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Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1947

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Unclear OCR Sports Notes From Henderson October 8

Fragmentary text references Henderson games on October 8 and names such as Taylor, Roberts, Gordon Smith, Monroe, and Stanhiver. Mentions contraction of a plan and visits by Mr Stany Mire and Mrs Otto Branhper. Details are garbled and not coherent enough for a full event summary.

Aire Monroe Stanhiver Columbie South Clifton Stany Mire Otto Branhper Deers Moarve

Mrs Dies Pep Squad Calls Town to Support Illness and Cubs

The Clifton area pep squad urges residents to rally for the Gatesville Cubs at Friday night football at the Ball Park. They promote school spirit with buttons and ribbons and ask fans to attend to boost morale and defeat Gatesville in a pivotal game.

Black Cubs Ball Park Cubs Gatesville

Clifton Telephone Users Receive New Directory

Clifton residents gain a new telephone directory with about 100 new numbers added since the prior edition. Local official Martin Lambert notes Clifton now has roughly eight listed phones in use with the directory release from McAllen Texas.

Clifton Telephone Benefi LIM Mrattn] Lambert Ghitton Lite Yo Clifton Clifton Hrectory McAllen Texas

Letters Describe New Ting In Texas Visit

A historical fragment notes a 10 year old girl corresponding with a Texas visitor. The text mentions Mildred Wheelar, Acme Womack, and Annie Glewetse in a curious exchange about a year’s timeframe and a wary response to a porch mail interaction.

Texas Mim Mildred Wheelar Tawelly Mare Annie

Francisco Tarango Dies Funeral Here Monday

Francisco Tarango died Sunday morning from injuries after an automobile accident about six months ago. He had lived on the W. T. Whitley farm since 1652 and was a Catholic. Rev. R. E. Urises conducted the funeral at Clifton Cemetery. He is survived by five brothers and several nephews.

Francisco Tarango W. T Clifton Deceasgris Joan Tarango Rowee Paul Tarango Eugene Gon- West Coe Lucian Villaneuda Daniel Felan Melguides Felan Jerarado Ralveres Fulipe Rainieres Jose Felan

Jr Cubs Fall to Methodist Home in Scrappy Tilt

A ragged game saw the Jr Cubs lose to Methodist Home 31 to 8 last Thursday. Buster Brown led the Home with most points while Tookie Camateson and others supported the attack. Several Badgers players suffered turnover and the squad looks toward quicker development for next season. Miz Aler Anderson and Donald visited Fort Worth over the weekend with Mrs. Andersons relatives.

Badgers Wara Nee- Hrurephrieg Buster Brown Tookie” Camateson Toseanne Ramneton Cube Nest Your Sam Ghene

Boy Scouts To Spend Saturday In Waco

Clifton Boy Scout Troop 76 will lead the parade in Waco Saturday morning and parade with their new troop flag. They will attend the Baylor Arkansas football game at Many Stadium Saturday afternoon. They will perform Tenderfoot tests at halftime and join in events at the Boy Scout Circus in the Bear labodeo rounds that evening. The troop recently grew to 58 members and plans a waiting list.

Clifton Waco Baylor Arkansas Buckee W. J. Rabinson Bobby Jameson Morris Oulvin J.T. Duty Barney Orson Mussel Witbanks Laca Stadia Tom Parks Charles Orr Clifton Scout Troop Tly Tom Atest Tre Eine Milton Brown Shelby Anderson Axl Kremidizton Owen Dell Dollies Don Glatt Fed Pierce Tommy Wills Paul Larson W. R. Robinson Bobby Jaumeson Morris Outlaw Obie MaPadden J. T. Duty Bar- Hanan Burney Barton Yell Witbariks Dickie Reste Victor Prince Billy Bob Koykendail John Henry Stade Leon Stacha Eddie Perry Billy Ray Barton Loyd Robinson

Tax Payments Reported as Good in Clifton and County

Tax officials report strong early payments in Clifton with Tenmie Robertson first to pay city and selling taxes while Walter Golden and W D Miller lead county taxes. Omar Rabinana announces 197 tar notices omit poll tax but next year will require payment. Fill poll tax on back of pink statement and add 1 75 per poll tax to remittance.

Tenmie Robertson Clifton Walter Golden W.D. Miller Omar Rabinana Ota

CIC Fumbles Costly as Corpus Wins 20-0 in CIC Clash

Corpus Christ College Vikings defeated Clifton Cowboys 20 to 0 after recovering fumbles on three Clifton drives. Gene Johnson led Corpus with 196 rushing yards on 14 carries, while Clifton struggled with six fumbles and limited yardage. Dave Duver and Johnny Massengale added passing and receiving yardage for the Cowboys.

Chttan Collage Corpus Christ Uniac College Vikings Corpus Viking Gutton Corpus Chriati Beam Gene Johnson Joe Clark Clifton Cowboys Tira Mussengale Oliver Vikings Cowkies Ohanan Corpa Vnu Owen Johnson Texas Aggie Star Gonos Suit Zlitton Thoes Tor Dave Duver Pete Mattinge Theow Johnny” Massengale Franklin Goblke Sonith Corus

William Harris Fossett and Gladys Carlson Wed

William Harris Fossett and Miss Gladys Carlson were married at the Lutheran parsonage with Rev Walter T. Gigstad officiating. The couple completed their ceremony with attendants Willits Marrs and others, wearing formal attire and following traditional wedding customs.

WM. Harris Fossett Gladys Carlson Bordsy Lutheran Parsonage Walter T. Gigstad T Gladys Assads Carlson Willits Marrs Larry Fossett Siton Corm

Clifton Gatesville Grid Classic Here Friday

Clifton hosts Gatesville in a top district clash at Clifton City Park. scouts and fans expect a hard fought game with Gatesville’s linemen facing Clifton’s faster running attack led by Amos Elder and the Cub backfield. the outcome could shape the district standings as season tickets become available this week.

Clifton-Gatesville Clifton Gatesville Parke Hheir Aru Lal Boal Glinon McGregor Leon Kelving Bier Howhets Cube H Jase Cubs Amos Elder Cub Expath Loum Ergund Davida Joe Daniel Gene Anderson Cuba Kent Appleby le Purc Gatesvile Valfey Mille Ko Cheon

Standefer Buys Gatesville Chevrolet Agency

J L Standefer announced his purchase of the Powell Chevrolet Agency in Gatesville. The deal has district approval but awaits Chevrolet offices in Detroit. The change will take effect in October and the Standefers plan to keep their Clifton home.

J. J. Staniefer Powell Chevrolet Gatesville Chevrolet Detroit Standwfer Clifton

Overseas Christmas Gift Mailing Time Announced

Overseas Christmas mailing period this year runs from October 15 to November 15. Parcels sent to overseas service members will receive special attention and every effort will be made to ensure delivery by Christmas. No requests for parcels are necessary. Greeting cards by air mail only. Wrap securely, include address and fond note. do not send perishable items. Postmaster A. L. Bruinsied urges participation.

Ice Men Christman Ft ‘Garlest Canis Air Mall Fe Perishabtea A. L. Bruosied

Market Prices at Hitton Merchancts Auction

Prices quoted Thursday show cotton, middling cottonseed and corn values from Hitton merchants. Notes reference bids for basic cottonseed and white goods with per unit units and prices in old market terms.

Hitton Merchants Cotton

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