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Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1947

Page

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Shower Honors Frances Olson

Frances Olson was honored at a shower attended by about five dozen guests. Guests included Mrs. Hobbs Mrs. Bobbie Widdle Mrs. Gurth Mrs. Omar McKinnon and several others as the event celebrated Olson’s upcoming marriage with a decorative tea and cake reception.

Roudaon Pendleton Weceiect Daroehy Olson Bob Earle Ebble Bichinson Maurin Roiine Clene Annie Hobb Bobbie Widdle Mra Gurth Omar MoKinnon Sere Mira Hugo Sedalia B.C el Tesen Mrv Mina Gere Kerodson

Birth Announcement for Bebe Bay at Kaapal Pies, Adam

Hib Hurst and rand Hrairis announce the birth of baby Bebe Bay in Byram at Kaapal Pies. Grandparents are da Tubbs Anger and Mrs. W. E. Burst. Mother recuperated a few days at the latter's home after the birth.

Hire Hib Hurst Rand

Boys Shaw Interest In Scout Reorganization

Fifty two boys attend the meeting in Clifton as plans form to revive scouting for ages 12 to 15. Johnny Ludwig to head regular scouts. senior scout master position not yet filled. Summer ahead inspires continued efforts with charter plans and a Monday meeting at the Fair.

Staty Dar Morse Clifton Fu Hos Ware Cacutese Nica Johnny Ludwig Pat A. L. Bronstad Smd Ulen Aare Gatting

Dr Dave Carpenter Leaves Capton After Long Practice

Dr Dave Carpenter and Mrs Carpenter move to Decatur to live with their daughter Dire J A Davenport. Carpenter long practiced widely in the community and assisted during the war.

Dave Carpenter Capton Decatur Dire J. A. Davenport Carpanter Clifton Carpurter

Examinations Called For Lipgey Gets Contract Clifton Post Office Jobs

A wartime notice in Clifton outlines civil service exams with written tests and age limits for applicants. It lists contact points for exam forms, regional offices, and instructions for residency within the Clifton Post Office delivery area. The piece also reports highway bids for a Clifton-Womack road project and the Whitney Dam contract announcement with Standard Paving as the low bidder among multiple bids.

Lipgey Clifton Post Office Clifton - Womack Bervice Siaminatons Stata Chok Uhrith Hauke Board of U.S. Civil Servics Clifton U. S. Civil Servis South’ Harwood Street Btate Iin Bet da Pgs Highway Department Fingllagwe Uooawal Wamrnck Road A. R. Lipery Dallas Bpan Joe Celdwal Anginere Department Whitney Dam Gtandard Paving Co Tule ‘Oak Inital Whitney Gol. D. We Grifith Galvaston Abe "Wattney

Clifton’s Baseball Team Opens Season With 16 8 Win

Clifton’s baseball squad opened with a 16 to 8 victory over Turnersville at We Collage field. Pitcher David Kindaor allowed just one run, powering a midseason hitting display. Clifton faces Turnersville again next week on the latter’s field.

Clifton Turnersville Clifton Bancball Teans Craword Cliftin City Ball Gyn Heuve Clifton Wede Ares Meridian Ern House of Davida

Clifton Pol Attends District Atala School

Clifton attendees Mes Toil Lane Mrs Gelete Wat son Mrs Edwin Grimes Wes Fred Regedale Mrs W W Taster and others traveled to Valley Mile for the Cheiat Teatung Conference Vacation Bible School workers meeting.

Clifton

Wosque County Red Cross Receives Appreciation Note

A note from Mr W. Re Gevalt chairman of the Red Cross chapter expresses appreciation for support received from the community. The message credits the hospital link and the entire committee for their efforts and thanks donors and volunteers for their contributions.

Wosque County Red Cross W. Re Gevalt Ueagur Cewary

Civic Yard Contest Called Off At Civic Society Meeting

Regular Civic Society meeting at the City Ball on Wednesday May 7 at 3 pm will feature Mrs. C E Pierson presenting a paper on Clifton’s Tees-apers. The planned yard contest is canceled due to insufficient volunteers. organizers hope for a larger response next year to promote attractive yards.

C. E. Pierson Clifton Tees Baudige Civic Tuple Paresia Amesal Estee Eee Cub Ming Galveston Thomas BR. Gallakier First Presbyterian ‘Church of Waco Gramear School City Hall High School Arer- Jeinen

Personal News From Cranfills Beauford and Surrounding Areas

The report notes G. B. Meeks confined to his bed in Dadtonople for weeks while W. B. Meeks and his family visit Cranfills Beauford. Meeks has farm interests and knows Clifton business figures. Jodie Richards of the State Health Department visited his parents in central Texas. Bryant Skew and Erma Jo of San Angelo joined by Mel and Eshew’s sister Mrs Albert Reed and her family.

Widley G. B. Meeks W. B Cranfills Beauiford Meeks Clifton Os Jodie Richards State Health Department Central Texas Ula Week Mrs Leo Richards Byrant Skew Erma Jo San Angelo Mel Eshew Albert ‘Eesing Initer

Mermaid Swimming Pool Set to Open This Saturday

Mermaid Swimming Pool will open Saturday May 3 with a new pump installed by owner Kevin Whederaeaders. Windell Rice will supervise the pool after the school year ends and lifeguards will be on duty.

Mermaid Swimming Pool Wammer Kevin Whederaeaders Chamare Goa Baying Windell Rice

Father Lou Barbecue Brings PFA Fame to Clifton chapter

The Clifton FFA chapter received national notice as Charles Fobler of the Clifton group was named among 19 Texas youths awarded the American Farmer award at a large barbecue banquet. More than 100 attendees, including chapter members, mothers, and guests, enjoyed chicken prepared by the members’ mothers. The event showcased the group’s livestock achievements, crops, and projects led by J. E. Lockhart with out-of-town guests such as Dr. A. M. Long and C. C. Chessher.

FIFA Texas PFA Kansas City American Farm Charles Fobler GEA David Conrad Fort Worth Houston Preston Hix Clifton Ffa Group J. E. Lockhart Pega A. M. Long Valley Mills Texas State Board For Vocational Education C. C. Chessher Galvestin Twey Austin

Mrs Corrine Royal Dies in Auto Train Crash Near Meridian

Mrs Corrine Royal of near Meridian was killed early Wednesday when the car she rode in collided with a freight train. A M Strong, driver of the car, was in serious condition with the train and other injuries. The couple reportedly sought to cross the track east of Meridian ahead of an oncoming passenger train and failed to see the stationary freight.

Corrine Royal Near Meri Fan A.M. Strong Meridian

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