07 May 1948
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1948
Page
1
A garbled notice describes a civic gathering in the city with attendees including Mrs. L. Fadia and Mrs. W. Bissdofer. References to a ceremony or procession appear amid unclear lines about participants and attire.
Mothers of FFA boys gather for an evening program in Waco. The event features speaker commentary from local editors and community figures, with discussions on progress and plans for the group’s activities. Attendees include Mrs. Pelits, Mrs. Lockhart, and other promoting members.
A scattered note details A Brown being honored at a birthday event with guests and conversations. The text lists attendees such as Andrew Cauure and Mrs Le Men and references a social gathering with multiple names, but many fragments are unclear and jumbled.
A fragmented OCR item notes Meeners new owner in a tavern case involving Hs C Wi and May Wistorrs. It references Mr Hingrim and a line about a will tabs up as a monitor for vacs and time. The readable text is unclear about specific actions or outcomes.
A partial OCR fragment lists scattered medical terms related to ear conditions and health. No clear event, person, or organization is identifiable from the readable text.
Robert G Craft announces his bid for the Texas legislature. He outlines goals including better farm to market facilities, state economy, education for Texas youth, increased old age assistance, and tax relief for veterans. Craft recounts naval service in 1942 to 1948, education at North Texas State and West Texas, and urges district voters to support him in the July primary.
Cowboys move into first in district as Tugboat Callege faces Meridian clash. Oliver homered for Col anebal. Clifton led General Tire with 3 hits in 5 at bats. Cowboys and Lon Morris set Friday showdown at Meridian after a 18-9 Meridian win last weekend. Tennis team concludes season with three wins and four losses led by Carter and Huse in singles and doubles.
Apel Hosque County ome Demonstra ton hears that the club tarieting chairman will take strawberry orders for Akrewbowmen and sod ty Coubell marketing. Eight clubs represented with JM Furguton reporting a training meeting for Altate and adiare in July. Bosque County oR camp to be at Clifton in August. Jewell cookers to be tested May 4 at 10 o'clock in Courtney apartment. Campaigns and committee actions discussed with secretary involvement and tentative dates noted.
A local club event featured pastel spring colors, pink and white flowers, and ornate table settings with silver crystal. Guests included Mrs. If TR and Mrs. Lavin Thani with Meadhames Robert Baldr and L. Goodall presiding. entertainment covered songs such as The Father Leading Dawn and The Green Cathedral.
The annual open house at the school invites the public to visit Friday. The event will feature student displays and room tours, drawing one of the largest groups of the year. The school plans to accommodate attendees with expanded exhibits and seating.
Mrs Annie M Nelson 83 died in Clifton Texas hospital on Friday April 30 funeral held Sunday at Clifton Methodist Church with Rev BR Brigator officiating. She was married to Charles Martin Nelson Jr and survived by husband, mother, three children Charen Joseph O, Paul Martin, Mollie Ann, and relatives in Tempe Los Angeles San Antonio and Mesemey. Burial in Clifton.
Residents report a week of power and street lighting failures in Clifton. The town notes sporadic outages with dimmed streetlights, disrupted wiring, and concerns about infrastructure reliability. Local workers review the damaged lines and conductors, while authorities monitor blocks for safety and potential repairs.
Fragmentary notes describe a party or gathering with names like Mamie and Daria. References to locations, activities, and possible attendees appear in broken phrases. The text lacks coherent events or dates.
The readable parts show a damaged historical snippet with stray letters and unclear names. No cohesive events or identifiable persons can be confirmed from the legible text.
A formal commendation from the railroad赞 acknowledges ELE Sehow's prompt handling of a near miss when a freight car derailed a board and posed potential damage. The letter praises vigilance, states the dispatcher notified the agent, and thanks A B Clements for swift action and personal efforts on behalf of the company.
E A Bud Jackson submits candidacy for County Clerk of Wasco County. He notes prior contact with the clerk’s office and pledges efficient service, a house-to-house campaign may be limited, and asks for support and influence from voters. He plans to reside in the county if elected and to use the office to assist residents.
Turnersville celebrates the dedication of a new Baptist church building last Sunday. The event drew attendees from nearby areas, featuring a large auditorium, ample Sunday school rooms, and native stone construction. A sizable turnout, including families and local officials, joined in services and fellowship.
Delegates at a county convention voted 44 to 20 to instruct the slate to support President Truman at the State Convention. The body overruled recommendations and set the delegation to vote for Truman, the Civil Rights program, and the presidential preference method. Delegates will attend the State Convention on May 2 with a full slate of names listed as alternates and alternates to the main delegation.
Miss Privée received a nursing cap and affiliation with Baylor University in Waco. The note mentions a nurse named Mine Prince graduating from Iffart in January 190s and references Baglander in the 190s.
Severin Olen Christensen dies at home Clifton Texas after illness of months. Funeral conducted at Lutheran Church with Pastor Walter Gidtad officiating. Interment in Unity Lutheran Cemetery. Survived by wife Ina Nelson, son Gustav Gheeterven, and several grandchildren. service details and dates sparse due to damaged text.
Fragmented OCR describes a Clinton teachers event in Waco with scattered names and phrases. The garbled text mentions speakers Elsie Cree Mrs Daria, a Saturday evening session, and references to a late William J and others, but specifics are unreadable.
Eighty or more mothers and daughters attended the ChE ton 4-H Mother-Daughter Banquet at City Hall with guests. The program featured a chicken dinner, a site program showing girlhood themes narrated by Saltor and Ernest Rohne and their daughters, and remarks from Mrs. J. J. Parga and others from Meridian.
Grain prices moved up with corn at 226 and beans around 930. Market chatter notes futures and shelling costs, with Whitehall and rail movements shaping the day’s tone.
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