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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1962
Page
1
Miss Joann Altenburg and Dr. Donald A. Gloff were married January 27 at the First Baptist Church in Liberty. The couple, attended by a large wedding party, plans a Philadelphia internship completion in June.
Mr and Mrs Sammy Neland Prause announce Deborah Dianne born February 3 1962 at Clifton hospital weighing 7 4. Mr and Mrs Raymond Roberts announce Loretta Gene born February 4 1962 at Clifton hospital weighing 9 pounds. Mr and Mrs Bobby Joe Conrad announce Bobby Joe Jr born February 5 1962 at local hospital weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces with sister Janet Lee nearly 3.
Bosque County reports filing for 16 offices with eight contested races including State Senator J P Ward and wardmates from Meridian Comanche Waxahachie Itasca. Contested Districts include County Treasurer and County Commissioner Precinct 4 2 and more with withdrawals noted. Six candidates seek governor and lieutenant governor with additional races for at large congressman Warren Moore Head Bean Van Keyren and Wilson Bean.
Clifton’s boys split district games with Midway and Connally this week. Friday at Midway Clifton fell 63 to 41 led by Murphree 13, Stewart 8, Albrecht 7. Clifton’s girls beat Midway 23 to 21 led by Jenson 9, Shipp 7, Willenberg 5.
Carroll C. Curry, 40, longtime Itasca resident and businessman, announces his bid for Texas State Senate from the 12th District including Hill, Bosque, Comanche, Coryell, Ellis, Erath, Hamilton, Hood, Johnson and Somervell Counties. He owns Itasca Chemical Company and represents Magnolia Chemical in a 15 county sales area. He and his wife Sue Underwood have two daughters.
Mrs. Jessie E Duncan a Clifton resident for over 30 years died around 3 30 in the local hospital on February 1 aged 87 years 29 days after a long illness. She was born January 3 1875 in Bryan and taught school before marriage to Aaron Oliver Duncan in 1897. The family lived in St Jo Mill Creek Mineral Wells Hico and finally Clifton where she spent her last years with her daughter in law Joseph O Nelson’s home. She was active in the Methodist Church and Women’s Society of Christian Service and left three sons a daughter five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services were held February 3 at the Clifton Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was in Hico Cemetery.
Mrs. Jack Wilson announces Wilson Building Materials Co will add a second building east of the Santa Fe rail line. The 120 by 240 foot sheet iron structure with blue siding will duplicate current space, add doors and a new line, and require about 90 days for construction. Contracts awarded to Stanford Engineering Co and Delta Steel Co in Waco. About 20 new jobs expected once open, with $100,000 in additional equipment.
Leonard Mathews, a Bosque County resident from Mosheim now living in Lanes Chapel, seeks the Precinct 4 commissioner role. He has 13 years on county roads as an equipment operator and pledges to serve the people and duties at the courthouse.
Mrs. J. C. Lyon of Baytown underwent major heart surgery at St. Luke's Hospital Houston on January 24 and is reported to be recovering well. Her mother-in-law Mrs. Martha Lyon of Clifton traveled to Baytown January 20 and returned January 28. Trade in Clifton You are always welcome. tfe
Bosque County donors totaled about 1860.34 for the 1962 March of Dimes drive led by county chairman Cullen Robinson of Coyote. Clifton contributed 523.95 with 329.23 from the National Guard canvass, 108.50 from merchants and individuals, 7.77 from coin containers, and 78.45 from Clifton Public Schools. Other towns and chairmen listed include Valley Mills, Meridian, Walnut Springs, Laguna Park, Iredell, Crawfils Gap, Norse, Morgan, Womack, Mosheim, and Fairview with varying sums. Robinson plans to hear from Koppers and thanks all who helped or donated.
Reverend Walter T. Gigstad, who joined Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home as full time chaplain January 1, will be installed in a 3:00 p m service Sunday February 11 in the Sunset Home chapel. Special program includes organ preludes scripture and sermonette, with greetings from church leaders and a closing benediction.
Clifton Future Farmers of America Chapter and Bosque County exhibitors earned fourth place in the herdsman award at the Southwestern Exhibition and Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth February 4. Nine steers were shown. two steers owned by Fred Erickson and Erwin Dahl won 20 dollars each and sold for 36 cents a pound. Two other steers shown by Tommy White and Mark Whitney sold at 27.15 cents a pound. Five of the nine steers were returned and will be entered in the Houston Fat Stock Show February 26 to March 2.
At Clifton's Wednesday sale about 400 head sold with a fully steady market. Slaughter steers and yearlings brought 23 to 25 dollars, calves 28 to 25, cows 14.50, canners down to 10, bulls 18 to 19.50, hogs topped 17 to 17.20, while grain and cream prices appeared steady.
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