McGregor Couple Killed In Train Collision
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Fisk Sr of 909 North Second Street McGregor died Sunday at 1 35 PM when their car skidded onto a gravel grade crossing near Moody and was hit by a Santa Fe freight. They were pronounced dead at the scene. Mrs Fisk 65 a Gettemeyer sister of Clifton and driving the car. The couple en route to visit a son Alvin Fisk Jr southeast of Moody. Surviving eight sons two daughters 27 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral plans at Lee Funeral Home McGregor awaited word on a son Army Captain Weldon B Fisk in Viet Nam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Fisk Sr
North Second Street
McGregor
Moody
Santa Fe Railway
Fisks
Fisk
George Gettemeyer
Clifton
Billy DeLoach
DeLoach
Willow Grove
Mosheim Social Notes Visit central families this weekend
Mosheim residents report a flurry of visits with relatives in Valley Mills Clifton and Mosheim. The Ficklin and Northup families shared time at the Vickrey home as Mrs. S O Ficklin stayed with her daughter. Charlotte Miles, Texas Christian University student, enjoyed a holiday at her parents home. Funeral attendance included Mr and Mrs Marshal Mitchell for John Weiss of Killeen. Other gatherings featured Spitzer and Jones families visiting Miles home and Fort Worth kin at Brasher residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans Ficklin
Anna Beth
Izora Northup
Valley Mills
Ernest Ficklin
Clifton
Buster Vickrey
Vicki
S. O. Ficklin
Vickrey
Charlotte Miles
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
Charley Miles
Marshal Mitchell
Killeen
John Weiss
E A. Garren
Otis Miles
Bill Brasher
Margaret Hampton
Wyatt Brasher
Clifton Relatives Attend Dallas Wedding Weekend Visit
In Dallas on Saturday night January 22 at 8 00 oclock at Trinity Lutheran Church Miss Diana Bodenheimer wed Mr Robert Wallace a Clifton relation The groom is a nephew and grandson to Clifton families The relatives traveled from Clifton Meridian Fort Worth Arlington and Dallas for the ceremony and weekend gatherings with extended family members
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett W. Wallace
Lee Anderson
Price W. Wallace
Dallas
Trinity Lutheran Church
Diana Bodenheimer
Zaner W. Boedenheimer
That City
Robert Wallace
J. M. Walace
Clifton
O. C. Knudson
Meridian
F. W. Wallace
Everett W. Wallaces
Burton Wallace
Earl, Byron
Russell
Fort Worth
Lee Andersons
Roland Anderson
Melisa
Michele
Rex Anderson
Taylor
Arlington
Price W. Wallaces
Walter Johnson
Hulmes Visit Herman Hancock in Temple Hospital
Mr and Mrs Chester Hulme visited Herman Hancock of Clifton in the Veterans Hospital at Temple last Sunday. Hancock is recovering from skull surgery for Parkinsons disease and underwent an operation on the opposite side Monday. The Hulmes also saw Mr and Mrs Glenn White and family during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Hulme
Temple
Herman Hancock
Clifton
Veterans Hospital
Mr. Hancock
Hulmes
Glenn White
Mrs. Walter Hansen Hosts Magazine Club Meeting
Mrs. Walter C. Hansen of 410 South Avenue K Clifton hosted the Magazine Club at 3:00 PM Tuesday January 18. President Mrs. Clarence S. Bronstad welcomed members and two guests, with reports on arrangements for Husbands' Evening and a letter of appreciation from the American Cancer Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Januay
Walter C. Hansen
South Avenue K
Clifton
Magazine Club
Clarence S. Bronstad
David Tyssen
C. Tyssen
Hubert F. Collins
American Cancer Society
Helen C. Aars
Hansens
Hansen
Hide of Boa Constrictor Used for Shoes in South America
The article notes that hides from boa constrictors, a South American snake, are used in the manufacture of shoes. It highlights the origin of the material and its application in footwear.
Jerry Ludtke Receives Scholarship With UH Marching Band
Clifton High School senior Jerry Ludtke son of Mrs Martha Ludtke was awarded a University of Houston marching band scholarship for the September 1966 term after auditioning in Houston. He plays the snare drum and has been a band member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Ludtke
Clifton High School
Martha Ludtke
University of Houston
Houston
Jerry
Clifton High Band's Longstanding Program Recalls Several Years
Readers recall the Clifton High School Band’s extended involvement, noting its continuing presence and influence over multiple years within the school community.
Tokyo Airport Express Way Cost Per Inch Revealed
A report states the 10 mile elevated express route from Tokyo’s airport to the city required 100 dollars per inch of construction. The figure underscores the extreme cost per unit length for this large-scale project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
City
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Clifton and Meridian
Clifton Jaycees
Western Auto Associate
Clifton Junior Chamber of Commerce
Barnard St
Box
Glen Rose
Texas
Your Electric Light E- Power Company
Mosheim News
Mrs. Marshal Mitchell
West 5Th Street
Walter Hansen
Milton C. Brown
J. Bruce Parks
Welding & Repair Service
gGr
S & Boys
Kroehler
U of H
Jodie’s Cafe
Bosque Equipment Company
Clifton, Texas
E. E. Stewart Motors
Mercury
Montclair
Monterey
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