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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1947
Page
1
Lions Club approval for an ad was referred to the city council board for consideration. The notice records a referral action by the Et Boout Council and indicates next steps pending board review.
Embocaury details a judge awaiting fate in a high profile case. The article notes potential appeals and public interest as authorities weigh next steps. Named figures include the judge and local prosecutors, with emphasis on judicial process.
The notice lists closing dates around late May with events and locations. It notes an announcement is pending for the opening ceremony and the schedule details remain unissued.
Clifton defeats Turnersville 8 to 4 in the second game of the two game set. Knudson and Hill each had two hits for Clifton while Turnerville pitcher limited the visitors to four runs in the middle innings. Alumni events loom with plans for a May 24 banquet and a Meridian College homecoming.
The report notes David Dahl as a candidate from Area 8 for State FFA vice president at the State Convention in Sweetwater in June. On May 24, candidates from Area 8 meet in Austin for judged leadership work to select the state officer. Johnnie Lockhart sponsors this year’s local chapter efforts and the district commission. The death of W A Simpson of Valley Hill is reported with funeral plans in Valley Mill.
The campaign to fund the Clifton Ranlor College girls dormitory advances with about $21,000 raised to date. Architects report roughly $21,000 needed to finish the building and furnish it. Surplus funds will go toward a vocational shop, while a fire proof cover building is planned. The Vacation Bible School at Clifton Baptist Church prepares with three divisions guided by Pastor F De Young and staff.
Last night’s game between the Country Boys and City Blickers ended with the donkeys stealing the spotlight. Players rode mounted infielders and batters, while outfielders chased mounted balls, leaving fans amused by the comical chaos more than the score. Notables Maurice Jameson and the Bonds brothers led the crowd’s laughter as limping players headed home.
The column lists multiple newborns with birth dates in May 1947 at Goodall Witcher Clinic and Clifton Hospital. Included are baby boy Jones born May 13 weighing 7 pounds 0 ounces to Mr. and Mrs. John Jones of Turvereville. baby boy born May 12 to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Spitzer of Citton. baby boy born May 14 to Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Sanders of Morgan. girl Pamela Ann Patton born May 6 weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. O. Patton Jr. of Dallas. Grandparents named include Mrs. Geo. O. Patton Sr. of Waco and Mrs. Hoel of Clifton.
President C O Brandt announces a 2:30 PM dedication at Clifton College auditorium for the Knudson Memorial gift. The program includes a phonograph record concert, hymn, addresses by Rev J P Knodson and Rev O O Brandt, and the Missouri Byrd sound movie Youth for the Kingdom with an offering for expenses. A tour of college buildings and a social hour follow in the college commons.
Officials from Hillsboro Whitney Clifton Waco Meridian Tawes and Cleburne met in a Hill night to plan the Whitney Dam breaking ceremony and honor key contributors. Clifton delegates Hulen Aare J C Mulings and Robert Baldridge Jr attended as delays due to state legislature and uncertain appropriations push the event to a later date.
An OCR fragment notes a bold last VAAR meeting on May 21 and a tasting event on May 2 at 5:10 PM. It mentions a school campus, a committee, and officials including J. Leklaah guiding proceedings.
Rev. Thomas B. Gallaher will preach the Baccalaureate at 8 18 p m Sunday May 18 in the City Auditorium text The World's Slow Stain Jobs 18 15 Most area churches will not hold services to allow free attendance The list includes thirty eight June graduates and two mid term graduates names span Irving Amundson Doris Amundson Billie Bagley R 0 Bass Billy Becker Mattie Nell Bonds Rhett Briggs George Busch Malva Byrum Marilyn Golwick Doris Fincher Austin Flint Doris Gioff Beverly Harris Doyle Hulme Ricky Humphries Jean Hundley Bobby Jackson Sherman Jorgenson Orville Langseth Barbara Lockhart Henry Muinkowaky Doris Outlaw Lloyd Philipp Douglas Richards Owen Ring ness Hulda Sanders Clyde Selton Lloyd Seljos Lance Smith Neilson Smith Peggy Turner Dorothy White Roland Wiede Betty Willett Ann Wood Roy Moffatt Wendell Wallace Grammar School graduation May 22 8 15 p m City Hall Ball program May 28 Senior graduation May 28 City Park.
Clifton Future Farmers dominated at the Billy County Livestock Show in Waxahachie. Participants Roland Patterson David Conrad Robbie Hauke Morris Alfie earned multiple firsts in Berkshire Hampshire and Duroc classes. Conrad won champion female overall, and the group earned ribbons and prize money including a barrow sale at 24% cents.
FFA members traveled to Temple Saturday to enter the judging contest. The Clifton team placed third with members Gaon, Meneers, and Mire J. ML Wallace led by Walter Jahn and others from the Barbare, John and Dub groups.
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