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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1947
Page
1
Local leaders prepared to recognize eight troops at the annual council gathering in February. The event will be held at the meeting hall with leaders and representatives from the troop units present to receive commendations for outstanding service.
A garbled public notice mentions a Thursday, November 27 event, references a register and schedule pause, and asks readers to place advertising copies and letters by a Monday deadline. It notes no paper will publish on that day and thanks readers for assistance with the posting.
Next Tuesday night at 7:80 p.m. a basketball game is scheduled at the high school gym between the Clifton Lions Club and members of the American Legion. An admission charge will be collected. The item mentions a donor and fundraiser context alongside local family notes from Clifton.
The ceremony united Melva Jo Byram and Herbert Kettler on Saturday evening with a traditional wedding in a local Coon Creek area church. Officiants, bridal party, and guests from Fort Worth and nearby communities attended as the couple plans to reside in the Coyote area after a reception and honeymoon.
Despite unfavorable weather, Bosque County Livestock and Agriculture Show exhibitors presented a fine array of entries. Judges, led by W. J. Rope, explained placings as winners were announced and canvassed for Saturday morning results.
Local Methodist group in Hill County attends district conference with leaders J L Tatum H A Miller T A Hensurling John Farletod Alex Dolly Cook and T Yoodenste noted for organizing a youth show. County agents Winsdosage Courtney Momo Com matration Agant and Clittend assist with demonstrations while many others provide support and encouragement.
A local American Legion post announces a meeting on Wednesday next week to discuss community activities. Members are urged to attend at the usual hall as plans for upcoming events are reviewed and approved.
A district showdown between Valley Mills Eagles and Glen Rose Tigers will decide the title race. The winner becomes LGH champion for 1947 and advances toward regional play with Alvarado likely as an opponent. The Tigers rely on a veteran line and steady defense, while Valley Mills faces a tough challenge after last year’s close contest.
The ICIC football team defeated Texas Lutheran College Bulldogs in Clifton on November 1. Dave Oliver directed plays from the single wing, scoring and assisting as Clifton pushed ahead, despite sustained Bulldog drives. Key moments included a fumble recovery by Clifton, Oliver’s 23 yard pass for a TD, and late touchdowns as the Bulldogs fought back.
Sunday School attendance is noted with a few absentees and cordial invitations to attend next Sunday. Visitors include Miss Tillie and Anita Bebnke. Mentions of local names and places imply a church or community event with plans to extend invitations and encourage participation.
Neal Ryde died at his home near Cranfilly Gap today at age 68 years after illness of several months. Funeral services were held at his home and interment followed at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Clifton. Rev. H R Maukeland and Rev. W T Gigetad officiated. He was born in Velso Norway and moved to Meridian in 1904. He was a carpenter and survived by children Shelton Ryde, Marie Ryde Adams, and nine grandchildren. The community mourns the loss of a man of good character.
Members of the Rosy Bee Club meet to study a sewing machine. The session, led by Mrs. Austrew McFuslden, is planned at the call house Wednesday afternoon with a matinee focus on attachments and practical demonstrations. The note warns of a delayed meeting date near November 26.
Alar Knudson hosts a birthday tea honoring his son Albert on his seventh birthday. Relatives from Dallas, Waco, Cufto, Dulizy vile, and other areas attend the family reunion. Children and adults enjoy a day of greetings, meals, and shared memories in a community gathering.
Fragmented notes recount deer hunting in Bosque County with scattered names and places. Observers indicate several hunters from Clifton to Canyon Creek area reported kills and near misses while many records remain incomplete.
GALVESTON Nov 17 The Des pourfmans of the Army Core of Kine Ennors in Galveston announced that a heavy construction project at Whitney Dam and reservoir near Whitney Texas will be available to contractors around Nov 20. Tentative date set for receipt of bids is this conateyee.
An unclear OCR passage describes birthday celebrations for Henry and others at a community gathering. Mentions of Mrs Curtis and Mr Wolter appear amid garbled lines about a dinner, tears, and a large open area.
Fragmented OCR text shows an auction note with bidders and bids listed oddly. Names such as Hiawatha and Fryers appear tangled with figures like 1B 1c 20 and totals around 1.05 and 91.07. The readable content hints at receipt tracking and two parties Evans and BAO involved in the sale.
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