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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1962

Page

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Golden couple celebrated silver anniversary with open house

Open house for Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Golden on Route 2 Clifton marked 25 years of marriage. About 170 guests attended the April 15 event hosted by their children Mary Ellen Ludwig Jerry Golden Nancy Golden and David Golden. The couple married April 11 1937 at Emanuel Lutheran Church Clifton and have since lived in Harmony on Route 2 Clifton.

O. L Dick) Golden Clifton Golden Fred A. Ludwig Mary Ellen Monroe Kruse Dora Wiede West Woodrow W. Forson Gladys Wiede Walter Reesing Frances Wiede Waco Howard Sonny) Golden Edgar Wiede Ben Golden Lubbock Marvin Dahl John Stewart Catherine Wiede Odessa Vernon Ray Golden Meridian Freda Sonntag San Antonio Gerhardt Wiederaenders Mr. Golden Maude Golden Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home R. L Bob) Golden Ruby Wiede Henry L. Wiede Immanuel Lutheran Church G. A. Obenhaus Harmony Route 2 Cooper Valley Mills Mrs. Golden W. A. Standefer Grand Prairie C. G. Golden Lester Hutcherson Pete Reesing Walnut Springs Ovie Huse Paul Christiansen Crawfills Gap R. P. Golden Don

Birth announcements for four babies in Clifton area dates 1962

Mr and Mrs Arden L Jenson Route 2 Clifton announce a son William Leroy born April 12 1962 at Clifton hospital weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces. Mr and Mrs George W Copeland Route 2 Iredell announce a son Jack Wayne born April 14 1962 at Clifton hospital weighing 9 pounds. Mr and Mrs Johnnie W Judkins Route 3 Walnut Springs announce a daughter Vickie Joann born April 14 1962 at Clifton hospital weighing 8 pounds 9 ounces. Mr and Mrs Claud Hardie Albany announce a son Bruce Winfred born April 12 1962 at Cleburne Memorial Hospital weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces. Paternal grandparents B W Hardie Clifton and maternal grandparents W C Bruce Glen Rose.

Arden L. Jenson Route 2 Clifton William Leroy Jack Wayne George W. Copeland Iredell Johnnie W. Judkins Route 3 Walnut Springs Vickie Joann Clifton Hospital Claud Hardie Albany Bruce Winfred Cleburne Memorial Hospital B. W. Hardie W. C. Bruce Glen Rose

Lois Nell Lammert Wins $500 Texas Home Demonstration Scholarship

Lois Nell Lammert of Garnersville wins one of three $500 THDA scholarships awarded for 4-H work. She is a UT sophomore active in home economics and 4-H leadership, with a ten year record of demonstrations and contests. Alternates named are Rebecca Karrh, John Barnes, and Mary Louise Grimm.

Lois Nell Lammert Texas Raymond Lammert Garnersville Texas Home Demonstration Association Floyd Lynch Carolyn Kay Ford Taylor County Cecelia Darbek Foard County Maggie W. Barry Helen H. Swift Bonnie Cox University of Texas Lois Clifton Lucy May Burrus Willie Wenzel Chicago Home Economics Club Texas Union Music Committee Lutheran Student Association THCA Rebecca Karrh Hale Center John Barnes Route 1 Weslaco Mary Louise Grimm New Braunfels Bosque County State Council

Clifton High riders shine at regional track meet in Denton

Seven Clifton High School athletes competed at the Denton Regional Track Meet on Saturday April 14. Bernard Erickson won the shot put and qualified for the State Meet May 4 in Austin if recovered from mumps. Gene Albrecht ran a strong 880 to finish fourth. Bart Townsend tied for fourth to sixth in pole vault. Ronnie Thomas placed seventh in the mile, with James Davidson advancing in 220 and 440 preliminaries but not reaching finals. Erickson was the sole District 16-A qualifier for state.

Clifton High School Denton Bernard Erickson Gene Albrecht James Davidson Jerry Howard Glenn Murphree Bart Townsend Ronnie Thomas Erickson Austin

Local Student Wins At Literary Meet

Clifton High School competitors shine at the Interscholastic League Region I A Meet in Denton. Charlotte Miles placed first in ready writing, Maurine Ulland second in typing, while Glenn Reesing took third in persuasive speaking. Both Charlotte and Maurine advance to the State Meet in Austin May 3 5. Midway edged Clifton for most district points at Waco and won three region titles with Travis Ballew Althea Chapman and Judy Buice earning top honors.

Charlotte Miles Charley Miles Mosheim Clifton High School Denton Clifton High Maurine Ulland A. B. Ulland Star Route 2 Clifton Glenn Reesing Albert Reesing Charlotte Maurine Austin Midway Waco Travis Ballew Althea Chapman

Prince Seeks Constable Seat in Bosque County Precinct 8

W W Prince declares candidacy for constable of Bosque County Precinct 8. He has lived in Clifton area over 30 years with four Clifton High School graduates and family serving in the U S Air Force and local schools. He pledges to perform duties faithfully and asks for votes.

Clifton Clifton High School Oscar U. S. Air Force Staff and Command College Montgomery Alabama L. P. Warren Texas City Gene Strategic Air Command Carswell Air Force Base Fort Worth R. H. MacKenzie McGregor Warren W. Prince

Abilene Students Attend Texas Relays and Fort Worth Home Show

Darla Gloff and Beverly Ann Clements of Abilene Christian College spent a weekend with relatives in Abilene. Wayne Gloff joined Miss Gloff and Miss Clements at the Texas Relays in Austin. The Gloff family then visited Fort Worth for the Home Show at Will Rogers Coliseum with Mrs. E. E. Stewart.

Darla Gloff Beverly Ann Clements Abilene Christian College Miss Gloff W. O. Gloff Wayne Harold Ray Wayne Gloff Miss Clements University of Texas Austin

Valley Mills Woman Patient At Clifton Hospital Since April

Mrs Martha Linton of Valley Mills has been a medical patient in Clifton hospital since April 14.

Martha Linton Valley Mills Clifton Hospital

Clifton Garden Club Flower Show Opens April 26

Members of the Clifton Garden Club present their eighth annual show titled Through the Garden Gate from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday April 26 at the National Guard Armory The Four Seasons is the theme Local merchants will also display exhibits Visitors are invited to attend during the listed hours.

Clifton Garden Club

Second Juror List Called For April 23

Mrs. Vada Hanson, clerk for the District Court, lists 45 names for List No. 2 Petit Jurors reporting at 9:00 A M April 23 in Meridian. Names include Dan Orbeck James Howard J W Murtishaw and others from Clifton Meridian Valley Mills Walnut Springs Crawfills Gap Iredell Morgan Kopperl.

Vada Hanson Meridian Dan Orbeck Milton C. Brown James Howard Jeff W. Richards J. W. Murtishaw Alton P. Christenson Tye White H. D. Mackey J. D. Fenn Elder Conrad Arthur M. Anderson L. C. Holloway J. E. Nelson Olee Bakke Joe Schaffner Charles M. Isenhower Clifton George T. Adams W. L. Foster Leonard Wallace C. T. Tergerson Albert Hastings James Gibbs Clarence Golden Babey Harris Grace Denton Kathleen Burch Cullen Robinson Raymond Smith J. L. Faubion L. M. Brown W. W. Hendrix J. C. Wall Valley Mills W. B. Roberts Leo J. Marshall Walker Pullin I. B. Roark Walnut Springs R. C. Reierson Clyde Tindall Crawfills Gap

Sunset Home Sees Trio of Fractures in Three Days

Three residents at Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home sustained serious breaks last week. Mamie Stewart of Mc Gregor fell Thursday and broke her hip, later remaining in traction at Memorial Hall after X rays. Iane Kimball of Belton fell Friday, broke her hip, and stayed in traction at Clifton Hall after Clifton Hospital X rays. J W Townley’s pelvis fractured in a Saturday fall. she remained hospitalized, with R A Townley of Waco and Mrs W D Nuckols of Fort Worth visiting.

Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home Mamie Stewart McGregor Memorial Hall Iane Kimball Belton Luther Hall Clifton Hospital Clifton Hall J. W. Townley Tyssen Hall R. A. Townley Waco W. D. Nuckols Fort Worth

Parents Baseball Meeting for Clifton Youth Players

All parents of boys in the summer baseball program are urged to attend at Clifton City Hall on Monday April 23 at 7 30 P M. Please bring player application forms if available.

Clifton City Hall

Specialists Talk On Insects And Diseases At Bosque Meet

Dr Harlan Smith Texas Extension Service and Dr Richard Ridgway will speak in Clifton at the National Guard Armory on May 2 from 9 30 A M to 11 30 A M and 1 00 to 3 00 P M. Demonstrations of dusting spraying and equipment will illustrate identifying and controlling ornamentals pests for home grounds.

Harlan Smith Richard Ridgway Texas Entension Service College Station Bosque County Clifton National Guard

Dr W T Holder Heads Clifton Lions Club for Year

Dr W T Holder was elected president of the Clifton Lions Club at the April 10 meeting. Officers include Dr W F Key Jr, Kent Appleby, Gerald Lormrude, Ervin Grelle, J A Hyles, Reverend J E Morton, and Paul Elton. Directors are E B Harris, R H Rogstad, T H Ralph, W B Oswald, E A Priddy, J D Fenn, E M Dawson, and J M Jorgenson. The group were entertained by Clifton High School speech department students under Mrs E B Harris. Continuous program highlights and community hospitality noted.

W. T. Holder Clifton Lions Club Holder W. F. Key, Jr Kent Appleby Gerald Lormrude Ervin Grelle J. A. Hyles J. E. Morton Paul Elton Clifton High School E. B. Harris Nell Conway Cynthia Harris Patrick Henry Vicki Vickrey Scarlett O’hara Charles Rummel Jr Archibald MacLeish Glenn Reesing Clifton Civic Improvement Society H. P. Loyd Waxahachie Carl Bailey First Methodist Church

Clifton Wins Ninth Grade District Track Title

Clifton captured the ninth grade team title at Midway’s Rice Field in the District 16-A junior high meet on Tuesday April 17 led by high scorer Frank Tyler and standout Marvin Coffman. Connally placed second overall with diverse scorers, while Midway and Hubbard followed. eighth grade totals favored Midway as Clifton faced a tougher finish. Local visitors Mr and Mrs Leo Jenson from Kingsville arrived to visit and handle vacation business.

Clifton Midway New Rice Field Connally Hubbard Glen Rose Itasca Frank Tyler Marvin Coffman Ronnie Sinderud Jerry Allen Johnny Outlaw Wayne Dennis Wiinning Ron Swenson Jerry Hill Lorena Hubbard G. Glen Rose Leo Jenson Kingsville

Mrs Fannie Anderson Dies In Fort Worth

Mrs Fannie J Mooney Anderson sister of Sam Mooney of Clifton died at 2 30 pm Wednesday April 18 in Fort Worth at 1200 Belle Place the Clifton Funeral Home went to Fort Worth for the body funeral services set for 3 00 pm Saturday in Clifton Reverend officiants include members of the Mooney family details show she was born in Clifton and lived in Dallas for years before residing with her niece in Fort Worth for four years

Fannie J. Mooney Anderson Sam Mooney Clifton Ruth Mooney Belle Place Fort Worth Mrs. Anderson Anderson Dallas

Mrs Goodall Recovers After Major Clifton Hospital Surgery

Mrs. C. L. Goodall underwent major surgery at Clifton Hospital on Tuesday morning. Friends report she withstood the operation well and is recovering satisfactorily.

C. L. Goodall Clifton Hospital

Easter Cantata by Clifton High School Choir Delights Bettis Audience

The Clifton High School Choir presented Easter Cantata Hail The Easter King at Bettis Auditorium on Sunday night April 15 drawing a large crowd. An ensemble sang The Radiant Cross with members Jeff Cox David Westley Jimmie Jones Mary Ellen Ender Charlene Meyer and Sherian Conway. director Mrs O R Jenson and accompanist Miriam Thompson were pictured among the choir. Residents anticipated the annual cantata with pleasure praising this year’s performance.

Clifton High School Bettis Jeff Cox David Westley Jimmie Jones Mary Ellen Ender Charlene Meyer Sherian Conway

Nine Cases Heard By Court This Week Involving Burglary Forgery Theft

District Court led by Judge Truman E. Roberts reviewed ten cases this week. Sentences ranged from two to five years in the Texas Department of Corrections with several probation terms and fines. A divorce was granted and a child awarded to the mother Frances Grizzell.

District Court Truman E. Roberts Earl D. Fail Texas Department of Corrections Bobby Jack Rainwater LeRoy Knudson Tom Simon Ferguson Texas Department of Correction Frank Perry James Meredith Jones Larry Victor Harrison Danny Len Colwick Patrick E. Larson Herbert D. Boatman Frances Grizzell Alvin M. Grizzell

Mrs Annie L Newman dies at 90 near Hico

Funeral services for Mrs Annie L Newman aged 90 were held April 16 at Barrow Rutledge Chapel Hico with burial in Fairy Cemetery. She died April 14 at her Millerville area home near Hico survived by son Printis Newman of Hico and four daughters Eunice Daniel Jewel Hoover Myrtle Enger and Lovie Heyroth of Clifton.

Annie L. Newman Barrow-Rutledge Chapel Hico Fairy Newman W. H. Heyroth Clifton Millerville Printis Newman Eunice Daniel Jewel Hoover Myrtle Enger Brady Lovie

Prices from Clifton auction on cattle and farm goods

Thursday morning prices list from Clifton buyers shows eggs at 24c per dozen for large, 21c for medium and large, 15c for chicks and cracks. cream 40c per pound. grains with oats 70c per bushel, wheat 1.80, spring wheat 1.00, mile 1.85, barley 92c, shelled corn 1.25, ear corn 1.10. About 513 cattle offered Wednesday, market steady with last week. top 34 for good to choice steers and yearlings, 23 to move to choice calves for medium to good cattle.

Cliftom Clifton

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Milton Dahl Jr Kruse Dahl MR. and Mrs. O. L W. W. Prince Sunset Home Lucy May Burr NEW Lions Lions Fannie Anderson O. R. Jenson Miriam Thompson Jim Tom Toole Edward K. Veach Merriman Madison Jones Varkets
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