Easter Seal Appeal Opens in Bosque County March 1
The 1976 Easter Seal Appeal starts in Bosque County on March 1 with Helen C. Aars and Clifton as the local Easter Seal Representative. Letters will reach homes March 1 seeking funds to support physical and occupational therapy, speech and hearing programs, and information services for crippled children and adults. The campaign runs through Easter Sunday, April 16, to expand services for Texans in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque County
Helen C. Aars. Clifton
Faster Seal Society
Texas
Texas Easter Seal Society
Aars
California Lutheran College Choir and Orchestra concert in Clifton
More than 600 people attended the Bicentennial Concert in Bettis Auditorium Clifton marking the largest audience on the group’s 22 city Texas tour. Performances featured early American music 20th century selections and a Sing Finale ending with God Bless America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clif le Rud
California Lutheran College Choir
Clifton
Bettis Auditorium
Texas
Robert Zimmerman
America
Elmer Ramsey
Sounds of
CLC
Don Haskell
First Methodist
First Baptist
Grace Memorial Baptist
First Presbyterian
Immanuel Lutheran
Trinity Lutheran
Crawfills Gap
St. Olaf Lutheran
Norse
Our Savior’s Lutheran
Womack
Zion United Church of Christ
Frank Horak
Ted Steenblock
Si Johnson
Lee Stanley
Otto Solberg
Eldon Zimmerman
Scotty Bell
First United Methodist
Georgia
Gene Aars
Don Olson
Gene Albrecht
Clifton and
E. B. Harris
Debbie McLemore
Trinity Lutheran Church Office
Waco
Bettis
Richard Liardon
Don Braun
Zion Women's Guild Meeting Highlights February 3
The Zion Women's Guild of Zion United Church of Christ in Womack met February 3 with 21 members and one guest, Martha Brown. President Edwin Conrad opened the business meeting, minutes and treasurer reports were reviewed, and reports from the friendship guild were shared. Nomination committee appointees were Rudolph Kleine and Adolph Thiele. Get well cards were sent to Ella Schminke and Bill Landgraf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Guild of Zion United Church of Christ of Womack
Martha Brown
Frank Horak Jr
Edwin Conrad
Guild
Rudolph Kleine
Adolph Thiele
Ella Schminke
Bill Landgraf
Edwin Kruse
Joe Mueller
Joe Crawson
Amway awards sales plaque to Sorleys
Ken and Shirley Long of Phoenix Arizona announce Arlen and Glenda Sorley of 107 South Avenue L Clifton have earned a personal sales award plaque. The plaque is awarded annually to top personal sales achievers among Amway distributors in the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken
Shirley Long
Phoenix
Ariz
Amway
Arlen
Glenda Sorley
South Avenue L
Clifton
United States
Canada
Bosque County unveils historical brochure with map tour
The Bosque County Historical Commission released a color brochure featuring four park areas, two churches, the Bosque County Memorial Museum, and the Courthouse. It lists 18 sites marked by historical markers and includes a Bicentennial Bosque County tour, with brochures available at Clifton Bank and Barner's Mobil Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque County Historical Commission
Bosque County Memorial Museum
Bosque County
Clifton Bank
Barner’s Mobil Station
County represented at RC D s annual meeting
The Leon Bosque RC D Project annual meeting was held at the Proctor Area Recreation Center near Comanche. Bosque County attendees included local residents and officials. about 125 people attended. New Bosque directors Glen Tidwell and Judge Ward and Hardcastle joined the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rc&d
Leon-Bosque Resource Conservation and Development Project
Proctor Area Recreation Center
Lake Proctor
Comanche
Bosque County
Ben Rhodes
Si Johnson
Cranfill Gap
C. K. Ward Jr
J. W. Hardcastle
Charles Reeves
Mike Knox
Meridian
Bill Jordan
Joe Stevens
Clifton
as _ hee
Glen Tidwell
Judge
Presbyterian Women Meet for Monthly Church Gathering
Presbyterian Women of the Church held their February meeting at the home of Mrs. W. D. Goodall with 10 members and two visitors. The group opened with prayer and discussed Bible study titled The Divine Parent from Hosea 11:1 11 led by Mrs. M. B. Jameson. Minutes and treasurer reports were read, get well wishes sent, and two new banquet tables announced. Plans involve World Day of Prayer March 5 and the Covenant Wom en's Council meeting in Dallas February 3. A June Women’s Concerns Conference in Hunt with Dr. Tom W. Boyd is noted, and the next meeting is at Mrs. Sam Berlin’s Lake Whitney home with Mrs. Spruce Schow as Bible Moderator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
W. D. Goodall
West Hackberry
S. L. Eakin
Ann Pearce
Cedar Shores Estates
Ruth Brown
St. Louis
M. B. Jameson
Jameson
A. N. Randie
Sallie Jones
Meredith Bright
Eakin
Clifton
Trinity Lutheran Church
W. A. Davis
Women’s Council of Presbytery of the Covenant
Dallas
Office of
Presbytery
Mc Ranch
Hunt, Texas
Tom W. Boyd
University of Oklahoma
Goodall
Sam Berlin
Lake Whitney
Spruce Schow
Judge thanked for service as draft registrar
County Judge Charles W Word Jr was thanked by Col Melvin N Glantz director of the Selective Service System for his unpaid work as a draft registrar. Glantz noted the April 1 1975 proclamation ending automatic registration and the system being in deep standby with no function, and announced Word’s severance effective February 28 1976.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Word Jr
Melvin N. Glantz
Selective Service System
Austin
Word
Col. Gantz
Draft board offices close in Texas on February 27
Draft boards nationwide terminate operations for the first time in 28 years as registrant processing halts. Records move to Fort Worth Federal Records Center. The plan reduces Selective Service to standby with five regional offices and a remaining state headquarters for Reserve and National Guard mobilization training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draft Board
Texas
Melvin N. Glantz
Selective Service
Fort Worth
San Francisco
San Antonio
Chicago
Atlanta
Baltimore
National Guard
Selective Service National Guard
Birth of Tyler Monroe to Joe Gaston family
The infant Tyler Monroe Gaston was born February 9 in Valdosta Georgia to Dr. Joe Gaston and wife. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs R H Gaston of Fort Worth and maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Monroe of Austin. Maternal great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Grey of Dallas. Dr Joe Gaston was born in Cranfills Gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comer Tyler
Clifton
Joe Gaston
Valdosta
Tyler Monroe
R. H. Gaston
Fort Worth
William Monroe
Austin
Mrs. Grey
Dallas
kCranfills Gap
Texas to add red white blue stickers on five year plates
Texas motorists will receive a red white and blue validation sticker in the upper left corner of the five year license plate issued in 1975. The sticker solidifies the plate for another year and saves the state money while avoiding new plate numbers for most owners. Registration runs through March with stickers due by April 1 and can be completed at county tax assessor-collector offices or substations, by mail, or for in person pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rc&d
Bosque County
Valley Mills
Riverside Park
Clifton
Meridian
Meridian State Park
Frecinct 2
Texas
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
O. Texas
NARFE Chapter Meets in Meridian for Social Lunch
Bosque County Chapter 1302 of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees met at the Meridian Community Center last week with 28 members attending a Valentine themed luncheon. Alvin Bronstad won a door prize. Frank Grimes explained income tax forms. Herman Burgdorfff led a short business session. Plans discussed for a district meeting in Clifton. next gathering set for March 10 at Meridian Community Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque County
Meridian Community Center
Alvin Bronstad
Clifton
Frank Grimes
Herman Burgdorfff
Day of Prayer Hosted by Women in World Day Event
Women will host the World Day of Prayer on Friday March 5 at 3 p.m. All area women are invited. Further details will be in next week’s Clifton Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Clifton
Flea Market and Trade Days Sponsored by Lakeview Fire Dept
The Takeview Volunteer Fire Department in Lake Whitney sponsors a flea market and trade days on the third Saturday and Sunday each month. Dealers are invited to buy and sell with overnight camping for dealers on the grounds for a small space fee. Proceeds benefit the Lakeview Volunteer Fire Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Takeview Volunteer Fire Department
Lake Whitney
Whitney
Lakeview
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American Cancer Society
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Erath
Somervell
Somervell County
Erath County
Upper Leon
Comanche County
Eastland County
Clifton Record
Jordan Publications, Inc
West Fifth Street
William T. Jordan
Beverly F. Jordan
Elaine A. Gee
Don Ritter
Logan Boswell
Texas Press Association
Cop Pete
Jean Ann Smith
Coryell
Hill
McLennan
Johnson
Hamilton
Joe Gastons
U. E. (Gene) Bush Roofing Contractor
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OLD & Repair
Redell
WM. B. Bertelsen & CO
P. O. Box
Cranfills Gap
NARFE
Day of Prayer
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Charlie’s
Hurst
Frigidaire Appliances Delivery and Service
R. D. Hurst
Washington
H. H. Gordon
Optometrist
Az Et A
Clifton Handi
Merle Norman
Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio
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Jamie Zander
Ra Smith
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Joan Spieler Studios
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