Poage urges rural aid and opposes agriculture dept consolidation
Poage highlights the Flood Prevention Act as a sponsor and discusses nationwide improvements while urging continued funding for flood projects. He condemns consolidating the Agriculture Department and outlines upcoming hearings on Rural Development to support small towns and rural residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poage
California
Wisconsin
Texas
Department of Agriculture
American Agriculture
Watershed Protection Act Aimed At Core Proposals
A speaker vows to make the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act an integral part of any forthcoming proposal. The remark signals the framework guiding future legislative plans and environmental priorities.
Lomax Jr Remembers Father and Sings Collected Ballads
John A. Lomax Jr. will reminisce about his father and perform ballads he helped collect. He founded the Houston Folklore Group and directed it from 1951 to 1960. He appeared at a Summer Music Festival in Austin before 5,000 folk fans. He performs solo, noting workers and cowboys could not spare time for guitar. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Lomax, Jr
Houston Folklore Group
Austin
Trial testimony in Palmer murder case continues
The defense and district attorney debated statements given by Palmer and Ronnie George during a murder trial. Attorneys argued about alcohol levels, gun handling, and inconsistencies in Palmer's statements while detailing a confrontation at Palmer’s home and a fatal shooting.
Court remarks in Palmer murder trial focus on table shoves
In a courtroom exchange, prosecutors argue about what happened the night of Palmer's murder. Testimony suggests only Palmer knew the truth, while defenses question the table shoves and potential glass breakage. The state urges duty of law enforcement and jury to punish violent acts under the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Ronnie
Mr. Tessmer
George
Mr. Vance
Vance
Tessmer
Three directors to represent district 12 on state board
Luncheon awards for outstanding public education programs and successful fundraising drives will be presented. Delegates from Bosque County expected include the district president and standing committee chairmen at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque County
Eight Hurt as Bus and Vans Collide Near Gatesville
A multi vehicle crash on Highway 36 left Randy Easley 11 seriously ill out of intensive care while Robin 8 was listed fair. Eight others sustained minor injuries. Vehicles involved included a van driven by Pete Scarmardo of Bryan and a school bus driven by Bobby Owain Clem of Tohoka. Joint funeral services for the Easley family were held in Gatesville with burial in Restland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy Easley
Robin
Pete Scarmardo
Bryan
Bobby Owain Clem
Tohoka
Easley
Walter Venable
Caldwell
Scott's
John Easley
Bill Easley
Gatesville
Cedar Shores Community Chapel Service Schedule
Cedar Shores Estates Lake Whitney hosts weekly worship led by Rev Guy Wilson for all denominations. Fellowship at 10 00 a m followed by worship at 10 30 a m each Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Shores
Cedar Shores Estates
Lake Whitney
Guy Wilson
Whitford Nurse Dies In Highway Crash Near Meridian
At about 4 a.m. Sunday Mrs. Whitford driving north of Meridian on State Highway 22 skidded and overturned down a steep embankment. The car was found at 9:15 a.m. by Eugene Davidson of Dallas after seeing skid marks. Survivors include her mother Mrs. Jimmy Gill, three Meridian daughters, a Clifton sister, a brother in Viet Nam, and her Meridian grandmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Whitford
Baker
Eugene Davidson
Dallas
City Council Votes for Uniform Rates and Budget Approval
City officials back a near break even charge for residents and approve paying $6,371.84 in bills for the prior month. Of this, $2,539.54 funded the Pee Wee baseball field, to be repaid by the Baseball Association. The council also approved sending City Fire Marshal Pat White and two Clifton volunteers to a fireman's school at A&M and changed a yield sign to a stop sign by Scotty Bell's Food Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat White
Pee Wee
Baseball Association
Clifton Volunteer Fire Department
A&m
Scotty Bell
Elgin Couple Welcome Kendal Renee Van Wambeke
Mr and Mrs Joel Van Wambeke of 160 Lavoie Elgin Illinois announce the arrival of a daughter Kendal Renee on May 18 1971 Mrs Van Wambeke is formerly Carla Ladwig daughter of Walter Ladwig Elgin Missouri and granddaughter of Mrs A M Kunkel St Louis Missouri and the late A M Kunkel Mrs Ladwig is formerly Anita Kunkel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel van Wambeke
Lavoie
Elgin
Illinois
Kendal Renee
van Wambeke
Carla Ladwig
Walter Ladwig
Missouri
A. M. Kunkel
St. Louis
Ladwig
Anita Kunkel
Shower Honors Helen Dietiker in 1971 Pantry Event
Helen Dietiker and C. L. Conrad were honored with a pantry shower on May 29 1971 at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe F Kral Jr A May 29 event featured a love story and pantry goods plus refreshments. Guests included the Kral and Dietiker families and others. A kitchen gadget shower followed on June 7 hosted by Frances Hatter and Steve Olsen with corsage garland and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Dietiker
C. L. Conrad
Joe F. Kral
Kral
Paul Dietiker
Clarence Conrad
Linda Dietiker
Diane Webb
Danny Dietiker
Marvin Coffman
Milton Grimland
Lee Ellingson
Erwin Conrad
Victor Conrad
Jerry Ludtke
Frances Hatter
Steve Olsen
Hatter
Clifton Visitors Attend Wedding and Family Events
Clifton residents hosted out of town guests including Penny Blue from Columbia South Carolina and Donna Greenwade and Victor Barranco at the Blue home for a wedding. J C Tergerson from Crawford Gaps and the Patterson family visited in recent days for graduations and family time in Garland and with Doris Sim and Walter Sims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Blue
Penny Blue
Columbia
South Carolina
Charlie Blue
Allison
Joe Bryan
San Antonio
Donna Greenwade
Victor Barranco
J. C. Tergerson
Crawfills Gap
S. T. Seljos
R. G. Patterson
Linda
Garland
Pattersons
Doris Sim
Betty Sims
Walter Sims
Wallace Family Weekend Visit in Houston
Mr and Mrs Everett Wallace spent the weekend in Houston visiting their son and family Larry Wallace and children Jeffrey and Kimberly along with Everett's aunt Mrs Loma Wallace. They also called on Mrs Larry Wallace's parents Mr and Mrs Robert Kersten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Wallace
Houston
Larry Wallace
Jeffrey
Kimberly
Everett
Loma Wallace
Robert Kersten
Grandmas Cakes Hostes Wedding Refreshment Table
A wedding reception featured a white linen refreshment table with daisies and floating candles. The spread included miniature cookies mixed nuts and pineapple sherbert punch. Attendees listed include Helen Dietiker Linda Dietiker Diane Webb Vickie Conrad Katherine Anz Marla Peterman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Dietiker
Paul Dietiker
Clarence Conrad
Linda Dietiker
Diane Webb
Vickie Conrad
Kim Outlaw
Betty Gail Conrad
Katharine Anz
Marla Peterman
Pre-Reunion Party At Bynum Farm Draws 300
Mrs. M. A. Bynum Dorothy Bynum Moffatt and the sons of the late Will Bynum hosted a pre reunion party for Union Hill School on Saturday night June Sth at Mood Bynum Farm. About 300 guests attended the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Bynum
Dorothy Bynum Moffatt
Will Bynum
Union Hill School
Mood Bynum Farm
Zion United Church of Christ Sunday Activities
Womack Community announces schedule at Zion United Church of Christ with morning worship at 9:00 church school at 10:00 and various youth and choir activities throughout June, including Vacation Church School daily June 14 to 18 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. A cordial welcome to all.
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TLC
Sunday Church School at Clifton’s First Presbyterian
Clifton Texas church notices list First Presbyterian Church on Sunday June 13 with church school at 10 00 a m academic session announced for parishioners and neighbors within the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Clifton
Texas
F. H. Horak, Jr
Our Saviours Lutheran Church Service and Schedule
Sunday school and Bible classes at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m sermon Our Common Faith based on I Corinthians 12 27 Thursday June 17 Norse Circle workday at sunset Home 9 30 a m June 20 and 27 services led by Pastor Jerry Thane of McGregor while Pastor Petrich is on vacation July and August worship begins at 9 30 a m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norse Circle
Sunset Home
Jerry Thane
McGregor
Petrich
Trinity Lutheran Church Clifton Texas Schedule
Trinity Lutheran Church Clifton Texas church notices list Lydia Circle at Mrs Lillian Pierson home at 1 30 pm on Thursday and Sarah Circle at Sunset Home. Sunday includes 9 15 Sunday School 10 30 Worship and 7 30 Board of Education. Monday Vacation Church School runs 8 30 to 11 00 for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Circle
Lillian Pierson
Sarah
Sunset
Board of Education
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Clifton, Texas
Thurs
George Peppard
Rob
Rosalind Russell
Mrs. Pollifax
Darren McGavin
Chuck Connors
Bekim Fehmiu the
Deserter
Richard Crenna
Youan Tay
N. Highway
Lomax
Christan
George Brooks
Court of Appeals
Charles Jessmer
Ronnie George
Lessmer
Leslie Vance
Chevrolet
Standefer
Chevrolet Company
Herbert H. Reynolds
Baylor University
3Etus Auditorium
Betty Lou McDougal
James Prescher
Easleys
City Hall
Wirth
Clifton Folks
Bynum Farm
OUR Saviors’ Lutheran Church
Albert A. Petrich
Trinity Lutheran Church
Clifton Service
Bob Burgan
Automotive Service
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