Clifton High Students Sweep State Meet Honors at Austin
Clifton High School earned its first state first place medals in 25 years as Charlotte Miles won Class A Shorthand with 998 percent and dictation at 100 wpm, while Bernard Erickson took first in Class A shot put with 57 feet. Jerry Golden placed fifth in Read Writing, and Erickson earned a place on the North team for the coaching school in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliton Shed
Scheel
Austin
Charlotte Miles
Charney Miles
Mosheom
Charlotte
Bernard Erickson
Mes
John Erickson
Route 2
Bernard
Clifton
Erickson
Houston
Jerry Golden
O L Wick Golden
Jerry
Clifton High School
Clifton Clifton
Ernest Erickson
Eleanor Miles
Frederick Pearson
Maurine Alland
Aubrey Roberts
W H McCown
Quota More Than Doubled in Bosque County Cancer Drive
Bosque County unit of the American Cancer Society reports total contributions of 2843.76 dollars surpassing its 1500 dollar goal. Crusade chairman Ed win Bekkeland announced at the May 6 meeting in Clifton City Hall with 77 members present. Dr C Raybourn and Mrs TN Foster led discussions on cancer progress and local fundraising results.
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Bosque County
American Cancer Society
Crusade
Edwin Bekkeland
Clifton City Hall
TN. Foster
Girl Scouts District V Hold Playday in City Park
More than 275 Girl Scouts and leaders from Valley Mills Meridian Evant Flat West Hillsboro Crawford Mc Gregor Clifton gathered in Clifton's City Park on Saturday May 4 to share games learn new ones and enjoy lunch. Hillsboro troops led flag ceremony and color retirement while Mrs Ruth Price stood in for the ill master of ceremonies Mrs Jack Donaldson of Valley Mills was replaced by her district adviser Clifton leaders hosted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District V
Clifton
Valley Mills
Meridian
Evant
Flat
West
Hillsboro
Crawford
Mc.Gregor
Whitney
Gatesville
Jack Donaldson
Ruth Price
Girl Scouts of
Waco
Civil War Grave Markers Sought in Bosque County
Bosque County Historical Association seeks to mark Civil War graves of both Confederate and Union veterans. Committee chair Clinton E. Stewart asks residents to report unmarked graves to County Judge Jack Railsback or by mail. Nationally provided markers are free. local setup costs may apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque County
Amos G. Elder Named Superintendent of Riesel Schools
Amos G. Elder son of Mr and Mrs P L Elder of Clifton has been elected superintendent of the Riesel Public School system He succeeds Ro L Craig who resigned to become superintendent of Hampshire Fannett schools in southeast Texas Elder is Clifton native a 1948 Clifton High School graduate and has degrees from North Texas State University and The University of Texas He taught in Stephen Ville Belton Valley Mills and Gatesville and served as principal at Valley Mills Elder and his wife Alla Lee Mann have five children Kathy Karen Ronnie Kerry and Kly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos G. Elder
P. L. Elder
Clifton
Riesel
Ro L. Craig
Hampshire Fannett
Texas
Elder
Clifton High School
Clifton Junior College
North Texas State Unversity
Denton
University of Texas At Austin
Stephen Ville
Belton
Valley Mills
Gatesville
Valley Mill
Kathy
Karen
Ronnie
Kerry
Kyly
Alla Lee Mann
Mitchell Mann
Clifton Garden Club Tours Chandor Garden Pilgrimage
Members of the Clifton Garden Club visited Chandor Garden in Weatherford on Wednesday April 24 as part of the Garden Club Pilgrimage. Attendees included Mrs E A Alfie Mrs Florence Thompson Mrs L Ashcraft Mrs A N Randle Mr George M Harris and Mrs W S Windham.
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Clifton
Clifon Garden Club
Chandor
Weatherford
Garden Club
E. A Alfie
Florence Thompson
L. Ashcraft
A.N. Randle
George M Harris
W. C. Windham
Clifton births annotate local families in May 1963
Meridian couple announces daughter Pauline born May 5 1963 at Clifton hospital weighing 8 pounds Clifton couple Claude Richards reports daughter Judy Rhonda also born May 5 1963 at the local hospital weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces Midland man George L Robertson announces son George Galloway born May 3 1963 at Midland Memorial weighing 7 pounds Grandparents listed for Robertson and Fincher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domingo Taran
Meridian
Pauline
Clifton Hospital
Judy Rhonda
Claude la Verne Richards
Alpha Place
Clifton
George L. Robertson
Midland
George Galloway
Midland Memorial Hospital
H. Robertson
Ladonia
J. G. Fincher
Wheat Referendum Near for Farmers The Nationwide Vote
Floyd M. Key explains the May 21 wheat referendum with two possible programs. First option requires two thirds yes or more than one third no for a result. sets a 1.22 billion bushel marketing quota and 495 million acre allotment with 65 to 90 percent parity price support. Second option reduces most first option provisions, offering about 50 percent parity support and a 49.5 million acre allotment. Clyde Henry urges small farmers to sign up with the ASCS Office by May 13 to be eligible to vote and participate in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
ALCS
Clyde Henry
Bosque County
ASC
ASCS
Henry
Albert Spitzer Jr Wins Third in State Track Meet
Albert Spitzer Jr of Morgan High School placed third in the Class B discus at the University Interscholastic League State Track Meet in Austin. His parents Mr and Mrs Albert Spitzer and family attended the event, with relatives from Mexia also present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Spitzer Jr
Morgan High School
Albert Spitzer
Route 1
Meridian
Austin
Jimmy
Chris Vannatta
Mexia
Albert Jr
Clifton cattle and grain prices from Wednesday auction
Prices posted Thursday by Clifton buyers show eggs at 28 cents per dozen for large, 20 cents for medium and B large, oats 80 cents per bushel, milling wheat 2.06, spring wheat 1.75, barley 98 cents, yellow corn 1.40. About 425 cattle offered, steers and yearlings 22.50 to 24, calves 22 to 25.50, canners 9 to 14.5, bulls 16 to 19.5, stocker steers 23 to 26, butcher cows 13 to 16, cows and calves 150 to 235, hogs 13.75 to 14.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Bosque County Opens May 19 Polio Vaccine Clinics
Dr W T Holder announces Type III Oral Sabin polio vaccine will be available Sunday May 19 from noon to 3 30 or 4 00 PM at nine Bosque County sites including Clifton Meridian Valley Mills Iredell Crawfills Gap Koppers Morgan Walnut Springs and Mosheim. Type II and I have been given earlier with free vaccination and donations optional to benefit the National Polio Foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cayote Fairview
Clifton
Crawfills Gap
Mustang
Iredell
Kopper
Lakeside Village
Steiner
Meridian
Morgan
Mosheim
Norse
Valley Mills
Walnut Springs
Womack
Laguna Park
Smith Bend-Coon Creek
Bosque Coa
W. T. Holder
Bosque County
National Guard Armory
Meridian Valley Mills
Koppers
Holder
National Polio Foundation
Clifton PTA Set to Host Style Show and Officer Election
Clifton Public Schools homemaking classes present a year long garment show at a 3:00 PM PTA meeting on May 15. Mrs. M B Jameson leads the program with past Interscholastic League contestants showcased earlier. New PTA officers were elected including Mrs Joe Little as president and Mrs J Kincheloe as reporter. The Bettis Auditorium back curtain was installed with PTA funding of 865 dollars and festival proceeds of about 380 dollars aimed at needy school projects. Parents and teachers are urged to attend the final meeting of the school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Public Schools
Clifton Parent- Teacher Association
M. B. Jameson
PTA
Clifton High School
E. B. Harris
Joe Little
Joe Enochs
Glen Wells
Oren J. Canuteson Jr
Phil Gilliam
Joseph Conrad
J. C. Kincheloe
Bettis
Clifton Publc
Rev Rolf's Sister Dies In Minnesota
Miss Agnes Rolf aged 82 of St Paul Minnesota died about 6 p m Saturday May 4. She was sister of Reverend W F Rolf of Clifton. Reverend Rolf left Fort Worth by train last Sunday night for St Paul to attend funeral services held Tuesday this week. He plans to return to Clifton Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Rolf
St Paul
Minnesota
W. F. Rolf
Clifton
Rolf
Fort Worth
Fenn Floral Shop Purchases Building
Mr and Mrs John D Fenn announced they completed the purchase of a new building on Highway 6 north of the John R Cowen home at South Avenue G and West Mary Street The move will occur after alterations and finishing touches and a later date will be announced Calverts Prescription Pharmacy plans to expand into the space The Fenns bought the building from Bill Lloyd of Houston who built it about two years ago Mrs Fred Bartels of Route 1 Valley Mills is receiving medical treatment in Clifton hospital where she became a Daet rent on May 6
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Fenn
Highway 6
John R. Cowen
South Avenue G
West Mary Street
Fenns
Calvert’s Prescription Pharmacy
George Calvert
Fenn's Floral Shop
Mrs. Fenn
Bill Lloyd
Houston
Fred Bartels
Route 1
Valley Mills
Clifton Hospital
Trent
Planned A Co Courthouse Unveiling in Bosque County
Historical Survey Committee met at Meridian on May 4 to outline future projects. Friday May 17 at 1 00 P M a ceremonial unveiling of the Bosque County courthouse medallion plaque will occur with a brief program and student participation from Meridian Public Schools. The Texas Historical Foundation released a directory noting Clifton Bosque County hosts one museum among 70 Texan towns with multiple museums in some cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque County
Meridian
Clinton Stewart
Texas Historical Foundation
Texas Historical Museums
Clifton
Texas
Austin
Fort Worth
Pederson to Speak at Sunset Home Volunteers Meeting
Odie C Pederson superintendent of the Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home will speak at a 2 30 pm meeting of Sunset Home Volunteers on Friday May 17 in the Sunset Home Chapel. The interdenominational group seeks to aid residents through voluntary contributions with no dues or fundraising. the event includes a review of progress a home tour and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odie C. Pederson
Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home
Sunset Home Volunteers
Sunset Home
Pederson
Power outage planned for Clifton and Lake Whitney areas
The Community Public Service Company will cut all electric power in Clifton and Lake Whitney areas from midnight Tuesday May 14 until about 12 30 AM Wednesday May 15 to allow equipment changes. T F Crawford said outage depends on weather being clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Community Public Service Company
Clifton
Lake Whitney
Bosque
Rubber Stamps Made to Order in Clifton
Clifton Record notes availability of customized rubber stamps made to customer specifications offering personal and business stamping solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Clifton Public Schools Students Stage Old Smoky Ballad
Second Grade performers from Clifton public schools acted out On Top of Old Smoky in Bettis Auditorium during the PTA Spring Festival on May 2. The event featured We Sing of the Land and the Sea and other class numbers with teachers and helpers listed. the festival is expected to net about 380 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Public Schools
Old Smoky
Bettis
PTA
Rhonda Turner
Steven Conway
Robert Hoff
Lynne Knochs
Mary Pierce
Carl Schuerg
David Covey
Pamela Stogdill
Charley Miles
Oranella Eckert
Prairies
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Texa R
Howard van Loon
Rotan
Clifton High
M.S Wilkins
C. Raybourn
Wybourn
Annalee Steen
Cindy Calahan
Warren Cowan
Bekkeland
Crusade Fund
Hilsboro
Chandor Garden
Floyd M. Key
Bosque Co
PTA Meet
Fenn Floral Shop
A. Co
Mr. Pederson
Nowing
America
Miles
Eckert
Joe Dahl
Otto Gangsher
Lawrence Ringness
Elsie Coston
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