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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1948
Page
1
Officials plan the fair precincts with horses, cattle, hogs, and poultry on display. The auction ring and livestock sheds will be prepared as the fair opens with judging starting next morning. Departments include women’s displays, crop union booths, and a large central barn complex.
Mary Christopheysin Johnson born January 12, 1866 in Brownsboro, Texas and later moved to Torque County. She married Fred Christophers and raised five children, including Ton, Mrs. John Horley, Mim Otto Samuelson, Alfred, and Chris. Survived by Charley Johnson and 13 grandchildren, with two predeceased. Funeral at Corpne Christ.
In a weekend event the community Tubes Service Co connected a new line to Whitney. The ceremony marked improved utilities and a brighter public street scene. Residents noted better power reliability and ongoing upgrades in the area.
A garbled note references individuals named My and Mr Tack of Cilftod with unclear context. The fragment suggests a guide or miscellaneous remarks but provides no verifiable events, dates, or actions to confirm a full news item.
Mrs D C Holverson dies after brain hemorrhage at home age years. Funeral Thursday at Eres Suyterian Cheewh with burial in Clitton cemetery. Survived by her husband nik Biewana and children Jamey Durie Je A Wire. Detailed obituary to appear in next Record.
Funeral services held at First Methodist Church in Bunlay with interment in Clifwun cemetery. Survivors include wife Josephine Shirley and daughter Jo 98H. he served in World War II with the 30th Division and saw action in major campaigns. He joined the Lutheran Church in Cranfills Gap before later joining a Clifton area church.
Fragmented OCR reads of a social event with Mrs Emmett Bchow named, guests seated, and scattered names including Mimdaras W. Cl. and Tindall. The text is garbled but depicts a hostess event with attendees and cheers.
Roster listing Cubs players and coaches for upcoming game against Cransfills Gap Lions. Includes J Mumphoies Toweyy Schurtde Murrie Alfie Billy Earl Gould nan Billys McFadden Milton Israwn Oren Janws Tophia Cane tes a Joe Capps Ceril Brasher coach Arthur Bronstad and others with photo credit to Paynount Studio.
Cubs freshman team blanked Clifton 7 to 0 in a rugged opening game amid a good crowd. Perry and Camuteron stood out with a late fourth quarter drive, Camuteron catching and sprinting for a key score. Rewer, Prince, and Was oltand did strong defensive work as new starters impressed.
A memorial gift to the College Library presents books to students, honoring P. O. Dabir for lifelong moral support and service. The donation funds the World Hook Encyclopedia and related materials, with grateful thanks from the college and from Dabir’s family and peers.
W Capps sells Clifton theatre interests to W V Peemater judge M Willers and Clyde Williams of Knox City. Feemater takes charge of Clifton theatres and will reside in JW Townley home with his wife and daughter-in-law joining the Clifton opera scene. Capps plans to remain in Clifton.
Local society column lists residents and guests from von incline Maine Moody and nearby towns. Names include Mrs. Luther Dyers, Hallie Morris, Jo Louis Groesbeck, Bill Lewis, Mrs. J. La Srawn, Gayland Laws, Ann, Sandra, Clifton, Mrs. Ane, Mlle Meller, Joe Ana, Henry Navy, Kather Mioe, Jean of Corvus Chrinit, Mrs. Frank K. Bradsteeck, Luba, Jean entering Tech, Sam Aut, Timberlake family, Bruce Barton, Clyde Marton, Alvin Asmundson, RE Tyas, Shirley Pay, Omie Garton, and others. Events mention weekend visits, entries for livestock shows, and a livestock division at Central Terra Pale.
Cowboys defeated Navy 19 to something as Dave Oliver returned a kick for a touchdown and starred on offense. The team showed better conditioning and reserve depth with younger players contributing from area high schools. Next home game listed as a conference matchup on Thursday, September 5 against Cisendr College.
An OCR fragment describes a social event at Mirat Methodist Hoots with couples including Ted vans Tas Anderson and Fidore Conrad among attendees. Text is garbled but mentions Fear and attendance, with unclear lines about coverage of the gathering and participants.
Fragmentary notice outlines a bread show scheduled for September 25 with scattered text about times and locations. Names, places, and actions are unreadable in parts, but the event appears linked to a community calendar.
A long list of local students plan nine months of study at various colleges. Attendees include Mrs. Mary Haterivany Mionan Elle Roberson Minn Gwendelle Roberson Misa Latsy Richards Spangio W A stringy Buringfellow Pravin Gobi John Standafer Ko Keel Jr R O Hass Martin Hill Thomas Kay Coston James William Cooper Neil Hulings Misa Elizabeth Moore Leta Faye Rhyne at Providence Hospital nursing program in Waco Kate C Knudsig Alpin Leedie Tarleton Barbra Lackhary Betty Willett Floyd Egeen Southwestern University Georgetown Eleabeth Moore Texas State College for Women Dentor Lavie Turner Weatherford Jr College Weatherford Cath Rystad A A College Kinesville Mor jde Bimmone Abilene
The Clifton Chorus meets at the city hall under director A H Gender. C E Pletwin elected president with Chris Stsund as secretary treasurer. Planning, practice schedules, and festival goals noted, with mixed ensembles to rehearse Monday mornings at 8 20 at City Hall.
Fragmented OCR text indicates a registration notice inviting new entrants aged around 18 or older. It references a registration period and location likely, with uncertain details. Names, dates, and precise requirements are unreadable.
The report notes a small decline in total enrollment compared with 1947 across multiple schools. Highlights include Valley Mille with 208 total, 224 in grade school and 88 in high school, and New Heathens listed among districts. Names such as Ranith Caren and Tye Whitey appear in the context of administrators and staff.
At the Lions Club gathering in Lak oF Dyatwet the meeting faced slack attendance and financial notes. Ruth Moors appeared as the newly elected Lion Sweetheart, earning broad approval from members. The group reported progressing arrangements for the Kale event and noted deficits, with Clifton and Holder among guests discussed.
Fragmentary notes show morning prices for various goods as traders name items like Poultry imps and current ry fryers while referencing cotton and a tuckey market. The garbled text suggests a local auction scene with mixed commodities and uncertain figures.
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