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Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1962

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Eight Youth Advance In Scouting Awards In Candlelight Ceremony

Clifton youths receive advancement ranks at a candlelight PTA ceremony in Bettis Auditorium. Stephen Bester and Morris Jackson earn Eagle Scouts with mothers pinned badges. Life Scouts Charles Rummel and Bill Johnson. Star Scout Carroll Draper. First Class recipients Karl Petzold Carl Grelle Johnny Kettler. цер

Clifton Boy Scouts Clifton Parent-Teacher Association Bettis Stephen Bester Morris Jackson W. A. Martin Heart of Texas Scout Council Clifton Charles Rummel Bill Johnson Carroll Draper Karl Petzold Carl Grelle Johnny Kettler Scout Advisory Committee B. W. Whitney S. B. Knudsen James Wright Charles Fehler Jr W. B. Oswald Clifton Explorer Post Martin PTA T. J Dick) White Otis Tyler Kent Appleby Civil Defense Instructors Meridian Appleby David Dahl Otto Gangshei Calvert Bernhardt

Local FHA Girls Honored In Waco

Clifton High School FHA members attended the Texas Association Area VIII meeting at Baylor University in Waco on February 17 with sponsors and student teachers. New officers for 1962 63 include Charlotte Miles and Janice Willenborg. Banquet honors and a national chorus tryout led by Sherian Conway highlighted events.

Clifton High School The Future Homemakers of America Waco Hall Baylor University Waco S. L. Witcher FHA Jannie Haynes Linda Howard Clifton M. B. Jameson Charlotte Miles Charley Miles MoSheim District I Janice Willenborg E. J. Willenborg Laguna Park Area VIII Miriam Thompson W. T. Thompson Zeda Anne Jameson Carol Ann Dennis Ruthy Hoel Rosemary Thompson Orlene Bryant Janie Zuehlke Miriam Maurine Alland Brenda Eggen George Larson J. W. Thiele O. R. Jenson Clifton Fha Raleigh National Fha Janice Willenberg Star Route 1 Sherian Conway Lee F. Conway Sherian Area VII

Clifton Couples Welcome Two New Daughters in February

Mr and Mrs James P Roberts of 306 South Avenue E Clifton announce the birth of Tammy Lynn on February 16 1962 at the local hospital weight 8 pounds 12 ounces A daughter Shirley Dianne to Mr and Mrs Clarence R Phillips Route 1 Clifton born February 21 1962 at the local hospital weight 7 pounds 3 ounces

James P. Roberts South Avenue E Clifton Tammy Lynn Shirley Dianne Clarence R. Phillips Route 1

Clifton Personal News Roundup of Visits and Recoveries

Alvin Jorgenson remains in Clifton hospital since February 17 as friends hope for improvement. Visitors include Walter Collier of Goldsboro North Carolina Carroll Collier of Dallas and families of S N Buck Johnson. Major Hoff and family recently visited home from Saigon while sons attend Clifton Public Schools.

Alvin Jorgenson Clifton Hospital S. N Buck) Johnson Walter Collier Goldsboro North Carolina Carroll Collier Dallas Robert Kennedy Chuck Lori Jimmy Davidson Fort Worth Blewetts Sherri Major Burton Hoff John Robert Otis Hoff C. M. Bakke Saigon Vietnam Major Hoff Clifton Swain Burkett Dimmitt University of Texas Austin John R. Cowen Judge Burkett Joe Cowen Cowen Otis Cranfill McLean Alex Anderson Cranfill Anderson

Clifton, Valley Mills, Meridian pace junior tournament action

Clifton boys beat Crawfills Gap 42 15 and Crawfills Gap girls lost 31 15. Valley Mills won both sides against Crawford 23 14 and 27 17. Meridian defeated Connally 20 15 and 26 23. Next rounds set for Thursday and Saturday with multiple matchups and finals scheduled through 8:30 PM.

Clifton High School Clifton Boys Crawfills Gap Crawfills Gap Girls Clifton Valley Mills Crawford Meridian Connally Glen Rose Turnersville Crawford and Connally Glen Rose-Turnersville

Dahl Family Reunion Brings Members From Across States

Mr and Mrs E A Dahl hosted a Sunday reunion with seven children and families present. Al C Kennard M Dahl stationed at George AFB Victorville California re enlisted for another tour and joined relatives for the gathering. Attendees included Floyd Eggen and daughters from Longview Ralph Dahl and sons from Cedar Hill Johnny Parsons Paul Miller and families from Crawford Kennard M Dahl and daughter from Victorville Elvis B Dahl family from Clifton Patsy Dahl Marvin Behnke and others. The Kennards plan to return to California around February 24.

al C Kennard M. Dahl Margaret Ann Susan Lynn Dahl George Air Force Base Victorville California Kennard Dahls Floyd E. Eggen Becky Kathy Joni Longview Ralph Dahl Stevie John Cedar Hill Johnny Parsons Dallas Paul A. Miller Janice Betty Linda Larry Mary Crawford Elvis B. Dahl Julie Barbara Patsy Dahl Marvin Behnke E. A. Dahl Clifton

Typewriter Ribbons Sweep Clifton Record Inventory

Clifton Record lists an extensive selection of typewriter ribbons covering nearly every make and model. The notice highlights compatibility, pricing, and stock levels for quick replacements in offices and homes.

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Browns Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs C A Brown of this city and their family will mark the couple s 60th wedding anniversary in the Fellowship Hall of Trinity Lutheran Church Clifton on Sunday March 4 from 2 to 4 p m Friends and relatives are invited to attend

C. A. Brown Fellowship Hall Trinity Lutheran Church Clifton

Clifton Band Students Shine At All-Regional Tryouts

Band director Bill Brown reports 12 Clifton High and Clifton Junior High students made the first band and seven joined the second at the All-Regional Intermediate Band Try-Outs in West on Saturday February 16. Over 400 students from 17 schools competed. The first band rehearsed 1 to 5 PM and performed at 7 PM under Lyle Skinner. Clifton will compete in regional solo and ensemble on March 18 and a playing contest on April 27.

Bill Brawn West Mr. Brawn Clifton High Clifton Randy Outlaw Lavonne Eggen Harold Ray Gloff Janet Schrantz Christie Jenson Kenneth Holder Lake Air Junior High Waco West Junior High University Junior High Waxahachie Ennis Midway McGregor Hillsboro LaVega Lorena Alvarado Collins Junior High Corsicana Crane Junior High Mart High School Teague High School West High School Lyle Skinner Waco High School West School Brown

State offers rural bookmobile library to three counties

Coryell County approved a bookmobile demonstration with the State Library at no cost to the county for 21 months from March 12, 1963 to Jan 1, 1964. Hamilton and Bosque counties discussed participation. if approved, the plan would provide a bookmobile, librarian, driver, 8,500 books, support staff, and all operating costs.

Coryell Hamilton Bosque Commissioners Courts Coryell County Dorman H. Winfrey Texas State Library Harold J. Marburger Rural Library Service Elizabeth Earle Marburger W. E Bill) Tate Hamilton County J. P. Ward Bosque County State Library Rural Library Service Division Texas

Clifton Tops County in Poll Tax Payers This Year

Clifton again led Bosque County with 573 poll tax payers while county wide total reached 2,489. In 1961 Valley Mills led in eligible voters during off election year, with election focus on its school and city races. Total payers in 1960, the presidential year, were 2,913 county and 653 in Clifton.

Clifton Valley Mills Meridian Tredell Oeenereee Walnut Springs Eulogy

Ex-Students Dinner Draws 117 in Clifton

About 117 Texas Lutheran College supporters met February 17 at Trinity Lutheran Church Clifton for the Bosque County Ex-Students Association Banquet. Milto n C. Brown presided. Rev Iver Haugen gave the invocation. Owen Ringness hosted the toast. Officers elected include Reverend Joel FE. Nelson president and Charles Raines vice president.

Texas Lutheran College Seguin Trinity Lutheran Church Clifton Bosque County Ex-Students’ Association Milton C. Brown Route 2 Iver Haugen St. Olaf Lutheran Church Cranfills Gap Owen David Ringness Dorothy Ann Brown Clifton College TLC Texas Lutheran Harriet Oaken Evelyn Hartzendorf Robert Haugen Joel FE. Nelson Charles Raines David Dahl Milton G. Dahl Jr Gus Hoel Lawrence Ringness Della Nelson Hannah Hoff Brown C. Pernell Aars Vernon Ray Lambert Charles Rhoades James Townsend Gene Knudson John Rueter Elizabeth Hansen Clifton High School Waco High School S. B. Knudsen

Mrs Isenhower Visits Houston Couple Ahead of Fiesta Festival

Mrs Mike Stone formerly Miss Jeanne Isenhower arrived in Houston Monday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Charles M Isenhower. The Stone and Isenhower families will join Mr Stone en route to Laredo for the Fiesta Festival this weekend.

Mike Stone Houston Jeanne Isenhower Charles M. Isenhower

Filing Dates Near For Clifton Elections

Final filing dates approach for Clifton Independent School District Board of Trustees and Clifton City Council. City Council filing closes March 3 with election on April 3, and trustees filing closes March 7 with election on April 7. Names filed include Eldon Zimmerman and P L Ashcraft for council, plus Dr S I Witcher and Bill Blewett for trustees.

Clifton Meridian Clifton Record Bill Blewett Carl H. Caldwell Leo Albrecht Eldon Zimmerman W. L. Spieler P. L. Ashcraft Charles M. Isenhower Will J. Krueger Charles Rummel S. I. Witcher Orlette Watson Watson Witcher Clifton Independent School District Board of Trustees Dr. Witcher Mr. Watson G. E. Jackson Martin Hoel Jr Harold Wiede W. O. Gloff T. F. Crawford

Clifton FFA to Show Cattle at Houston Livestock Show

Ten Clifton Future Farmers of America members depart Monday for the 1962 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo with supervisor Gerald Peacock. Local entries include Erwin Dahl Jerry Hill Tommy Latham David Gouldman Raymond Zuehl Raimund Stacha Wayne Dennis Rod Bramlett Mark Whitney and Jim Hutcheson. Gouldman also enters a Brown Swiss heifer in the Scramble Class. The 30th annual expo is expected to attract more participants than ever.

Clifton Future Farmers of America Houston Raimund Stacha Wayne Dennis Rod Bramlett Mark Whitney Jim Hutcheson David Gouldman

Local residents return home from Clifton hospital

Lena Ludwig, resident of Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home, became a patient on February 14. Leon Noel and James Douglas Schuerg returned home after medical care at Clifton hospital in February. Spangle family members from Grand Isle Louisiana and Tom Ball and La Marque spangled visits to local parents last week.

Lena Ludwig Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home Leon Noel Fort Worth Clifton James Douglas Schuerg Douglas J. Schuerg Frank Spangle Jr Marceanna and Pamela Grand Isle Louisiana Frank J. Spangle J. T. Spangle Tom Ball Bill Spangle la Marque

Cathy Howard Named Sweetheart at Clifton Horse Show

Thirty three members attended a Clifton Horse Show meeting and supper at Charlie's Cafe on Tuesday night February 13. Cathy Howard was elected club sweetheart. New officers named include Raymond Rogstad president Homer McDougal vice president Paul Howard secretary Archie Nelson treasurer and Mrs Clyde Outlaw reporter. Three new directors were elected H P Halbert John Holt and Curtis Bakke with several terms continuing.

Clifton Horse Show Cathy Howard Paul Howard Raymond H. Rogstad Homer McDougal Archie O. Nelson Clyde Outlaw H. P. Halbert John Buster) Holt Curtis Bakke J. D. Fenn O. L Dick) Golden Marshal Mitchell M. B. Jameson W. B. Oswald Ned Cooper D. A. Golden Claud Kelly Pete Kettler

Homemaking Student Teachers at Clifton High School

Miss Linda Howard and Miss Janice Haynes, senior Baylor students in Home Economics Education, are completing eight weeks of student teaching in Clifton High School's homemaking department. Baylor educator Miss Bertha Sanders visits Clifton weekly to monitor progress. Howard hails from Lake Providence Louisiana and Haynes from Spring Hill Louisiana.

Linda Howard Jannie Haynes Baylor University Clifton High School Clifton Bertha Sanders Miss Howard Keener Howard Lake Providence Louisiana Miss Haynes Dale Haynes Springhill

Local Notes On Clifton Area Residents

John Chappell of Star Route 1 Clifton was hospitalized on February 20 for medical treatment. Mrs B L Latham of Gatesville returned home this week after a stay as a Clifton hospital patient. Mrs Ben Trotter began work in the Clifton Telephone Company office in early February, replacing Mrs T N Foster.

John Chappell Star Route 1 Clifton B. L. Latham Gatesville Clifton Hospital Ben Trotter Clifton Telephone Company T. N. Foster

Fourth group of young Clifton students photographed in 1961

Winston B. Lucas Studios captured a late 1961 portrait of Clifton youngsters with their parents. The lineup lists Janet Lynn Canuteson and Sherry and Keith Finstad in the front, Terri Lynn Belcher Rickey Joe Moncrief and Linda Erickson in the middle, and David Den Churchman Jean Denise Fierson and Nancy Lynn Struempler in the back, with parental credits for each family.

Clifton Winston B. Lucas Studios Tow Row Janet Lynn Canuteson Oren J. Canuteson Jr Sherry Keith Finstad J. M. Finstad Terri Lynn Belcher Merle Belcher Rickey Joe Moncrief Rodney Moncrief Linda Erickson Homer Erickson David den Churchman Don Churchman Jean Denise Fierson Jean Pierson Nancy Lynn Struempler Edwin Struempler

Pancake Supper to Benefit Clifton High Band

The Clifton Band Parents Association plans a pancake supper on Thursday March 8 in the school cafeteria with a concert in Bettis Auditorium to follow. Tickets are $1 for adults and 75 cents for students, and admit both meal and concert. Proceeds aim to buy fifty-five caps for the Clifton High School Band at about 850.50 total.

Clifton Band Parents Association Clifton High School Clifton High Bettis Band Parents Association Tommy Wiggins Charles Westley

Clifton Thursday market prices for eggs cattle and hogs

Prices from Clifton buyers show eggs at 29c per dozen for large A and 26c for medium and B large, pullets 15c, cracks 15c. Cream 40c per pound. Grains: oats 70c per bushel, milling wheat 1.80, spring wheat 1.50, milo 1.80 to 1.85 cwt, barley 92c per bushel, yellow corn shelled 1.25, ear 1.10. Cattle: about 450 head offered, market steady to strong. Slaughter steers and yearlings 23–25, medium 20–23, butcher calves 23–25, medium 22–23, cows 14.50–16, canners 10–14, bulls 18–19.5, stocker steers 24–26, medium 22–24, stocker calves 28 to 38, cow and calves 150. Hog top 17.

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