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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1960

Page

5

Seaman Bobby R. Hamilton Due Back From Pacific Tour

Bobby R. Hamilton seaman United States Navy and son of Mr and Mrs Edward A Hamilton of Valley Mills was to return to Long Beach California March 5 aboard the destroyer USS Trathen after a five month tour with the U S Seventh Fleet in the Western Pacific. The Trathen visited Hawaii Japan Hong Kong and the Philippines during exercises and patrols.

Bobby R. Hamilton United States Navy Edward A. Hamilton Valley Mills Long Beach California Trathen U.S Seventh Fleet Western Pacific the Trathen Hawaii Japan Hong Kong The Philippines

Brunette to Blonde in Three Easy Steps for Old Finishes

A home project outlines a three step method to transform dark wood to a blonde look without stripping or sanding. Apply base coat then color grain, create the stained effect with dry brush, and seal with a clear finish. O'Brien's Life Chrome wood finish comes in Satinwood Silver Birch White Elm and Honey Maple.

Aunt Sue O'Brien

Mosheim Youths Attend Houston Show and Local Visits

Mosheim area youths participate in Houston Show with Charley Miles and daughters Eleanor and Charlotte earning two second places and seventh in Shorthorn calf judging. Clifton High School sent Larry Miles and a group of boys to Houston for a judging event. Local visitors include residents from Giddings, Valley Mills, Crawford, and Austin joining family gatherings and birthday celebrations.

Marshal Mitchell Charley Miles Eleanor Charlotte Houston Larry Miles John Lockhart Clifton Clifton High School Vara Gladys Jones Edward Tipton Bun Cummings Giddings Vernon E. Harrison Craig and Paula Valley Mills Bradley Cox Mosheim Joe Lee Sears Jerry Sears Baker Nathan Holt Crawford Dick Henry Louie Cass Austin Bill Cass

Scout Circus Set for Heart of Texas Coliseum

Clifton troops and Cub pack prepare for the biannual Scout Circus in Waco at the Heart Of Texas Coliseum on Friday and Saturday April 29 and 30. Units must decide by March 15 whether to enter. Local scouts expect to participate in the large show.

Clifton Heart of Texas Coliseum Waco Hoth

Tops in Selling as Lions Minstrel Draws Funds

Elaine Bakke led ticket sales with 191 tickets and won the club sweetheart honor and a western costume. Zeda Anne Jameson followed with 183 tickets while Brenda Eggen sold 102. The trio helped ensure the show’s financial success.

Lifton Lions Club Elaine Bakke Zeda Anne Jameson Brenda Eggen Lions BE. Pierson Clifton Lions Club J. M. Jorgenson Bill Painter M. D. Woodruff Cuests Trinity Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Mrs. Kelly Athens James Otis Womack US Navy Jim Wood Waco Jim Harder Hamilton Leon Andress Lion Zone Walnut Springs Mr. Underwood Dallas

Lions Club hears Sen Martin and Gov Kelly on aging issues

Clifton Lions Club Tuesday luncheon featured Senator Crawford Martin Hillsboro chairing the Governor's Committee for Aged and Frank E. Kelly District 2X-3 governor of Lions as guest speakers. Martin discussed aging studies and plans for health housing recreation and employment for the aged ahead of a 1961 conference. Kelly outlined district activities including the Corsicana convention May 29 30 and the Chicago International Convention July 6 9 with 750 Texas rooms.

Clifton Lions Club Crawford Martin Hillsboro Clifton Lutheran Sunset Lions Clifton Lions Frank E. Kelly Athens Martin Lion Kelly Corsicana Chicago Mlinois Texas Lions Conrad Hilton R. A Lipscomb Lions International Lipscomb Odessa Lion Kelly

Water Conservation Stamp Set for April 19 Release

J W Hardcastle of Meridian says the world’s first water conservation postage stamp will go on sale April 19 after being issued at a ceremony April 18 during the National Watershed Congress in Washington. The four cent stamp, in three colors, highlights water as a vital resource and reflects upstream land treatment and small dam efforts.

Soil and Water Conservation Post Office Department Washington D.C J. W. Hardcastle Meridian National Watershed Congress National Capitol Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson Interior Fred A. Seaton Arthur E. Summerfield Hardcastle

Don Churchman Family Marks Parents Anniversary in Valley Mills

Mr and Mrs Don Churchman of Clifton honored his parents Mr and Mrs OT Churchman of Valley Mills on their 28th wedding anniversary with a dinner on February 27. The W B Meekses attended. The Churchmans visited Valley Mills this past Sunday. Trade with Record advertisers.

Don Churchman Clifton O. T. Churchman Valley Mills W. B. Meekses Don Churchmans

Miss Virginia Thompson Practice Teaching in Seguin

Miss Virginia Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs William T Thompson of 815 South Avenue K Clifton is practice teaching at Mary B Erskine Elementary School Seguin during the spring semester as part of her elementary education degree at Texas Lutheran College Seguin.

Virginia Thompson William T. Thompson South Avenue K Clifton Texas Lutheran College Seguin Mary B. Erskine Thompson TLC Clifton High School

Mrs Downey Gifts Record Renewal for Grandson in El Paso

Mrs W R Downey of Fairview renewed the Record for the coming year as a birthday present for her grandson SFC David E Brittain in El Paso.

W. R. Downey Fairview SFC David E. Brittain el Paso

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