Clifton Hosts Triple Celebration Highlighting Growth
The Clifton Chamber of Commerce banquet, the dedication of a new $800,000 high school, and a 50-year reunion for 75 percent of Clifton High School Class of 1923 marked a triumphant weekend. Judge Wilson Cowen, CHS alumnus and U S Court of Claims chief judge in Washington, lauded Clifton’s education and community dedication. The events underscored Clifton’s vitality and potential for continued growth.
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Clifton
Clifton Chamber of Commerce
National Guard Armory
Clifton High School
Chamber of Commerce
CHS
Wilson Cowen
U. S. Court of Claims
Washington, D. C
Bill Jordan
Clifton High School Class of 1923 Reunion and Dedication
Judge Wilson Cowen, Clifton High School Class of 1923, received a gift at dedicatory exercises for the new Clifton High School and said, For the first time in my life, I'm speechless. The 1923 graduates held a reunion last weekend, their first since 1948, and the editor met them at a reception in the CHS library after the Clifton Chamber of Commerce banquet. The next day featured the CHS dedication.
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Clifton High School
New Clifton High School
Cowen
U. S. Court of Claims
Washington, D. C
CHS
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Judge Cowen
Clifton records praise CHS bands and dedication events
The Clifton Record highlights CHS musical groups honored at a Chamber of Commerce banquet and at the CHS dedication. It notes CHS Stage Band directed by Mel Cowan, CHS Choir directed by Patsy Ruth Lancaster, and CHS Band led by Cowan. It also discusses deadlines, advertising gratitude, and veteran flags on Jefferson's birthday with remarks from CHS Principal Walter Hansen.
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Chamber of Commerce
CHS
Mel Cowan
Patsy Ruth Lancaster
Cowan
Clifton
Thomas Jefferson
Robert E. Benford Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Walter Hansen
Country
Holy Week Services at Trinity and Local Churches
The region's churches announce Holy Week and Easter rites led by Rev. Ted Steenblock and other pastors. Holy Thursday 7:50 p.m. communion, Good Friday 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services with cross veil, Easter Sunrise 7 a.m., then 10:30 a.m. celebration and film in Clifton. Activities include breakfast, Sunday school, and special choir music. Members urged to attend in Clifton and nearby parishes.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Christ
Trinity Altar Guild
Jesus
Ted Steenbloc
America
Trinity Deacons
Trinity
Clifton
Steenblock
Fellowship Hall
Sanctuary
Clifton Lutheran Home
Weiner
Joe Stevens
Bosque County Wildlife Department of Texas
First Presbyterian Church
Zion United Church of Christ
F. H. Horak
Zion United Church At Christ
Womack
Phil Gilliam
Youth Fellowship
Jesus Christ
L. C. Jenson
Coastal Bermudagrass Gains Notice in District Report
Harold King of the Soil Conservation Service notes Coastal Bermudagrass as a proven pasture in the Bosque Soil and Water Conservation District. Last year Meridian sprigged 2900 acres. this year 1200 to 1500 acres have already been sprigged. He emphasizes fertilizer, six inch stubble, erosion control, and 5 to 7 months of grazing with careful management. Further guidance is available from the Bosque District or the Soil Conservation Service.
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Bermuda
King
Bosque Soil and Water Conservation District
The
Soil Conservation Service
USDA SCS urges soil surveys to aid Bosque County construction
The USDA Soil Conservation Service asks Bosque County communities to use soil surveys before building. It notes soils affect permeability, strength, shrink-swell, drainage, and bedrock depth, and warns of risks such as foundation damage, gas and water line corrosion, and septic tank failure. For details, contact the nearest SCS office.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service
Bosque County
Usda Soil Conservation Service
Brenda Poston to represent district in state 4-H food show
Three Bosque County 4-H Club girls earned top honors at the District 8 4H Food Show in Glen Rose. Brenda Poston was the highest scoring senior in main dish and will compete in the State 4-H Food Show June 4 to 7 at Texas A&M University. Brenda is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Poston of Clifton. Linda is also mentioned as a participant in the junior division.
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Delmelia Dunn
Bosque County
Glen Rose
Brenda Poston
Texas A&m University
Brenda
Walter Poston
Clifton
Linda
Cedar Shores community chapel Easter services announced
Two sunrise and 10:30 Easter services planned at Cedar Shores Community Chapel Lake Whit ney with guest preachers from Clifton and local pastors. Sunrise service indoors due to weather risk. Easter egg hunt at 2 p.m. for Cedar Shores property owners’ children. refreshments after each service. Program details and related church events listed.
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Cedar Shores Community Chapel
Lake Whitney
Cleon Flanagan
First United Methodist Church
Clifton
Guy H. Wilson
Cedar Shores
States
No One Injured In Two Clifton Crashes
Police Chief Homer Waller reports two two car crashes in Clifton last week with minor damage. One occurred Sunday morning in the 200 block of South Avenue two. The second collision happened Tuesday afternoon at State Highway 6 and Fermio Market Road 219 according to Waller.
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Clifton
Homer Waller
South Ave
State Highway 6
Ciel Waller
One Killed and Ten Injured in Bosque County Crashes
DPS report notes one fatality and ten injuries in Bosque County motor vehicle crashes during March. Through March there have been 40 accidents this year, with two deaths and 17 injuries on rural Bosque County highways, according to Texas Highway Patrol supervisor Set. J. W. Wilson.
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Bosque County
Set
J. W. Wilson
Texas Highway Patrol
Sgt. Wilson
Enamel Finish Core Is Urged for Home Care
Mrs. Doris Myers of Texas A&M Extension warns that porcelain and vitreous enamels need gentle non abrasive cleaners to preserve gloss. Harsh powders or dry abrasive cleaners can dull surfaces and damage fiberglass reinforced plastic fixtures, making future cleaning harder. Use detergent or mild cleaners, or homemade non abrasive products to protect finishes.
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Doris Myers
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University
College Station
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