Birthday Celebration Honors Mrs. Willie Cranfill
A birthday gathering for Mrs. Willie Cranfill was held Sunday April 21 at the United Methodist Church fellowship hall. Family attendees spanned five generations including the Grimland, Brown, Burleson, Bronstad, Houser, Ramsey, Mahaffy, Little, Shu maker and Hamby families from Dallas Mesquite Pilot Point Ranger Eastland Meridian and other locales. Gus Krueger Jr. photographed the event as 35 guests enjoyed cake coffee and tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Cranfill
Thest United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
James Grimland
Maxie Brown
Cheryl
David Brown
Ommy Jo Grimland
Dianna
Michael
Mesquite
Nina
Rex Daniel
San Brown
Francis Shumaker
Meridian
Travis Hamby
Gus Krueger Jr
Senior Citizens Corner Notes and Upcoming Music Night
Senior Citizens Corner recalls a well attended noon meal with prayers by Brother Ray Smith and Brother Jackson. It lists birthday honorees and notes the loss of Roy Davis. Next Friday, the George volunteers will perform music for attendees and visitors are welcomed to join. The poem reflects on aging as a garden and a book of memories. See you Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallo
Ray Smith
Jackson
Louise Suter
Arnna’'Amundson
L. V
Matt) Vance
Raymond Lammert
Harris Jones
Charles Armstrong
Roy Davis
George
Joel
Lammert
Kathern Parrish
Ray ‘Smith
Clifton
Myrtle Gustafson
Mosheim
Lake
Pete’ Schow
Fort Worth
Anna Booker
Crawford
John
Our Savior's Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule
The Heart of the Norse Community announces services and classes for April 28 to May 1 led by Pastor Joel Nelson and Pastor L. C. Jenson. Sunday School at 9 45 a m Adult Bible Class 9 45 a m Worship at 11 a m Tuesday Church Council at 8 p m Wednesday Confirmation Class at 6 p m Children’s Choir at 6 45 p m Senior Choir at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Jenson
Joel Nelson
Clifton
Church Council
Faith Lutheran Church Service and Sunday School
Jeridian faith Lutheran Church schedules worship on Sunday April 28 in the a m hour and Sunday School at 10 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faith Lutheran Church
Jeridian
Clifton High News sports and events wrap
Clifton High School notes cover Easter break reflections and a busy period in late April. Girls place in district and regional track events led by Pam Chapman, Jeanna Prusett, and Debbie Ludwig, while boys compete at Cub Relays with relay squads and sprinter Scott Stringer achieving top marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CHS
A&m University
Robinson
Clifton
Melody Johnston
Pam Chapman
Jeana Pruiett
Jeana Prusett
Debbie Ludwig
Janet Conrad
Cindy Holder
Kathy Steenblock
Jeanna Prusett
Pam
Brownwood
Satur
Cub
Placine
Cubs
Randy Reineths
Scott Stringer
John Mussleman
Tony Hall
Regsonal
Longview
Everts
Cliffoh
Robitson
Word Jr. Seeks Re election as Bosque County Judge
Bosque County native C K Word Jr incumbent County Judge announces candidacy for re election. He notes long local ties family law practice, education, and his 1972 appointment and two year unexpired term. He pledges continued progress and asks for votes on May 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles K. Word Jr
Bosque County
Chas. K. Ward Sr
JoAnn Cole
Kopperl
Cole
Terri Ann
Meridian Public
Meridian High School
Clifton Junior College
Texas Wesleyan College
Commissioners’ Court
McGee
Co. K
Word JR
Study Guild Members Attend Varied Programs
Members of the Business and Professional Women's Study Guild held two programs. In March Dorothy Zimmer man hosted with Thelma Nelson as co hostess. Belle Remington gave the devotion and Irene Gangsher presented guest Mary Orbeck with slides of Norway from a summer visit. In April Belle Remington and Oleta Christenson hosted with Easter decor and refreshments. Ruth Arnold led a devotion and Mrs Elmer Brown spoke on diamonds and jewelry. Two Houston guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women's Study Guild
Dorothy Zimmerman
Thelma Nelson
Bell
Belle Remington
Irene Gangsher
Mary Orbeck
Norway
Oleta Christenson
United States
Ruth Arnold
Etta Belle Windham
Elmer Brown
Dot Thornburg
Marivonne Gilliam
Houston
Anaplasmosis Meeting Set for April 30 in Meridian
A county meeting on anaplasmosis is planned for April 30 at 8 p.m. in the Meridian county courthouse. Dr. Tom Browder and Dr. Ray Anderson will speak on the disease, its symptoms, transmission by ticks, and the potential 5 to 40 percent mortality in older cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Tom Browder
DVM
Clifton
Ray Anderson
Kimball Mills
Bosque County
Robert Reich
Reich
Revival Planned at Church of Christ in Clifton
A revival meeting is set for April 28 to May 1 at 7 30 p m at the Church of Christ on Highway 6 Clifton Evangelist Maxie Boren will speak Each evening invites all to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Highway 6
Clifton
Maxie Boren
First Presbyterian Church Has Youth Choir and Activities
Clifton is listed with Reverend Frank H. Horak Jr as pastor. The schedule includes 3:45 p.m. Youth Choir and 2 p.m. Confirmation on Friday, 11 a.m. Morning Worship, 10 a.m. Church School, and 7 p.m. Youth Fellowship. On Wednesday May 12 noon there is Happiness is Sharing a Meal and 7 p.m. Adult Choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Horak, Jr
Easter Guests Share Meals Across Crossroads Area
Crossroads neighbors hosted Easter and post Easter visits at multiple homes. Dick White hosted sons Tommy and Kevin White of Irving. Craig White of Houston joined. Amos Eggen Jr. of Stephenville joined for dinner. Milford Murphree’s granddaughters Michele and Gigi returned to Corsicana with Royce Graham's parents. Bert Alland hosted Nathan Wehe family of Dallas for supper. Clarice Bronstad’s birthday noted with visits from Hatsell, Thompson, Mangum and Bronstad families. Multiple local residents in Clifton and surrounding areas also hosted and visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick White
Tommy White
Kevin
Irving
Craig White
Houston
Amos Eggen Jr
Stephenville
Milford
Murphree
Michelle
Gigi
Corsicana
Royce Graham
Bert Alland
Nathan Wehe
Dallas
James Pitts
A. H. Hatsell
Waco
Claude Thompson
Granville Mangum
Orville Bronstad
Clarice Bronstad
Freida Bell
Mervin Bakke
Durwood Sutton
O'Belle Harris
Grand Prairie
Olaf Amenson
Texas City
Elling Amendson
Olaf Harris
Stan’ Farr
Jon Eric
Heather
Clifton
Orin Lund
Joseph Solberg
Dahl
Orus Solberg
Our Savior’s
Julian P. Carl
Pampa
Turkey Creek
Community events and hospital services note delayed schedules
Mrs Milton Brown reports church activities at Our Savior United with Sunday School at 9 45 and services at 11 After sunset home service led by Rev Joel Nelson The ALC convention in Austin draws Chaplain Lewis and Pastor L C Jenson The Raymond Reesing home hosts visiting relatives from Arlington Mart Clifton and Waco plus a chicken barbecue by ALCM for about 65 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodall-Witcher Hospital
Adolph Schulze
Jodie Matson
Norman Pederson
Our Savior's
Joel Nelson
Sunset
Lewis
L. C. Jenson
Austin
ALC
Paul Reesing
Arlington
Lori Reesing
Raymond Reesing
Lori
Bob Reesing
Rhonda
Mart
Bernice Hanson
Clifton
Lewis Bateman
ALCM
Jake Wimberly
Carl Smith
Milton Dahl Jr
Fred A. Ludwig
Olee Bakke
ALCW
Loyd Homerstad
Sarah Homerstad
Debbie Ludwig
Wayner Asbury
Waco
Hubert Mackeys
Thussday
Mackeys
Larry Asbury
Marilyn Chambers Mackey
Rites Held For C. J. Tergerson
Funeral services were held at the First United Methodist Church Seagoville for Charles J. Tergerson 71 longtime Texas high school administrator. He died April 14 after a career as superintendent coach and principal in Seagoville Murchison Magnolia and Houston area schools. He served in World War II and was a life member of TSTA and NEA. He was married 31 years to Marguerite Coats and left sisters in Ohio and Athens plus many area relatives. Burial followed at Roselawn Cemetery Seagoville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Methodist Church
Seagoville
Charles J. Tergerson
Texas
Royce Riley
Jack Smith
T Lee Miller
Dallas
Roselawn Cemetery
Bruno Kattner
D. M. Myers
Perry Travis
Richard Carder
Reagan Glenn
David King
M. D. Reeves
Frank McMahon
Tergersons
Seagoville State Bank
Tergerson
Brownsboro
Henderson County
Jacob and
Caroline
Rierson) Tergerson
Ter
Murchison
Magnolia
Houston
Lyndon B. Johnson
Johnson
U. S
Ralph Yarborough
Chandler
Texas State Teachers Association
TSTA
National Educational Association
Hawaii
Sam Houston State College
Huntsville
North Texas State University
Denton
Magnolia Lions Club
Magnolia Public Schools
Fairview Folks Visit, Guests Share Weekend in Town
Fairview residents hosted and visited kin and friends from Waco Dallas Port Arthur Fort Worth Clifton Temple and Temple hospital. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Clarence Lump Mr and Mrs Harold Roy White Mr and Mrs P R Downey and families along with Jim McMillian Arnold Clement and the Blassingames. The Oswald Bryant wedding took place at Immanuel Lutheran Church Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Lumpkin
Waco
Harold Roy White
Dallas
P. R. Downey
Scott and White Hospital
Wayne Blassingame
Tye White
Jerry
H. A. White
Clifton
T. A. Blassingame
Arnold Clement
Dick Blassingame
Temple Hospital
Oswald-Bryant
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Lake Whitney Church Service Schedule
Lake Whitney Baptist Church lists pastor Roy Clark with Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 and services at 7 p m Sunday night and Wednesday prayer service at 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Whitney Baptist Church
Roy Clark
St James Episcopal Meridian Service Times
The Meridian Texas St James Episcopal Church at 514 Bosque Street lists worship by Rev. Carl Danielson. Holy services occur on the first, third, and fifth Sundays at 11 30 a m and on the second and fourth Sundays at 11 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. James Episcopal Church
Bosque Street
Meridian
Texas
Carl Danielson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senior Citizens Corner
BY Emma’ Jan Henkelmann
OUR Savior’s Lutheran Church
Impala
Spirit OF
America
Chevrolet Inc
Clifton High
C. K. Word Jr
Church of Christ Revival
First Presbyterian Church
Crossroads News
Val
Clifton Elementary School
Mrs. Milton Brown
C. J. Tergerson
Fairview News
Mrs
Bulova
Caravelle
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!