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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1964
Page
8
A Bosque County gathering featured a heart healthy meal and crafts displays. Guests included Floyd Key and R W Standefer with talks on Texas A M and HD meetings, 4-H leader needs, and upcoming Central Texas Fair plans.
Local residents and families reported visits and travels across Texas and Oklahoma. Bill Cass from Oklahoma City visited his parents the Casss. Forsan and San Angelo visitors stopped by. Clifton guests visited Barton and Mathews households. Families traveled to Gatlinburg and Coffeyville while relatives hosted in Fort Worth and Waco.
Mr and Mrs Everett W Wallace vacationed in Houston with their son and daughter in law Larry Wallace and Jeffrey plus Mrs Shirley Hixson and children David and Cynthia planning a move to Clif ton North Avenue H next weekend. Several local residents from Walnut Springs Iredell Morgan Koppers Shore Acres are listed in the notice.
Clifton fought Freeport with two hits by Jim Thompson and John Hoel's double as 18 Clifton players saw action after a 10 2 deficit. San Angelo reportedly won the state tournament after delays from rain, reversing a prior Clifton schedule encounter. Roster includes Ronnie Dickerson Barry Forson Kenneth Leck Jim Thompson Henry Bridger Don Forbess Louis Felan Gary Anz Robert Ledlow Bobby Golden Garland Braune Billy Helms Mike Hoff Wayne Huffman John Hoel Larry Von Clearman Mike Villareal Jr James Roy Geltemeyer with pickups from McGregor Hereford and bat boys Larry Harvey Bill Carpenter.
Mr and Mrs Bob Jameson and son Bob of Traan and Dan Jameson with Danette of Mart spent a weekend with Mr and Mrs M B Jameson on Star Route 1 Clifton. Nearby visitors included A G Amundsens Ida Grimm S D Singley and Linda Singley Rotan and Rachuig family Weslaco. Other locals hosted relatives visiting Wisconsin Chicago Gatesville Fort Polk and Austin.
The Martin and Helen Brown descendants plan a reunion at Norse Parish Hall on Sunday August 23. A noon picnic with dishes and utensils to share will follow a 9 am church service. tea and coffee provided. Attendees are asked to bring baskets.
Mrs L J Cannon of this city enjoyed a reunion with her uncle George Baker of Los Angeles during a family visit August 7 to 9. Baker traveled with sister Mrs Gertrude Chastain of McAllen to Clifton to see the Cannons. Also visiting were Baker’s sister in law Mrs Eugene Baker and her son Doyle Baker and daughter Carolyn of Waco. Mrs Cannon’s mother Mrs Lee Stuart and brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Marvin Evetts of McGregor and Mr and Mrs Richard Townsend of Clifton joined the gathering.
Bonnie June Standefer entertained at 1502 West Hackberry Street on August 13 with a teenage sock hop for 54 attendees. Afterward 20 girls joined a slumber party lasting into the morning with a sunrise breakfast. Names include Sandra Spitzer and Virginia Nuckols among Clifton and Fort Worth guests.
Mr and Mrs Jean Pierson and children Sandra Butch and Joan visited Houston with Mrs Piersons brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Roger Raley Then they spent a day on the Gulf at Freeport Mr and Mrs John R Pierson traveled to Belton to see son James Rierson and family then to Rio Vista California to visit son Martin Rierson and daughter Mrs J J Madden The Riersons plan several weeks away Mrs Ray Berry and daughter Peggy traveled to Victoria to stay with family and friends The Berrys lived in Victoria years before moving to Clifton.
Dianne and Dale Orbeck visited Stephenville August 1 to 5 for a house party hosted by their great aunt and uncle Carl and Mary Colwick. The gathering honored five nieces and included multiple social events at the Tejas Club, Green Valley Farm, and local homes. Other relatives and guests visited Clifton and Waxahachie connections, with trips to Amarillo and Houston planned or completed.
Mr and Mrs Harold Dawson of Austin visited near Clifton last Saturday with Mr Dawson s brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Earl M Dawson. Mr and Mrs Joe Crawson and daughter Christy of Carrollton were visitors this week in Valley Mills with her father Herbert Reichert and relatives in Clifton.
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