees, with support from the Texas Farm Bureau and rural associations urging the measure as a 1.09 state share. The bill advances toward final Dawanie with council approval anticipated.
Mary Ganna, bride of John Warfield, plans a New York ceremony after a small home reception at Mrs Angst Boger’s home in Miles Gap. Guests enjoyed pink and white floral decor, white china, and piano music by Mrs Maakestada. Enger, a medical secretary, and Warfield, son of the late Mr and Mrs John C Warfield, will meet the bride in St. Louis, Missouri, in March where the wedding will occur. The couple will reside in Capake Falls, New York.
A Humble Oil & Refining official recently praised a top dealer for outstanding sales and leadership. The award included two flamers and a diamond gift, recognizing strong performance and distributor contributions to the company.
Cubs head into a regional invitational event aiming to showcase emerging talent. Coaches expect strong performances from key players as they tune up for upcoming schedule challenges.
About 84 players are expected to try out for CIC spring sports shaping the nucleus of this year’s squad. Returning from 1948 are Johnny Mansenvale in center field and Pat Mattiage in left field, guiding an experienced lineup with Roger Oliver at third base and Alton Heler in a key role.
Information from Alvin Prince at the Record office notes a baseball team for Clifvam is to be organized to play hardball this spring and summer. Interested persons should meet at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, in the Park. If weather cancels the meeting, contact at the Conoco Cafe on Highway 6.
Funeral services were held Wednesday for Lt Joe K McSpadden Jr killed in a plane crash July 22 in WWII. A B 24 navigator with the 15th Army Air Force he flew 29 missions over Europe earning the Air Medal Distinguished Flying Cross and a Presidential Citation with four oak leaf clusters. He was born March 1 1923 in Clifton and later lived in Austin and Sunnyvale California. He was survived by his mother Mrs Joy McSpadden two sisters and a brother with pallbearers named from Austin and Clifton.
A brief notice notes a figure associated with Washington and Mrs J Carpenter involved in a Thursday morning matter. The fragment hints at a social or legal context but details are unclear from the OCR. Further readable lines would clarify names, actions, and location.
Hugh Trotter named candidate for mayor with Ole G. Hogstel and Fred file vying for two city council seats. Filing line closed, voters may still write in another name. A Friday meeting drew over fifty business leaders as candidates prepare to replace retiring officials Brandafer, with Wegner and White not seeking re election.
The Lings Club luncheon committee announced plans for two Apel Ings at Norse and Crawfills. Meetings will be evenings with women from surrounding communities serving meals. Sixty three members attended with two guests, honoring Shi lab Toweday and Lion Aboer Greader.
Clifton FFA members entered the San Liverock Show with Clyde Seljon taking first in a hitter event and Woland Patterson placing in a talent category. The group earned awards for household tasks and other exhibits, reflecting strong showing across multiple divisions.
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