Rural Poverty Focus Moves to Farm Bill Aid
In a Washington column dated August 6 1965 the author argues rural poverty requires more aid than current urban-directed funding. A subcommittee favors extending Farmers Home Administration guarantees expanding waste disposal and water systems grants. The piece notes partial House and Senate action and ongoing Rules Committee discussion to advance the Farm Bill with three main parts under review.
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United States
11Th District
Texas
RFA
Congress
House
Senate
Baptist Vacation Bible School Opens August 16 at First Baptist
The First Baptist Church in Clifton will start its summer Vacation Bible School on Monday August 16 with daily sessions from 2:00 to 5:00 through August 25. Department leaders oversee Bible study mission stories character lessons and creative activities with WMS serving refreshments each day and Ralph Halli directing a daily worship service.
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First Baptist Church
Clifton
Felix Cox
Joe Knochs
Frank Wood
SL. Witcher
WMS
Ralph Halli Will
W H Bredbury
Tri Pester
Clay Burns
Fairview Community Gathers for Weekend Visits and History
Revered Buddy Young and son Mark visited the Halbert family and friends in Fairview. Local trips included Arlington visitors, a Dallas trip, and a weekend in College Station with the Blessingames. A picnic at Independence Baptist Church and a funeral for Elvin Carkeon in Fort Worth were noted, with a half inch of rain reported in parts of the community. Legislative notes mention Rules Committee questions on grain and wool bill sections and a potential House vote the week of the 16th.
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Buddy Young
Mark
Herman Halbert
Joel Weber
Nenmey
Tye White
J.B. Reeder and Sons
Arlington
W P Downey
Dick Blessingame
College Station
Sonmisw
Med
Jerry Ilo Werd
Clestingame
Cliftern
4 H Riding Club Awards Trophies On Overnight Ride
The Bosque County 4H Riding Club held its second annual overnight trail ride to the Kenneth Blackman Ranch near Cranfills Gap. J. M. White distributed ballots and trophies were awarded to Bruce Munden Bob Viertel and Randy Lee for outstanding club work. Karen White earned Best Rider and Phyllis White Most Improved Rider. A list of participating families and guests is included along with news of upcoming singing at Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home.
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Bosque County
Kenneth Blackman
Cranfills Gap
J. M. White
Meridian
Bruce Munden
Bob Viertel
Randy Lee
Crawfills Gap
Walnut Springs
Phyllis White
Karen White
Karen i
Gio
Ray
Randy
Kenneth Hanson
Kenneth Bischmar
Joyce
Rita
Joe
Dan
Homer Muir
Melanie
Koppers
Bud) Dozier
Deb
Denise
Cathy
Stanley
Edgar Close
Terry Lee
Morgan
J. M. White Jr
Phyllis
Karen
Cindy
Marcus Munden
Bruce
Sky Cureton
J. M. White Sr
Linda Cover
Duncanville
Glen Judahs Return After Summer School Vacation in Colorado
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Judah, Clifton public school teachers, returned to Clifton last Saturday so rehearsals for the Clifton High School Band can start Friday at 7 30. They vacationed nine days in Colorado with Mrs Judah's mother Mrs D Judah of Tehuacana. In Denver they visited with Mr Judahs cousin Mrs Bobby Woods and family. The Judahs attended Sam Houston State Teachers College in Huntsville this summer for master’s degrees and spent ten days in Beaumont with Mrs Judahs parents. Nearby relatives plan a weekend visit and they intend to tour Six Flags over Texas in Arlington.
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Glen Judah
Clifton
Judah
Clifton High School
Judahs
Colorado
Spangle Family Visits Clifton En Route to Texas Games
The Spangle family from La Marque and Tom Bean plus relatives from Grand Isle Louisiana visit Clifton for a few days. They travel to Dallas for the Texas High School All-Star Football Game and plan a Tyler visit with J T Spangle and family. They also plan Six Flags over Texas in Arlington and visits with Dallas kin.
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Bill Spangle
Charlotte
John
Richard
la Marque
Clifton
Spangle
Frank J. Spangle
Dallas
Tyler
J. T
Bob) Spangle
Karen
Billy Frank
Tomball
the Spangles
Frank Spangle Jr
Marceanna
Pamela
Grand Isle
Louisiana
Texas
Arington
Becker Family Reunion Draws Clifton Group in Weco
Mr and Mrs Chas Fehler Sr and Mr and Mrs Charles Fehler Jr with children David Deborah Douglas and Doyle of Clifton traveled to Weco last Sunday afternoon to attend a Becker Family Reunion at Marcell's Cafeteria building. Mrs Fehler Sr was a Becker before marriage.
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Becker
Chas. Fehler Sr
Charles Fehler Jr
David
Deborah
Douglas
Doyle
Clifton
Weco
Marcell
Reverend Walter Simpson to Attend Austin Meeting
The Rev. Walter Simpson pastor of Zion United Church of Christ Womack will travel to Austin to represent the North Texas Association of the United Church of Christ at a Conference Stewardship Committee meeting. Plans will be completed for an every church visitation program this fall to promote the Our Christian World Mission program across the South Central Conference.
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Walter Simpson
Austin
Zion United Church of Christ
Womack
North Texas Association of the United Church of Christ
Our Christian World Mission
Mrs L W Stewart Visited With Relatives In The Area
Visiting here last Sunday and Monday with her brother Louis Canuteson and other relatives and friends was Mrs. L. W. Stewart of Buffalo Gap.
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Louis Canuteson
L. W. Stewart
Buffalo Gap
Between 65 And 72 Years Then Apply For Social Security
If you are between 65 and 72 and still working you should contact the Waco Social Security Office at 3326 Franklin Avenue as soon as possible. The law allows many older people to work and still receive some Social Security benefits. A person drawing checks can earn up to 1200 dollars in a year and still collect monthly benefits. Contact the Waco Office or its representative who visits Clifton regularly to discuss your case.
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Waco Social Security Office
Franklin Avenue
Waco Security Office
Clifton
Annual Bosque HD Club Picnic Set for August 19
The Bosque Home Demonstration Club Picnic will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday August 19 at the City Hall dining room. Mrs. E C Johle, chairman of the Bosque County HD Council, says an outstanding program is planned and invites all former and present HD Club members county agents and friends to attend. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish and items to display if available.
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Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home
Clifton Hall
Gatesville
Bosque Home Demonstration Club
City Hall
E. C. Johle
Bosque County HD Counci
HD Club
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Calvert's Prescription Pharmacy
West Sth
Baptist Vacation Bible School
Fairview News
Dick Blassingame
H Riding Club
Sunset Home
Corvei Monza Sport Coupe
Standefer Chevrolet Company
West Fifth Street
Giften
Clifton, Texas
Thurs
Troy Donahue
Joey Heatherton
Castle OF Blood
PRI
Connie Stevens
Dean Jones
Ceasar Romero
SUN
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John Wayne
Circus World
Man IN the Dark
Glen Judahs
Waco
Reierson
North Avenue
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