08 Sep 1950
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1950
Page
1
A fragmented report notes a British farmer and future Farm Association guest visiting Glifton as part of a youth agriculture program. Mentions Camp, Unit Sears, and varied preparations by participants and organizers amid a broader Farm Fair context.
A Colwick reunion attracted about 90 attendees with tributes and thanks to organizers. Notable guests included Mrs. Charlee tr wad My and A. T. Mutton, with memories of Colwick and local families shared. The write up notes long-standing community ties and reminiscences of past gatherings.
Readable fragments show visitors to Clifton area from Jacksonville and Bartlett over Labor Day weekend. Several families, including the Ox Ford and Butler households, hosted relatives and friends, with trips to Amarillo, Plainview, and Lavelland mentioned. Updates note a minor accident and multiple relatives spending weeks in Clifton.
A Clifton based effort drew several local businessmen into a factory venture. Elele Co. initially withheld funds, using a testing approach to gauge Cotton industry interest. A youth mentor from Clifton led early employment steps, with small financial backers gaining a stake as the project showed promise.
An obituary fragment lists survivors including Anita wore, Guy Twesipeeat, Keith Ausily, Harry, Wendy Lindy Young, Tieb Matthews, Veron of Port Brews, Raymond of Citi Mire, and others from Houston and nearby towns. It notes a wake at a local funeral home and mentions relatives and eight grandchildren.
A small fragment mentions a weighing of ten and a partial event at Goodall on September 1 1050. It references a parent, a person named Rob and a Chin, with unclear actions or outcomes. The readable text suggests an informal record of a local occurrence and participants, but lacks a clear event.
Central Texas Fair entries draw keen response with numerous cattle owners listing head counts from Case Ranch Eldorado to Jan Tyler and Bal famy Bertelaon. Closing date is September 1. entry blanks available at the County Home Demonstrator's office and A G Amundson home. Civic Improvement Society to host turkey dinners Thursday and Friday at noon in Jory Hall to raise funds for the fair.
Pvt Travia G Prince son of Mr and Mrs W W Prince from Clifton completed the airmen indoctrination course at Lackland AFB Gate to the Air Force The course included a scientific evaluation of his aptitude for a vocation and career He was assigned last week to an Air Base in Denver Colorado where he is now stationed.
District 128 organizes district level grade school football with ten boys in grades five to eight from Clifton Valley Mills Meridian Whitney northern all stars in north half and GCranfills Gap Hico Iredell Walnut Springs in south half round robin subdistrict play determines district 128 champions opening Sept 27 with Meridian at Clifton and other matchups through Nov 18.
A hazy rural image stirs attention as locals discuss the farm scene and wonder about the credited photographer. The picture prompts new readers to identify the people, places, and context behind the grainy frame.
The Clifton High School Cubs open 1950 football practice with a mix of experienced lettermen and new players. Coach Cosah Acre Bronstad and Julia Kuch lead lines while early workouts test positions and potential lineup changes. Returning standouts include Painter, Roetachke, Ja Prince, Dahl, Barton, and Jothers, with several others pushing for roles. The team aims for a strong season in Class B against district rivals.
Claude Tunnels and his wife plan to relocate to Big Spring for health reasons. Mr. Tunnels will manage the Big Spring plant and oversee operations for the Kinet and Elevator Co. in the area as doctors advised. He will leave Milling Co. soon to begin construction work in Hig Spring.
A fragmented OCR fragment shows garbled text about a legal or financial matter with no clear names, dates, or outcome. The readable bits mention numbers and a stream of unreadable characters, preventing a definite summary or identification of entities.
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