Vandalism in Clifton and Madisonville Narrows Streets
An editorial by Sam D. Logan Jr. discusses rising vandalism in Clifton, Dahl Park, and Madisonville, urging citizens to back law enforcement and fund repairs. It surveys causes from jealousy to social change, noting vandalism’s spread beyond poorer areas and drawing on 1960s/New York blackouts for context.
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Clifton
Dahl Park
Sam D. Logan Jr
Madisonville
Sam Logan
Dallas Morning News
New York City
Clifton Mustangs Reach Texas Tournament Duel
The Clifton Mustangs junior girls softball team head toward the Texas Teen Age Tournament with playoff games scheduled at Harker Heights on July 20. Sal Vaston Army of Dallas faces Clifton winners at 6 30 with the victor to meet Harker Heights at 8 30. July 21 features loser's brackets and a potential 6 30 playoff. The overall winner advances to Houston next week.
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Clifton Mustangs
Texas
Harker Heights
Salvaston Army of Dallas
Cliftonites
Houston
Mustangs
District 8 4H Leadership Lab At Texas 4H Center
Six 4-H club members attended the District 8 4H Leadership Lab at the Texas 4H Center on Lake Brownwood. Janet Dietiker of Crawfish Gap served as apprentice leader with a state 4H specialist. delegates included Becky Seawright Meridian Chaim Bether Mike McCarthy Pat Wright and John Fair Walnut Springs. The lab aims to strengthen the county 4H program, said County Extension Agent Delmelia Dunn.
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Texas
Becky Seawright
Meridian
Chaim Bether
Mike McCarthy
Pat Wright
John Fair
Walnut Springs
Delmelia Dunn
Patriotism and Citizenship Carried by Attitude
A reflection on American ideals stressing that true patriotism shows in attitude and effort. It argues citizenship must be cultivated by individuals and communities, warning that attitudes are contagious and national virtue requires loyal, consecrated action.
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Sistent
America
Thanking Mr Jordan for Ragsdale obituary coverage
A reader thanks Bill Jordan for printing the notice of Robert T. Ragsdale’s death and the funeral service led by Pastor Thornburg and Pastor Steen. The letter commends the obituary details, notes hymns loved by Howard, and urges civic duty and unity under shared American ideals.
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Bill Jordan
Robert T. Ragsdale
Thornburg
Steenblock
Howard
Leota Ragsdale
North Ave
Clifton
Bosque County Historical Commission Sets September Meeting
The Bosque County Historical Commission will meet at 2 p.m. September 12 in the commissioners' courtroom at the county courthouse in Meridian. Mrs. Howard Jonson chaired last week's session in Mrs. Sam Radde's absence due to hospitalization. Mrs. Alton Gandy spoke on the Bosque County Run and Meridian historical tour, and Miss Opal Lynch discussed the Independence Day celebration and tour in Valley Mills.
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Bosque County Historical Commission
Commissioners
Meridian
Howard Jonson
Valley Mills
Sam Radde
Goodall-Witcher Hospital Foundation
Alton Gandy
Bosque County
Opal Lynch
Valley Mill
Senior Citizens Corner July gathering notes and events
The Senior Citizens Corner notes 114 registered on July 15 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Bryan Thornburg giving the invocation. A fried chicken luncheon followed and July birthdays were listed. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Ben Smith Jo Ann Fields and Hollie Jo Bullard. A sympathy card went to Mrs. Ben Koehler. The next activity on July 22 features a Jones band dance from 7 to 11 with refreshments served after the meeting.
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Alma Lena Stacha
Bryan Thornburg
First Baptist Church
Marie Foster
Ervin Finke
Hattie Landgraf
Howard Golden
Pearl Mickelson
Dollie Phillips
Alline Gustafson
Lula Mae Dansby
Ada Mae Rohne
Myrtle Sparks
Lillie Fay
Tildon Knudson
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Clifton Record
Jordan Publications, Inc
West Fifth Street
Bosque
Coryell
Hill
McLennan
Erath
Johnson
Somervell
Hamilton
William T. Jordan
Robert L. Baldridge JR
Beverly F. Jordan
Elaine A. Gee
Jean Ann Smith
Texas Press
Association
Nolanville
Crossroads
Lata CL
Gibson S
Jane Mackay
T. J. White
Craig White
Ray Reese
Tracy
Todd
San Antonio
Andrew Jacobs
Indiana
Ann Locke
Mason
Ann
Kevin White
Plano
T. J White
Tom
Bill Winter
Cindy
Kenny
Michael
Georgetown
Billy Stryker
Fort Worth
Milton Dahl Sr
Loree Moore
Cranoma’s Fried Chicken
Gloria Moseley
J. M. Jordan
North Avenue
Homer
Achilles
Senior Citizens Corner
Cliftes
W. 5Th St
Clifton, Texas
State Mutual Life Assurance Company of America
New Outlooks Club Trust
Outlooks Club
Family Plan
Clifton Bank
W. Fifth St
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