26 Nov 1948
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1948
Page
1
A local draft board reports 278 registrants in a 1944 notice. The fragment references Fall draft procedures and dates, with incomplete names and places. The readable portion notes the district’s first draft call scheduled for November 29 and mentions required sickness and age notes.
A CPS car reported stolen in Waco was found on 10th Street. Investigations suggest the thief tampered with the ignition to start the car. Nearby residents reported missing items from their ears along the highway that night. A separate report mentions a Boy Training School football game and a local Co op service station being broken into.
Clifton High awards 22 football letters to players and staff including Petey Gaston and Pabte, with coaches Hronstad and Amondaum. Families of Cox and Carminati are noted. Thanksgiving plans mentioned and travel lists for the squad appear alongside managing staff and two coaches.
Reported 30 boys and about 20 girls reported for Clifton Junior College practice with "the Cowboys" eyeing lettermen from last year and several squad candidates. Notable names include Ppa Maspengale Dave Oliver Roger Oliver Hill Johmaan Ferry Pierson Pele Atuttiege Bill Keeney Hinwel Glaon Wernet Know wn Gwyn Whitt and many from last year’s roster. The school plans an eight-team varsity tournament at Clifton with trophies for winner runner-up and consolation. regular conference play begins January with Clifton and Temple. Lions Club funds Christmas meals for athletes accompany Thanksgiving events and local community support.
The Cuithon Chaplar of the IPA outlines a full 1948-49 FFA program focusing on supervised farming projects. It aims to assist members with site selection and supplies, develop exhibition displays, and promote cooperative activities, educational tours, and leadership training. Plans include annual officer elections, improved poultry practices, and recognition for scholars while expanding farm-related exhibitions and demonstrations.
Clifton High School band has gained ground under new leader T Lamb and instructors from Dublin and Hancock Military Academy. The program runs from February into summer with public performances and marching drills, showing notable improvement and growing community support.
Moved equipment to a new oil test site near Clinton with a Turner Wade ranch link fourteen miles east of Clinton. The American Drilling Co plans a cheaper penetration method, moving the rig to the Groundwade place after the Reichert lease and a third unit near Walnut Springs. Estimated drilling costs exceed $100,000 with details unreported.
The Cowboys win the season finale 13 to 8 against Weatherford. Clifton opens with a 40yard touchdown dash, Oliver adds a 5yard TD run, and Lowe powers through the line for another score. Weatherford’s Edwards blocks a Clifton punt and Weatherford tallies a late safety to set the final margin.
County officials say the Highway Commission approved a nine decade program funding road and bridge work across Boxque County. Projects include a bridge across the Sorque Selver and a Walworth County road from Ave Roynjue to Norwe Church area, plus a Morgan to Walnut Springs formute market road. Local committees advance these plans to boost county trade and mobility.
Senior RM Burraxe of Waco will be in Citton Fesang afternoon. About 40 men who Wednday of last week eve formed a National guard unit in Chioto. Announcement by Cane Wede Krudaon. Informants say the unit will take over duties as the state rolls are updated. Officials urge anyone seeking information about the unit to attend Friday afternoon at the mentioned location. Capt Kaul hopes recognition can be achieved and a smooth transition to guard duty ensues.
Clifton civic group meets December 1 in regular session at local city hall with hostesses and a program including a Christmas show. Miss Marie Hepman, Clifton Junior College art teacher, to give a talk. a performance by a local group is planned.
A windy messy OCR report outlines basketball practice at Cite Joy High Bebwot with 28 players named and more vying for spots. It notes a 4- week training phase, early wingagements, and upcoming conference schedule starting January with Gatesville and Clifton on the slate.
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