College Football Regular Season Opens September 7
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate college football will start in early September with teams prepared for the regular season opener on September 7. Mentions of Mae Johnenaed, Maetien Bent, and Wyatt, plus references to Mont af the ovo chars and Herman SenioBovi Dakotey, appear jumbled and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite
Alreday
Maetien
Wyatt
Manto
Herman” SenioBovi
Dakotey
Repnebaker
Minnie Wrat
Merchants to Close Monday for Fake Day
Local merchants plan a Monday closing on September 6 as part of a staged event. Several businesses listed include grocery stores, garages, tire shops, jewelers, auto dealers, and cleaners, with a note about a public view and staged activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen
Fajcelty
Coir
Fanad
ITU
Atom i
Pask
Boares
Stowers
Ormrude
Palle Garage
Chivon
Apecnaila
Vamiert' Grocery
Standefer Chevrolet Coy
Whitsey Jewelery
Teilery
Clifton Flame and Auto
WP. R. Kewlinga
Misn Clara's
Clifton Lasher
Cowen's Grocery
Rincheloe Cleaners
Goodyear Show
Community Puble Berview
Candas Arber
Wea
Tumaizon Brewery
Chifvon Ree
Funeral Services Held For Mrs Emil Nelson
Funeral services were held at the family home and Shilo Baptist Church near Crawford for Mrs. Emil Nelson who died August 20. She was born June 10, 19H in Basque County and married to Mimi Nelson in 1900. Surviving are her son Erman, daughters Annie Mathix and others, twelve grandchildren, and a large extended family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noe Hhome
Crawford
Ovee
Annie Julia Nebon
Smith
Gustave
Karen
Basque County
J. K. Rystad
Nodesia
Ove Savior
Aina Amid Bits
BM. Olson
Carl A. Smith
City Clean Up Day Set For September 6 1948 Clifton
City of Clifton schedules Clean Up Day for Monday September 6 1948. All citizens asked to place trash in convenient containers for pickup by the City Truck. Mayor J L Standider pledges cooperation and urges residents to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Standider
Birth Notice for Child at Conk Witehar Clinic
A child was born to Mr and Mrs Francia ly at the Conk Witehar Clinic located at 40 wh The wren aed Mrs in Volley Villa Dallas. The report lists 5106 Lindley Ave Dallas as the address connected to the family.
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Conk Witehar
Wren Aed
Volley Villa
Mes
Tery
Lindley Ave
Dallas
Colwick Reunion Planned At City Park This September
The annual Colwick Reunion will be held at City Park on Sunday September 6 1948. Local families descended from Colwick pioneers are expected to gather for the event with participation by collector groups and a communal carry to start the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colwick
Startin
Lower Hou
Jalwick
Cais To Open Football Season Here Sept 9
The Clifton Dragons prepare for football season with a Sept. 9 opener against Redell High. A Monday Sept. 6 scrimmage at 1 o'clock against Cypress and Pairhaoks, free of charge, will help teams sharpen before conference play starts.
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Cais
Suilecow
West
Theis Sequins
Spirit
Flint
Yds
Periwiuare
Cypress
Pairhaoks
Echoote
Clifton
Samson
Porta
Gap provides grid schedule and local fixtures
Local notes show Cranfills Gap and neighboring towns arranging football games between Meridian, Cranfills Gap, Walnut Springs, and Granbury with dates in October and November. Mentions John Tasos and Jean’s family, a water supply incident near Clifton, and a wedding in Fort Worth with Margaret Gay Mairy marrying CW Lambert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CW. Lamiseiee
Margariy Gay Mairy
J.P Gey
Me Kinney
Margaret
CW. Lambert
Wass
Prise
Lambert
Committee Named To Football Prospects Look Promote Health Unit
County wide committee named to boost health unit for 1948 Cowboys. Eleven assistants and twenty six players report to Coach Chaye Oliver at Clifton Junior College as the team eyes a strong season with ten games. Key veterans include Pete Maulage, Billy Wake, Joy Macnengale, and Coby Duckson among others. schedule includes Clifton, Ranger, Weatherford, and other conference foes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elevan
da Oliver
Vunsnimin Choi
Pete Maulage
Moget
Billy Wake
Aw Kedward
Ton
Euund
Joy Macnengale
Mi Bn
Auards
Coby’ Duckson
Wandiey
Gunn
Tennaind
Crunntie Apt
Kena Dahl
McKay
Marrs
Reedeikon
Drawinack
Calvan Alltoh
Ronald Nelson
Paty Tye
Fort Worth
Lil” Kevin
Mien
Billy Farammon
Speegieviie
Charies
Rivnrtad
Gene Bullard
Ka Moines
Wewlall Wallace
Wily Prinew
Weide
Cuiten
Caldwell
Crawfitd
Oliveu Johann
Crantils Ong
Ross Crouch
McGono
Edi On
King
Charles ‘Besot
Martin Toethie
Cittaduniav College
Oliver
Beusl
Gonplans
Dallas Saya Ale
Lutheran Willer
Hanerson
Hifton
Storuwearingy
Ranger Tunis College
Mi Banat
Terns
Miltney
Tern
Doeaive
Atimatures Dhol Goh
Hillabeen
Weatherford Day
College At Clifton
First To Register For Draft In Clifton Area
Lloyd Verne Hamerstad, from Clifton, is noted as the first young man to register under the new draft system. Approximately 60 men registered in Miflan by Wednesday, with Stephenville’s P. M. Rogstad serving as county representative. The Army has formed five service boards to process registrations and aims to raise 10,000 men nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Verne Hamerstan
Noute 3
Clifton
Yadi
Sarang Jolo
Mercian Board
Stephenville
P. M. Rogstad
Dongar
Tomlin
Chrighiavion
Mt. Ada Antanie Poth
Army
Neverber All
Aloe
James Lun Plint Resigns as Scoutmaster
James Lun Flint resigns as assistant scoutmaster amid months of service to the troops. The Beout Committee plans a replacement soon and announces continued support for the scouts and their daily life, with activities and a court of honor forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lun Plint
Jamun
Auguste Hd
Flint
Tha
Scouta
Beout Committee
Flin
Thoraday
Laos
Clitton
Bridge Club Names Officers for Coming Year
A local bridge club selected officers for the upcoming year at a Friday meeting held Aug. 27. The event featured gladiola arrangements and a roast and peri meal in the reception rooms. Members Clement Kineton and Mise Lawtie were among those recognized alongside other attendees.
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Bridge Clum
Art
la Laswe
Bridge Club
Mos
Clement Kineton
Mise Lawtie
Umata ‘Meombern Arcering
Rigged Visit Reports and Homecoming In Etithom
In a garbled report from Etithom, numerous relatives and visitors from Alvin, Lom, Hubbard City, and Fort Worth gathered for a homecoming at the Coyote Church. Names include Mary Avelyn Orr, Marilynne Wolhar, Jo Ann Philip, and Howard J. Black with several families traveling to Epittom for a brief stay and visit with Myx Wheaden and Jodie Troll. The piece notes long-awaited trips and tied visits to the nearby White Sands area and Caverns while mentioning a prior 17 year lapse since the last Etithom visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Avelyn Orr
Waco
Tha Horton
Marilynn
Cofton
Coyote
Lomita
Sutlaw
Ter
Jim Johansen
Laon
Mubbard City
Laut
Ann Mey
Lorey
New the Caverns
Muldow
Myx
Parcel post service begins September first
The parcel post service begins September 1 1948 with weight limits up to 110 pounds per item and girth rules, plus domestic air mail weighing up to 8 ounces continuing at current rates. The new service uses graded seal levels and rates per ounce for additional weight.
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Mtr
A. L. Bronstad
Lomiestic Air Mail
Welbing Np
Fragmented OCR: Local Office Aide Names Missing
An OCR fragment mentions an office and a person tied to a department, but most proper names and details are garbled. The readable bits reference a university, a department, and an event related to civic administration, with several mis-transcribed words. The piece suggests a brief notice about personnel or appointment, but essential facts are unreadable.
CIC Shop Classes Open To All Ages
CIC offers shop classes for all ages with courses in welding woodwork and metalwork. The program aims to teach practical skilled trades and includes access for nontraditional students and older learners seeking hands on training.
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CIC
Fort Worth Area Obscure Names and Places In Fragment
Fragmentary OCR lists scattered names and locations across Fort Worth and surrounding areas including Mrs Murer, Hie Sih, Bras Meri, and Perry Wr. The text mentions Iowa children and a Crewdford Ur ends Hts Darinollie, with unclear connections and missing context.
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Comore
Murer
Iowa
Fem Cina
Fort Worth
Kre
Perry
Crewford
Darinollie
Senate Election Sparks Interest in County Races
The county races draw attention as Lyndon and others vie for office. Reports suggest close standings with candidates including Wy EM Gates, Kilwanl, and Shofnar, as votes from East County and nearby towns are tallied.
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Powell Hever
Kilwanl
Gan Shofnar
Stee Sana
Sana Attees
Ea County
John R Cowen Pqsilton
Walley St
Myshenny
Voles
Olb
Tur County
Farm Bureau Auxiliary Group Meeting Notes
Community gathering at Clift City Mall discusses Farm Bureau Auxiliary work led by Cardwell and Tawney. Attendees include men and women from Amarillo district and nearby counties with focus on organizing county branch activities and inviting broader participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Auxiliary
Fey
Clift City
Wes
Jo Lint
Dan Te Bailey
Waco
Pee
Bureau Oftice and Ay
Cardwell
Amarillo
Banque Coun
John Mgr
Clay Canutenon
Fine York
Auction Prices Report from Pion Merchants
Piston morning auction at Noukey shows prices for various grains. Corn futures quoted at around 40 front 3 ta. yellow corn at 120 per unit. barley at 126 per unit. Prices reflect demand factors and idle supplies, with several items affected by market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noukey
Rigen
Dara
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Stevenson
Taluyer
Lyndon
Johnioon
Magny Hiab
Heaunty
John KR. Cowan
Mirmaie
Lawckar
Emil Nelson
Mra. AG
Annindoon
Gon
Doiny
Drm. Tda
Getoom
Bronham
Kondy
Polatives
Creatule Gap
Son Tronher
Robert Stanley
Lions
She Iean
Boyt
Glitean
Whinney
Cennfills Gap
Meo
Balley Mille Ab
Talowk Cranfills
Jeanes
John W. Tasos
Shar L. Sears
Jeanee
Wurse
Eta Presauer
Lowai
Howlth Gia
Nur
Citisenn
Lloyd Hamerstad
Mr and
Min
Lemme Ino
UE Parcel Post Service
Tegins
Aline
H. Garden
Eplerseted
Thame Ruéer
Wien
Wek
North Texas Tale ‘Teachers College
Denton
Pekan
Swith
Powltry
Ince Publicatinn
Toaua
Crete
Wivailde Ews
Otter
Panty
Clase
Rimeh Uamitmell
Morbar
Windea
Beott
Dom
Mey
Joan
Panama
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