Family visits mark extended greetings in Cranford area
Local residents enjoyed a week long series of family visits with relatives in Cranford and surrounding communities. Notables included Mrs. Jim Wether and Mrs. Motto visiting from neighboring towns, while Mr. Feroperstas and others traveled from Dallas and Hillsboro to share time with kin.
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Bache BH
Mayfield
Mra
Tyler
Tdunda
Jim Wether
Maggie T
Mary
Calan
Lattimore
Cranford
Hou Ee
Alte
Cleburne
W. Odle
Dallas
Moather
Jobe
Feroperstas
Bo Mani
Misoan
Mary’ Bite Witsnd
Elisabeth Builer
Norias Shufurd
Corpun
Mire
PV. Roberts
Wother
Mattie Shatard
Het. Ghufordi
Lee Clark
Extension Clubs Of County Plan Picnic
Extension clubs of Bos ym County schedule a one day picnic at Clifton on July 28 with a short program by women and girls from the Farmers Short Course at A and M College. Activities include short plays, demonstrations, games, and a basket lunch provided for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosym
Esc
Ion Council
A. G. Nivin
Mia
Bess Locina
Mex Diho Jonan
Res
Davis Pene
Brate
Clifton
A. and M. College
Wittte-Christensen Nuptials Solemnized at St. Olaf’s Church Cranhile
The wedding of Clarice Wittte-Christensen second daughter of Mr and Mrs Pete L Christensen of Jonesboro to Bradley Witte son of Mr and Mrs Alvin Witte of Jonesboro was held Sunday evening June 26 1938 at St Olafs Church Cranhile Gep. The ceremony was performed by Dr B F Weldey of Clifton with bride’s brother Em fay Christensen giving her away. The bride wore a white gown with Queen Anne lace and a funeral veil, and attendants and organ music accompanied the processional and bride's march roots remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Olaf’s Church
Cranhile Gep
Mare ‘Fike
Clarice
Pete Lo Christensen
Jonesboro
Bradley Witte
Alvin Witte
B. F. Weldey
Clifton
Kevin Christensen
Agng
Christine Swenava
Lohengrin
Fund Mandelasohn
Emfay Cristennen
Federal 1897 Cotton Payment Plan Details
Federal instruction outlines immediate payments for 1987 cotton producers with eligibility rules. Farmers must file application forms reflecting 1937 farm activities, with rates up to three cents per pound for eligible cotton. The $180 million appropriation will be allocated as a proportional payment to qualifying growers.
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Atizon
EN. Holmgreen
AAA
Tenn A. & M. College
Holmgrees
Congreso
Fuente Alog
Joan
Clifton FFA Chapter member set for state convention trip
Joel Jorgenson Jeft to El Paso to represent Clifton Future Farmer Chapter at the state convention July 21 24 and to join the State FFA Band. A high placing in the high thirties could win a trip to Kam next October to perform with the FRA Cowboy Band at the National VFA Convention. About 800 delegates and visitors expected at El Paso with top vocational agriculture boys competing for a trophy for the host and for the first year FFA Chapter 1987 34. Clifton Lions Club backed the convention participation.
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Joel Jorgenson
el Paso
Clifton
Future Farmer
FFA
Joe
Kam
Joel
Clifton Lions Club
Price
State Department of Agriculure
Political Rally Draws Big Crowd on Main Street
A large countywide crowd attended a political rally on main street near Clifton town center last Saturday night at 8 o clock. The event featured local and visiting candidates, musical performances by local talent, and speeches that entertained a tense, orderly audience praised for its courteous behavior.
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Gliffon
Crea|ion
Focal
Clifton
Handley
Frances Wagner to wed Johnnie Olson in local ceremony
Miss Frances Wagner announces her marriage to Johnnie Olson in a Bosque County event. The notice outlines her background and notes family connections, with references to local figures and ceremonial plans.
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Miss Frances Wagner
Johnnie Olson
Mize Minsland Weds Ernest Love in Dallas Ceremony
A marriage reported as of last Sunday at Central Lutheran Church Dallas joins Miss Mize Irene Minsland and Mr. Ernest Love in a simple afternoon ceremony. Rev Allen B Nelson officiated with Kenneth Minsland and Louise Lunsford attending. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs K A Minsland, wore a navy frock with white trim. the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Love of Meridian and recently held a position in Dallas. The couple plans a brief honeymoon then will reside at 5014 Higan Parkway Dallas.
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Clifton
Central Lutheran Church of
Dallas
Mize
Irene Minsland
Ernest Love
Allen B. Nelson
Mise Alete Martin
Kenneth Mjoaland
Louise Lunsford
Martin
Love
K. A. Minaland
Clifton Public School
Clifton College
Texan Technological College
Lubbock
Blum Public School
Coyote School
Mrwredt
Meridian
South
Texas
Mex
Higan Parkway
Lindbergs Host Fish Fry Along Bougue River Bank
Mr and Mrs Reginald Lindberg entertained guests with a late afternoon fish fry at a country farm by the Bougue river, overlooking J A Lindberg’s oak grave on the riverbank. Attendees included Miss Alice Ringoes, Miss Mary Ringoes, Mr and Mrs Glee.
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Reginald Tinbergen
Westenday
Bougue River
J. A Linberg
Mieson Alice
Mary Ringoes
Glee
Local Lions Club Endorses Congressman Poage Efforts
The Local Lions Club endorses Congressman Poage for his work on federal projects including a planned federal building. A luncheon at Immanuel Lutheran Church sparked a unanimous motion to honor Poage with a banquet and program, with a committee appointed to organize. Lions also praised FFA students for greening efforts by teacher Gerloff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lo ‘Heran
Jack C. ‘Tucker
Lion J. L. Bundefer
Bob Poage
Federal
Poage
W. D. Goodall
L. E. Tennison
J. J.¢ Standefer
R- L. Baldridge
Tom C." Parks
Ed Handley
M. J. Wort
Lion Gerloff
FFA
Brazos River Dam Request Urged by Senator Connally
Senator Tom Connally telegraphed Secretary Tekes urging approval of Brazos River Reclamation and Conservation District’s loan and grant for dam construction. He warned the dams would control floods and generate power in a rich farming region, protecting millions in property values and boosting local prosperity.
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Brazon River
American Legion Urged To Lead Fight On Isms
Senator Tom Connally tells Whitewright listeners the American Legion and other patriotic bodies should combat fascism and communism as a reaction to autocracy and revolution. He warns these ideologies embody unbridled force under sinister influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Whitewright
Tom Connally
Egiansl
Nas
Church of Christ Revival in Progress
Revival activities continue at the Church of Christ with services and outreach planned. Local attendees report spirited participation as the program moves forward this week.
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Church of Christ Revival In Progress
Revival Meeting At Cooper School Saturday Night
Revival of unusual inteceet tuigle at the Cooper School Saturday night at 81 fev. Edwerda, pastor of the local iat Church will te. Galewpilerwet will te the ereinging. Friende af the 0 Jemane are aabml iv opprereie: program iy atlestina impact the peasing ser L Lie name hour thivogt.
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Cooper Schoal
Edwerda
Iat
Galewpilerwet
St Olaf Ladies Hold 45th Anniversary Celebration
Large crowd attends the St Olaf Lutheran Church event Sunday afternoon July 17 marking the forty fifth anniversary. Charter members listed include Mrs T Ry Mra and Augustte Erickson with invited guests from San Antonio Temple and Fort Worth. Local families, travel to Gulf Coast stops and Vacation Bible School activities are noted alongside community guests and host families.
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Mye
Lutheran Church
St. Olaf
T. Ry Mra
Agnstte Erickson
Mint
Oh Reierson
Tomena Jérmitad
Acs
Oliver Stapp
Boxby Rosell
San Antonio
Thre Qucents
Mra
Willie Ras
Cora Rohne
Temple
Hag Nother
Oscar Rohne
Alton Tindall
Osca von
Gulf
Galvens
Corpus Christ
Andrew Jorgenson
Austin
A. Jorgenson
Melvin Saunders
Elmer Zlomstid
Paul
Fort, Worth
Bes. Saunders’ Parentay
Matt
Thelma Hastings
Waco
Tilden Hastings
Ewell Scarlett
Wind Smites Clifton Negro School Building
A sudden windstorm damaged the Clifton Negro School, removing the roof from its two story rock building and scattering debris onto the highway. Power lines serving the Community Public Service Company were broken, briefly cutting electric service to residents before lines were restored. Repair costs are expected to run to several dollars for the Clifton School District.
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Tyeister
Old Clifton
Community Public Service Company
Clifton
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Shunroku Hata
Suchow
Angus McNeill, Jr
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Ory
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Wagner
Fairview
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Johumte
Gibert
Tom Corstarry
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Reginald Lindberg
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