Fire destroys dairy foreman's house. firefighter hurt
A fire of unknown origin leveled the L. E. Robinson dairy farm residence of foreman David Stone on a Mosheim farm. Doyle O'Donald of the Clifton Volunteer Fire Department slipped from a truck and was treated for a hurt arm. 6,000 gallons of water were used to prevent spread to nearby buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosheim
Clifton Volunteer Fire Department
Valley Mill Volunteer Fire Department
L. E. Robinson
David Stone
Harold Kettler
CVFD
Doyle O’donald
Clifton Medical and Surgical Clinic
Clifton Corp buys Wilson Building Materials in Clifton
Clifton Corporation buys Wilson Building Materials Inc from Mrs Essie Wilson Green and Oscar Wilson. The sale took effect Friday and aims for a sizeable plant and production expansion within 18 months. Mrs Green and Mr Wilson stay on in active and consulting roles. Dwight Brewer remains VP and production manager. Wilson’s employs 140 people and specializes in moldings and louvered closet doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essie Wilson Green
Oscar Wilson
Wilson Building Materials, Inc
Clifton Corporation
John C. Bowden
Marvin Leath
Cellent
Wilson
Green
Gas station theft of service leads to court fine
An adult male was charged with theft of service after leaving a gas station without paying. He appeared before Judge W. R. Lively, paid a fine and reimbursed for the gasoline, then was released. Two juveniles questioned were released to their chief. Police reported the incident occurred at 7:30 p.m. Saturday near T P Drive In Grocery and Laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Lively
Corporation Court
Alvin James
James
T&p
South Avenue G
David Jones
Val
Philip E Watts Joins Clifton Bank as Assistant Vice President
Philip Edward Watts has joined Clifton Bank as assistant vice president to oversee installment lending. A native of Mineola, Watts brings 1959 onward experience in credit, collections, sales, loans and insurance in East and South Texas, and is a certified public accountant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Edward Watts
Clifton Bank
Robert B. Lane
Watts
East
South Texas
Mineola
University of Virginia
University of Oklahoma
Tyler Junior College
American
Texas Briscoe urges safe driving after deadly July weekend
Gov Dolph Briscoe warns Texans about a deadly Fourth of July period with 55 traffic deaths in Texas. He urges personal responsibility and early travel, limiting alcohol, and alert driving to reduce fatalities amid a 45 percent rise in interstate crashes and July as the heaviest travel month. Ken Nevil calls for disciplined driving and collective effort to lower the toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Dolph Briscoe
Briscoe
Ken Nevil
Nevil
Clifton Police reports second resignation in a month
Officer Billy Green will leave Clifton Police Department on July 8 to join Stephenville Police Department citing better pay and fringe benefits. Previously Officer Sam Murry resigned June 10 to Fort Stockton, and Officer Terry D. Wolfe from Hico joined June 20. Chief Alvin James notes the current local force includes Chief James and Officers Steve Aston and Wolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Billy Green
Stephenville
Alvin James
Green
James
Sam Murry
Fort Stockton
Murry
Terry D. Wolfe
Hico
Steve Aston
Wolfe
Central Texas Fair premium list catalogue issued
The 1977 Central Texas Fair premium catalogue is ready for distribution to youth groups and advertisers. It honors Walter Poston Sr. who died in March and features entry rules, premiums, trophies, ads, and event schedules. Entries deadlines: livestock by Aug 17 and home economics by Aug 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. Foster
Central Texas
Walter Poston
Poston
Walter Poston Sr
P. O. Box
Clifton
Clifton Chamber of Commerce
Aars & Nelson Insurance Agency
Evans Implement Co
Texas
Clyde Seljos
VFW Plans Independence Day Weekend Events
Robert E. Binford Post 8553 VFW in Clifton schedules July 2 8 30 p.m. dance at VFW headquarters featuring The Tempos. July 4 events begin with 7 a.m. flag placements 8 a.m. workers breakfast 9 a.m. cemetery flag pickup 12 noon cold cuts at headquarters. Afternoon games barbecued chicken dinner for members and guests tickets from VFW members and Szljos Paint and Wallpaper 215 West 3rd St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Binford
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Clifton
VFW
Szljos
West 3Rd St
Sunset Home Receives 1977 Ford Van as Gift
The Chiton Lutheran Sunset Home in Kansas received a 1977 Ford Econoline van donated by Mrs. Syvenna Rogstad Billue of McPherson. The vehicle features a wheelchair ramp and tinted glass and will transport CLSH residents on tours and outings. Administrator Elmer Luckenbach and the board thanked the donor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syvenna Billue
Elmer Lucken
Ken Surley
Te Clsh Board of
Bach
Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home
Don R. White
Billue
CLSH
Chiton Lutheran Sunset
Syvenna Rogstad Billue
McPherson
Kan
Valley Mills Plans Two Day Fourth of July Festivities
Valley Mills prepares a two day celebration with a tractor pull at Valley Mills Airport on July 3 and a Fourth of July festival at Santa Fe Park on July 4. Events include contests booths tours and prize money totaling $2,000. Tickets available locally or by mail, with free admission for children under 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Mills
Bosque Valley Heritage Society
Highway6
Patton Road
Raymond Whitney
First National Bank
Smith Feed & Seed
Farmers Supply
Waco
Bill Company
Santa Fe Park
Bruce Mitchell
Heritage Society
Sur
Young Farmers
Central Texas Tractor Pullers Club
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Goodall-Witcher Hospital Foundation
Meridian
Wilson Building Materials
Dwight Brewer
Wilson Build
Bowden
Wilson Firm
Gregor
Jack Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Wilson’s
Ley Mills
West 3Rd Street
North Avenue U
Philip E. Watts
Tyler
Tyler Evening Sons Club
Sunset Home
Van
Clifton Area
Sylva Billue Barros
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