Quail Census Signals Strong Season Across County
Game warden notes a thriving quail population with increasing covers and many observers reporting more quail pairs than before. Deer numbers look healthy with twin fawns, and the warden warns against out of season killings without a permit while offering crowd guidance on prevention measures. Lake Whitney drownings rise, urging life preserver use for boating and fishing to prevent further tragedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K
Game and Fish Commission
Lake Whitney
Multiple Birth Announcements From Clifton and Irving Areas
A series of birth notices lists several families from Clifton and nearby towns. Johnny Kay Meinkow born July 3 1963 at a local hospital weighing 6 pounds 2 ounces. Thomas Dale Jr born July 6 1963 at the Rodell and Witcher Clinic weighing 5 pounds 15 ounces. Robert Gus Walsleben born July 5 1963 at Clifton hospital weighing 9 pounds 7 ounces. Vernon Avery Jr born July 6 1963 at the local hospital weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces. Carolyn Janice Thiele born June 26 1963 at Hillcrest Hospital weighing 8 pounds 3 ounces. David Carlton Wyld born July 6 1963 at Methodist Hospital Dallas weighing 5 pounds 4 ounces.
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Kay C. Meinkowsky
Rowte 1
Clifton
Johnny Kay
Thomas Dale Jr
Thomas Dale Lyyess Sr
Tot West 15Th Street
Theroodell and Witcher Clinic
James A. Walsieben
Valley Mills
Robert Gus
Clifton Hospital
Gus Walsleben
Roy Necessary
Timothy Jay
Vernon Avery Jr
Vernon A Swenson
Route 1
A. O. Swenson
Joel E. Nelson
Route 2
Daniel P. Thiele
Homan
Waco
Mrs C. J. Wyld
Paul Pankratz Dies At Sunset Home in Clifton
Paul Pankratz aged 73 years 5 months 11 days died at Memorial Hall Clifton Sunset Home Monday morning after living there since January 7 1955 He was born January 28 1890 in Comfort and survived by one brother Walter of Comfort Funeral services were held July 9 at the Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home Chapel with interment in Clifton Cemetery Pallbearers were local Sunset Home friends Relatives from Comfort San Antonio and Waco attended Mrs Alta Powell of Valley Mills is a patient in Clifton hospital as of July 8
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Paul Pankratz
Clifton Lutheran Sunset
Mr. Pankratz
Sunset Tome
Veterans Hospital
Waco
Tyssen Hall
Memorial Hall
Comfort
Pankratz
Walter Pankratz
Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home Chapel
Walter T. Gigstad
Odie C. Pederson
Jake Seljos
J. M. Huse
Herbert Bolte
R. O. Rachi
Louis Pankratz
Edgar Pankratz
San Antonio
Bill Stevenson
Loyd Pankratz
Boerne
Gus Pankratz
Reno Pankratz
Melvin Pankratz
Alta Powell
Valley Mills
Clifton Hospital
L L Duke Dies In Waco After Stroke Stricken Life
Clifton mourns Luther Lavert Duke aged 72 who died July 6 in Waco after a long illness from strokes. A Santa Fe Railway worker for 31 years he lived in Clifton from 1905 to 1961. Survived by wife two sons two daughters sister and several grandchildren. funeral July 7 at First Presbyterian Clifton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
L L. Duke
L. H. Henshaw
Parrott Avenue
Waco
Duke
Mr Duke
L. L. Duke
E. J. Duke
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
L. L. Duke Jr
Fort Worth
Doyle Proffitt
Marguerite
Houston
Lois
John Aldridge
Teague
Clyde Duke
Jimmy Duke
Cleo Duke
McAllen
William T
Dick) Duke
First Presbyterian Church
Grady Taylor
George C. Herrscher
L. Flint
Frank Hormrude
John Outlaw
Arthur Hyles
Clyde Turner
Marvin Fossett
Local Girl Attends National FHA Meeting
Nancy Swenson a Texas FHA chorus member left July 6 for the National FHA meeting in Kansas City Missouri She will attend many convention events sing with the chorus and serve as one of 25 selected to present a devotional She represented Texas at the All State Banquet and is a Clifton High School junior daughter of Mrs Delra Swenson Also attending from Bosque County are Miss Shirley Bearden and FHA adviser Mrs Rh D Marstiller
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Swenson
Texas
Kansas City
Missouri
Nancy
Delra Swenson
Clifton High School
Bosque County
Shirley Bearden
Rh. D. Marstiller
Valley Mills
Langston and Christenson Exchange Farm Homes West of Clifton
Mr and Mrs Larry Langston and children and Mr and Mrs Oliver Christenson exchanged homes this past week. The trade involved the farm home and land of the Christensons, longer known as the J M Jorgenson farm west of Clifton, and the Langston home at 210 South Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Langston
Oliver Christenson
Christensons
J. M. Jorgenson
Clifton
Langston
South Avenue
Knox Biggers Family Reunion Attended by Local Guests
Mrs T D Oxford and daughter Mrs Martha Ludtke and Miss Zeda Anne Jameson with Oxford’s daughter Mrs A S Bass and sons Albert David Tim of Corsicana spent Sunday in Austin for a Knox Biggers family reunion at Zilker Park Clubhouse. Wally Ludtke of Houston joined the group for the day. Bertha Frederick of Houston has been a Clifton hospital patient since July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Oxford
Martha Ludtke
Zeda Anne Jameson
Oxford
A. S Bass
Albert, David
Tim
Corsicana
Austin
Knox-Biggers
Zilker Park
Wally Ludtke
Houston
Ludtke
Bertha Frederick
Clifton Hospital
First Screwworm Case Reported In Bosque County
Bosque County records its first screwworm case at Tumbling T Ranch near Meridian prompting an eradication push. Inspectors spray infested areas and release sterile flies while producers are urged to collect larvae samples for county agents.
Clifton Red Sox Lose Grip in TEEN Baseball Week
A rough week for leaders in teenage leagues saw Clifton Blue Sox topple Clifton Red Sox 14 to 2 in sophomore action while Gary Anz pitched a one hitter for the Blue Sox in the freshman league. Valley Mills shut out Clifton Black Sox 3 to 0 in a fresh win, Clifton Peewees beat Valley Mills 6 to 2, and Cranfills Gap swept Clifton Red Sox and Peewees in separate games.
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Clifton Red Sox
Clifton Blue Sox
Gary Anz
Blue Sox
Clifton Black Sox
Valley Mills
Clifton
Black Peewees
Turnersville
Cranfills Gap
Gap Peewees
Clifton Red Peewees
Family visitors gather from near and far this summer
Mrs Margie Jeanes hosts her three children A M Olson Brownsville J C Jeanes San Francisco and Louis Jeanes Fort Worth Also visiting are Miss Anna Marie Olson Joe Olson of Houston along with Olson relatives Bill and Mary John Two weeks in Texas planned for Mary and John plus Alison Olson Jane and other relatives Clifton area residents M E Young and family recently moved to Baytown from their Route 2 home S T Hanson of Alta Loma former owner plans move later Santa Fe Railway Galveston employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie Jeanes
A. M. Olson
Brownsville
J. C. Jeanes
San Francisco
Louis Jeanes
Fort Worth
Olson
Bill
Jeanes
Mary
John
Texas
Anna Marie Olson
Clifton
Baytown
S. T. Hanson
Alta Loma
Santa Fe Railway
Galveston
Allison Olson
Jane
Young
Hulen C. Aars
Senator Word Reports Highlights Of Texas Legislature Session
Clifton Lions Club luncheon speaker Senator J. P. Word of Meridian summarized key acts from the recent Texas Legislature session. He praised the tax bill passage without amendments and discussed the Municipal Annexation Act, Election Code Revision, Registration Act, Revenue Act, and new Speed Limit Law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Civic Improvement Society
Stan Kaye
Carlisle Smith
Dallas
J. W. Murtishaw
Lake Whitney
Canute Carlson
Lakeside Village Organizes Lions Club in Lakeside Village
Twenty seven members attended the organizational meeting held Friday July 5 at Moose Lodge to form a new Lions Club sponsored by Waco Lions Club. Abner Greer was elected president and Jack Rowland secretary treasurer. Next meeting set for July 19 at Lakeside Village restaurant to elect officers and plan charter night.
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Lakeside Lions Club
Moose Lodge
Lakeside Village
M. S. Wilkins Sr
Arizona
Lions Club
Tom Kirkham
Lions International
J. A. “Abe” Houston
Waco Lions Club
Abner Greer
Jack Rowland
Lions Clubs
A. J. Bishop
Irvin Cameron
C. W. Davis
William Holloman
Earl W. Page
J. R. Terry
F. B. Whitlock
A. T. Atkins
Randy Campbell
George Conner
Truett Day
H. L Downey
H. D. Dozier
Harry V. Dullick
B. G. Esti
James A. Harris
John Hemingway
Irvin P. Hemmie
J. M. Martin
D. M. Norman
Jack L. Rowland
Otto L. Schlemeyer
Harry Sellers
W E. Waller
Morris S. Wilkins Jr
Clifton Blue Sox Defeat Clifton Red Sox 14 2 in Lopsided Game
The Clifton Blue Sox spoiled the undefeated Red Sox by a 14 to 2 victory. Gary Anz pitched a one hitter and James Freedman hit a home run as Blue Sox move to six wins and second place. Team photo lists players and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Blue Sox
Clifton Red Sox
Gary Anz
Blue Sox
James Freedman
Bill Carpenter
Gary
Clifton City Plans Paving On Numerous Streets
Downing Brothers of Waco begin paving on a long list of Clifton streets chosen by City Council. The program aims to dramatically increase paved streets and improve town appearance, with some blocks possibly removed if extra base work is needed.
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Downing Brothers
Waco
Clifton
Clifton Streets
21St St
Highway 6
Avenue J
17Th Street
Avenue M
Mary Street
Pecan St
19Th St
South Avenue
11Th St
15Th St
South Avenue M
South Avenue N
West 13Th
West 15Th Sts
Sunset Avenue
North Avenue R
North Avenue S
3Rd St
West 11Th
17Th St
13Th St
West 11Th St
West 13Th St
Moore Street
Farm Bureau Plans Watermelon Supper and Queen Contests
Bosque County Farm Bureau schedules a social at Meridian State Park on Tuesday July 16 with free ice cold watermelon. Sam Radde hosts. a Farm Bureau Queen contest for ages 16 to 22 and a Little Miss Farm Bureau pageant for ages 3 to 6 will be held August 22. Members urged to attend and invite guests.
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Bosque County Farm Bureau
Soo 42
Meridian State Park
Sam Radde
Farm Bureau Queen
Graveside Services For Mrs Blanton In Crystal River
Graveside services for Mrs Julia Blanton of Crystal River Florida were held at 3 00 pm Saturday July 6 at Clifton Cemetery with Rev George C Herrscher officiating She died July 3 in Gainesville Florida where a Friday July 5 funeral was held Pallbearers listed and surviving family includes son J B Williams two daughters Irene Page and J B Golden four grandchildren and two great grandchildren Local relatives visited Meridian and Cranfills Gap during the period
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Blanton
Crystal River
Florida
Clifton
George C Herrscher
First Presbyterian Church
Blanton
Gainesville
Milton G. Dahl Sr
Howard W. Golden
C. L. Golden
Milton G. Dahl Jr
C. G. Golden
Meridian
Hilton Pugh
J. B. Williams
Inverness
Irene Page
J. B. Golden
Lubbock
Local Mother's Death Shocks Gatesville Family
Mrs. Charlie Latham 68 of Gatesville died around 4 15 am Saturday July 6 at a sister's home from a heart attack. Born April 29 1895 in White Hall Coryell County she was the mother of J T Brownie Latham of Clifton. Funeral 2 pm July 8 at Scott's Gatesville with burial in Turnesville Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Latham
Gatesville
Oma Jaquess
Latham
J. T. (Brownie) Latham
Clifton
John S. Moore
Charlie Moore Latham
White Hall
Coryell County
Eddie Monroe Latham
Lathams
Lamesa
Dawson County
Meridian
Scott's Funeral Home
S. L. Tullock
First Baptist Church
B. FE. Latham
Calvary Baptist Church
Turnesville
Brown Family Attends Four Mile Lutheran Anniversary
On July 4 Mr. and Mrs. Milton C. Brown of Norse and daughter Dorothy Ann Brown of Seguin joined a trip to East Texas. They attended the 115th anniversary of Four Mile Lutheran Church near Prairieville, enjoyed a rustic spread, then toured Athens and Brownsboro to see the old Tergerson home, linked to their East Texas ancestors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton C. Brown
Norse
Dorothy Ann Brown
Seguin
East Texas
Four Mile Lutheran Church
Prairieville
Shady Oaks
Four Mile
Athens
Brownsboro
Jacob Tergersons
Will
Mary Tergerson
Mrs. Brown
East
Texas
Clifton cattle auction steady to strong with high prices
About 1,000 head sold at the Wednesday Clifton auction. Good to choice steers and yearlings brought 22.50 to 24.00, calves 24 to 25.50, stockers 23 to 26, cows with calves 150 to 235, hogs 18.00 to 18.25. Grain and eggs prices listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
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Bosque Memorial Museum
Clifton College
Game Warden’s Report
Bob Rhody
Mission Texas
Tom Greenwade
Texas 4H Council
Tom
State Council
McGregor
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Robert F. Lyne
Clifton Reds
Clifton Blues
Clifton Blacks
Clifton Greens
Valley Mills No. 2
Peewees
Clifton Green Peewees
J. P. Word
Lions
Melita Parker
Route 3
Chifton Hospital
Anz
Butch Pierson
Barry Forson
Henry Bridger
Joe Anderson
Jimmie Olson
Alton C. Heier
Bill Godby
Bobby George Golden
Hubert Covey
Pernell Larson
Carl Surrey
Jim Thompson
Donald Forson
Bat Boy
Terry Bronstad
Bill Carpenter Jr
Farm Bureau
Gladys Ledlow
Barbara
Donna Conrad
Robert Lediow
Garland
Eddie Millis
Marke
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