Growth in Clifton Driven by Citizen Effort and Business Change
Clifton grows through citizen participation and hard work highlighted by Bobby J. Conrad. The Clifton Chamber of Commerce executive noted recent openings and business sales in Bosque County, including Corpier Motors, Shook's Drive-In, Pill Box Pharmacy, Sears Catalog Sales Merchant, and White Stores on West 5th Street, plus sales such as E. R. Keeling Co. to the Bertelsens and Downtown Restaurant to Thomas Schmidt. Edgar R. Keeling and family are singled out for community support as Clifton attracts leaders and plans a bright future.
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Clifton
Bobby J. Conrad
Clifton Chamber of Commerce
McGregor Chamber of Commerce
Clifton Record
Conrad
Bosque County
Corpier Motors
Shook’s
State Highway 6
Sears
West 5Th St
E. R. Keeling Co
North Ave
W. Bellamy Bertelsens
Thomas Schmidt
Olsons Mobil Station
Barners
McGregor
Edgar R. Keeling
Keeling
Bertelsens
Fourth Texas ships name reuse marks naval history milestone
The Navy will name a nuclear powered guided missile frigate Texas for the fourth time in history, built at Newport News Shipbuilding. Senator Tower touts the Virginia coast yard as the site, noting previous Texas ships and their service from Civil War ironclad to World War eras.
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United States Navy
Texas
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co
Virginia
U. S
John T. Tower
R.-Tex
San Jacinto Monument
Houston Ship Channel
Sen
Visitor decals show Texans welcome out-of-state visitors
A collage of snippets notes Texas decals saying Visitor to Texas will appear on out-of-state car windshields. The Texas Tourist Council distributed 245,000 decals via Highway Dept bureaus with Don Epperson urging courtesy. The item also references comments by Illinois Secretary of State Mike Howlett on permissive society and commandments.
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Bosque County
Texas
Texas Highway Dept. Tourist
Texas Tourist Council
Don Epperson
Illinois
Mike Howlett
Lady golfers to start summer play at 5 p m on May 15
Chip Shots notes that ladies at the club begin summer play Tuesday May 15 at 5 pm to allow more women on course and keep men off during that time. The Pa and Ma tournaments start Sunday May 20 at 5 30 pm with a four man best ball scramble and $3 entry fees paying merchandise from the pro shop. Men’s night is Friday May 25 with a 7 30 pm meal. club fund-raising and course upkeep are also mentioned.
Fusible Webs Aid In Home Sewing
Fusible web and film simplify home sewing by bonding fabrics with heat steam and pressure. Useful for trims appliques and invisible joins though not for seams they reduce bulk and tangle. Test on scraps and note some bonds may loosen requiring re-pressing or cleaning to remove any residue. Also tips on selecting firm heavy oranges and turning permanent press garments inside out to protect pleats and creases.
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Coyote
Lazy Daisy
Bermuda Cattle Health Warning After Bermuda Grass Exposure
Cattle grazing Bermuda grass pastures face risk of bovine pulmonary emphysema. Dr James Armstrong notes cases from the Texas Veterinary Medicine Diagnostic Laboratory as cattle show labored breathing and potential rapid death. Preventive steps include gradual exposure to green forage, limiting initial pasture time, separating affected cattle, and consulting a veterinarian for treatment plans.
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Robert Reich
Bosque County
James Armstrong
Texas Veterinary Mediicine Diagnostic Laboratory
Native and tame pasture grass care for district
Bosque Soil and Water Conservation District leaders discuss fertilization weed control and grazing guidelines for native and tame pasture grasses. Experts advise soil tests balanced nitrogen and phosphate, cautious first year grazing, and fall fertilization to strengthen plants for winter.
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Bosque S & WC
Bosque
Pernell Aars
Mr. Aars
Hardcastle
Aars
IRS District Sees 2.5 Million Returns Filed On Time
A letter from R L Phinney praises the Austin IRS District for processing about 2.5 million individual tax returns during the recent filing period, largely on time and in good order, thanking local taxpayers and staff for a successful year. The page also lists church events and services from Crawford, Texas through Lagune Park with dates in May and May 17.
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Jordan
Austin
IRS
Texas
R. L. Phinney
Internal Revenue Service
Coon Creek Church Hosts Second Saturday Singing Night
The regular second Saturday night singing will be held Saturday May 12 at 7 p.m. at the Coon Creek Church. Singers will come from Fort Worth Brownwood and nearby communities. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Coon Creek Church
Fort Worth
Brownwood
Outlook Is Good For Farm Credit Boost in Borrowing Likely
Texas farmers are projected to borrow 10 to 12 percent more money in the coming year as demand for inputs rises. Short and intermediate loans may rise about 0.5 percent, long-term rates less. Higher cattle and feed costs drive the need for operating capital, while larger lenders are expected to provide funds amid increased competition.
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Texas
Hayenga
Cub Booster Club to Meet May 14
A special Clifton Cub Booster Club meeting is set for Monday night May 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Clifton Elementary School Building. All members are urged to attend this important gathering.
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Clifton Cub Booster Club
Clifton Elements School
Mosheim Wa ter Supply holds covered dish supper
Members of the Mosheim Water Supply Corporation gathered at the Fellowship Center Saturday night with over 50 attendees. Sunday visitors included multiple Bird families from Mosheim and China Spring, plus the Lindsay, Chandler, and Murphy families, in honor of Mrs Jim Bird's birthday.
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Mosheim Water Supply Corporation
Fellowship Center
Ralph Poston
J. M. Bird
Mosheim
James H. Bird
Debbie
David Bird
Charles Lindsay
Jim Ed Bird
China Spring
Dwight Chandler
Harker Heights
Winnie Murphy
Frica
Ardmore
Oklo
Jim Bird
Ralph Wallace
Mesquite
Agnes Wallace
Clifton
A. C. Brasher
Wallace
Memorials Made For Ed Handley At Clifton Cemetery
Memorials are made by James Hyles and family of Pacific Grove California and Mr and Mrs W B Oswald in loving memory of Mrs Ed Handley. Clifton Texas First Presbyterian Church announces services led by Rev Frank H Horak Jr with worship and events scheduled.
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Clifton Cemetery Association
James Hyles
Pacific Grove
California
W. B. Oswald
Ed Handley
First Presbyterian Church
Clifton, Texas
Frank H. Horak, Jr
Pater
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By Fred Crocker
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Oliver Reesing
Delmelia Dunn
Bosque County Extension
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