Local library highlights artists paintings and yearbook honor roll
The library hosts December art by James Boren and Melvin C. Warren from Joan Spieler, marks the 11th edition of Who's Who Among American High School Students including Central Texas honorees, notes family history acquisitions, and lists December holiday closures and hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Harris
Joan Spieler
Hillsboro
James Boren
Melvin C. Warren
Civic Center
Arkansas
Kansas
Louisiana
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
Electrical outlets moved by Engineers
The Fort Worth District of the U S Army Corps of Engineers announced relocating electrical outlets from Plowman Creek and McCowan Valley to Cedron Creek Park at Whitney Lake. Col John F Wall said 22 new outlets would be available year round, making Cedron Creek Park profitable and public funds less necessary. he urged local cost sharing under Public Law 89 72 and thanked commenters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Plowman Creek
McCowan Valley
Cedron Creek Park
Whitney Lake
John. F. Wall
Wall
McCown Valley
Letters to the Clifton Record reader praises paper
A Clifton resident Danny Colwick thanks editor Mr. Jordan for a hometown paper and an article by Nell Jenson. The letter notes anticipation for each edition and appreciation for printing quality from Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jordan
Clifton Record
Nell Jenson
Danny Colwick
Bluebird Circle
Mr. Colwick
Microwave roasting holiday poultry in the oven
Delmelia Dunn outlines microwave roasting for whole birds with tips on browning giblets stuffing and timing. She notes turning breast down covering thin parts with foil sparingly and using wax paper to keep the oven clean while checking with a meat thermometer for doneness.
Editorial on Amtrak service through Clifton and central Texas
The piece cites Amtrak plans to run Inter-American and Lone Star routes through McGregor and Cleburne for a few more months while a financial feasibility study determines their fate. It notes expected losses of 6.4 to 8 million dollars for the Lone Star and about 3 million for the Inter-American in 1978, alongside fluctuating ridership. The editorial urges awareness of potential cuts amid federal funding limits and favors continued rail options versus car dependence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amtrak
Clifton
Inter-American
Lone Star
McGregor
Cleburne
Paul Reistrup
Chicago
Laredo
Houston
Texas
Los Angeles
New Orleans
National Rail Passenger Corporation
Inter- American
Central
America
The Gift of Time Guiding Gentle Living
A devotional piece on valuing time given by the Father above. It urges using every hour to express love for God and avoid sin. It encourages appreciating nature, such as flowers and birds, and sharing kindness through a smile and kind words with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Peale
Whittier
Pawling
N.Y
Winter grain mite control urged for Bosque County small grains
County agent George T. Wages warns Bosque County farmers to inspect wheat and oats for winter grain mite infestations. The pest damages leaves, stunts growth, and is best controlled with Parathion or alternatives like Di-Syston and Methyl Parathion, following label directions. For more help, visit the Meridian extension office or call 435 2791. Also advise gardeners to store sprayers properly this winter by cleaning, oiling and protecting nozzles to ensure readiness next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque County
Texas
Meridian
Senior Citizens Corner Holiday Gatherings and Events
The column notes December 9 registrations for games 85 42 and canasta and lists well wishes to B F Rainey Claude Graves and Mrs Effie Bullard. It covers a business meeting with minutes read by Marie Reesing and treasury by Ervin Finke and outlines upcoming events including a Christmas dinner December 16 a 3 PM dance December 16 7 PM 11 PM December 23 7 PM 11 PM and New Year’s Eve dance December 31 7 PM 11 PM with bands and requests to bring trading stamps for Mexia State School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Rainey
Claude Graves
Effie Bullard
Stanford Johnson
Marie Reesing
Treasury
Ervin Finke
Redell
Jones Band
Mexia State School
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert L. Baldridge JR
Beverly F. Jordan
Elaine A. Gee
Jean Ann Smith
Membe
Texas Press Association
Bosque
Coryell
Erath
Hamilton
Hill
Johnson
McLennan
Somervell
Library News
Aslak Nelson
John Bartimous Johnson
W. H
Jenevieve) Ritchey
Bonham
Mildred Hogster
Alice Marie Nelson Berg
Alvin L. Bronstad
Betty Meinkowsky
Harlequin
Tiewilf
Norman Vincent Peale
Ruth Statford Peale
O.K
Taunters
Foundation For Christian Living
Benjamin Franklin
Turkey
Mekteb-i-irfan
Panama Canal
United Nations
OSHA
HEW
EPA
IRS
Charles W. Engel
Lott
Delmelia Dunn
Delmelia Dunn County Extension
Christ
George T. Wages
Senior Citizens Corner
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