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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1949
Page
1
Fragmented report describes Chester Hulme injury during AAs track event and a rockslide on a highway delaying cattle movement. Cites witnesses and unclear timing as authorities investigate, with mentions of local stations, churches, and an upcoming program schedule.
Clifton FFA members excel at the Hico and area fairs, capturing top hog and steer awards. Roland Patterson led the show with champion hog and important placings. Gar Tyxsen and others posted high points and records in track and field as Clifton prepares for upcoming 1949 50 shows and Dallas Fair. The group plans Berkshire hogs, Poland China stock, and Ready for 1080 events with projects from local farms to support future exhibitions.
The account describes a wedding with a grey wedding gown and a carnations bouquet. Attendants include Mrs Leo Preediassn and Mrs Walt Fries, while music features "The Largo" by Hamilee and performances by Rory and Beas Mlow Master Maishowaky.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a name W. S. and a measured distance of 0.09 miles with grading and a note of first time for an Esther figure. Details are incomplete and specifics about location date or outcome are unreadable.
Gap Methodist Church reports steady activity with ongoing community outreach and preparations for a dedlestion service on Sunday March 27 at the church premises.
Mr and Mrs Will C Hafer of Iftan Texas announce the engagement of their daughter Mia Ether Hafer to Mr Paul Schwartz Jr son of Mrs and Mrs Paul Schwartz of Dallas Texas The bride to be is a graduate of Taron State College for Women and has worked nine months as an Assistant Interior Designer in Dallas The fiancé is a senior at Southern Methods University The marriage is set for June.
The Cubs begin their baseball season in Clifton Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock against Hillshore High School. The team has been focusing on spring track workouts and is unsure of lineup readiness as they start the season.
In Yenkcien County Omar Robin, county collector, notes most 1949 registrations remain pending. About 1,768 of 1H108 vehicles, including Aiton models, had been registered so far, leaving many more yet to be processed.
Cowboys travel to Kiwanis Field in Waco on Thursday March 24 to face Waco High in a preseason baseball tilt starting at 4 pm. Aruno Dahl will start on the mound with Massengale and Waldrop in the bullpen. Don Holt behind the plate and Clay ton Limmer available for relief. Infield features Ed Bryn at first Altoe Heier at second Dave Oliver at short and Roger Oliver at third. Sid McCallister Donald Weeren and Raymond Huckaby provide reserve infield depth. Outfielders are David Nabors Johnny Massengale and Pete Matt hapei. Wendell Wal lace and near Colwick will handle catching duties. Waco High visits next Monday March 28.
Petitioners ask the Judge to call an election to consolidate Turkey Creek with Clifton Independent District. Election offices and voting places are listed in Clifton with local officials overseeing the process. The action aims to adjust tax rates and representation for Turkey Creek students within the new district structure.
Coach Woodruff of Kaylor University discusses Clifton Lions prospects for 1949 season. He praises athletes' off field discipline and notes college football strength across the Southwest. The talk mentions notable players, upcoming games, and Baylor and Wake Forest connections.
A fragmentary OCR note lists a handful of merchants with a cryptic entry indicating pay occurred on a Wednesday. The text suggests routine payroll or settlement timing but lacks full names or dates for precise attribution.
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