Tribute to Tommie Symank and the cost of freedom
Editor Sam Logan urges Clifton and Mosheim residents to honor U S Army Specialist 5th Tommie Lee Symank killed in action March 14 1968 in Vietnam. He argues freedom costs lives across generations from the Revolutionary War to Vietnam and calls for decisive action against communism while praising Symank as a true hero.
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Mosheim
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Sam Logan
Hemisfair 68 Opens With Motion and Global Flair
San Antonio fairs welcomed with a moving lineup. Visitors ride a gondola along the river past 100 year old houses repurposed as nation restaurants. The Swiss Skyride offers aerial views while the Tower of the Americas hosts a rotating restaurant. Los Voladores perform a 114 foot pole dance with 32 revolutions at the Frito Lay Pepsi pavilion.
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Western Hemisphere
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Area Happenings West United Fund Exceeds Goal
United Fund goal of 5500 was met at 102 percent with over 2000 from Burlington employees. R Wendorf, secretary, notes the success and credits employee generosity. Also, Jerry Stewart, 13, underwent heart surgery in Fort Worth at St Joseph Hospital after several days of hospitalization. Bill Clemons chaired the Chamber of Commerce board meeting.
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Burlington
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Gerald Stewart
St. Joseph Hospital
Fort Worth
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Clifton Hosts Bosque County Show and Local Sports News
Clifton was chosen as the site for the Bosque County Agricultural and Livestock show at a county courthouse meeting. Clifton College Cowboys won their first baseball game 9 7 against Waco High at Katy Park in Waco. Margie Louise Bertelson, former Clifton teacher, returns from 2 1/2 years overseas with the American Red Cross. Patsy Parks, sophomore, won high score in the home making contest and will represent Clifton H.E. girls in Galveston. Alumni Chester Strand and wife visited Clifton, with Strand recalling College Hill and Ellen Christenson as a former alumna.
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Clifton College Cowboys
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Katy Park
Waco
Margie Louise Bertelson
American Red Cross
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H.E
Galveston
Clifton College
Chester Strand
New York
Meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays Each Month for Building Rental
Wingdale community group holds monthly rental meetings on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays to discuss use of the building. Contact Oliver Reesing for details and scheduling.
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Oliver Reesing
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