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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1963
Page
7
The Bosque Memorial Museum in Clifton announces a temporary closure due to an announced loss, stated by Mrs. Ole J. Hoel Sr a member of the museum board. The notice cites housekeeping and operational adjustments as the reason for the halt.
Mrs. C Louis Surley, curator, plans to move with her family from Clifton to Waco this week. The museum will be temporarily closed until a replacement curator is secured. Mrs. Hoel urged contacting OR5-3654 in Clifton for important out of town appointments. The museum staff is starting re cataloguing to list describe and record each item.
Obituary notes Hubbert Olson of the Gap died Tuesday August 27 in Clifton hospital after long illness. Funeral held August 28 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Rev. Iver Haugen. interment at St. Olaf Rock Church Cemetery. The notice also lists many local visitors and community members in Clifton and surrounding areas.
Miss Eleanor Miles and John Whayne Hicks wed in a double ring ceremony at the First Methodist Church parsonage in Clifton. The bride, daughter of Charley Miles of Mosheim, wore Irish linen with a purple orchid corsage and plans to teach in Birdville ISD. the groom, son of J M Hicks of Brady, graduates and works as a chemist. They will live in Haltom City after a brief honeymoon.
Bosque County Sears Swine Show will be held Friday at 6 30 A M in Clifton at the Central Texas Fair Swine Barn. The event features gifts awarded to 4H Club members last May and a county boar competing in the Area Show in Waco on September 7.
The Women s Guild of Zion United Church of Christ Wo mack founded September 1 1923 will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Sunday September 1 with a basket supper and a fellowship program to begin at 6 00 PM Everyone is invited to join in the fellowship of the evening.
W D Raley of Dublin former Clifton Public Schools superintendent is named secretary for the Lake Proctor Reservoir dedication in Comanche County near completion under the U S Corps of Engineers. Mrs D T Poston of Valley Mills remains under medical care at Clifton hospital since August 26.
The service included the choir singing Beautiful Saviour and My Faith Looks Up To Thee. Pallbearers from Clifton included Charles Olson Arthur Bronstad Walter Petzold Alan Dorsey Everett Wallace and Jodie Amundson. Interment followed in Clifton Cemetery. The family receives sincere sympathy for the untimely death after an illness.
Mrs J M Finstad hosted a birthday party Tuesday afternoon August 20 to honor her children Sherry who turned three on August 18 and Keith who will be five on September 1. Guests helped open presents then enjoyed pink and brown birthday cakes, cupcakes, punch, and party favors.
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