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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1941

Page

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Clifton Cubs roll over Gatesville in hard fought clash

Clifton defeated Gatesville 18 0 in a battle marked by a strong Cubs passing game and improving offense. Clifton finished with 13 first downs to Gatesville’s 4 as the Cubs cruised in the second half, while Gatesville struggled with short passes and containment.

Ugg Geteaville Siete Clition Gabervalle Cubs Fend Cub Offenne Clifton Amie Clifton Wan Hki Gatesville Cliftof Parr Teas Ciifton Chi Evra Re Zoe Tan de Harsets

Fred Wills Dies From Accidental Gunshot

Fred Wills dies after an accidental gunshot wound in the Clifton area. He was married recently, and his wife and relatives mourn as the tragedy unfolds. He passed at a hospital and body sent to San Starcos for interment on Monday amid family sorrow.

Townsend 75 in Temple Soldiered to Final Rest

J J Townsend aged 75 died Saturday after a brief illness at Aiea Temple hospital. He was one of the leading citizens of Tenole and Mall County and a longtime resident of Oiftan. Funeral arrangements set for next week at Poder Cemetery.

J. J. Townsend DHEA Townsend Aiea Batseday Nag Tenole Amt Mall Oiftan

Fine Exhibits Displayed at Pair Grounds Agricultural Fair

Central Texas fairgoers view a robust Poultry Show with over 50 birds and added Home Demonstration exhibits. Hereford cattle, hogs, lambs, and calves reveal improving quality. Junior show entries are down but hog breeders excel. A three legged horse display benefits Red Cross.

Central Texas le B. Tenniaio Tory Bruce Parks A. B. Pekin B. R. Lawrence J. L. Garlot Divirkin Edwin Bebintend J Helms C. C. Johnnson P. C. Rogstad R.A. Tharp Turksville Red Cross Tharpin

Class Of 1931 32 To Hold Reunion

Former Bemore High seniors plan a ten year reunion promising near full attendance. They seek a suitable meeting place and date, inviting all classmates to suggest a time before Christmas to maximize participation.

Reunion Chrietman Xan Rae ‘Hundand Wits

West Trojans Meet Clifton Cubs In Key Conference Clash

West Trojans head to a pivotal conference game against the Clifton Cubs Friday night aiming for top district position. Clifton boasts one of the district’s strongest lines and a sharp attack, while West seeks to disrupt the Cubs with a tough defense. Allen Hulme returns to full condition as David Bronstad recovers, boosting Clifton’s depth for a bid to stay near La Vega and Valley Mills. A large home crowd is expected as both teams battle for supremacy and bragging rights.

West ‘Trojans Clifton Cubs Onesys Clifton West Trojans Cubs Wnem Allen Hulme David Bronstad la Vega Valley Ills Cliftom

Final Rites Held for Towle Kreeger in Megargel Megargel

Reverend B C Elbert officiated at 2 p m Wednesday for Towle Kreeger 89 of Megargel born in Germany who died Monday at a relative’s home after a long illness He lived in Texas since age 18 and worked in Coryell County years ago Surviving relatives include five nieces three nephews and his brother Burial followed at Megargel Cemetery under Lunn Funeral Home Olney Megargel Post guidance.

B. C. Elbert Lutheran Church of Wichita Falls Towle Kreeger First Methodist Megargel Kreeger Nintrothen Julius Kreeger Galveston Germany Texas Coryell County Jim McDonald Mesargel Mia Jimmie Rogers Wichita Pall Afra W. BR. Miller Austin Lillie Lefever Haw Horns California Prank Thiele Valley Mille Frits, Kirteker Meysrgel Otto Kroeger John Kreger Albuquerque New Mexico Megargel Cemetery Lunn Funeral Home Olney Megargel Post

Clifton FFA to Sponsor Poultry School in November

Clifton FFA plans its first Poultry School with Secretary Wickard cited on egg and poultry productivity. The chapter reports over 29 poultry projects in 1980 41, raising more than 6 000 fowls and pullets, and competes in the Texas Baby Chick Association Improvement contest while inviting farmers to bring in unthrifty poultry for examination by Dr E M Keene and poultry experts.

Ge Setlentay Clifton Ffa Sec'y of Agriculture Chmudé Wickard Texas Baby Chick Association M. Keene

Mrs Martin Mickelson Dies At Cranfills Gap

Mrs Minnie Mickelson nee Bohne born September 16 1882 in Neil's Creek, eldest of nine, Lutheran, married four times to Christensen Hanson and Mickelson. Survived by husband, five children, several grandchildren, and siblings. died at age 69. Service details not fully readable.

Stirs Minnie Mickelson Bohne Neil's Creek E. P. Bohne J. K. Rystad Bogey Rohne Chris A. Christensen Ervin Kilgore Johannah Bertelsen Cranfills Gap Paul Grantitis Gap Marianne Christensen Chris Clevensen Minnie O. Hanson Chris Morris Rohenson Lubbock Mr. Hanson Martin J. Mikel Non Binnie Fmtchelsons Hove Christabel William Bellamy Bertelsen Paola Gwynn Christensen Magnus Rotine P. B. Rohne Chris L. Rohne Knutson Justin Jenson Magnus Rohne CT. Jenson Minnesota Oscar Rohne M Bister Pete L. Chrietengen

Banquet Honors Baptist Officers at City Hall

A last Thursday banquet featured an installation service for Baptist officers at City Hall. Notable attendees included Memorares L FE. Toxalsvo Cf. Gootall WC Brashsass and J. D. eats Upe Liter Dy Del. Bares fended were Mr and Mrs WC Areienes and Mr wok Mrs Hugh.

City Hall J. D Bares Hugh

Waco Delegation Plans Trip to Clifton Festival

A Waco delegation will be organized to attend the Tejas Fare at Clifton on opening day next Thursday. The trade development committee of the Waco Chamber of Commerce decided Thursday afternoon to form a large delegation by bus, leaving mid afternoon and returning the same night. Many firms will send reps. Attendees at the meeting included E. W. Baccus, J. P. Brewington, DeWitt Clark, H. I. Coker, Sam Night, Ray Loving, A. J. McDonald, W. H. Rogers, W. C. Hent‑Schroeser and Virgil.

A. Waco Clifton Ib-wan Waco Chamber of Commerce Atile Waco Iage Rowan E.W. Baccus J.P. Brewingon DeWitt Clark H. I. Coker Sam Night Ray Loving A. J. McDonald

Chris Kind Dies In Wichita Kansas A Bosque County Native

Chris Kind a former Bosque County resident died in Wichita Kansas on Wednesday October 15 Born in Washington County in 1897 he moved to Bosque County and married Mise Albertine Schoenroch in 1916 They had four sons and seven sisters survive plus an uncle in New York and a mother-in-law in Clifton Funeral services were held at Clifton Undertaking Chapel with Rev H Baur and burial followed in Clifton Cemetery on Sunday afternoon

Chris Kind Bosque County Wichita Kanas Washington County Mise Albertine Schoenroch Womack Kansas August Harold Fredrick Ted Clara Luce Ida Zoehtke August Baro Mary Ann Hulda Siepert Clifton Emma Meyer Mattie Wolff Burton Texas Henry Kind New York Otto Schoensoch Clifton Undertaking H. Baur

Birthday Party Honors Ninth Birthday of Miss Bercy Joyce Callan

Tra Callan and Mrs Ingram hosted a birthday party at Mrs Oswalds for nine year old Bercy Joyce Callan The Donkey game delighted the children as they celebrated with ink and white decorated birthday cake and punch Several named guests attended including Betty Joyce Callan Doris Johnson Mary Ann Walsleben and Peggy Jo Walsleben among others

Tra Callan Mrs. Ingram Miss Bercy Joyce Callan Virginia Ann Harwell Nata Jun Pendleton Rex Fendleton Betty Jo Arthax Hazel Cooper Marcia Ann Stirman Betty B. Elder Patsy Parks Shirley Jo Watson J. G. Peters Bear Paul Langseth Daphne Maison Martha Ana Larkin Maxine Stryker Choe 4 Geno David Won Wanda Tune Amvanisom

First Negro Selectee From Basque Drafted

Mor Far region records show Menroe Peetis colored assigned by Basque County Selective Service Bar to take up training duties near Creu Mego County. The draft board notes indicate several examinees may have applied, with mixed results on qualification.

Peetis Mor- Far Basque County Creu Mego County

Milton Dahl Injured In Car Wreck Saturday

Milton Dahl was injured when his car wrecked Saturday night four miles east of Whitney on Highway 22. He escaped with a broken arm near the wrist and bruises, after a long drive to Canyon and Dallas to deliver gifts and attend the National FFA Convention. Milton was taken by a Whitney resident to a doctor and then to Hillboro hospital. he returned home Sunday afternoon. The accident occurred during strenuous driving with limited time to catch a train for Kansas City and the convention.

Milton Whitney Highway 22 Canyatt State Law Dalle Conrad Sommers Dallas Canyon W. A. Mee Spadden Mr. Sommers Kanda City FFA J. L. Gorloff Ot ‘Simon Hillag +boro Dahl Gerloff

Ed Handley Addresses Clifton Students on Parade

Ed Handley spoke to Clifton Schools Monday about the Central Texas Fair parade. Handley, chairman of the parade committee, said the event would be large and the best in fair history. Students may participate or watch from the sidewalk and should contact teachers for details on floats and orderly reporting.

Ed Handley Clifton Handley Fac Acio

Frank Hornbuckle Killed At Morgan

Word arrives from Clittin that Rosale Hornbuckle a prominent Borque County figure died Tuesday from a gunshot wound in his home chat. Funeral and interment services held at Morgen Wednesday afternoon. merchant community mourns the loss amid uncertain publication details.

Rosale Hornbuckle

Methodift Women Plan All-Day Program at MN Church

Women at the MN Church will hold an all-day program on Welireslag starting at 2 AM. The event aims to engage attendees with planned activities and community outreach.

Progilaal Po Welireslag

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Central Texas Scors Fred Wills Han Ody San Starcos Starmet Eam San Louie Kreeger Martin Mickelson Wichita, Kansas Milton Dahl Frank Hornbuckle Morgan Mrs. J. Brawenson
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