19 Mar 1948
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1948
Page
1
A faded community notice records burial rites for Gant Outlaw, a war veteran buried in Valley Mills. The fragment mentions tax lists, local names, and a gathering of families from Clifton, McGregor, and nearby towns to honor the veteran.
Dr and Mrs H T Hansen announce the arrival of their year with Goodall and Dinnie Noephat March year old. Mathur aided visitors at the Rolly gathering and indicated spring events. Jane Rao born, Tabiemary noted, with dates garbled.
Jansen Stevler helps lead the district youth revival at the Methodist Church with events Friday through Sunday March 18 20 and 21. Morgen of Gatorville and Johnson of Astesville will perform as pianist and vocalist. The drive seeks about 0 500 to fund a field with stock sales planned by local groups. If funded the park is projected to pay for itself in about five years based on nearby town results.
The Clifton Methodist will hold its quarterly conference Sunday afternoon at 1 20. Rev. Woy Obsien will preside with event guests from Gatanvl Ding and nearby congregations. A service follows at 7 00 with attendance invited. Also noted were travels to Dallas for the Mrs BR Ree and Mass Hol for the Virgie Low Price service and related visits to nearby towns.
Meridian hosts planned County Fair with Civic Clubs and Homemakers present. Officials and representatives from all local groups will attend to set the event date and organize volunteers. Meanwhile Clifton Junior College tennis moves into ladder tournament after a double elimination round. Local sports and track notes wrap with upcoming matches and team standings.
Easter program presented by Clifton College under Mite Rule Legg and Abavr Grenier features poetical interpretations and vocal pieces. The event, directed by Clifton College officials, includes scripture readings and musical offerings, with strong recommendations from past attendees.
Ten Aenoosh will compete in the high school district meet at ity Park Friday, March 26. Clifton and Cliftonigh will be absent, while Crunfil Gap, Mo shelm, Meridian, Tolar, Valley Mille, Morgan, Koppers, Glen Rose, and Walnoe Springs will participate. Preliminaries start at 1 80 and the finals at 7 o clock Friday night.
Seven high school teams gather at Clifton City Park on Saturday March 20 for the annual track meet with preliminaries at 10 30 am and finals that afternoon Valley Mills defends title as Eagle standout Mallon aims to repeat. Strong junior high and ward teams anticipate close competition as Clifton merchants back a three win effort and ribbons awarded to event winners.
Civic Memorial Improvement Society plans to start work on the Memorial Hospital construction project. They will plant shrubs along approaches and safeguard the site against vandalism. Members express commitment to honoring World War veterans and recognize city leaders and committee members involved in the effort.
Halen C. Aars selected to lead Farmers State Bank of Clifton succeeding the late Tom C. Parks. Board names Bruce Parks as chairman, J. B. Dahl as vice president and cashier, Otto C. Rueter as vice president, Leo Albrecht as assistant cashier. Dr D Goodall joins board alongside J. Bruce Parks and others.
Chris and wife observe their 60th wedding anniversary at home near Crane. Relatives and friends attended a celebration with songs, a cake, and gifts from family including Fort Worth and Grand Prairie relatives. The couple, married in 1902 by Rev. J. K. Rystudy, have five children, seven grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren.
Preliminary report on the Red Cross drive notes Walter Hancen as county chair and Womack Valley leading with early quotas. Totals include Valley Mille 100, Clif. fon B4AN-98 80, Coun Creek 13, Daunte 26, Metidian 440, Norse S18, with other points pending. Some Bosque County quotas appear large. McGregor and West have been asked to raise about 1,400.
A house fire south of Vallis Mamis on the Waco highway destroyed the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Hall. Estimated loss reaches 190 000 with contents including the home interior furniture farm tools jewelry and personal property. Mrs Hall and others were reportedly inside the house at the time. only the chimney and standing walls remain as firefighters battled the blaze.
Fragmented OCR reading describes an event involving IL CLASS SINKS BUTCHERA MERY and mentions individuals aiding sisters near Caparo with some share. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
Streamliners to make regular runs between Chicago and Galveston inaugurating April 3. Diesel powered with Pullman accommodations and amusement features, timetable adjustments, and local day passenger service urged by Central Texas towns. Clifton and Temple note changes. travelers advised of new schedules and onboard amenities.
Across the Surrey market week, bids show grain prices steady with mild activity. Turkey prices are noted with Ven 10 and Bednaras Ue Grain values around 1.18 and 2.49 per unit, while baseline rates show general strength in local commodity trades.
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