Couple From Clifton Wed In Elegant Presbyterian Ceremony
Miss Valerie Shaw Goodall and William Pratt Mooney married January 13 at First Presbyterian Church Clifton. The couple met in the University of Colorado musical South Pacific and Guys and Dolls productions. Guests and wedding party included relatives from Waco Gatesville Odessa and New York City. The bride graduates Baylor University and University of Colorado, while the groom studies theater in New York City and will tour Milwaukee and New York post ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Clifton
Valerie Shaw Goodall
William Pratt Mooney
University of Colorado
Nellie Forbush
Luther Billis
New York City
Miss Goodall
Mr. Mooney
van Doren Goodall
Lowell“. Mooney
Salida
Colorado
Roy Talmadge Sherroe
Waco
Baylor University
Ralph Norvell
Sarah Lillian Tubb
Dallas
Harvey Seline
Houston
Wendell Lowrey
Gatesville
Edwin Goodall
Breckenridge
R. Marvin Shaw
Henderson
Ray Stoker
Odessa
Seth Witcher
van Doren Goodall Jr
Mooney
Dresden
James H. Richards
Mary Ellen Proudfit
West Hackberry Street
R. M. Shaw
W. G. Goodall
S. L. Witcher
Susan Witcher
C. L. Goodall
Raymon Stoker
Betty Sue Stoker
Frances Goodall
Sara Nelle Lowrey
G. Cleveland Witt
L. B. Herblin
Minah Hansen
Cullen L. Tubb
Charles Dudley Price
Byron Kern
Mary Mooney
Clifford Gibson
Dan Bryan
Louis Hoencke
Wilhelmina Pilkenton
George A. Shuler
Alpha Chi
Alpha Lambda Delta
Mu Phi Epsilon
Baylor
Red Rocks
Denver Symphony Orchestra
Paola Novikova
University of Colorado Department of Drama
Mrs. John M. Finstad dies in Clifton Sunset Home
Obituary notes Mrs Ida Josephine Johnson Shirley Finstad died at 3 30 a m Saturday January 13 in Memorial Hall of Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home at age 80 She had endured strokes and a cerebral hemorrhage and had lived at the Sunset Home for over two years The Clifton native married twice first to John M Shirley who died in 1917 and later to John Finstad in 1920 They left five children and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren The family lived in Fort Worth and Clifton throughout the years with Finstad employed in carpentry and at Swift & Company The deceased was a Baptist with strong family ties and crocheting as a hobby The obituary lists surviving husband two sons two daughters a brother sister and extended grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Finstad
Memorial Hall
Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home
Finstad
Sunset Home
Ida Josephine Johnson
Shirley Finstad
Bernard Johnson
Marion Patricia Johnson
Clifton
Gary Creek
John M. Shirley
Fort Worth
Clint
Ben
Joe
Ila
Homer C. Robertson
Lillie Mae
Ee. L. Canuteson
Shirley
Santa Fe Railway
Hamlin
Wichita Falls
Pearland
John Finstad
Swift and Company
North Avenue G
E. L
Cotton) Canuteson
Ed Johnson
Stillwater
Oklahoma
Will Jenson
Clara
George E. Anderson
Free Bookmobile Offered to Bosque and Adjacent Counties
The Texas State Library proposes a free Bookmobile demonstration for Bosque Coryell and Hamilton counties. Coryell has approved a demonstration under the Library Service Act with partners sought for expansion. Costs rise to about 14000 yearly if continued, with full financing by participating counties in year three. Civic groups will discuss the project and residents seek more data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque
Coryell
Hamilton
Texas State Library
Dorman H. Winfrey
Elizabeth Earle
State Library
Coryell County
Library Service Act
Earle
Becker Baby Born At Clifton Hospital In 1962
Mr and Mrs Leonard J Becker of 905 Monroe McGregor welcomed Kenneth Wayne born January 13 1962 at Clifton hospital weighing 6 pounds 15 ounces The announcement names the Becker family and birth details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard J. Becker
Monroe Street
McGregor
Kenneth Wayne
Clifton Hospital
Guard Unit Seeks Contributions For March Of Dimes Drive
The National Guard unit Co. C 2nd Battalion 143rd Infantry will canvass Clifton Sunday January 21 starting at 2 00 P M to collect for the March Of Dimes replacing the Mother's Porchlight Drive. Sergeant Jodie Amundson urges residents to meet guardsmen at their doors with donations.
Altenburgs and Gloffs host family friends in Liberty
Mrs Waymond H Altenburg and Miss Joann Altenburg of Liberty spent Tuesday to Thursday visiting Mr and Mrs Robert A Gloff. Miss Altenburg and Dr Don Gloff of Philadelphia plan to marry in Liberty January 27. Also present was Mrs Jimmy Finch of Ocee for the Altenburg reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waymond H. Altenburg
Joann Altenburg
Liberty
Robert A. Gloff
Miss Altenburg
Gloffs
Don Gloff
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Jimmy Finch
Ocee
Altenburgs
Lloyd Lee Turner
Mrs. Jorgen Johnson Dies at 70 in Clifton
Bosque County mourns Mrs. Jorgen Johnson age seventy of Clifton who died January 12 after a series of strokes. Born November 20, 1891 in Meridian Creek, she was a longtime Lutheran church member and widow of Jorgen A. Johnson. Survived by sons Rudolph and Joedale, daughter Wilhelmina Yocham, siblings Hubbert Olsen Willie Olsen, Thyra Surley, with many relatives and friends in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque County
Jorgen Johnson
Clifton
Ole C. Surley
Surley
A. H. Danby Olsen
Ina Juergens Olsen
Annie Elizabeth Olsen Johnson
Meridian Creek
Johnson
J. K. Rystad
St. Olaf Rock Church
Cranfills Gap
G. G. Odegaard
Jorgen A. Johnson
Mustang
Crawfills Gap
Rudolph A. Johnson
Joedale Alvis Johnson
Houston
Eugene Yocham
Wilhelmina
Hubbert Olson
Dallas
Willie Olsen
Thyra
Three Candidates Seek Local and State Office in Bosque County
Ben Sudderth of Comanche announces his bid for State Senator covering Bosque and several other counties. He is a former House member with strong UT Law credentials. Also running are Albert Hastings for Democratic County Chairman and Cyble J. Wyatt for Bosque District Clerk, outlining qualifications and public service goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Sudderth
Comanche
Texas
Bosque
Coryell
Ellis
Erath
Hamilton
Hill, Hood, Johnson
Somervell
Mr. Sudderth
Brown County
Comanche County
Howard Payne College
University of Texas School of Law
Sudderth
Carole Pippen
Cisco
Howard Payne
House of Representatives
Bosque County
Democratic Executive Committee
Albert Hastings
Clifton Magazine Club Meeting Set for Tuesday
Mrs. John W. Denton will host the Clifton Magazine Club at 9:00 AM Tuesday January 23 at Charlie's Cafe. Mrs. A N Randle will present the program titled Fun Yesterday and Today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Denton
Clifton Magazine Club
Charlie's Cafe
A. N. Randle
Adult 4 H Leaders Meet in Clifton Monday Night
Bosque County 4 H Leaders Association will hold its regular quarterly meeting at Clifton City Hall on Monday January 22 at 7 00 PM The program will be presented by county extension agents on Award Programs Open to 4 H Members and Clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque County
Clifton City Hall
Texas
United States
Rockport Couple Visits Clifton and Indianapolis Notes
Mr and Mrs Hubert Johnson of Rockport visited relatives in Clifton after spending Christmas with his parents in Indianapolis Indiana. Mrs Johnsons mother Mrs Oscar C Johnson joined them for the Rockport visit. E R Keeling and Clifford Brons tad attended Dallas market Sunday as representatives of E R Kelling Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Johnson
Rockport
Clifton
Indianapolis
Indiana
Fallout Shelter Survey Planned in Texas Counties
The Fort Worth District of the Army Corps of Engineers will oversee Phase I surveys in Bosque Hill Navarro McLennan and other counties including Waco to locate buildings with public shelter potential. Contracts with Wiedemann and Salmond of Waco aim for completion within 90 days with later phases marking suitable shelters and estimating costs. Data will assist local Civil Defense in shelter planning and use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
United States Army Corps of Engineers
Wiedemann and Salmond
Waco
Bosque, Hill, Navarro
McLennan
R. P. West
Montague
Clay
Archer
Wichita
Wilbarger
Baylor
Foard
Hardeman
Clifton Teams Rally In Week Of Basketball Action
Clifton Cubs boys A and B swept Connally and Glen Rose on Clifton court. Girls edged Connally 35 32 then lost to Glen Rose 40 23. B team went 2 0. Standings: boys 3 2 in district, girls 2 2. Upcoming: Gatesville Friday, Itasca Tuesday. Mrs Spikes visited Corsicana after Thanksgiving.
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Clifton
Cubs
Connally
Glen Rose
Glenn Murphree
Dale Sinclair
Alvin Spitzer
Murphree
Spitzer
Clifton Girls
Christie Jenson
Darlene Shipp
Somervell County
Janice Willenberg
Clifton Boys
Downing Connally
Whitney
Gatesville
Clifton High Gymnasium
Itasca
Clifton’s
T. H. Ralph
Sam Spikes
Corsicana
District Veterans Meet in Clifton Weekend Event
World War I veterans and widows gather at Clifton National Guard Armory in Clifton City Park on Sunday January 28. Registration starts 2:00 PM with separate men and auxiliary meetings at 2:30 PM. new officers will be installed. Clifton Barracks will host a meal for registered attendees at 4:30 PM. A film on the Austin WWI monument dedication to be shown. District Commander Fred Lapin of Temple oversees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Clifton City Park
J. M. Jorgenson
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Clifton Barracks
Austin
Fred Lapin
Temple
Forson Visit Blessed Waco Sunday at Ford Home
Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Forson of Waco visited Sunday in the home of Mrs. Jim Ford, sharing time and hospitality with local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Forson
Waco
Jim Ford
Clifton market prices track cattle sale steady with mixed grain and eggs
Thursday morning prices list Clifton buyers quote eggs at 34c for large A, 25c for medium A and large B, pecans 12c lb, cream 40c lb, oats 70c per bushel, wheat and spring wheat $1.80 bu, mile $1.80 to $1.85 cwt, barley 92c bu, shelled corn $1.25 bu, ear corn $1.10 bu. About 780 cattle were offered at Wednesday’s Clifton sale with prices: good to choice slaughter steers and yearlings $23-$25, medium to good $20-$23, good to choice butcher calves $34-$36, medium to good $22-$29, cows $11-$15, canners and cutters $11-$24, stocker calves midrange.
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Clifton
Mediusa
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Clifton Church
Milwaukee
Joan Spieler
William Piatt Mooney
Bosque Co
Senate
DIST
Hastings
Cyble Wyatt
McLennan County
Meridian
PTA
Cyble J. Wyatt
Lanes Chapel
Texas Highway Department
Douglas
Neils Creek
M. E. Ruby Jr., Inc
Acme Bridge Co., Inc
H. D
Lucy May Burrus
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