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Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1962

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Bosque County Farm Bureau Queen Heads to District Contest

Bosque County Farm Bureau Queen Helen Wiederaenders of Clifton will compete with candidates from 13 counties for the District 8 Farm Bureau Queen title at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, August 31, at Taylor & P J C 2 Bail. The district winner advances to state finals in San Antonio in November.

Bosque County Farm Bureau Queen Helen Wiederaenders Erwin Wiederaenders Clifton Bosque County Farm Bureau Taylor &. P. J.C Taylor San Antonio Texas Farm Bureau State Farm Bureau American Farm Bureau Federation Bell Bosque Coryell Falls Freestone Hamilton Lampasas Leon Limestone Madison Milam Robertson Travis Williamson Clark Bolt Kcen-Tv Channel 6 Temple George’s Chef Waco Helen

Miss Martha Ziegelt rites held at Zion Church

Funeral services for Miss Martha Bertha Ziegelt aged 59 were at Zion United Church of Christ in Womack officiated by Reverend Paul Kluge. Burial in Bismarck Cemetery near Clifton followed. She died August 24, 1962, after a brief illness. She was born August 20, 1903 in Brenham and lived near Clifton and Meridian with relatives. Survived by mother Ida Ziegelt, brothers Ernest and Walter, sisters Hulda Boedeker and J L Mathews, an aunt Martha Evans, and many nieces and nephews.

Martha Bertha Ziegelt Zion United Church of Christ Womack Paul Kluge Bismarck Clifton Miss Ziegelt Goodall and Witcher Clinic Brenham Washington County Bosque County Meridian Ida Ziegelt Ernest Ziegelt Ernest Walter Ziegelt Hulda Boedeker J. L. Mathews Valley Mills Martha Evans Smiley

Luther C. Burt Dies Here at 74 in Clifton

Luther C. Burt, age 74 years 11 months and 17 days, of 703 South Avenue G Clifton, died Thursday night August 23 at about 6 15 in the local hospital after admission on August 16. Funeral services were held August 25 at 10 00 AM at the First Baptist Church Clifton with Rev J E Morton officiating in place of the absent Baptist pastor Rev M D Woodruff. interment followed in Clifton Cemetery. The Record will publish a full obituary next week.

Luther C. Burt South Avenue G Clifton Burt First Baptist Church J. E. Morton First Methodist Church M. D. Woodruff

Clifton Births Highlight Local Families Aug 1962

Mr and Mrs Kenneth E Patterson of 615 West Pecan Clifton welcomed Randall Wayne born August 23 1962 weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces. Mr and Mrs McRoy Hill of 607 South Avenue O Clifton welcomed Randall Todd born August 23 1962 weighing 5 pounds 14 ounces. Minister and Mrs James E Montgomery of 614 West 7th Clifton announced Deborah Gayle born August 27 1962 weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces.

Kenneth E. Patterson West Pecan Street Clifton Randall Wayne Randall Todd McRoy Hill South Avenue O Goodall and Witcher Clinic James E. Montgomery West 7Th Street Deborah Gayle Lady

Cub Scout Leaders Plan Fall Activities in Clifton

Planning meeting for Cub Pack 234 at First Presbyterian Church Clifton included Mrs. Schrader Mrs. Wiede Mrs. Goodall Mrs. Bergman and Ken Pearson. A Sept 10 assembly for 8 to 10 year olds led by Pearson followed by a Round-Table at 7 30 PM Sept 13 mothers meeting at Goodall residence Sept 17 city wide youth rally at the school auditorium to register the pack and dens and a Sept 29 Baylor Pittsburgh scout football game in Waco.

Clifton Vfw Post First Presbyterian Church O. R. Schrader Harold O. Wiede W. D. Goodall David Bergman Clifton Ken Pearson Waco Scout Pearson Bosque County Baylor Pittsburgh

Multiple Auto Crashes Leave Several Hurt Near Clifton

A week of crashes in the Clifton area left several injured and cars damaged. E E Stewart of Clifton was thrown from a 1962 Mercury after hitting a gravel truck on Highway 6 south of Valley Mills, suffering severe facial wounds and hospital care. Mrs. R P Wall of Carthage and her children were injured when their car rolled after cresting a hill on FM Road 219. Other collisions near Clifton involved Carl Olsen, Michael Grant Sullivan, Vern Wen Bynum, Ruby Berry Faulkin, and a wheel detachment incident on a Clifton street.

E. E. Stewart Clifton Valley Mills Highway Stewart Swiegert Ranch R. P. Wall Carthage Hamilton Carl Olsen Houston Michael Grant Sullivan Santa Ana California Mr. Olsen James Wright Texas Vern Wen Bynum Meridian Ruby Berry Faulkin Azle Cub Ranch Highway 6 Mr. Bynum J. W. Whatley Leon

CHS Band Plans Uniform Parade for Sept 7

Clifton High School Band under director Bill Brown will march in full uniform on Friday September 7 for the Clifton Cubs versus Hillsboro game. A 48 member band plus Drum Major Charlene Meyer and majorettes Helen Wiederaenders Randy Outlaw Peggy Aars Kay Kincheloe Lavonne Eggen Janet Schrantz will participate with practices ongoing through the week at the Band Hall. Uniforms will be issued Thursday by the Uniform Committee of the Clifton Band Parents Association and new band caps will be worn next Friday.

Bill Brown Clifton High School Clifton Cubs Hillsboro Charlene Meyer Helen Wiederaenders Randy Outlaw Peggy Aars Kay Kincheloe Lavonne Eggen Janet Schrantz Brown Clifton Band Parents’ Association Clifton O. R. Jenson E. B. Harris

Three New Directors Named to Texas Hog Marketing Board

Hubert Miller of Route 2 Valley Mills joins Dr. Walter Smith of Marlin and Dr. R. M. Titsworth of Cameron as new members of the Texas Hog Marketing Association board of directors.

Hubert Miller Route 2 Valley Mills Texas Hog Marketing Association Walter Smith Marlin R. M. Titsworth Cameron

Visitors at Clifton home of Mr and Mrs Ned Cooper

Visiting Clifton last Sunday were L W Chiles Jr Vernon Chiles Jr and Miss Virginia Roberts of Fort Worth. Chiles Jr is a nephew and Vernon Chiles Jr a great nephew of Mr Cooper.

Clifton Ned Cooper L. W. Chiles Jr Vernon Chiles Jr Virginia Roberts Fort Worth Mr. Cooper

Most Clifton Stores To Be Closed Labor Day

Most Clifton stores will be closed next Monday September 3 for Labor Day observance. The Texas Highway Department urges drivers to exercise extreme care on highways during the holiday weekend, a period long recognized as dangerous for Texas motorists.

Clifton Texas Highway Department Texas

Labels Available For Fair H E Entries At Central Texas Fair

Labels for Home Economics Show entries in Clifton set for September 20 through 22 are now available from Mrs. Raymond Lammert Lucy May Burrus or Dan Amundson. A one cent label fee supports costs. Entry blanks catalogs mailed to eight county area teachers. Exhibit space remains for firms under cover. The Junior Livestock Show is expected to be the largest yet.

Clifton Raymond Lammert Lucy May Burrus Dan Amundson Central Texas Fair Association Bosque

Oswald Weds Jolly in Clifton Ceremony

Mrs. Dena Oswald of Clifton and Mr. W M Jolly were married at 3 00 pm on Saturday August 11 in the Methodist parsonage at Cleburne Rev Raymond M Burton officiated Attendants included Mr and Mrs Clay Oswald Mrs Jewel Polson and Mr and Mrs Ed Cromer The couple planned a wedding trip to the southwest before returning to Clifton to make their home

Cleburne Dena Oswald North Avenue Clifton W. M. Jolly Lillian Doherty Cranfills Gap Raymond M. Burton Clay Oswald Jewel Polson Ed Cromer Fort Worth

Clifton Voters to Decide 100000 Bond Issue

Citizens of Clifton will vote on September 22, 1962, on a 100000 bond for city improvements. Four propositions cover street work, fire station and repairs, waterworks extensions, and park facilities including a swimming pool. Each proposition is separate.

Clifton Texas City City of State of

Clifton notices and hospital visit roundups fill local pages

Local personal items report visits and illnesses across Clifton area. Mrs. Herman Horn undergoes surgery August 24 at the local hospital. Mrs. Johnny White recovers from surgery in Clifton hospital August 28. Several families vacation or travel, including the Grimlands, Lanes, Kleine family, and the McCowns. The city considers issuing bonds for street improvements fire station and waterworks with an election set for September 22, 1962.

More Than 100 Attend Chapman Ranch Field Day and Barbecue

Mrs. Barney Chapman and sons host an annual event at the 3200 acre Chapman and Sons Ranch in Bosque County drawing over 100 friends. Buyers from Lewter Feed Lots purchased 79 calves averaging 483 pounds at 35 cents per pound, totaling about 169.22 per head. The Chapmans retain 15 heifers for their breeding herd while Indiana’s L F Bender continues periodic purchases.

Chapman Ranch Barney Chapman Barney Jr Johnny Chapman and Sons Bosque County Chapman Chapmans Kansas City D. W. Lewter Lewter Lubbock George Lane Valley Mills L. L. Bender Bluffton Indiana Bender Chapman and Sons Ranch Barney Chapman Jr Johnny Chapman

Market Report Clifton EGGS GRAIN CATTLE Prices

Prices from Clifton on Thursday show eggs at 33c a dozen for Large A and 25c for A medium and B large. Pullets and cracks 13c. Grains include oats 75c per bu milling wheat 2.06, spring wheat 1.75, milo 1.70 cwt barley 98c, corn shelled 1.20, ear 1.10. About 600 cattle offered Wednesday with market steady. steer and yearling 23-25, 21-23.50. butcher calves 23-25, 21-23. canners 9-14. bulls 15.50-17.50. stocker steers mixed.

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