Civic Flower Show Planned In Clifton On May 4
Clifton civic group announces a May 4 flower show at City Hall dining room from 3 to 7 PM. Entries invited in six divisions including home and church arrangements, tables, horticulture, men and children. registrations. special patio garden features and local sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Improvement Society
Clifton
Mesdames S. L. Witcher
W. A. Wegner
Yéd B. Evans
Mesdames H. R. Hill
Cary Tyssen
Milton C. Brown
C. G. Bronstad
City Hall
Clifton Mercantile Company Furniture Department
Mesdames Everett W. Wallace
James O’shea
Walter Hansen
Doyle J. Borchers
Hans B. Dahl
Hulen Do. Aars
Gariie Nilsen
Clifton Floral Company
Clifton-Area Babies Report Births in April 1955
A series of birth notices from Clifton and nearby areas lists Nancy Louise Karkaluts born April 23 1955 at Clifton hospital weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces to B W and Mrs Karkaluts Box 173 Hamilton Gwen Dale Paulson born April 24 1955 at Clifton hospital weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces to Jesse G and Mrs Paulson of 2608 Alta Vista Drive Waco Cecyle Lynne Knochs born April 24 1955 at Goodall and Witcher Clinic Hospital weighing 6 pounds 1 ounce to Joe W and Mrs Knochs 711 South Avenue I Clifton Gary Charles Wigstone born April 18 1955 at All Saints Hospital Fort Worth weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces to Charles W and Mrs Wigstone of 3617 Washburn Avenue Fort Worth Jay Brian age 2 is the older brother Mrs Wigstone formerly Miss Marjorie Weatherbee maternal grandmother Mrs Richard P Weatherbee previously resided near Clifton paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Nathan Wigstone of Red Oak Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Karkaluts
Box 173
Hamilton
Nancy Louise
Clifton Hospital
Gwen Dale
Jesse G. Paulson
Alta Vista Drive
Waco
Joe W. Knochs
South Avenue I
Clifton
Cecyle Lynne
Goodall and Witcher Clinic
Charles W. Wigstone
Washburn Avenue
Fort Worth
Gary Charles
All Saints Hospital
Jay Brian
Wigstone
Marjorie Faye Weatherbee
Richard P. Weatherbee
Nathan Wigstone
Red Oak
Iowa
Schmidt Jr to marry Erma Louise Marshall in Hillsboro
Invitations announce the marriage of Henry F Schmidt Jr son of Mr and Mrs Henry F Schmidt Sr of Clifton to Miss Erma Louise Marshall daughter of Mrs M A Marshall and the late Mr Marshall of Hillsboro The ceremony will be at 8 00 PM Saturday at the Central Christian Church Hillsboro with a reception in the church parlour Following the wedding Erma Marshall will be employed by General Tire and Rubber in Waco while Henry Schmidt Jr recently completed high school and military police service at Fort Campbell Kentucky The Matson family hosted visitors from Big Spring and Pat Duncan and husband traveled home from South Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Henry F. Schmidt Jr
Henry F. Schmidt Sr
Erma Louise Marshall
M. A. Marshall
Mr. Marshall
Hillsboro
Central Christian Church
Marshall
Leighton F. Cannon
Hillsboro High School
Western Union
Texas
General Tire and Rubber Company
Waco
Schmidt
Clifton High School
United States Army
Armed Forces
Fort Campbell
Kentucky
Ben Asbury
Big Spring
Fred Matson
Matsons
Pat Duncan
Mr. Duncan
South Texas
Three Girls Tie In 4-H Dress Revue at Capitol Theatre
Sixty one Bosque County 4 H girls competed in Fashions Around the Clock the Annual Style Show and Dress Revue held Friday night April 22 at 8 15 on the Capitol Theatre stage in Meridian Elaine Huse Sammie Lynn Zander and Karen Jean Lindberg shared top honors in Senior Best Senior Tailored and Senior School with ties on scores for construction and appearance The event featured nine divisions with judges Dorothy Arthur and Hannah Belcher The panel noted the clock stage setting and the clock hands division entries from Cranfills Gap Clifton Meridian Walnut SpringsMosheim and Kopperl
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque County 4H
Capitol Theatre
Meridian
Elaine Huse
Cranfills Gap
Sammie Lynn Zander
Clifton
Karen Jean Lindberg
Marilyn Johnson
Crawfills Gap
Carol Wenzel
Lois Nell Lammert
Darla Blum
Sharon Strange
Walnut Springs
Joy Arthur
Patricia Rohne
Dorothy Arthur
Comanche
Hannah Belcher
Stephenville
Nanes Kleibrink
Leola Sharpe
Bosque County
Patsy Leck
Diane Webb
Mosheim
Delores Wagner
Elaine Callan
Kylene Odle
Delores Trotter
Linda Wilkerson
Rita Leck
Janice Lindberg
Nyoka Stockton
Nelva Rude
la Nell Mueller
Elsie Tanner
Roberta Jenson
Sarah Lee Collins
Beverly Brock
Carolyn Dunlap
Shirley Evans
Nancy Pennington
Judy Harris
Carolyn Sue Brusenhan
Glenna Johnson
Koppers
Judy Ann Harris
Ruthie Etchison
Sue Pennington
Alice Surley
Edna Faye Minix
Patsy Blum
Janna Hestilow
Sue Burreson
Vicki Vickrey
Alice Radde
Penny Parker
Koppert
Elinor Miles
Mattie Ruth Arthur
Laura Howard
Mary Ann Cummings
Carolyn Etchison
Mary Carol Nelson
Marion Bash
Shirley Calvery
Carla Blum
Karen Rushing
Louise Howard
Clifton Wins Two Firsts At Regional
Clifton teams topped the Regional 3-B meet in Denton with Freddie Boecker taking number sense and Joann Case with Darlene Keley winning girls doubles tennis for District 34-B. They advance to the State Inter scholastic Meet in Austin May 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie Boecker
Joann Case
Darlene Keley
Clifton
Denton
Austin
Spring Festival Presented by Clifton Students
Clifton Public Schools will stage U. S. S. Slumber Boat by first six grades at 7 30 Thursday night May 5 in Bettis Auditorium. PTA sponsors the show with drinks sold in the foyer. committee members include Mrs Otto Gangshei Miss Lottie Bettis Mrs O R Jenson and Mrs E E Schow. Everyone invited to attend at Bettis Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Public Schools
Otto Gangshei
Lottie Bettis
O. R. Jenson
E. E. Schow
Bettis
Ben Byrum Former Bosque Resident Dies in Stamford
Ben Byrum brother of Ed Byrum of Star Route 1 Clifton died Tuesday night April 19 at Stamford. Funeral services were held at Coon Creek Church and Cemetery east of Clifton on Thursday April 21. He moved from Bosque County about 20 years ago and lived most of his time in Stamford. He had been ill for some time. Mrs Byrum plans to move to Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Byrum
Ed Byrum
Star Route 1
Clifton
Stamford
Mr. Byrum
Coon Creek
Byrum
Bosque County
Fort Worth
Clifton Girl Scout Mother-Daughter Tea Celebrated
The second annual Clifton Girl Scout Mother-Daughter Tea was held last Saturday afternoon in the Bettis Auditorium. About 100 mothers and daughters attended a program led by Troop II with Mrs. Canady delivering a welcome. Troops I IV and IX presented readings songs games and skits while mothers joined on stage for selections and the Hokey Pokey. Refreshments with orchid iris decor followed in the high school cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Girl Scout
Bettis
Girl Scout Troop II
W. C. Brooks
Henry A. Carr
William F. Canday
Clifton Girl Scout Organization
Canady
Edwin F. Grimes
W. W. Meyer
Sallie Grimes
B. I. Dahl
Clyde Daniels
R. H. Rogstad
Ross Hancock
Hans J. Hansen
Henry Brynie
Troop IV
S. L. Witcher
Troop II
FBI Agent Talks To Clifton Lions
Scott Werner head of the San Antonio FBI spoke at the Clifton Lions luncheon detailing the bureau’s evolution from 1908 to 1932. He outlined four key areas including uniform crime reporting, a national police academy, fingerprinting, and the FBI laboratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Werner
San Antonio
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Clifton
FBI
Scott
United States
FBI Laboratory
Postmaster Announces Delivery Extension in Clifton Areas
Clifton postmaster A. L. Bronstad reports city delivery will extend effective May 9, 1955 to new Clifton home sections. Residents must number houses and provide acceptable mail receptacles and notify the postmaster if delivery is desired. Areas include South Avenue K from 17th to end, South Avenue N 11th to 13th, West 13th from Avenue M to O, South Avenue P and Krueger Street between 13th and 15th, South Avenue Q 5th to 9th, West 5th between Avenue Q and R, North Avenue R 5th to 38nd, North Avenue J Hackberry to Mary, and North Avenue G Mary to Maple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Bronstad
Clifton
17Th Street
11Th Street
13Th Street
West 13Th Street
Krueger Street
13Th
15Th
5Th
9Th
West 5Th Street
38Rd
Hackberry
Mary
Maple
Ladies Sought for Clifton Garment Factory Interviews
Prospects for a Clifton garment firm look favorable as its managers plan interviews with women ages 18 to 35 this Saturday April 30 and with women over 35 on Monday May 2 at the Community Public Service Co. Interviews start at 8 00 p m. No prior experience required though some experience is valued. Four Clifton residents Victor Conrad Mrs Ralph Ray Mrs A E Scott and Mrs Claud Turner are in training at the parent plant to enable future local training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Farmers State Bank of
Community Public Service Co
Victor Conrad
Ralph Ray
A. E. Scott
Claud Turner
Clifton Couple Announces Engagement of Norida McDougal
Mr and Mrs Chester McDougal of 1014 West 9th Street Clifton announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Norida to Jamison B Culp son of Mr and Mrs Jeff Culp Star Route 1 Clifton The couple plan to wed at First Methodist Church in Clifton on Saturday June 25 Norida to graduate from Clifton High School in May and will work as a telephone operator in the summer Culp a Roscoe High School graduate and US Army veteran who served in Japan is employed in Clifton by Carl Olsen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester McDougal
West 9Th Street
Clifton
Norida
Jamison B. Culp
Jeff Culp
Miss McDougal
Mr. Culp
First Methodist
Clifton High School
Guard Training Test Highlights National Guard Readiness
A 6 pm Wednesday test alert for Operation Minuteman mobilized Heavy Mortar Company 148th Infantry at the local armory. In under an hour volunteers and nearby communities coordinated to assemble and convey the Guard’s readiness to aid in disasters or war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
148Rd Infantry
Hamilton
de Leon
Valley Mills
McGregor
Koppers
Douglas A. Railsback
Clifton
Railsback
United States
Guard
Clifton Clean-Up Day Announced for May 2 1955
The city of Clifton sets May 2 1955 as the next regular Clean-Up Day. Citizens should place trash in street containers for City trucks to remove. Mayor A. D. Spurgeon asks for cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
A. D. Spurgeon
Extra Load Permits To Be Issued Here In Clifton
The Texas State Highway Department announces a Clifton permit office opening May 2 in Clifton City Hall with T. H. Ralph Sr. and Mrs. Frank M. Smith in charge to issue oversize and overweight vehicle permits up to 10 feet wide and 75 feet long. The office runs 8 AM to 5 PM weekdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. Collier
State Highway Department
Waco
Clifton
T. H. Ralph Sr
Collier
Highway Department
Frank M. Smith
Smith
State Highway District
Mrs Lena Linberg Dies Here at 87 in Clifton
Mrs Lena Linberg aged 87 years 3 months 27 days died at the Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home about 1 30 am following a heart attack after a recent fall. Her husband the late John Linberg preceded her in death. Funeral services were held April 28 at the Clifton Funeral Chapel with Rev A C Lane of Waco officiating. Interment was in Clifton Cemetery. A full obituary will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Lena Linberg
Clifton Lutheran Sunset
Mermaid Swimming Pool Set to Open May 1 in Clifton
Edwin Wiederaenders owner announces the Mermaid Swimming Pool will open Sunday May 1 at Clifton. Winter improvements include rebuilt dressing rooms repainted pool new diving board now three added picnic table and other upgrades for summer recreation and picnicking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Wiederaenders
Mermaid Swimming Pool
Clifton
Wiederaenders
Clifton market prices for poultry grain cattle and hogs
Thursday morning prices list eggs per dozen in No 1 No 2 and pullet grades cream eggs and price ranges for local hens. Milling and feed wheat oats maize barley and yellow corn quoted per bushel or cwt. About 400 cattle offered with active market good and choice butcher stock steady but plain cattle weaker. Hog top reached 16.75.
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Clifton
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Will L. Forson
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Einar Dahl
Cecil P. Coston
W. D. Goodall
H. G. Fambrough
Earl Dawson
Millie Bronstad
Jack Tindall
Jodie Richards
Henry Schmidt Jr
Edward Chumbley
A. W
Doc) Turner
Grapevine High School
Chico High School
Nolan Wells
Gene Ashcraft
John Phil Gilliam
Bob Lane
Stella Gayle Richards
Margie Gilliam
Stella Gayle
Margie
Anton Stacha
James Otis Womack
Dan Jameson
Tek Outlaw
Joe Richards
Womack
Lane
von Kleibrink
Richards
Gary Cody
Huberta Dittrich
FHA
Evelyn Prescher
Lucille Watson
Galveston
Clifton Record
Bosque
Clifton Lions
Lions Club
Ted B. Evans
J. L. Standefer Jr
KK. R. Keeling
Bill Blewett
Calvert H. Hoel
Gene Vykukal
George M. Harris
W. G. Etheredge
Hulen €. Aars
Calvin Dunlop
Henry Carr
Odie Pederson
Jack Tucker
Troy Eggen
Carr
Lions Etheredge
Piez Todd
George Harris
Lee Amundson
Vernon Swenson
Calvert Helms
Joe Halverson
Tyler
Pete Wagner
Gatesville
Warren Lowell
Muskogee
Oklahoma
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J. B. Baird
Dallas
Vic Castleberry
Johnson
George H. Brooks
E. B. Harris
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