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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1977
Page
4
Delmelia Dunn outlines maintenance steps for wrought iron redwood aluminum wicker and accessories. Advice includes cleaning with detergents washing with appropriate conditioners vinting metal prep priming enamel finishing and waterproofing for iron redwood and aluminum, plus vacuuming repairing and varnishing wicker and repairing or replacing components.
Clifton Texas designates the week of June 20 as Vocational Nurse Week. Mayor Chas M Isenhower calls on citizens to observe the observance, praising the Texas League of Vocational Nurses and Tri County League for uplifting nursing quality and ethics.
Congressman W R Bob Poage has been informed that the Mustang Valley Water Supply Corporation of Meridian received a loan and grant approval for water infrastructure projects. Landmarks and amounts withheld in the record.
Funeral services held Friday at The First United Methodist Church for Gregory Lynn Barnett 17 of Carlsbad New Mexico who died at home May 24. Officiant Rev James R Drake burial Sunset Gardens Memorial Park pallbearers ROTC members and friends honorary pall bearers. He attended local schools and was a 1977 Carlsbad High graduate named top ROTC cadet. He planned to enter the armed forces in July for helicopter pilot training. Survivors include his parents sister and grandparents. A loan and grant from Farmers Home Administration for water system improvements were awarded to Mustang Valley Water Supply Corporation.
Roy C. Meinkowsky 45 died Friday at his Clifton home. Funeral at Zion United Church of Christ in Womack conducted by the Rev. Frank Horak Jr. Burial in Clifton Cemetery. Survived by wife Mildred three sons Billy Johnny Roy Jr two brothers Denver and W H Buddy and many relatives. Pallbearers listed. He was a Sons of Hermann member and former Wilson's Building Materials employee. Preceded by his parents Willie and Minnie Meinkowsky.
Smith Bend Coca Creek sets a homecoming on Sunday June 19. The Rev L C Smith of Houston will bring the morning message. Attendees are asked to bring a basket lunch. Dinner and singing are planned for the afternoon.
Duncanville High School holds graduation for 431 seniors including Billie Kay Dowdy on May 24 at Texas Stadium. Her grandparents Milton Linberg and family attend while she earned FELA district spelling honors though she cannot attend the state due to a European trip.
The USDA Farmers Home Administration office in Meridiaan will close Wednesday afternoon and stay closed Thursday and Friday June 22 to 24. A bi district meeting will be attended and the office reopens at 8 a.m. Monday June 27.
Bosque County NARFE Chapter 1302 met at Meridian Community Center with 28 members and one visitor from Houston. Louis Lange presided as chaplain gave invocation, luncheon hosted by Gene Priest and Elsie Pechal, and monthly reports discussed. Next meeting set for July 13 and state convention notes shared.
Lake Whitney Association notes crappie activity in the upper lake, with catfish and stripers also biting. The largest striper, 11 pounds 14 ounces, was caught by 84-year-old Mrs. Buck Clique of Cleburne. Lake level sits at 533.01 feet, temperature 78, weekly rainfall 0.07 inches, and top catches include 66 crappie by the Brewer duo, 25-pound yellow cat, 60 sand bass by Bill Mahl and family, and other multi-species totals.
The column records locals on weekend trips to Arkansas and Austin, visits during the week, and a Barnett-McMillan wedding at Valley Mills. Notable names include the Clem ents Bearden Downey Bearden Bearden Beardens and the Blassingames with relatives in Clifton and Valley Mills.
Erik A. Tergerson, son of Mr and Mrs Leland F Tergerson of Route 2 Meridian, starts six weeks of instruction at Shepard AFB in civil engineering mechanics and electrical fields after completing basic training at Lackland AFB. He earned credits toward an associate in applied science from the Community College of the Air Force and is a Cranfills Gap High School graduate of 1976.
The Coon Creek Good Neighbor Club met in regular session June 9 at the clubhouse. Mrs. Mary Ruth Womack presided with the Lord's Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Sixteen members answered roll call and guest Treela Jameison attended. Hostesses were Mrs. Carolyn Gouldman and Mrs. Jameison. the afternoon program was a white elephant swap. July 14 hostesses will be Mrs. Camille Womack and Mrs. Allie Mae Smith.
Clifton artist Joan Spieler will display prints and Oriental art on Meridian square during the Bosque County Run Saturday. Martin Grelle of Clifton will show Western art at the Bosque County Bank in Meridian during the run. A free breakfast starts at 6 30 a.m.
County agent George T. Wages outlines flea prevention and control. Fleas thrive in warm months. insecticides are the most effective method to reduce infestations both indoors and around the home.
A pink and blue shower for Mrs Ray Lee is set for Saturday June 18 from 2 to 4 at the home of Mrs Donnie Gustafson in Cranfills Gap. A Cran fills Gap Park E A Neie family reunion follows on Sunday June 26 with a basket lunch. multiple local visits and hospital news accompany community notices and hobby interests.
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