Prepared steps to protect homes from tornadoes and storms
An advisory urges homeowners especially in Bosque County area to prepare for tornadoes strong winds and hail. It covers in home shelter options mobile home anchorage recommendations poststorm safety steps contacting insurers and keeping detailed records for claims. The guidance stresses avoiding dangerous structures and recreating a quick emergency plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque County
Hubbard
Texas
Insurance Information Institute
Institute
Clifton Chamber Banquet and High School Open House Set Weekend
A busy Bosque County weekend includes the Second Annual Clifton Chamber of Commerce Banquet at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Clifton National Guard Armory and an open house Sunday at 2 p.m. for Clifton's new $800,000 high school. Attendees include City Secretary M. R. Pat White and Supt. Kent Appleby, with A. M. Greenwade and Jim B. Smith also stopping by during vote counting. National Library Week runs through April 14 with the Nellie Pederson Civic Library inviting visits, and Defensive Driving Week noted by Gov. Briscoe. Clifton FHA Week honors were given to Collis Sellman of the Valley Mills Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque County
Clifton Chamber of Commerce
Clifton National Guard
Clifton
M. R
Pat’’ White
Kent Appleby
A. M. Greenwade
Jim B. Smith
White
National Library Week
Nellie Pederson
City Hall
Lydia Rystad
FHA
Collis Sellman
Valley Mills Tribune
Waco
Flo
Pinion by Bill Jordan reflects on newspaper praise and film
Bill Jordan writes that the Clifton paper’s former editor claimed a third place in New England weekly awards for general excellence in 1972, notes a 10 minute color film about road salt featuring the editor, and praises staff effort and reader patience during a recent postal delay.
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Clifton
New England
New England Press Association
FHA Week gratitude letter to Mr Jordan from Clifton FHA
Mrs Cindy Morris of the Future Homemakers of America Clifton Chapter Texas Association thanks Mr Jordan and his staff for FHA Week coverage. The Record appreciates the cooperation of merchants and notes the local FHA chapter tribute thanks.
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Jordan
Cindy Morris
Homemakers of America Texas Association
Clifton
FHA
Leonard L. Sikes Final Rites Held
Funeral services for Leonard Lee Sikes aged 70 were held April 2 1973 at Clifton Funeral Home Chapel led by Rev Cleon Flanagan and Rev Bryan Thernouryg Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery He died April 1 at Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home after two weeks residence and months of ill health Survivors include his wife mother step son two stepdaughters two brothers and a sister
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Lee Sikes
Clifton Funeral Home
Cleon Flanagan
Bryan Thernouryg
Memorial Park Cemetery
Mr. Sikes
Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home
Price Wallace
Everett Wallace
Morris Wallace
J. M. Finstad
W. O. Hanson
J. C. Godby
Sikes
Union Valley
Wilson County
Beeville
First Methodist Church
Leonard Sikes
Lelia Sikes
Houston
W. A. Hall
Jerry Godby
Lynn Foster
Clifton
Its A Boy Jason Curtis Allen Born March 27 1973
Mr and Mrs Jerry Allen of New London welcome a baby boy named Jason Curtis born March 27 1973 He has a sister named Leigh age three The maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Richard Scuriock of Lubbock and the paternal grandfather is Mrs R Q Allen of Clifton Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charlie Anz of Clifton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Allen
New London
Jason Curtis
Leigh
Richard Scuriock
Lubbock
R. Q. Allen
Clifton
Charlie Anz
Predator Losses Survey From Bosque County Sheep and Goat Raisers
Bosque County survey asks sheep and goat producers to report predator losses for 1972 73 to aid hearings by Congress and EPA. Also guidance on forage production links soil fertility to hay yields and cattle maintenance, detailing nutrient needs and acre requirements for productive grazing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Reich
Bosque County
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association
Texas
Congress
Environmental Protection Agency
Remove Mistletoe From Trees County Agent Urges
Mistletoe removal advises homeowners to protect trees this season by proper cutting methods and painting wounds. The article notes common hosts like live oak and elm and warns against simple limb breaks. It explains removing a chip at the attachment point and painting to prevent decay, with limb removal for small infections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmelia Dunn
Hillsboro High hosts district 22AA one act contest results
The district 22 AA contest at Hillsboro High announced first prize Condnally for Androcles and the Lion and second for Six Who Pass While The Lentils Boil. Jane Duke earned All-Star cast for Still Stands The House. Seven plays were shown with support in staging and sound by Mrs Harris and staff. Public is invited to Clifton’s Bettis Auditorium show on May 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro High School
Collier
T.C.U. Drama Department
Connally
Jane Duke
Hester
Samuel French
Glenda Wells
Eddie Gauntt
Ronnie Willmann
Maggie Luckenbach
Martin Grelle
E. B. Harris
Harris
Bettis Auditorium
Captain D Wenzel to be stationed in Thailand base
Captain Derriil W. Wenzel will be stationed in Thailand for a year after a two month furlough with his wife Betty and daughter Jenifer. He is a navigator for the F4. The Wenzel family vacationed in California and visited Disneyland. Betty and Jenifer will reside in Waco while Capt. Wenzel serves abroad.
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Derriil W. Wenzel
Thailand
Betty
Jenifer
Wenzel
California
Disneyland
Air Force School
Hurlburt Field
Pensacola
Florida
Florida. He Wenzels Also Visited In the Home of Capt. Wenzel
Wille Wenzel
Clifton
Henry Bradbury
Waco
David Kelly
Bryan
Nancy
Kelly
Capt. Wenzel
Capt
Trinity Lutheran Church Holy Week and Easter Services
Trinity Lutheran Church Clifton Announces Holy Week services from April 19 to Easter Sunday. Events include Holy Thursday 7:30 p.m. Lord's Supper, Good Friday 10 a.m. Lord's Supper, 7:36 p.m. Last Words of Christ, Sunrise 7 a.m. Easter, 10:30 a.m. Easter worship with choir. Veil on the cross symbolizes Christ’s victory.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Jesus
Trinity Sanctuary
Fellowship Hall
Trinity
Cedar Shores Chapel Worship Service Schedule
Cedar Shores Community Chapel shares weekly worship led by Rev. Guy H. Wilson, non denominational. Sunday service begins at 10 30 a m with morning worship.
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Cedar Shores Community Chapel
Guy H. Wilson
Holy Week Noon Services Begin in Clifton
Community Holy Week noon services run Monday through Friday at the Lone Star Gas building in downtown Clifton. Each 20 minute service begins at 12 30 p m with the theme We Would See Jesus featuring roles such as Teacher Prophet Preacher Physician Healer Servant Savior. Clifton ministers alternate preaching and reading each day for shoppers and business people. The Clifton Mantisters include pastors from Laguna Park First Methodist Norse Our Savior's Lutheran Faith Meridian Goldston Wesley First Baptist Trinity Lutheran Zion UCC Womack Mocheiin Baptist Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home and others. Public is invited to attend April 16 20 during near time services.
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Lone Star Gas
Clifton
Jesus
Christ
Clifton Mantisters Group
Joe Stevens
Laguna Park Baptist
Cleon Flanagan
First United Methodist
Lawrence Jenson
Norse Our Sevior’s Lutheran
Faith Lutheran
Meridian
Hal Duncan
Goldston Wesley Methodist Chapel
Bryan Thornburg
First Baptist
Ted Steenblock
Trinity Lutheran
Frank Horack
Zion Ucc-Womack
First Presbyterian
Robert Rachiig
Mocheiin Baptist
Guy Wilson
Cedar Shores Chapel
Elme Luckenbach
Wayne Menking
Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home
Four From Area On Dean's List At Hill Junior College
Dear O. R. Whiteside released the list of spring semester honor students from Hill Junior College Hillsboro. Three Mifton students made the dean's honor list James Prescher a sophomore pre veterinary major son of Mr and Mrs Frita Prescher of Rt 1 Paul Reesing a sophomore undecided major son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Reesing of Star Rt 2 and Patricia Conrad a freshman business major daughter of Mr and Mrs Erwin L Conrad of 614 S Ave M One Walnut Springs student Bryan EF Sowell a sophomore pre law major son of Mr and Mrs Luther FE Sowell also made the dean's honor list
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dear O. R. Whiteside
Hill Junior College
Hillsboro
Mifton
James Prescher
Frita. Prescher
Paul Reesing
Raymond Reesing
Star Rt
Patricia Conrad
Erwin L. Conrad
S. Ave. M
Walnut Springs
Bryan EF. Sowell
Luther FE. Sowell
Junior High District 22-AA Meet at Robinson
The Junior High District 22-AA track meet took place Saturday April 7 at Robinson. Clifton athletes earned several top finishes including Wiley Pierce third in the 880 yards at 2 19.6, Otis Walker second in the 44 yard dash at 57.6, Craig Cip fourth in 58.5, Gordon Turner third in the 60 yard high hurdles at 9.0, Dale Jaime third in pole vault at 9 feet, and Turner third in pull ups with 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Junnior High
Clifton
Wiley Pierce
Otis Walker
Craig Cip
Gordon Turner
Dale Jaime
Industrial Apartments Election Set
Officers and directors will be elected at the annual meeting of the Clifton Industrial Apartments at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, at City Hall. President Oscar Wilson says the organization includes all members of the Clifton Industrial Foundation and urges them to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Industrial Apartments
City Hall
Oscar Wilson
Clifton Industrial Foundation
Tem
It's A Girl Adoption Notice for Cory Deann Allen
Mr and Mrs Curtis Allen of Granbury announce the adoption of a daughter Cory Deann born March 21 1973 She has an older brother Brad age four Grandparents are Mr and Mrs R L Kemp of Meridian and Mrs R Q Allen of Clifton Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charlie Anz of Clifton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Allen
Granbury
Cory Deann
Brad
R. L. Kemp
Meridian
R. Q. Allen
Clifton
Charlie Anz
Grace Memorial Baptist Church to vote on new pastor
Grace Memorial Baptist Church will hold a special business meeting Sunday morning, April 15, to vote on calling a new pastor to fill the vacancy. All members are urged to attend. Visitors recently hosted include Rev. John B. Rozell of Buffalo and Dr. Marshall of Stillwater, plus local families. In labor notes, about 70 percent of union members are blue collar, while only about 10 percent of Workers Jr. white collar and service occupations are unionized.
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Grace Memorial Baptist Church
Guy H. Wilson
John B. Rozell
Buffalo
Marshall
Stillwater
Oklahoma
Larry Baggerly
Kathy
Mike
Holland
Texas
Sue O’bannon
Holland, Texas
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Briscoe
Robert F. Miller
Texas Safety Association
The
Record
Texas Press Association
Pinion
Bill Jordan
Salt Institute
League of Women Voters
Selectman
Leonard L. Sikes
Future Homemakers of America
From Left
Selene Stingle
Valinda
D. Wenzel
Trinity States
Clifton Record
Jordan Publications, Inc
West Fifth Street
William T. Jordan
Danny KR. Ivey
Rita F. Patterson
Beverly F, Jordan
James W. Smith
Alfred E. Olson
Bosque
Coryell
Hill, McLennan
Erath
Johnson
Somerville
Hamilton Counties
Grace Memorial Baptist Business Meeting
Clifton Folks
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