Clifton Texas Praised For Hospitality By Norwegian Paper
Clifton resident Arne Orbeck submits a letter from August Mauritzen of Norway praising Clifton for hospitality. The article notes King Olav’s US visit sparked national enthusiasm and highlights the enduring Norwegian-American cultural presence in the community.
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Clifton
Texas
The
Clifton Record
Cliftonian
Arne Orbeck
August Mauritzen
Norway
Olav
U.S. A
Uncle Sam
Clifton Texas Heart of Norway in America
The author portrays Clifton Texas as the heart of Norway in America where Norse emigrants feel the homeland’s pull. He recalls meeting Texas Norsemen, the warm hospitality, and elder Arne Orbeck’s patriotic tears upon learning of shared origins. The piece highlights Clifton’s Norse heritage, the Norse church, and Cleng Peerson’s grave nearby.
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Norway
Norwe
Gian
Clifton
Texas
Dallas
San Antonio
L. B. J. Ranch
America
Cleng Peerson
Ryfylke
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Mauritzen
Arne Orbeck
States
Bosque County
Holy of Holies
Nordah
Grieg
August Mauritzen
Churches Use Cancer Bulletins in Bosque County
In Bosque County 58 churches used American Cancer Society bulletins for Cancer Sunday messages. The bulletins urged support for research teams and patient travel to centers, uniting volunteers to conquer cancer. This year marked the first printed bulletins for small churches without duplicating machines. The service included scripture, meditation, and hymn from Clifton United Methodist Church's 1968 bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque County
American Cancer Society
Voluntary Association of People United
J. Morris Bailey
Clifton United Methodist Church
Notice of Visit for Social Security Benefits Filing
A Waco Social Security Office representative will be in Meridian at the County Treasurer's Office Courthouse at 9 30 a m on Tuesday April 22 1969 to help people file for benefits. Write to P O Box 20 Waco Texas 76703 for information needed before visiting. Telephone 756 6511.
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P. O
Waco
Texas
Meridian
Social Security Office
Record Office Supply Boxed Paper Clips Sale
Box of 1 000 paper clips available for 59 cents and boxes of 100 clips at 12 cents each. Offer from Record Office Supply with limited quantities.
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Record Office Supply
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Mrs. Baird
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