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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1947
Page
1
Abad and others in laps at the Cubs game as Pr Bondy and V. Hf. Burkett feature in the report. The text shows fragmented names and unclear action, suggesting a brief local sports item or social moment captured on the page.
An unclear fragment describes a baptism involving Dennis and family attendees. The text references grandparents and a church setting, suggesting a small local ceremony with relatives present. Further readable details are unavailable in the provided snippet.
The Clinton College Cowboys edged Weatherford Junior College Coyotes 12 42 in a late rally at home. Key plays included a kick return and a defensive stop as Clinton College pulled ahead after Weatherford led 18 0 late in the third.
A trimmed public notice outlines a local pet event scheduled for Monday November 2. It promises a community day with pet exhibits and family activities, inviting residents to bring their dogs, cats, and other companions to join demonstrations and contests.
Acting mayor L Witcher takes over Clifton leadership after Mayor Standefer resigns. Witcher, elected to the city council last election, will serve until a mayor is chosen at the upcoming spring city officers election. The note mentions the resignation and transition plan.
H D Connell hosts the annual meeting with reports from 1947 officers and committee chairs. Key recommendations include full quarterly reports, increased 4 H Club member support, and continuing the 1944 Work Program for 1948 with emphasis on district committees and club activities.
Profestor Tyssen receives a large bouquet from Cranfillt Gap dormitory girls at a College Abie Ohne event marking his 33 years of service. Attendees include Rav. WT. Glgatad, Dr. J. A. Am dedication service, Mrs. Tyssen, Miss Rogstad, and Miss Rud as the Tyssen building is named in honor of his long tenure.
P O Dahl died Thursday afternoon October 23 at Blis hospital in Clifton from a heart disorder. Funeral at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Walter T. Gigstad guiding. Survived by wife Priscilla Pierson Dahl, four sons, three daughters, five grandchildren, three brothers and three sisters. Born October 1877 in Clifton to Olaf and Gunner Dahl, he farmed, ran a gin and whirter, and later retired to Clifton.
The county commissioners report the Highway Department has a bottnd of 40000 for constructing the Womack to Highway 22 road and asks the county to purchase right of way. Construction start date not announced. The need for passage of road bonds to furnish the treasury is noted, with the Highway Commission planning for Bone County.
Bosque County Lutheran church Frere district represented at an annual Texas Circuit of Lutheran Brotherhood meeting. Delegates from Fort Worth Dallas Waco and Normann attended a service and banquet at Lake Waco. Officers elected included Wilber Sleprow and Sid Dudaf, with other leaders named and new plans discussed.
Local Lions club hears a report on a county road bond plan. Officials discuss distribution of funds among commissioners and highway projects. The club backs the report and awaits further developments on bond plans and road improvements.
A damaged OCR fragment shows scattered words about scenery or title work. Readable terms include no clear person, place, date, or organization. The garbled text suggests a partial caption or notice without verifiable details.
Mrs Fannie Fossett a County Pioneer died at the local hospital from a heart ailment on Friday Oct 24 She was born in Mississippi July 23 1960 and lived in Meridian Texas with her parents later marrying Robert G Fossett Eight children were born with two predeceased She moved to Clifton 12 years ago to live with son William Harris Fossett and was bedbound after a heart attack three weeks prior She joined First Baptist Meridian and the family includes four sons George Toallio William Burris Fossett Robert Emmett Fossett and others Survivors include grandchildren and great grandchildren Pallbearers included grandsons Buster Thompson Homer Thompson Marvin Fossett Calvin Fossett and others Funeral services were held at Milton Fossett home and Cliteon Baptist Church with Rev P De Young officiating Burial was in Cliton Cemetery.
Fragmentary OCR shows a morning service and church gathering led by a committee including Mr. Gorennon Mrs. Comer and Mrs. Jackson. It mentions Rev E Fetteron as programming instructor and a post event at 200 a.m. with a youth pastor named Young.
Plans by the Busque County Livestock and Agriculture Show call for entries by November 8. The event, held at Muridien Shoal property, will begin November 1 with divisions overseen by county extension staff and various division superintendents. Entries must be in place by 9 am November 14 and remain until 3 pm on November 15. the Reese will publish further details in the next issue.
FFA boys who showed livestock at the Dalian Pair entattained themaelvee and veral Clifton businessmen at Youngbloods in Waco with a chicken dinner. Attendees included Tom Parka Jim Henpig Kalwin Grimes W Berry Kent Appleby John Lock art Morris Alfie David Dabl ene Diuich Galen Ruetee David Tyssen David Bergman Leon Marrow Bobbie Hauke Jim Ingnie Glen Beckner Roland Pasperson M Middleton newcomers Mr and Mrs P M Middleton and ree sons Simmy Billy and one ala and 3 Bouse County new residents moving to Basque County at Gaither Ranch.
The Record publishes a reader letter from Cpl Joe Weban stationed in Munich. He cites clipping from Stars and Stripes about the first American to die from polio, mentions Berlin, and notes American polio experts being sent to relieve the epidemic in the German city.
Fragmented OCR notes show quoted cotton prices and assorted goods. Mentions cotton 11.20 middling and numbers like 86, 100, with references to bids or costs and unspecified items such as hay or wool. Entities are unclear due to garbled text.
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