Weathered notes on crops and census data from Clifton area
The column covers one week of good sunshine and timely showers aiding gardens and fruit trees. It notes census trends since 1900 and 1950 Bosque County figures, plus quail season prep, city paving trials, and upcoming Bosque County Democratic rally at the Armory with leaders attending. It also mentions white bass history and a Lions Club gathering with a fried chicken dinner.
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Clifton
Bosque County
Bosque
Comanche County Solicits Your Support in Primary
A plea from a Democratic candidate urging support in the May 7 1960 Democratic Primary for District Judge of the 52nd Judicial District. He cites 25 years of law practice and service as County Judge of Me Culloch County and District Attorney, plus World War II Army service, promising to act with wisdom and fairness as a judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culloch County
FOR SALE FIVE ROOM HOME IN CLIFTON
Real estate ad lists a five room and bath and one half home at 215 South Avenue I Clifton with options on carpets and drapes. Contact PL Ashcraft for details. Also advertisements for electric motors, Easter napkins gifts at The Gift Shop Clifton and furniture offers from Gilmore and Davis in McGregor.
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South Avenue I
Clifton
Ashcraft
Appreciation overflows Goodall-Witcher care and thanks
A grateful notice thanks the doctors and staff of Goodall-Witcher Hospital for excellent care during a recent stay. The writer also thanks visiting friends and relatives for cards flowers and prayers mentioning Pastor Haugen and other pastors. Included are thanks to relatives and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Hospital
Goodall-Witcher Hospital
Otto C. Nete
Goodall and Witcher Hospital
Haugen
Tennison Attends State Board Meeting in Austin
Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Tennison traveled to Austin last Friday and Saturday where Mr. Tennison, a member, attended a meeting of the State Board of Public Accountants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Tennison
Austin
Tennison
State Board of Public Accountants
Family News From Gatesville and Waco Events
Mrs B W Hardie drove her parents Mr and Mrs W H Husker son to their home on Route 4 Gatesville last Sunday He recently spent four days in the local hospital and he and Mrs Husker son were guests of the Hardises last week while he was recovering Visitors to the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Jackson Sunday included Mr and Mrs Milton McDaniel and two daughters Charlotte Kay and Terry Linn of Waco and Mr Jacksons mother and sister Mrs W W Jackson and Mrs Clifford Reynolds of Glen Rose
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B. W. Hardie
W. H. Huskerson
Gatesville
Mr. Huskerson
Huskerson
Paul Jackson
Milton McDaniel
Charlotte Kay
Terry Linn
Waco
Jackson
W. W. Jackson
Clifford Reynolds
Glen Rose
Mrs Otto Gangshei Hosts Clifton Study Guild Meeting
Mrs Otto Gangshei hosted the Study Guild at her Clifton home on Tuesday night March 22 at 7 30. Psalm 46 was read responsively led by Mrs Gangshei. Chapter 3 covered clothing cosmetics of Bible times titled Your Cloak Also. Mrs P Joe Dahl led the study and Mrs Elmo Dansby presided at the business session. The group discussed an Easter Sunrise Service they plan to sponsor again this year. Dessert and coffee followed for 15 members and one new member Mrs James H Elder Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Gangshei
Clifton
Gangshei
P. Joe Dahl
Elmo Dansby
James H Elder Jr
Help Mrs Anna Hoff Celebrate Her Birthday
Clifton visitors joined Breckenridge residents on Sunday March 27 to celebrate the birthday of Mrs. Anna Hoff formerly of the Norse community. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Dahl Hans B. Dahl Mrs. C F E Ellingson Mr. and Mrs E A Ellingson Mr. and Mrs M O Murphree and Mr. and Mrs A B Ulland. Mrs Hoff is sister to Mrs John Dahl and E A Ellingson and aunt to Hans B. Dahl Mrs Murphree and Mrs Ulland. The Clifton group also visited with Bernard Hoff and Bruce Hoff, sons of Mrs Hoff.
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Mrs. Anna Hoff
Clifton
Breckenridge
Anna Hoff
John Dahl
Hans B. Dahl
C. FE. Ellingson
E. A. Ellingson
M. O. Murphree
A. B. Ulland
Hoff
Lan
C. E. Ellingson
Murphree
Ulland
Bernard Hoff
Bruce Hoff
Grand Prairie family visits Clifton and Norse kin
Mr and Mrs C M Rystad and children Nyla and Kenneth of Grand Prairie spent the weekend with his parents Mrs and Mrs William Bob Zuehlke of Star Route 1 Clifton and with C M Rystad’s family in Norse Also Barbara Zuehlke a Texas Lutheran College student in Seguin stayed with her parents and sister in the Zuehlke home.
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C. M. Rystad
Nyla
Kenneth
Grand Prairie
William
Bob) Zuehlke
Star Route 1
Clifton
Norse
Zuehlke
Barbara Zuehlke
Texas Lutheran College
Seguin
Birthday gathering at Henry Zuehlke home noted
A group of relatives and friends joined Mrs. Zuehlke at her birthday celebration Sunday at the Henry Zuehlke home. Attendees included her parents Mr. and Mrs Henry Hampe, her brothers Arnold and Oscar Hampe, sister Mrs Arthur Willmann, plus many relatives and Clifton residents and others from Valley Mills and Ireland.
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Henry Zuehlke
Olin
Alfred Henkelman
Ida Wenzel
Willie Wenzel
Clifton
Albert Henkelman
Max Landgraf
Valley Mills
Rich Walsieben
Ireland
James Josey Nominated for Frontier Royalty
James Josey a Southwest Texas State College senior from Clifton is among eight students nominated for frontier royalty in San Marcos Frontier Days to be held April 8 and 9. The class will elect two girls and two boys as royal representatives after two rodeo performances a western variety show and an all college dance with Ferlin Husky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Josey
Southwest Texas State College
Clifton
San Marcos College
James
J 0. Josey
Route 2
Rovyalty
Ferlin Husky
George Wolfgang Visits Walter Prescher for Youth Camp Plans
George Wolfgang, special representative and state youth camp director of the Sons of Hermann, San Antonio, spends the week with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Prescher and sons in their home. They discuss lodge work in the Northern District and plans for the Junior Sons of Hermann Camp opening June 5 at Hermann's Camp in Comfort for ten weeks with five weeks for girls and five for boys. Walter Prescher Jr. also plans to work at the camp again this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wolfgang
Sons of Hermann State Office
San Antonio
Walter Prescher
Walter Jr
Melvin
Wolfgang
Prescher
Walter Prescher Jr
Sons of Hermann
Comfort
Larson Family Weekend Visit Near Clifton
Mr and Mrs Paul Larson of Jayton spent the prior weekend near Clifton with his parents Mr and Mrs E O Larson and his brother George confirming family travel among relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Larson
Jayton
Clifton
E. O. Larson
George
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Crawford Martin
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Men of the Craw
Comanche County
Pledge
Howell E. Cobb
DR. Miller Belding
Waco Theatre
Dead Animal Service
Free and Sure
Hamilton
Bronstad Gin
Ira Callan
Tess
Gilmore & Davis, Inc
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Watson Feed & Hatchery
Ite
Motorola
Watson Peed & Hatchery
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Mrs. W. R. Schibler
W. R
Bob) Poage
Kal Segrist
Erath County
H. A. Leaverton
Hamilton County
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Bill) Allen
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James F. McDowell
A. D
Tiny) Carr Thomas E. Davis
Hiram E. Woosley
Earl R. Behringer
Doyle J. Borchers
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R. W
Dude) Standefer
Rufus Hutchison
Joseph FE. Conrad Raymond Lammert
Lipton Tea
Supreme
Wapco
van Camp Tuna
Hudson
Gaines
California
Sunkist Lemons
Puffin Biscuits
Wess
Bologna
Concho
Mrs. Tucker
Donald Duck
Delta
Chuck Roast
Maher
Foley
Briggs and Stratton Motors
Stanley
Guild
Frontier Royalty
Clifton Record
Robert L. Baldridge
Robert L. Baldridge JR
Editors and Publishers
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Hamilton Counties
U. S
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Pangburn
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