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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1949
Page
1
Mary Kasowsk Stricken On State Street details a confusing sequence as a man offers to drive Mrs. Karowaki to her daughter's home near Cranfill Gap. The account notes arrivals, a pharmacy stop, and an unclear incident ending with concern for her safety.
The text describes a wedding reception scene with ornate decorations and guests from Dallas and Carey Williams. Mrs. Will Maar hosted the event. The bride’s book and the room’s floral arrangement featured mums and lilies, reflecting a formal celebration.
Ronald Neon 19 died from head and neck wounds after an accidental discharge of a single barrel 12 gauge gun at Clifton Junior College. The incident occurred while he and others prepared for a practice, with immediate surgery and church services held for the deceased, a student with ties to Trinity Lutheran Church and Gulf Region Lutheran Association. The article notes his family, community, and the college’s attendance at his funeral.
Cubs travel to Clifton Friday night at 7 30 to meet Waco Tech in a pivotal conference game. Clifton and La Vega have shown progress and the Cubs look to upset the Pirates as Gene Ines returns a kickoff 87 yards to set up a late scoring drive.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a family gathering or social visit in the Waco region with names such as Mary Hughien and Rose Jay, plus relatives including Mrs Ome Barton and Clyde Turner. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events or dates.
Grady Hight defeated 11 Hott in a 18 hole playoff to claim the HC Dahl golf trophy. Hight matched a 42 on the first round and finished strong with a late putt on the final hole to secure the victory after both players tied on Sunday.
The Texas Highway Commission opened bids for two bridge contracts over the river at Ch J. R. Fanning and Dick Guthrie bid jointly the dirt and concrete work with the low bid of 16681 08. The contract calls for completion within 200 working days and work is expected to begin in early fall after finalizing the contract and work order.
The Civic Improvement Yard Contest honors were awarded with cash prizes to Mrs. Emmet Schaw first, Mrs. Jabs im Baldrige Jr second, and Mintings of Mulings Grocery and George M. Harris of the Clit n Seni Laundry receiving thirds. Esther Bitte won best yard in the colored section, with June Haywood an honorable mention.
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