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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1960

Page

8

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.

Clifton Girl in Baylor Beau Pageant to Be Presented

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.

Baylor University Lynda Ashcraft P. L Ashcraft Clifton Athenean Club Waco Hall Baylor Sharron Sipes Billie Nigro Merle Clark Tish McGinty Princess Mike Margie Gilliam Nancy Brown Linda Lee Miss Gilliam Phil Gilliam

Ford Visit Ties Austin Couple to Clifton Visit

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.

Murray Ford Austin Clifton Mr. Ford L. E Tennison

Trio of 4 H State Winners From Tulsa and Clifton

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.

Texas Tulsa Nancy Pyeatt Sue Camp America Swisher County Lois Nell Lammert Garnersville Clifton Bosque County Carnation Company Cooperative Extension Service

Safety Officer Talks At Clifton PTA Meeting

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.

Clifton Parent-Teacher Association Bettis Bill Cooksey Texas Department of Public Safety Waco J. Roy Waldrum Church of Christ O. R. Jenson Lois Nell Lammert Lonesome Valley Ezekial Saw de Wheel

Four Year Old Carl Louis Jones Party Held

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.

Frank Jones Carl Louis C. €. Booth Dallas Jones Michael Steven Schmidt Reggie Pug) Rice Jerry Jones Kenneth Brynne Bill Tergerson Charles H. Hill R. C. Finstad Jr David Railsback Randy Jerry Kleine Mickey Jimmy Huffman Susie Calvert Janie Conrad Becky Helms Cynthia Holder Darlene Meyer Debra Brown Betty Brown Cindy Bryn Christy Brynne Anita Hoel Kaye Tergerson Rhonda Turner Donna Finstad Debby Sherry Bronstad Patricia Watson Lynn Knochs This City Carl Louis’ Cousins Johnnie and Cliffie Little Oklahoma City Oklahoma

Mrs Addie Hornbuckle Visits Clifton With Kin

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.

Addie Hornbuckle Houston Clifton W. H. McCown Ed Handley

J. O. Y. Bridge Club Holds Two Meetings This Month

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.

J. O. Y. Bridge Club Joseph O. Nelson W. B. Oswald Nelson Emmett H. Schow E. A. Priddy E. E. Stewart F. T. McCollum Charles M. Isenhower Priddy, Stewart, McCollum Isenhower W. D. Goodall C. L. Goodall S. L. Witcher Robert L. Coldridge Helen C. Aars R. L Lane H. R. Hill N. W. Willett M. K. Bradstreet Sr Walter J. Meyer Elmore Canutes Witcher McCollum V D. Goodall Robert L. Baldridge J. C. Kincheloe J. F E. Tennison E A. Priddy Hulen C. Aars Robert Baldridge Jr W. W. McLennan Kent Appleby Tom G. Parks Bernice Schow Elsie Coston Elmore Canuteson

Mrs Swenson Lauded For Lifelong Service In Clifton Church

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.

Jesus Lois Nell Lammert George W. Anderson Jr Wichita Falls John David Swenson Rea M. Berry Frank Brown Houston J. A Russell Dallas John Barry Hubbard Fort Worth Clifton

Personal Notices From Clifton and Nearby Areas

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.

Gary Charles Charlene Waco Charley Johnson Bill Taylor and Son Denver Colorado Dallas Trace Turner Garland W. Prather Taylor Prathers Morris Leeth Sorley Pasadena Oscar Sorley Charles Jermstad Houston Gap Olie Carlson Carl Johnson Fort Worth Arthur Carlson Grand Prairie Sandra Sanders Tergerson Barton Pederson Clifton Everett W. Wallace Wallace Mr. Tergerson Pederson Emmett H. Schow Victor Thiele Clifton Mercantile Company Alice Shanklin Harry Potter Temple Harold Hill A. W. Rachuig Gail Near Fairy Frank Lormrude Rube Rachuig Stephen A Zobal San Diego California Margie Huse Terri Rebecca Kimberly Grandpa Morris O. Huse Cranfills Gap

All Clubs Represented At HD Council Meeting

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.

Bosque County Home Demonstration Council Clifton City Hall County HD Lucy May Burrus Tom White Burrus Clifton Meridian Howard Hillin E. C. Johle Mollie Nelson THDA Stephenville

Hillsboro Family Visits Clifton Kinship Ties deepen

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.

Lewis Smith II Andy Hillsboro Clifton Ross Hancock

Reverend Piez Todd Visits Local Congregants

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.

Piez Todd Comanche Methodist Church First Methodist Church Clifton Reddy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Standefer Chevrolet Company Cranfills Gap News Bettie Ann Helm Sherman Dean Duncan Miss Helm Washington, D. C Federal Trade Commission Gilbert Heim Duncans Little Lee Ann Duncan Olaf Rohne Clifton Hospital Clovis Murphree Burleson Rohne Larson Johnnie Oliver Alma Tindall Donnie Pendleton Jim Jenson Orville Reesing Walnut Springs Norman Sinderud J.C. Tergerson Belvin Swenson Lewis Alfred Olson Olga Olson Terry Tergerson Becky J. C. Tergerson Jord Grimland Corpus Wm. Cameron & CO Valley Mills Allen Alford GMC Polk Gmc's Keelings Bell Pyeatt Miss Campbell Miss Lammert PTA James Wright Wright Cooksey Turner Greenwade P-Ta National Guard Carl Louis Jones Mrs. Oswald George Cain Dobbs Ferry New York Washington School of N Mrs. Swenson Otter Neon OD The Christian Science Monitor One Norway St Boston Mass HD Council Cliften Theatre Clifton, Texas Audrey Hepburn Mamie van Doren Mel Torne Steve Reeves Hercules Richard Burton Claire Bloom Clint Walker Yellowstone L.E. Tennison Insurance Agency West Sth Tate
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