Bus to Canyon and Amarillo Leaves Clifton Saturday
The Clifton Magazine Club sponsors a 47 passenger charter trip to Canyon and Amarillo. The bus departs Clifton Civic Center at 6:30 a.m. Saturday June 25 and returns Sunday evening. Passengers may park at the center. Dress casual and bring a light jacket plus a rain cap.
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Canyon
Amarillo
Clifton Civic Center
Clifton Magazine Club
Mmes
J. Bruce Parks
J. C. Kineheloe
Hans B. Dahl
United Methodist Women Study Group Meets at Church
The Study and Action group of the United Methodist Women met at the church fellowship hall on Monday June 12. President Mrs. Lewis Hauke led prayers and minutes were read by secretary Mrs. Bernice Willingham. The treasurer's report was given by Mrs. Marguerite Rosser. Members discussed upcoming quilting, a September talent show and fun night, and noted no meetings in July or August.
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United Methodist Women
Church Fellowship Hall
Lewis Hauke
Bernice Willingham
Marguerite Rosser
Lila Hudson
Estelle Cosper
Hauke
J. Bruce Perks
Albert Durer
London
Parks
Jesse White
Mmes
Maude Harris
A. R. Eemersiat
Two Local USAF Officers Win Outstanding Unit Award Ribbons
Two Air Force lieutenants from the area receive distinctive service ribbons as members of units earning the USAF Outstanding Unit Award. Steven H. Olsen and James B. Parks are recognized for meritorious service with their respective units in Florida and Alaska, highlighting career milestones and educational backgrounds.
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Air Force
USAF
Steven H. Olsen
Patricia L. Olsen
Houston
C. Edwin Olsen
Clifton
James B. Parks
Walter B. Parks Jr
Meridian
Olsen
Peggy
Frances B. Hatter
South Ave. S
Park
Ann
Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta
Parks
U.S. Naval Station
Jacksonville
Fla
Summer salad luncheon hosted by Presbyterian Women
Presbyterian Women of the Church met June 15 at noon in the fellowship room for their annual summer salad luncheon. Special guests were members of Zion United Church of Christ Women’s Guild. The Rev. Frank H. Horak led prayers and a Bible lesson on Eph 5 1 20.
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Presbyterian
Women’s Guild of Zion United Church of Christ
WOC
Frank H. Horak
Roland Jones
Presbyterian Church
Miss Central Texas Beauty Pageant Seeks Merchant Support
Clifton Young Homemakers and Jaycees sponsor the first Miss Central Texas pageant and urge local businesses to sponsor a contestant. Proceeds benefit the Central Texas Fair Association building fund. The event is at 6 p.m. Friday Aug 26 in Bettis Auditorium with Don Harris as emcee. Entry forms and inquiries: Community Public Service office or Diane Kettler 675-3757 Arlene Bell 675-8961.
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Clifton Young Homemakers
Jaycees
Central Texas Fair Association Building Fund
Mer
Bettis Auditorium
Don Harris
Wbap Radio
Community Public Service Office
Diane Kettler
Arlene Bell
Coast Guard Seaman Apprentice Doyle L Cannon Jr Completes Training
Doyle L Cannon Jr son of Doyle L Cannon Clifton completes nine week recruit training at Coast Guard Training Center Alameda California. The program covers general military subjects aimed at preparing him for further academic and on the job training toward qualification in one of the Coast Guards 26 basic specialties.
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Coast Guard
Doyle L. Cannon Jr
Doyle L. Cannon
Ave. D. Clifton
Coast Guard Training Center
Alameda, Calif
Coast Guards
Coast Guard Recruits Ingest Naval Fields During Training
The trainee studied first aid seamanship Coast Guard history and regulations close order drill and damage control. He joined the Coast Guard in March 1977.
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Coast Guard
The
Bake Sale Hosted by Clifton Jaycees Saturday
The Clifton Jaycees sponsor a bake sale on Saturday June 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of Bertelsen's. Proceeds support local projects and community programs.
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The
Clifton Jaycees
Bertelsen’s
Olson reunion recalls lineage of Olson families in Clifton
The Olson descendants from the Martinius, Anton and Bernt families gathered at the American Legion Hall in Clifton on June 19. Officers elected for 1977-78 were Allison Pete Olson as president, Louis Dahlin as vice president, and Jane Olson Rhodes as secretary-treasurer. The next reunion is planned for the second Sunday in June at Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall.
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Martinius
Anton
Bernt Olson
American Legion Hall
Clifton
Allison
Pete) Olson
Louis Dahlin
Jane Olson Rhodes
James Olson Sr
James Olson Jr
Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship
Johnny Jones
Edmond Jones
Arlington
Porter Grimes
Connie
Stephenville
Ovie Huse
Bettie Hastings
Faye Pendletton
Orville Olson
Lenora Schibler
John M. Johnson
Casper Olson
Crawfills Gap
Norah Sampson Visits Clifton from Shawano Wisconsin
Miss Norah Sampson public health nurse from Shawano Wisconsin visited Clifton June 6 10 at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Solberg She was born in Clifton and is the daughter of Rev and Mrs Perry Sampson Story City Iowa She spoke to Our Saviors ALCW Circle about missionary nursing in Madagascar and noted her plan to study linguistics at Norman Oklahoma before returning to mission work An open house was held June 9 hosted by Mrs Otto Solberg and Mrs Hannah Hoff Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norah Sampson
Shawano
Wisc
Joseph Solberg
Miss Sampson
Clifton
Perry Sampson
Story City
Iowa
Sampson
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Norse
Our Saviors
ALCW
Madagascar
Wycliff Summers
Lanes Chapel Homecoming hosted by Mrs Joe Crosley
A Lanes Chapel Homecoming day featured fellowship, graveside visits, and a noon dismissal prayer. Donations totaled 453.50 as officers and volunteers organized meals, sign ins, and greetings for attendees from Clifton, Waco, Dallas, Temple, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Crosley
Lanes Chapel
Lowell Cox
Joe Bearden
Floyd Vickery
O. C. Barnes
Stella Vickery
Otis Blue
Bill Kleibrink
Clyde Turner
W. B. Linton
Catherine Parrish
Elmo
Wade
Mark Dansby
Fred Roetschke
Lula Mae Dansby
J. A. Lowell
Beulah Brasher
Dick Blassingame
M. T. Rice
J. S. Cox
Clifton
Charlie Blue
Memphis
Tenn
Grace Esker
J C. Pruitt
Gus Kleibrink
E. Z. Rice
Waco
Henry Hinton
Cone Dansby
Charlie Lowell
Chas. Johnson
Montrel Shrader
Herbert Kliebri
Carol Sue Carpenter
Carol
Susan
Fort Worth
Earl Lane
Sally
Jennifer
Sharon Crosley
Dallas
Greenland Confirmed as World’s Largest Island
Greenland, covering about 840000 square miles, is identified as the world’s largest island. Officials note its vast ice sheet and strategic arctic position as unique among major landmasses.
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Greenland
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Trinity
Trinity Lutheran Church
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Linda Warren
Barbara Schulze
Beth
Katie Mee Little
Frank Denker
Ruth Berlin
Mr. Heark
Jesus
Bake Sale
Chemical Lime, Inc
F. M. Highway
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James
Biass
Mei Soo
Farmers Insurance Group For Information Call
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S. Ave. E PH
Maddux Western Ford
South Ave
Max
Dia
Lug
Farm & Ranch Supply Co-Op
Gatesville
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McGregor
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