29 May 1953
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1953
Page
1
The readable text references a Theta Kimo chapter meeting and a Best Ad-Arvont Cat award for Ela, with scattered phrases about a Clon Cale location and Mist Point Gises. Details are garbled. the fragment hints at an event and possible recognition but lacks coherent facts or names.
May 31 events at Trinity Lutheran Church mark Clifton College exercises with addresses by Martin C. Joel and Pastor Serge Tse. The program includes a sermon and musical features by local choirs as the campus community gathers for the ceremony.
Fragmentary text mentions a start time around 30pm at a Waitara park with odd phrasing and missing details about participants or purpose. The readable bits do not establish a clear event, date, or organizing body.
A garbled report recalls wheat purchases from Tuesday in 1953 with mentions of J C Sanford and a past three years. It notes 700 bushels produced, Texas and College Station connections, and local school and league references. The piece mentions Coach Alrey and a listing of institutions and events with incomplete detail.
A grainy OCR list names numerous students credited as all around achievers alongside seniors and faculty. The piece mentions various names such as Annelie Chamber Evelyn Toten Gerald Anderson Kenteth P and others. It notes a spring festival and a large seated audience with placeholders for many individuals.
Gildran invites Te Be In Givie Fashive Show at the Floshe City Mall during a test program. Salt PP with Test on the program. Ailie UitheUai lis lft ad 'romputlver ret.
The notice outlines Memorial Day activities for May 30 with services at Clifton Cemetery and Armory events. It calls on the public, including members of American Legion Post 322, to attend. The text references local veterans groups and a planned program in Clifton and nearby areas.
Fragmented OCR notes show a Class of 1943 meeting at a university with roles listed for Corresponding Secretary Billy Spangle and Treasurer, along with mentions of an entertaining event and a bush meeting on May 23.
Memorial Day observance prompts Clifton area stores to shut on Saturday as the town pauses for the holiday weekend. Courthouse and related services also announce brief closures with some locations resuming normal hours Friday. Local residents plan purchases and travel around the grid of closures and special schedules.
Eighth grade graduation held Tuesday night with class members presenting the program under sponsors Mrs. W. E. Mitchell and A. T. Roberts. Valedictory by Freddie Boecker and salutatory by Melba Ann Turner. Geneve Kleine spoke on The Search for Beauty and Bartha Colwice and Stella Gayle Richards played a piano duet. Diploma recipients include Joyce Amundson Roland Andee Joe Bland and others.
The Cubs ready for a bi district showdown against Meridian and Clifton after a season showing strong pitching and fielding. Meridian’s diamond squad and Clifton’s attackers pace the race as fans anticipate a tense title chase with late rallies and solid defense shaping the outcome.
The Cemetery Association convened for its annual meeting on May 20 at City Mall. Officers and directors were elected or reappointed, including president W. Onl and secretary Wistint, with many members mentioned in attendance.
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