Weather revival and local projects boost Clifton activity
The week’s sunny weather revived business and eased illnesses, while poll taxes reach about 2,488 payments this week with more expected by mail. Clifton’s fire department seeks a rural truck funded by a Jaycees fundraiser dinner at $10 tickets. Local politics loom as next Monday is candidate deadline. A Farm-to-Market Road bill may extend county roads toward Lanes Chapel and Mosheim. Marilyn Schramm visits from Texas Christian University and Harris Hospital School of Nursing. For sale Clifton Record books offered in plain or customized printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Behringer
Clifton Jaycees
Clifton Volunteer Fire Department
Jaycees
Laguna Park
Clifton
Austin
Lanes Chapel
Mosheim
Marilyn Schramm
Texas Christian University
Harris Hospital School of Nursing
Fort Worth
Herbert
Dick) Schramm
Emily Kay
Clifton Garden Club Holds January Meeting in Woodruff Home
Clifton Garden Club met January 18 at 1615 West 15th Street in Woodruff with 14 members present. New officers for 1962 63 were elected including Tom V Compton president and George Harris first vice president. Also noted was veteran member Cox new to the group and Butch Kettler returning from Houston to Fort Carson for six months Army duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Garden Club
M. D. Woodruff
West 15Th Street
P. L. Ashcraft
Hugh Combs
M. E. Young
Frank Bishop
Young
Waco
Tom V. Compton
George M. Harris
FE. W. Wallace
FE. A. Alfie
M. K. Bradstreet Sr
L. H. Boleman
John Fenn
W. A. Knapp
A. L.mayfield
A. N. Randle
R. H. Rogstad
Carl Remington
E. W. Wallace
William
Butch) Kettler
University of Houston
Ed Kettler
Fort Carson
Colorado
United States Army
National Guard
Personal notices of families visiting and traveling in Fort Worth area
Mrs. Bill Turner and sons Steven Lynn and Terry of Fort Worth surprised Mrs. P L Elder on her birthday. The Turners plan to attend the International Lions Convention in Paris this summer. Numerous relatives from Texas towns gathered at Lyman Swenson’s home, with Swenson family ties noted. Local students and visitors from Houston Waco Dallas and Houston areas spent time with family in Clifton Laguna Park and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Turner
Steven
Lynn
Terry
Fort Worth
Turner
P. L. Elder
Lions Clubs
Sealy
Burnell Hinton
Charles and
Gordon
Waco
Ivan Johnson
Dennis
Maurice
Crawfills Gap
Lyman Swenson
Hinton
Johnson
Swensons
Bob Lane
Ausin
University of Texas
Clifton
R. I. Lane
Bob Lanes
R. L. Lanes
Wally Ludtke
Civil Appeals Court records busiest year in Texas history
The 10th Court of Civil Appeals in Waco reported 144 cases last year with 97 percent accuracy and only five overturned by the State Supreme Court. Chief Justice Frank G. McDonald noted the court’s strong record and prompt handling, praising its long tenure and notable judges Jake Tirey and others. The district serves 16 Central Texas counties, with cases also flowing from Houston, Dallas and beyond. Mr and Mrs B W Whitney shopped in Dallas last week for Whitney's in Clifton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
10Th Court of Civil Appeals
Waco
Frank G. McDonald
State Supreme Court
McDonald
Bosque County
Hill County
Texas
Houston
Beaumont
Dallas
Baylor University
Jake Tirey
Tirey
Frank M. Wilson
Joe W. Hale
Bosque
Hamilton
Prize Portrait Winner at Clifton Electric Contest
In the Clifton area contest timed with children’s portraits on Saturday January 20 Mrs Gene Dietiker won a large colored portrait of one child. Mrs James R Nieman of Fort Worth, daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Potter of Clifton, earned the chance to select a new small electric item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Electric and Refrigeration Co
Gene Dietiker
James R. Nieman
Fort Worth
Herbert Potter
Clifton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clifton Record
W. R. Poage
Ben Sudderth
Comanche Co
Byron L. McClellan
Veda G. Hanson Cyble J. Wyatt
Truman E. Roberts
Hamilton County
Jack Railsback
Velma W. Golden Vista Strickland
Jimmie B. Gill
Democratic
Albert Hastings
Curtis Bakke
Precinct
W. W
Warren
Prince
For Justice of Peace
Precinct 8
E. W. (Fibber) McGee
Woodruff
THE
Robert L. Baldridge
Robert Baldridge, JR
Editors and Publishers
Postoffice
Clifton, Tex
Coryell
Hamilton Counties
U.S
Jim Willenborg
Texas A. & M. College
John Willenborg
Temple Junior College
E. J. Willenborg
L. B. Polk
S. A. Knudson
David Knudson
Mary and
Jane
P. G
Bob) Knudson
Polks
Silat
Ger
Pangburn
Valentine
Civil Appeals Court
B. W. Whitney
Whitney’s
Veterans OF Foreign Wars OF the
Robert E. Binford
Riverside Drive
Dry Goods Department
Florsheim
Electris
del Monte
Creamer’s Potato Chips
Ley Pils
Aix
Match
Me Grou
Sars Fruit Cotes
del Monte Catsup
Cans
S Ave
Hite Swan
del Monte Tuna
Sweetheart Flou
Bama
Swift's
Morton’s
Lady Esther
Samuel
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