Cowboys fan view from Sheboygan gains in praise
A Sheboygan Press sports page clipping praised the Cowboys for their near playoff win and noted Wisconsin readers criticized the harsh below zero weather. The photo featured five Texans on the Green Bay team Doug Hart Forrest Gregg Donny Anderson Lee Roy Caffey and Tommy Crutcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter G. Dekker
Sheboygan
Wisconsin
Sheboygan Press
Cowboys
Green Bay
Doug Hart
Arlington State
Forrest Gregg
SMU
Donny Anderson
Texas Tech
Lee Roy Caffey
A&m
Tommy Crutcher
TCU
Mrs. Dekker
Explosion threatens King Creek Lodge area cabins
Residents awoke to a blast near Ruth and Eddie Braun’s King Creek Lodge that shattered windows and sparked a flash fire. Neighbors reported debris movement like a tornado as Clifton Fire Department arrived with equipment and personnel to prevent a rekindled fire. Eddie Braun, George Hight, and Fred Owens described the scene as fire balls rising and a possible gas leak ignited by a water heater pilot light. A portion of a roof blew into the yard of Isie Bonner across the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Creek Lodge
Ruth
Eddie Braun
Clifton
Whitney
Kopper
George Hight
Fred Owens
Jamie Zander
Isie Bonner
Claude Kelley Elected Clifton Riding Club President
Claude Kelley was elected president of the Clifton Riding Club at the annual officer election meeting with about 70 members present. Other 1968 officers named include Garland Wright vice president Gerald Rice secretary Mrs Kathie Outlaw treasurer D A Golden reporter and Miss Kim Outlaw sweetheart. Directors chosen were Raymond Rogstad Homer Russell and Homer Kettler. Entertainment committee members are Mr and Mrs E A Spitzer Mr and Mrs Helen Hanson and Mr and Mrs W B Oswald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Kelley
Clifton Riding Club
Garland Wright
Gerald Rice
Katie Outlaw
D. A. Golden
Kim Outlaw
Raymond Rogstad
Homer Russell
Homer Kettler
E. A. Spitzer
Helen Hanson
W. B. Oswald
Gene Ashcraft to be guest on Channel 11 Point of View
Gene Ashcraft manager of the Texas Network will guest on Channel 11 program Point of View Sunday January 21 at noon. He sent back stories and interviews with Texas servicemen aired by 80 radio stations affiliated with the network and spoke about his first Vietnam trip at the Clifton Lions banquet last June.
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Page One
Channel 11
Point of View
Gene
Texas Network
Texas
Deoree
P. L. Ashcraft
Clifton
Vietnam
USDA to Boost Meat Compliance Efforts with New Inspectors
USDA orders field staff of the Consumer and Marketing Service to intensify search for meat products subject to seizure under the Wholesome Meat Act signed December 15. About 500 inspectors and related personnel are to be hired by June 30, 1968 to speed implementation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USDA
Consumer and Marketing Service
Irrigation urged to curb Texas water decline
Wayne Keese of Texas A M University warns producing areas face dropping groundwater. He urges adoption of water conserving irrigation methods to protect supplies. John G McHaney of A M U predicts 1968 US economy will grow with higher disposable income and rising consumer prices as expenditures increase. Mr and Mrs Ross Green visited Brady to see Mrs Ima Taylor, who is ill, and Mrs Penny in Brownwood.
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Texas
Wayne Keese
Texas A&m University
Keese
United States
John G. McHaney
Ross Green
Brady
Ima Taylor
Mrs. Green
A. J. Penny
Brownwood
Grain Farmers Urged to Make ASCS Choices
Bosque County chair Jack L Rowland urged wheat and feed grain growers to seriously consider ASCS program choices. He cited Secretary Freeman’s view that participation is key to improving 1968 grain supply and prices, with a goal to cut wheat acreage and shift corn and grain sorghum. Sign-up runs Feb 5 to Mar 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASCS
Jack L Rowland
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Bosque County Committee
Orville L. Freeman
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
USDA
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Miss Musselman
Miss Linda Musselman bride-elect of Melvin Prescher is honored at a miscellaneous shower at Womack Fellowship Hall. Guests in receiving line include Mrs. John Musselman and Mrs. Walter Prescher, with blue and white decor and a crochet cloth centerpiece. Hostesses listed include many local residents and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Musselman
Melvin Prescher
Womack Fellowship Hall
John Musselman
Walter Prescher
Ben Thiele
Katherine Anz
Betty Gail Conrad
Sue Larson
Mary Grelle
Mmes
Henry Anz Jr
Adolph Thiele
Walter Landuu
B. W. Schroeder
Ernst Prescher
Joe Mueller
Calvin Rueter
Edwin Struempler
Helen McDougal
Edwin Conrad
Calvert Helms
Fritz Lee Thiele
Ruth Arnold
Edwin Kruse
William Zuehlke
Joseph Conrad
David Conrad
Fritz Prescher
G. A. Ender
Victor Conrad
H. L. Meinkowsky
Meridian figures in tense Meridian night interaction
Several Meridian residents including Mrs. Jesse Gandy and Mrs. Jack Cureton meet with Lt. Gov. Smith and Mrs. Charles Reese. Later J. Les Lundberg of Valley Mills is seen talking to Jesse Gandy at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Bosque County
Preston Smith
Meridian Library
Cortez Smith
Valley Mills
J. M
Valley Mills Banker Roy Pool Dies at 69
Roy S. Pool president of the First National Bank of Valley Mills died January 6 1968 at 12 30 a m of apparent heart failure at age 69 He led the bank since 1945 and served as Valley Mills mayor 1932 39 He was active in the Baptist church Masonic lodge Shrine Lions Club Chamber of Commerce and local road projects Funeral was January 7 at First Baptist Church Valley Mills with interment in Valley Mills Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy S. Pool
First National Bank of
Valley Mills
Mr. Pool
Jim D
Sue Tweedy Pool
First National Bank
Bank
First Baptist Church of
John Armstrong Masonic aaNis
Waco
Valley Mills Lions Club
Pool
Valley Mills Chamber of Commerce
China Spring
Florence McBride Pool
First Baptist Church
Krueger
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Department of Public Safety
Jerry Fetty
Meridian
Con
Rann and Atawnaaa
Princesseu Inuliuday
Page One Ton Oilers
Dallas
Impala
BEL Air Sport
Standefer
Chevrolet Company
Cafton
County
Riding Club
Gene Ashcraft
SYA
Miss Musselman
Roy Pool
Kate Greenaway
Nancy Poppins
Fieldcrest
Sroken
SUI
Etions
Keeling
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