Miss Bettie Ann Helm Heads to Washington FTC
Miss Bettie Ann Helm traveled to Sherman to visit relatives then left for Washington D C to join the Federal Trade Commission. Her parents Mr and Mrs Gilbert Heim hosted over the weekend with the Duncans.
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1960
Page
8
Miss Bettie Ann Helm traveled to Sherman to visit relatives then left for Washington D C to join the Federal Trade Commission. Her parents Mr and Mrs Gilbert Heim hosted over the weekend with the Duncans.
Clifton girl Miss Lynda Ashcraft, daughter of Mr and Mrs P L Ashcraft, will appear in Baylor University Beau ties mini Miss America Pageant February 13 at Waco Hall. Sixteen finalists elected by students will be judged, top eight announced that night, with four appearances in outfits, dresses, formals, and interviews. General chairman Sharron Sipes leads a committee including Billie Nigro and Merle Clark.
Mr and Mrs Murray Ford of Austin traveled to Clifton Friday afternoon to Sunday with Mr and Mrs L E Tennison. They were accompanied by Mr Ford’s brother in law and sister during the weekend sojourn.
The 1959 4 H dairy foods demonstration contest crowned three state winners. Nancy Pyeatt and Sue Campbell of Tulsa High School presented What America needs a decent breakfast. Lois Nell Lammert of Garnersville near Clifton demonstrated applesauce refrigerator cake. Each won a 19 jewel wrist watch from Carnation Company.
The Clifton PTA held a 3:00 pm meeting in Bettis Auditorium with Safety Officer Bill Cooksey from the Texas Department of Public Safety as guest speaker. J Roy Waldrum delivered the invocation and the 54 seventh grade singers performed four tunes under Mrs O R Jenson.
Mrs. Frank Jones hosted a Saturday afternoon birthday party for her son Carl Louis Jones celebrating his fourth birthday. About 24 children attended with mothers, plus grandmother Mrs. C Booth from Dallas. Guests included Michael Schmidt, Steven Schmidt, Reggie Rice, Jerry Jones, and many others. refreshments and favors were served. Carl Louis also welcomed cousins Johnnie and Cliffie Little from Oklahoma City.
Miss Addie Hornbuckle of Houston enjoys an extended Clifton visit with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs W H McCown and with her cousin Mrs Ed Handley and other relatives and friends.
The J. O. Y. Bridge Club held two meetings in January. At Mrs. Nelson’s home on January 8 high scores went to Mrs. Schow and Mrs. Priddy. At Mrs. Oswald’s home on January 22 high scores went to Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Witcher with Mrs. McCollum as high guest. Traveling prizes and salad plates were awarded. next meeting set for February 5 with Mrs. Priddy. Also notes visitors from Dobbs Ferry and a Houston business trip for Mr. Conn.
Mrs Swenson of the church sang Asleep In Jesus and Abide With Me with organ accompaniment by Miss Lois Nell Lammert. Pallbearers included George W Anderson Jr of Wichita Falls John David Swenson Rea M Berry Frank Brown of Houston J A Russell of Dallas and John Barry Hubbard of Fort Worth. Interment followed in Clifton Cemetery. Her home was a haven for family and friends and her life was fruitful and constructive.
Mr and Mrs Emmett H Schow and Mrs Victor Thiele traveled to Dallas Monday to purchase dry goods for Clifton Mercantile. Mrs Alice Shanklin and daughter Mrs Harry Potter of Temple visited Clifton last Sunday afternoon with their sister and aunt, Mrs Harold Hill. Mr and Mrs A W Rachuig and daughter Gail of near Fairy visited in the Lormrude and Rachuig homes. Reprinting her Record subscription Mrs Stephen A Zobal of San Diego former Margie Huse asks for renewal. Illness keeps the family from writing. she enjoys the Record and reads home news. Terri Rebecca and Kimberly send love to Grandpa and Grandma Morris O Huse Cranfills Gap.
Bosque County Home Demonstration Council met January 21 in Clifton City Hall with 12 members and County HD Agent Miss Lucy May Burrus presiding. New chair Mrs Tom White led the session as clubs reported on meetings since December and prepared for February craft activities and a slip cover workshop planning meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Smith II and their son Andy from Hillsboro spent last Sunday in Clifton visiting relatives Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hancock. Mrs. Hancock and Mr. Smith are cousins.
Reverend Piez Todd, pastor of the Comanche Methodist Church and former Clifton First Methodist pastor, visited with friends early this week. He joined a group for an outing at Reddy's Retreat.
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