Eleven County Farm Bureau Queens to Vie in Clifton Jamboree
Clifton hosts a district Farm Bureau Jamboree on Saturday August 31 at 7 30 PM at the National Guard Armory. Eleven county queens contest for district crown and state berth while a separate talent contest precedes the event. Calvin Pigg will MC and J T Wootson speaks in the morning session at 10 AM.
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County Farm Bureau
Queens
District Farm Bureau
Clifton
National Guard Armory
Farm Bureau
National Guard
Calvin Pigg
Texas Research Foundation
Renner
Texas Farm Bureau
J T Wootson
Netional Guard Armory
Jack Marrs
Valley Mills
Ares Fwid
Roy Custer
Terrell
Death of Mrs Mary Ellen Hays Crockett
Clifton mourns the death of Mrs Mary Ellen Hays Crockett at 35 years, 9 months, and 11 days. She died August 26 in Austin State Hospital from a brain tumor after years of illness. Survived by two sons David Allen and Mark Roger Crockett and siblings William N. Hays and Hazel Jane Conner. Funeral services were held August 28 at Trinity Lutheran Church Clifton with Rev Erwin H Knitt officiating.
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Clifton
Mary Ellen Hays Crockett
North Avenue D
Austin State Hospital
Crockett
Austin
Clifton Lutheran Sunset
Clifton High
Waco
Weatherford
Alfred Crockett
David Allen
Mark Roger
Miss Nelson
William N. Hays
Alaska
Trinity Lutheran
Final Summer Holiday Observed Monday Labor Day
Clifton stores close Monday September 2 for the final summer holiday and Labor Day. The holiday may boost last minute trips before school opens Tuesday September 3. Hunters gain a few days of the new dove season opening Sunday. Thanksgiving remains next town holiday unless schedules change.
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Clifton
Mrs Seljos Dies At Clifton Sunset Home
Mrs Mar garet Seljos longtime Clifton resident dies after heart attacks at Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home Friday funeral held at Trinity Lutheran Church Reverend Erwin H Knitt conducted service with ceremony at Sunset Home chapel. Interment in Clifton Cemetery. Complete obituary to follow next week.
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Clifton
Margaret Seljos
Clifton Hall
Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home
Used Car Dealers Make Real Estate Deals Here
Three Clifton used car dealers completed real estate transactions this week. O. R. Jenson sold his building to Clifton Gear Works and may use office space and part of the former building until January 1. Ross Hancock bought the City Cafe building from Hans J Hansen. Wayne Groff bought the Storie property west of John Outlaw and plans a used car lot, likely for L. Bo Polk.
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Clifton
O. R. Jenson
Clifton Gear Works
Jenson
Ross Hancock
Arnold Building
Highway 6
City Cafe
Hans J Hansen
Wayne Groff
John Outlaw
L. Bo Polk
Senator Word Speaks On Practical Politics at City Hall
The Clifton Jaycettes chapter met at City Hall Tuesday night with Senator J. P. Word as speaker. He urged practical politics and noted precinct level participation, since many party resolutions originate in precinct conventions. Patrolman Harvey Lane attended as a guest.
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Clifton
Jay Fees
J. P. Word
Word
Harvey Lane
Clifton Births Report Several Families Welcome Babies
Mr and Mrs Joseph Houston Bennett of Star Route Clifton announce Robert Arlo born August 21 1963 at the local hospital weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces. He has an older brother Jay and sisters Kitsy and Carol. Kevin Dean born August 26 1963 to Mr and Mrs Henry William Anz Jr Route 1 Clifton weighing 10 pounds 12 ounces. Alvin Max Hinze Box 147 Glen Rose announce Bruce Wayne born August 27 1963 at Clifton hospital weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces. Morris Alfie of Alpine announces Bert Edward II born August 13 1963 at Brewster Memorial Hospital weighing 7 pounds 14 1/2 ounces. he has brother Richard and sister Elizabeth. Paternal grandparents E A Alfie of Route 1 Clifton.
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Joseph Houston Bennett
Clifton
Robert Arlo
Jay
Kitsy
Carol
Kevin Dean
Henry William Anz Jr
Alvin Max Hinze
Glen Rose
Bruce Wayne
Clifton Hospital
Morris Alfie
Alpine
Bert Edward II
Brewster Memorial Hospital
Richard
Elizabeth
E. A. Alfie
Route 1
Hill and Martin Win Two Man Skeet Shoot at Clifton
Jerry Hill of Clifton and Harold Martin of Waco teamed up to win the two man team skeet shoot at Clifton Gun Club on Sunday afternoon August 25. The two man contest ended in a tie with Crawford and McGee, resolved by a shoot-off. Crawford had the day’s best single score. several others were close behind.
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Clifton Gun Club
J.B. Darden Jr
Jerry Hill
Charles Fehler Jr
Henry Zuehrke
Mr. Darden
Clifton
Harold Martin
Waco
J.B Darden Jr
T. H. Ralph
J.B Culp
Hill
Martin
T F. Crawford
E W. McGee
Jerry
Mr. Martin
Mr. Crawford
Mr. Zuehike
Darden Jerry Hill
W. F. Key Jr
F. Key Jr
Harold Wiede
Paul Murphey
Eugene Foster
E. W McGee
Ted B
Bosque County Farm Bureau Queen crowned Mary Nell Hoel
Mary Nell Hoel was named Miss Bosque County Farm Bureau Queen at Clifton's National Guard Armory on August 24. Jan Marshall won the Little Miss Farm Bureau title. runners up were Kaye Conrad in the senior division and Ruth Jana Knudson in Little Miss.
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Bosque County
Mary Nell Hoel
H. Hoel
Clifton
Baylor University
Coryell County
Dennis
Little Miss Farm Bureau
Bosque County Farm Bureau
Jan Marshall
Leo Marshall
Walnut Springs
Little Miss Bosque County Farm
Eau
Renee Epsey
Sarah Homerstad
Sheryl Simpson
Carol Miller
Ruth Jana Knudson
Trent Knudson
Crawfills Gap
Farm Bureau
C. H. Hoel
Route 1
National Guard Armory
Kaye Conrad
Clarence Conrad
Shirley Phillips
Mat Phillips
Sherry Bearden
Jake Bearden
Valley Millis
Betty Latham
J. T. (Brownie) Latham
Billie Sue Kitching
Kyle Kitching
Cynthia Harris
E. #. Harris
Renee Epley
Bobby Epsey
Cranfills Gap
Loyd V. Homerstad
Helen Wiederaenders
Miss Farm Bureau of
Erwin Wiederaenders
Hoel
Gayle Marrs
Miss Farm Bureau
Jack Marrs
Bosque
County Farm Bureau
Hospital Moves Into New Clinic
Doctors and staff of the Goodall and Witcher Clinic Hospital moved into new facilities offering larger working space. The expanded waiting area private offices for five doctors three patient rooms per doctor and enlarged lab and business areas with new equipment and improved storage. Mrs Ed Kettler spent last week visiting relatives in Killeen with Mr and Mrs A E Carter and children Karen Sue and Gary.
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Goodall and Witcher Clinic Hospital
Ed Kettler
Killeen
A. E. Carter
Karen Sue
Gary
Clifton market report details cattle prices and egg grain quotes
Eggs list 32c for large, 27c for medium and large, pullets 12c, cracks 12c. Grain quoted at oats 75c per bu, milling wheat 1.85, spring wheat 16, barley 90c, milo 1.85 cwt, yellow corn 1.25. About 800 cattle offered. market slower. Steers and yearlings 22.50 24. Bullock and butcher calf ranges given. cows and calves 150 235. hogs 17.25.
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Clifton
Cubs and Midway prepare for Friday preseason scrimmage
Clifton High Cubs and Midway Panthers meet at Cub Stadium in Clifton Friday night for a pre-season scrimmage amid expectations both teams are district favorites. A and B squads scrimmage from 6:30 PM with A-team action 7:00 to 7:30 PM. Clifton lists starters and key players for the A team.
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Clifton High Cubs
Midway Panthers
Cub Stadium
Clifton
Midway
Texas Football
Doug Hill
Tim Crenshaw
Butch Glass
Larry Crain
Mike Mirick
Gary Thompson
Labor Day Work Day Urged for Fair Barns
Central Texas Fair president Homer McDougal calls on townspeople and surrounding residents to help prepare the fair barns on Labor Day starting at 7 30 a m. The 4 1 41 Club FFA and FHA members show strong interest as officials promise more features than ever.
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Homer McDougal
McDougal
FFA
FHA
Singing at Lanes Chapel Memorial Methodist Church
A singing event will be held Sunday afternoon September 1 from 2:00 to 4:00 at Lanes Chapel Memorial Methodist Church. Sponsored by Claude Graves and singers from Turnersville and nearby communities. The public is invited to attend.
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Lanes Chapel Memorial Methodist Church
Claude Graves
Turnersville
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Senator Word
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