Memorial Weekend Socials and Local News from Clifton
Clifton notes recall family gatherings and weddings including Walter Wallace Johnson’s marriage to Linda Sue Stallard in Arlington. Cynthia Kay Davis graduates cum laude from W. T. White High School as part of 752 and 250 honors students. Community activities, holidays, and notable visits fill the summer ahead with Bible school baseball and recreation programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Davis
Inez Lockwell
Dallas
Olson Reunion At American Legion Clifton Park
The Anton Bernt Olson family reunion is set for Sunday June 15 at 10 am in the American Legion Building Clifton City Park. Committee members urge attendees to arrive early and stay late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton/Bernt Olson
American Legion
Clifton City Park
Rotarians to Hear Ex Waco Mayor and Bicentennial Chairman
Rotarians of Bosque County Clifton will hear Roger N. Conger former Waco mayor 1964 65 and chair of the American Revolutionary Bicentennial Commission of Waco at a 12 10 p m luncheon June 5 at Schmidt's Downtown Restaurant Clifton. Congregation
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Rotarians
Waco
Bicentennial Commission
Roger N. Conger
American Revolutionary Bicentennial Commission
Bosque County
Clifton
N. H. Conger
McLennan County
Knox County
Conger
China Spring
High School
Baylor University
Hammond Laundry- Cleaning Machinery Company
Boys Attend Salvation Army Camp Hoblitzelle Near Dallas
Three Clifton boys Harold Smith Robert Shannon and Noble Wallace will spend a free week at Camp Hoblitzelle near Dallas. Richard Liardon says the trip is financed by the Salvation Army Service Unit Committee and offers horseback riding swimming boating fishing hiking archery crafts worship and Bible study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Salvation Army
Camp Hoblitzelle
Dallas
Richard Liardon
Salvation Army Service Unit
Harold Smith
Robert Shannon
Noble Wallace
Mr. Liardon
Salvation Army Service Unit Committee
Liardon
Clifton man earns Texas Tech business degree
Jack Wiggins of Clifton graduated from Texas Tech University in Lubbock with a bachelor of business administration degree in management. He made the dean's list for the 1975 spring semester. His parents Mr and Mrs T J Wiggins attended the graduation and visited in the home of their daughter Mary Linda Hamm and granddaughter Traci Lynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Wiggins
Clifton
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
T. J. Wiggins
Mary Linda Hamm
Traci Lynn
Reader Seeks The Record Copy Like A Letter From Home
A Cleburne reader from Rt. 5 requests a back issue of The Record sent to 76031. He explains the paper feels like a letter from home and mentions Clifton friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
A. A. Finstad Rt
Cleburne
County Court Considers Multi County Jail Plan
The Commissioners Court will review the schedule at the Monday meeting in Meridian. Judge Ward and Commissioners met with Bill Corbett of Peters and Fields to discuss a regional jail. Potentially Bosque Comanche Coryell Hamilton and Mills Counties may join in erecting the facility at an agreed location.
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Commissioners' Court
Meridian
Commissioners’ Court
Ward
Bill Corbett
Peters and Fields
Austin
Bosque
Comanche
Coryell
Hamilton
Mills
Central Texas Fair Horse Show Classes Listed
The Central Texas Fair Association outlines classes for geldings youth activities and performance events from ages 4 to 18 including showmanship halter English and western pleasure reining roping barrel racing riding and cutting. Members are asked to gather at the fair grounds Thursday evening to help prepare for the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Texas Fair Association
Fair Grounds
Foster Home Receives Memorial Gifts in Stephenville
The Sherwood and Myrlie Foster Home for Children in Stephenville received several memorial gifts intended as tributes to the lives of loved ones.
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Sherwood & Myrlie Foster Home
Stephenville
Grants aid discussed for five county planning projects
Mr Corbett told the Commissioners that participating counties could receive 100 percent grants for planning and for architectural drawings. A 66 percent grant could be obtained for construction. Judge Ward suggested a meeting of the five counties to decide location. No action was taken as the ban on the meeting agenda prevented discussion after adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett
Miss Bettis Retires After Long Teaching Career
The community honors Miss Bettis as she ends her teaching service with a playful reflection on a life in education. She recalled early ambitions to teach, echoed Spoon River imagery, and left with gratitude from colleagues and students, wishing her a happy retirement.
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Miss Bettis
Fiddler Jones
Memorial gifts listed for child placement program supporters
Richard M. Blythe cites church and community gifts aiding boys and girls. Donors include Wallace Edwards of Clifton and couples from Clifton and Stephenville, with memorial gifts from Roy Seal, Charles Lindley, John E. Erickson, Delbert Pack, Brodie Daniel, and A. M. Parks as memorials. Attend the church of your choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard M. Blythe
Child Eae
Wallace Edwards
Clifton
Roy Seal
Hico
Charles Lindley
John E. Erickson
Delbert Pack
Brodie Daniel
A. M. Parks
Stephenville
Rambouillet Sheep Popularity Boosted by 1893 Fair
Texas readers note that the Rambouillet, a dual purpose sheep breed from Spanish Merino ancestry, gained popularity after Baron von Hofmeyer showcased a flock at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. The breed thrives in rugged ranch conditions and yields up to 24 pounds of wool annually. Clifton Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
France
United States
Baron von Homeyer
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Denton
Edith Smith Dockery
Banger
Everett Wallace
Lee Anderson
J. M. Wallace
Cranfills Gap
Burton Wallace
Russell
Fort Worth
Walter Wallace Johnson
Linda Sue Stallard
Arlington
Wallace Johnson
Walter Johnson
Georgia Wallace Johnson
Goodall-Witcher Hospital Auxiliary
Kent Appleby
Clifton Public Schools
Delta Kappa Gamma
Joe Sanderson
Valley Mills
Tommy Mann Jr
Monticello
Ark
R. M. Tiner
Anne
Howard Golden
Cross Plains
John Adair
Mrs. Adair
Golden
Henry Weide
Gatesville
Clarence Watson
Killeen
Mrs. Watson
Mrs
Carl Remington
R. E. Kappler
Baytown
Olson
Farmers State
Acapulco
New York
Hawaii
Colorado
Texas
New
Ice
Farmers State Bank
Clifton,Texas
Steele Creek
Lake Whitney
John Payne
Donnie Payne
Ronnie Payne
Heritage Society of
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The
Homer Garrison Memorial
Texas Ranger) Museum
Waco Lions Club
Waco Masonic Lodge No. 92
Texas Manufacturers Association
First Presbyterian Church of
Texas Rangers Commemorative Commission
Texas Historical Foundation
Collector's Institute of Texas
Texas State Historical Association
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Quarterhorse
Halter
Miss Lottie
Church OF
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Erickson Feed Mill
N. Ave
Galaxy Aluminum (Co
Grim
Jim Kroll
Jones Blair Decorator
Laguna Park
Whitney Dam
A. F
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Idaho Baker Russett Potatoes
Shurfresh
Arizona
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