Former Clifton Junior College exes gather for reunion supper
Former students and friends of Clifton Junior College met at Trinity Lutheran Church Dining Hall for a barbecue supper. Special guests included Emma Darden Withrow, Charlie Bertelson, and many former teachers and TLC staff. Jubilant alumni from the class of 1923 celebrated their golden anniversary with attendees from Clifton, Waco, Dallas, San Antonio, and Seguin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Brown
Clifton Junior College
Trinity Lotteray Church
Emma Darden Withrow
Charlie Bertelson
Clifton College
A. L. Bronstad
E. B. Harris
Mesdames
H. J. Housen
O. RK
Ris Moore
Ottmers
Steenblock
Oris Pierson
O. R. Jenson
Lawrence Jenson
TLC
Norse
Lydia Rystad
Clifton
Jenson
Marvin C. Ottmers
Mesdames J. M. Huse
Della Ringness
Archie Nelson
Mesdames Everett Wallace
George Harris
Irene Gangsher
Dan Orbeck
J. B. Darden
Fred Jenson
QO. E. Pierson
Jayney Haffey
Loyd Levenson
C. Pernell Aars
Mabel Bryn
Odie Peaerson
Joe Ledbetter
Clarence Conrad
Burton Hoff
H. J. Hauser
Hans Dahl
Raymond Lamment
Willie Krueger, Jr
Willie Wenzel
Adaline Logan
Elmer Luckenback
Louis Halse
San Antonio
Otto Knudson, Jr
Victoria
Frances Knudson
Homer Bronstad
Denton
F. M. Alsup
Marie Dismukes
Ft. Worth
Hubert Johnson
Agnette Johnson
Rockport
D. R. Phillips
Blinda Hoff
T. L. Tanner
Maggie Hoff
Dallas
Hannah Hoff Brown
Elsie M. Rea
Waco
J. L. Allison
Marie Wattner
Canton
H. E. Gibson
Dorothy Ann. Brown
Robert Haugen
Seguin
EK. B. Harris
A. G. Hutton
Jewel Reesing
Cranfills Gap
Brazos River Water Quality Plan Discussed in Waco
A public meeting in Waco on Wednesday March 21 will seek comments on a Brazos River basin water quality study. Brazos River Authority officials outline plans to prevent natural and man made pollution, with EPA and state funding and coordination with 76 county interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Brazos River
Brazos
Carson Hoge
The
Brazos River Authority
State of Texas
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Hoge
Brazos Basin
Corps of Engineers
Col. Wells
Texas Water Quality Board
Governor’s Division of Planning
Clifton High School Band Sweeps UIL Solo and Ensemble Honors
Clifton High School band members earned first division ratings at the UIL solo and ensemble contest in Temple. Flute trio Lynne Canutegon Linda Erickson Debbie Moreau. Lorietta Lord alto sax solo Class I. Richard Womack French horn solo Class I. a Class I guitar quartet including Lazane Smith James Conrad Jean Summey Randy Curlee. Qualified for state in Austin in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton High School
Temple
Lynne Canutegon
Linda Erickson
Debbie Moreau
Loryetta Lord
Richard Womack
Gax
Lazane Smith
Jame Conrad
Jean Summey
Randy Curlee
Austin
Clifton Third In Cub Relays
Clifton finished third at the Cub Relays held at Cub Stadium as Tohoka led with 75 points, McGregor took 2nd with 71, Clifton 3rd with 65, and Midway, Riesel, and Mart followed. Kevin Scott of Rosebud Lott claimed high points with 24, winning the 100 in 10.5, the 220 in 22.9, and placing fourth in the long jump. Clifton won the mile relay in 3:30.9 with Martin Grelle, Tony Hall, Doug Symank, Russell Hall. Mike Pierson won the mile in 4:49.6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub
Cub Stadium
Tohoka
McGregor
Clifton
Midway
Riesel
Mart
Rosebud Lott
Kevin Scott
Martin Grelle
Tony Hall
Doug Symank
Russell Hall
Mike Pierson
Pat Canuteson
John Musselman
Doug Fehler
Farmers State Bank
Texas Milling Company
Land's Family Fabrics
Erickson Feed Mill
Calvert’s Pharmacy
Clifton Chamber of Commerce
Cubette Relays Set for Saturday at Clifton Cub Stadium
Seventeen high schools and fifteen junior high teams enter the Cubette Relays at Clifton Cub Stadium this Saturday. The schedule includes field events at noon and 2:30 p.m., preliminaries starting 2:30 p.m., and finals from 7 to 9 p.m. with trophies presented. Schools featured include Cranfills Gap Meridian Valley Mills Jacksboro Joshua Midway Lorena McGregor China Springs Connally Robinson Groesbeck Rogers Reicher Penelope and Clifton. Concession stand will be open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Stadium
Clifton
Jatfio High
West
Cranfills Gap
Meridian
Valley Mills
Jacksboro
Joshua
Midway
Lorena
McGregor
China Springs
Connally
Robinson
Groesbeck
Rogers
Perrin
Reicher
Penelope
Crawfills Gap
Moody
Chiria Springs
March of Dimes Golf Tournament Returns to Bosque Club
The second annual March of Dimes Golf Tournament will be held Sunday and Monday March 18 and 19 at Bosque Valley Golf Club after rescheduling from March 11 12. Clifton and Meridian merchants donate gift certificates. Entry fees go to the March of Dimes for Bosque County. players may compete Sunday or Monday. Last year’s event raised over 100 dollars with hopes to double it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque Valley Golf Club
Clifton and
Meridian Merchants
March of Dimes
Bosque County
Clifton High Stageband Wins Brady Showband Contest
Clifton High School Stageband won the Brady Band Festival showband portion earning second division in concert and first division in sight reading. Other bands included Floydada Winters Brady High and Brady Junior High with housing and meals provided by Brady residents. An awards ceremony followed the two day festival and Mel Cowan directs CHS music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton High School
CHS
Dolman Sleeves In New Fashions
Dolman sleeves dominate current styles but tear easily due to stretched underarm seams. Reinforce with stitched backing, bias tape over the seam, or clip and press to ease strain. Bias tape further strengthens the curved underarm area for ready garments and homesewing.
Dinner Party Preparations Urged By Texas Expert
Judy Grubbs of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service outlines a step by step plan for a well organized dinner party. Begin preparations the morning of the event with pies and breads, greens for salad, dressings, and toppings ready. Prepare the main course but avoid cooking until two hours before serving. Set the table, preheat ovens, and assemble foods just before guests arrive to ensure a smooth, relaxed gathering with good food and company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Grubbs
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University
College Station
Feil
Grubbs
Council Takes Several Actions on City Drainage and Bids
City council discussed bids for a mechanical sewer cleaner with Rockwell Flexible Pipe Tool Products at 5329. City Secretary M R White presented details while V C Vickrey complained of a city ditch flooding his property. Mayor Isenhower and Alderman Hoff debated responsibility to clear and maintain drainage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell
M. R
Pat” White
Charles M. Isenhower
I’m
Burton Hoff
Vickrey
Clifton Chamber Annual Meeting Banquet Speakers
Dr. James Blakely of Wharton will speak at Clifton Chamber of Commerce second annual banquet and membership meeting. The event is at 7 p.m. Saturday April 14 at the National Guard Armory with Gene Aars as banquet chairman. Tickets are sold at the Chamber office Farmers State Bank Clifton and local drug stores per Executive Vice-President Bobby Conrad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Blakely
Wharton
Clifton Chamber of Commerce
National Guard Armory
Gene Aars
Chamber
Farmers State Bank of Clifton
Bobby Conrad
Hospital Women To Hear Conrad Program At Auxiliary Meeting
Our City a program by Bobby Conrad executive vice president of the Clifton Chamber of Commerce will be presented at a meeting of the Goodall Witcher Hospital Auxiliary. The program will be held at 7 30 p m Tuesday March 20 in the hospital cafeteria Officers will also be chosen at the event the final business meeting for the current auxiliary year All members are urged by cub officers to attend All other interested women are also invited to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our City
Bobby Conrad
Clifton Chamber of Commerce
Goodall- Witcher Hospital
Cub
Two Fires Fought Since Last Week
Clifton Volunteer Fire Department battled two blazes last week. Tuesday crews answered a blaze at a rear addition to Shields General Store near Laguna Park. the residence was saved. Friday another fire involved a tractor near the Chemical Lime plant by Neil's Creek, reported by Fire Chief George Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifon
Shields’ General
Laguna Park
Clifton
George Harris
Chemical Lime, Inc
Neil’s Creek
In Our Stead shown at Trinity Church Clifton
Trinity Lutheran Church Clifton continues midweek Lenten services with a 12 minute filmstrip series In Our Stead featuring Christ last week. Each 50 minute service includes sermon hymns and prayers with sound piped to sanctuary speakers. March 21 theme Two Betrayers followed by congregational meeting to hear Pastoral Needs Committee report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church of
Concordia Publishing House
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
Trinity Council
Gideons To Be Guests Sunday In Clifton Churches
Representatives of The Gideons International will visit Clifton area churches on Sunday to tell the Gideons story and support Bible distribution. The visitors from the Waco Gideon Camp will preach at First Baptist First Presbyterian First United Methodist Grace Memorial Baptist Trinity Lutheran Clifton Norse Our Savior's Lutheran Clifton Womack United Church of Christ. A free will offering will aid the Gideons' work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gideons International
Clifton
Gideons
Waco
First Baptist
First Presbyterian
First United Methodist
Grace Memorial Baptist
Trinity Lutheran
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Norse
United Church of Christ
Womack
Dinner Guests At E. B. Harris Home Sunday Evening
Dinner guests at the E. B. Harris home Sunday evening included Rev. and Mrs. Roy May of Austin and Mrs. Chris Nelson of Temple with Cris Pierson of Clifton. Mrs. May and her husband recently returned from a month in Bolivia visiting relatives and the Jones family in South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Harris
Roy May
Austin
Chris ‘Bessie’ Nelson
Temple
Cris Pierson
Clifton
May
Castelaine Nelson
Bolivia
Jim Jones
Beth
Jim
Marilaine Jones
South America
Oris Pierson
Harris
Bosque County
Miss Wright and Tavary Bride in Baytown Nuptials
Miss Paula Kay Wright daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Wright of Clifton wed George Tavary son of Mr and Mrs M J Tavary of Baytown in an informal ceremony at St Joseph s Church Baytown on Saturday March 3 The bride wore a blue crepe dress and carried a spring bouquet of daisies with purple corn flowers and red rosebuds The matron of honor wore yellow and the best man was Michael Tavary The reception followed at the groom s grandparents home and the couple departed for a Galveston wedding trip Both families are connected to Clifton and Lake Jackson with the groom a Texas A M College Station attendee and a Sterling High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula Kay Wright
W. C. Wright
Route 2
Clifton
George Tavary
M. J. Tavary
Baytown
St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church
L. J. Ludtke
Houston
Michael Tavary
Lake Jackson
Galveston
Sterling High School
Texas A. & M
College Station
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David: Dahl
David Bergman
David Tyson
ST. James Episcopal Church
Bosque Street
Texas
Danielson
Cubette
Brady
Dolman
Delmela
Dunn County
Fehler
Zedlitz
Tohako
Leon Smith
Council
Cliften
Patty Duke
Richard Thomas
SUN
Clint Eastwood
Dirty Harry
Panavision-Technicolor
Thurs
FBI
George C. Scott
Panavision
Order OF Eastern Star
Regina
Robert Rachulg
Danny Ivey
John Finstad
Rudy Johnson
Jeff Finstad
Trinity
P. Wright
H. H. Gerdes
Optometrist
Washington
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