Personal notices from Clifton social page large family visits
Rotan residents Mr and Mrs Tilford Lear spent a weekend in Clifton visiting their son in law Dr Maurice Callan and Roxanne Callan. Mrs Walter J Meyer returned home after eye surgery in Houston. Clifton friends hosted Lee Nixon and Eddie Lee Nixon from Colorado City. Bill Painter moved into a new home at 511 South Avenue I Clifton. Bill Pumphries and sons visited from Fort Worth. Barrett Stanford of Shreveport visited Mrs E R Stanford and sister M K Bradstreet Sr. E R Stanford ill since Christmas, recently turned 87. Clarence Rea of Comanche and John Swenson hosted visitors. Otho Jones hosted Berry of Houston. Sergeant David Hansen finished Army service and plans to study electrical engineering at Texas Tech. brother Maynard is a chemical engineering student there. L t Heslip and Mandy stayed with E R Keeling. Heslip to discharge at Fort Hood. Edgar Keeling Jr visited from Duncanville. he will attend training in Montgomery Alabama February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Nixon
Eddie Lee
Colorado City
Barrett Stanford
Shreveport
Louisiana
Clifton
Mr. Stanford
E. R. Stanford
M. K. Bradstreet Sr
Clarence Rea
Comanche
John Swenson
Ole S. Seljos
Swenson
O. M. Berry
Houston
David Hansen
Hans J. Hansen
David
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Maynard
Hansen
San Marcos
L. D. Heslip
Mandy
Fort Worth
E.R. Keeling
Heslip
Fort Hood
Heslips
Edgar Keeling Jr
Duncanville
Keeling
Montgomery
Alabama
Snow brings relief to farmers at Albert Nelson farm
Notes from the editor describe 1.05 inches of moisture from snow and rain easing drought concerns. Two to three inches of snow and ice will soak into the ground, improving soil condition though more moisture may be needed. Temperatures have frozen or dropped below freezing, with a low of 16 degrees, aside from one warmer streak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Nelson
Meridian Names Dorman Fire Chief for 1956
Meridian Volunteer Firemen elected W B Cotton Dorman as chief for the year, succeeding Jesse L Gandy who resigned after five years. Gandy overseen building a modern fire station and saved 5000 in taxes. Dorman has 23 years in the department and serves as water superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
W. B. (Cotton) Dorman
Jesse L. Gandy
Gandy
Roy Clark
Roger Nevels
Mervin Spitzer
Henry T. Bass
L. D. Alexander
Roy Anderson
Homer Burch
Gordon Bays
Ben Butts
Joe Davis
Lee Erickson
J. M. Ferguson
J. W. Gann
J. R. Gaskey
Wylie Hanna
Ted Heath
Alton Oswald
Irven Sheppard
Ernest Williams
J. A Ward
Melvin Saunders
Hal Gill
Fat Stock Show Boosters To Be Here Wednesday
A 30 member group of Fort Worth leaders will travel by special bus to Clifton at 9 35 am Wednesday January 25 to invite Clifton to Fort Worths Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show set for January 27 to February 5. Western entertainers will accompany the trip sponsored by Fort Worth Downtown Lions Club with Charles G Cotten of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce territorial relations department arranging details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Clifton
Polio Drive to Open with Local Groups in Clifton
Last week's listing error corrected Zimmerman s Radio and Body Shop to Zimmer man s Radiators Body Repair and Painting. The Mothers March on Polio will be led by Clifton VFW Auxiliary No 8553 with the Parent-Teacher Association and the Clifton National Guard Unit taking part. The annual porch light campaign to raise funds against poliomyelitis will occur in Clifton on Monday night January 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmerman
Clifton Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary No. 8553
Parent-Teacher Association
Clifton National Guard
Clifton
Mrs Robin Surprised On Birthday January 13
Mrs John Robin of 311 North Avenue E was surprised on her birthday January 13 as neighbors relatives and friends visited her home with cake cookies coffee and cold drinks. Attendees included Johanna Dahl Annie Draper Annie Anz Sallie Whitley Bernice Whitley Lillie Evans H L Oswald Larson Annie Langston Myrtle Adams James Bradbury Josie Linberg John Finstad Mary Storie George E. Anderson and Mr Robin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robin
North Avenue E
Robin
Johanna Dahl
Annie Draper
Annie Anz
Sallie Whitley
Bernice Whitley
Lillie Evans
H. L. Oswald
Larson
Annie Langston
Myrtle Adams
James Bradbury
Josie Linberg
John Finstad
Mary Storie
George E. Anderson
Political Announcements Authorized by The Record
The Record states announcements are authorized subject to the Democratic Primary action in July 1956. The notice conveys official permission provisions for candidates and parties proceeding under party processes and local rules during the campaign period.
Local race list for several county offices
A voter guide item lists candidates for Representative 62nd District Bill Shannon, District Attorney Truman Roberts and Howell E. Cobb, Sheriff Clark Royal, Tax Assessor Collector Earl R. Behringer, and Commissioner Precinct 3 R. W. Dude Standefer.
Doctor takes heart course trip to Dallas this week
Dr. W. D. Goodall departed Clifton Sunday for Dallas to attend a heart course offered by the College of Physicians. He will stay through Friday for the program and related sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Goodall
Clifton
Dallas
College of Physicians
Auxiliary entertains VFW veterans at Waco hospital
The Auxiliary No. 8553 hosted a party for about 70 veterans at the Veterans Hospital in Waco from 6:30 to 8:30 on Tuesday night January 10. Clifton Auxiliary sponsors a similar monthly visit, with cake and candy provided by local members Mrs. Percy Lormude, Mrs. Buck Bronstad, and Mrs. Carl Schmidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary No. 8553
Veterans Hospital
Waco
Clifton Auxiliary
Percy Lormrude
Buck Bronstad
Carl Schmidt
Watson Family Visit With Parents In Cameron
Mr and Mrs Orlette Watson and their children Terry and Patricia spent last weekend in Cameron visiting Mrs Watsons parents Mr and Mrs Bob Terry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlette Watson
Terry
Patricia
Cameron
Bosque County 4H Council Elects Officers
The Bosque County 4H Club Council met January 14 at the Meridian courthouse with 18 members and leaders present. Otis Bakke was elected chairman Sammie Lynn Zander vice chairman Karen Linberg secretary treasurer, and Kenneth Radde appointed reporter. The council approved changes, including quarterly meetings and a March county Fun Festival with club skits, aiming for a district contest April 14 in Stephenville. A skating party may be organized if a rink can be secured. next meeting is the second Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque County 4H Club
Meridian
Sarah Robinson
John Wakefield
Wakefield
Karen Linberg
Crawfills Gap
Otis Bakke
Iredell
Sammie Lynn Za
Stephenville
Danny Markman
Bosque County 4H Council
Meridian court to hear 4H club delegate election in April
Reporter William F. Canady announces two new homes under construction by Wm. Cameron & Co in Clifton. One on South Avenue K north of Bill Carpenter’s house, the other on West Mary Street east of George Cash’s home. Both will be for sale when finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Canady
Wm. Cameron & Co
Clifton
South Avenue K
Bill Carpenter
West Mary Street
George Cash
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Walter J. Meyer
Meyer
J. H. Laxson
Jay
Clifton Ice Co
Chas. Isenhower
Mr. Dorman
Meridian Fire
West 11Th St
High School
R. L. Lane
J. Bruce Parks
Insurance Agency
Clifton, Texas
Fieldcrest
He Life Svp
Keith
Birds Eye
Stokely’s
Washington
California
Folger’s Coffee Tb
Tri-Valley
Colgate
le and
Alee
Bewley’s BE Flour
Puffin Biscuits
Swift
Chuck Roast
Kentucky
Pate
Oleo
Chena
Bill Shannon
Earth County
Truman Roberts
Hamilton County
Howell E. Cobb
Comanche County
Clark Royal
Earl R. Behringer
R. W
Dude
Standefer
Court House
The
Clifton Record
Robert L. Baldridge
Robert L. Baldridge JR
Editors and Publishers
Postoffice
Clifton, Tex
Bosque, Coryell, Hamilton Counties
U. S
Income Tax Service
E. W. McGee
Highway
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