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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1947
Page
1
A brief report notes a team losing the final round of a local tournament on a Wednesday night. The scene highlights the team's season fade after a strong run and a close score, with spectators left to reflect on the narrow defeat.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a struggle and a pivotal moment in a game with references to a player and a team. The legibility issues prevent clear identification of names, places, or outcomes.
A wedding at Community Lutheran in Snareh an fnton united Carl Christian Kipp Jr and Marcelle Moore. Bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elie A. Moore with grandfather Dr. iste of Clifton. Groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gy of Toledo. Officiants and attendants listed. reception at the bride’s home followed. The couple plans an extended honeymoon through central Fite Lapping to Canada and Niagara Falls.
Amos Elder and Panky Canutevor headline a promising backfield as the team returns lettermen and builds around them. Captain Elder and co captain Billy Marvin lead a squad with new players and reserves aiming for a solid year with decisive linemen such as Alfie and Mott providing depth.
A 39 year old man Abraham J aleyers of Seguin shot and killed himself after severely wounding his wife and a 12 year old stepdaughter. Deputies say Meyers fired multiple shots then killed himself as emergency responders arrived. Funeral arrangements were pending with authorities confirming the self inflicted death.
The Clifton Scouts held a weekend camp at a ranch on Av 25 with 16 Troop 76 scouts attending. Activities included flag ceremony, swimming, singing, races, rope work, and a campfire. patrols practiced guard duties, trail tasks, hiking, and night activities ending with a departure for home.
The Clifton Junior College Cowboys begin their season with two preseason workouts under Coach O duel, preparing for a Sept 5 away game at Cisco Junior College. The team aims to build toward a strong Texar Junior College conference debut with returning players and newcomers from Gatesville Speegleville and Cranfills Gap.
The fragment lists Kenneth Gene Nelson and Ernest Nelson with Mrs Nelson visiting near Prairieville and Clifton, mentioning relatives in Dallas, Franklin, and Minnesota. It notes Marilyn Carlson's birthday and various residents connected to Clifton Junior College and nearby towns.
The CranfiliS Gap School opened Monday with a principal named Mhodias and a staff including vocational agriculture teacher Mrs Poadintan. The grade one through six classes and commercial subjects were listed, while multiple details appear garbled.
Readable portions describe the start of classes on Monday September 8 with a return to school. A faculty meeting is planned for Friday afternoon at the school building. The cafeteria will open for business on Tuesday and staff assignments include named teachers for various grades and subjects.
Clifton College will hold an informal welcome program Wednesday Sept 10 to observe the fall term. The 2:30 pm event in the college auditorium includes a speaker musical numbers and a lunch. All students plus parents and staff are invited with freshman registration Monday sophomores Tuesday.Enrollment is expected near last year’s 183. The campus features the men’s commons building girls’ dormitory and war surplus equipment valued about 50 000 to 70 000.
Jack Tindall took top honors at a local golf match while Callahan and D. Joel claimed prize placements. The event listed scores around the mid eighty range with a large field and several named competitors such as Orville Langenth and A L Ludtke.
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