12 Mar 1948
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1948
Page
1
A Legion committee works toward official dedication of a new recreation building in the city park. Estimated cost 43,000 with 91,000 expected to be paid. The Auxiliary assists in furnishing and making the center inviting for members year round.
A fragmented local report discusses fundraising and road bond plans for Clifton to Cranfile, including Lions Club solicitation rules and early construction of a five road link. Mentions visitors from Houston and Clifton, with various civic notes and committee roles.
Reported gathering at Pulare Home along Highway with Daan E Howell of ITAC hosting. Attendees included Mattie Walker head of Home Economies, Lour of inspection duties, and several Mannah Hoth faculty members plus students. Ritchie hospitalized last week while visitors noted several friends and family visiting Segrest and others.
Local Baptist church announces a supper and social event set for Friday night March 10 at City Hall. All church members and Sunday School groups invited to attend with committee members listed as organizers and helpers for the event.
With approaching spring, Port area discussions focus on rebuilding after recent work and planned demolitions. Neighbors note construction delays and a court at four is involved. Local figures Barfield Callan and others are mentioned in urban development and project timelines.
Cranfills Gap High School girls basketball, strong in-town support, advanced to the state meet after winning county and district titles. The team boasted a 40 point season with top players Louise and Laura Belle Wiese, Joann Photographs courtesy Paramount Studio. Coach G. W. Hughes leads the squad with standout performers including Ita Botley and Margie Pederson as they prepare for the state tournament at Delaware.
Cubs leader Arthur Broustad announces large turnout for spring practice across track and baseball. Junior high and senior high teams will be formed, aiming to build a full baseball squad for the first time in years, as the district shifts from spring football to multi sport preparation. Basketball awards list players recognized by Coach Ironstad including Tooke Canutenon Jane Prinds Gene Bullard Charles Franatad and others.
City council met Monday night and approved the purchase of a gravel underlayment to improve streets. Clifton baseball club asked for permission to use park space for a new ball field, needing community support and a suitable secretary to be named. Work is planned soon pending backing from residents.
Six FFA boys from Cliftoy left for the San Angelo fat stock show with two hogs each. Participants include Dwain Beonatsd David Dal Don Holt Raymond Lam mert dr Roland Patterson and David Tyuren joined by Arno Dittrich and David Bergman. Hogs of multiple breeds competed with Berkshires earning top honors and Davi Dahl taking a third, Arno Dittrich an eighth, plus Dahl named best showman in the division.
Fragmented OCR text mentions individuals with unclear names and relations. The readable portion references Daivane Jasee Helvie and appears to cite familial connections but provides no coherent event, date, or location to anchor a full news item.
Coach Clayton Oliver builds CIC squad for Northern Zone play. March 26 opener against Allen Academy in Clifton with six teams in schedule. Veterans include Hulme Carpenter Oliver Skaggs Massengale. recruits Carlson Bryn Oliver and Muttlage. Schedule spans March to May with Navarro Lon Morris Henderson Allen Academy and Athens routes.
Red Cross drive for funds starts in Clifton led by Dan Orbeck, chair. The Future Farmer Chapter volunteers to cover residential areas next week as volunteers urge every home to contribute at least one dollar to push Clifton beyond the goal.
George Grimes longtime Bax te County sheriff announces candidacy for re election under the Democratic pri ority. He highlights county patrols modernized jail upgrades a radio equipped car and cooperation with neighboring agencies to curb crime and improve efficiency. Grimes notes his WWI service with military police and local law enforcement experience in Yeakie and Eagle Pass.
G W Collins of Clifton scored a hole in one on the Lake Waco Golf Course back nine, the first ace there since layout changes. He also posted his low round of 28 for 9 holes, playing with regular partners from Farmers Bank.
City Clerk announces Chad Standes as mayor candidate with F W Wallace Clarence D Handley and C B Juckson as aldermen. Voters can scratch or write in names. election set for April 6 from 8 am to 6 pm. Council faces funds shortfall amid tax and expense pressures. two other mayoral contenders withdrew.
Clifton Junior College music and speech students schedule nine programs this spring to showcase public speaking and singing while aiding high school students. Small ensembles and soloists will perform at venues including Arch Valley, Crawford, McGregor, Midway, Bruceville-Eddy and Moody with times ranging from 8:30 a.m. to 1:80 p.m.
Fragmentary prices from a Thursday cattle market show varied bids. Merchan ts report weak demand for beef cattle and lighter supplies, with figures and breed mentions scattered across the garbled OCR. Strong entities include Romney and Romney-related breeds among noted prices and regional references.
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