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Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1963

Page

2

Demonstration on Proper Food Freezing by Home Club

Miss Isabel Herndon showcased food freezing as preservation and meat prep at the Community Service office in Clifton. Colorful slides and samples highlighted freezer techniques. attendees included Mrs Walter, B I Dahl, and numerous local residents and officials.

Isabel Herndon Community Public Service Company Home Demonstration Club Community Service Office Clifton May Miss Herndon Walter B. I. Dahl H Hoel C Johie W S. Long C. L. Forcus W P. Downey Tom White Bryan Richards Mollie Nelson C D Handley Gus Mulier Hampe T Seljos Eva Hill L. Eakin G. Amundson Henry Bryne Stella Vickrey

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8553 Clifton Texas Meeting

The Robert E. Binford Post 8553 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars meets on Riverside Drive on the first and old Thursday of each month in Clifton Texas.

Veterans OF Foreign Wars OF the Robert E. Binford Clifton Texas Riverside Drive

Immanuel Aid Meets at Church Basement May 2

Mrs McDougal hosted the Immanuel Lutheran Church Ladies Aid meeting in the church basement at 2 30 pm. Reverend W Rolf chose Psalms 34 as the text and led a discussion on Keep Informed about mission work. Fifteen members and one guest attended. birthdays in May were noted for three members.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Nealy McDougal W. Rolf Harold Whede W of Thiele S. T Selios Waco Weede Selios Emil Sonotag Hugo Landgraf I & LA Distret Sunday School Teachers’ Association Seliot Calvert Bernhardt Emma Nichter Melbougal Whch

Moheim 4H Club Holds Final May Meeting

Moheim Girls 4H Club gathered 15 members with leader Mrs Bun Cummings for its last May meeting on May 8. A food show tentatively planned for about May 22 will invite mothers and friends. Linda Burson spoke on vitamins in Peach Delight and Orangeade. members helped make the drinks. Meeting adjourned at 3 45 PM. Sharon Bartels, Reporter.

Mosheim Girls’ 4H Bun Cummings Mrs. Cummings Linda Burson

Art Award To Be Made By Party

Bosque County hosts a youth art exhibit linked to the Women of the Democratic Party. Elimination contests run June through August in 31 Texas senatorial districts with Mrs. Jim Simms to announce district venues later. Winners advance to a September state exhibition at the JAL Ranch Alvarado with a $500 Governor’s scholarship for visual arts.

Texas Democratic John B. Connally

Norse Church Holds May Family Fellowship

Our Saviors Lutheran Church at Norse held a May family Fellowship on Sunday May 5 with a 7 00 pm supper. Hostesses Ervin Grimland Bryan Erickson Bert Alland and E A Alfie arranged an April May birthday table with pink and purple larkspur centerpieces. Guests enjoyed birthday cakes by Mrs Alfie and Mrs Joel Nelson and games directed by Milton Brown and Oren Canuteson Sr. A devotional by Glen Gustafson a vocal duet by Wilma and Sue Amundson and a floral wedding quiz by Carl Smith Jr rounded out the program. Pastor Nelson received a birthday tribute and a card shower with gifts. The next fellowship is the first Sunday in June.

Our Saviors Lutheran Church Norse Mesdames Ervin Grimland Bryan Erickson Bert Alland E. A Alfie Alfies Alfie Joel Nelson Mesdames Milton Brown Oren Canuteson Sr Glen Gustafson Wilma Sue Amundson Carl Smith Jr Pastor Nelson

TLC Announces Summer Session at Texas Lutheran College

Two six week sessions are planned at Seguin’s Texas Lutheran College with registration on June 5 and classes starting June 6. Courses cover business administration chemistry Christianity English French geography German government philosophy and speech. Mrs. John Neel and Mrs. Oliver Strand arrived from Yuma Arizona and will spend the summer with Mr and Mrs Strand before returning to Yuma.

Texas Lutheran College Seguin Willam Sherwood TLC John Neel Oliver Strand Yuma Arizona Neel Strand Mr. Strand

Local Farmer Wins American Farmer Degree in 4H

Erwin Ray Dahl of Clifton is profiled for earning the American Farmer degree from Future Farmers of America. He grew up on a 204 acre Clifton farm, shows Shorthorn steers, raises cotton corn and wheat, and leases 125 acres with a 100 acre grazing share. He credits vocational agriculture for skills and a path to funding farming. He plans to stay active in FFA until age 21 and to expand land as he marries.

Erwin Clifton Henriett Dahl Farmers of America FFA

First Wheat Harvest Sparked by Olney Elevator Find

Megargel farmer KR H Kunkel, nephew of A M Kunkel of Clifton, delivered 80 bushels of wheat with 16 percent moisture to Olney Feed and Elevator on May 11. The grain, graded No 1, sold at 1.90 a bushel with a 2 cent bonus. Lynn Reeves, president of the Ney Chamber of Commerce, awarded a $50 Savings Bond for the first wheat. The 58 pound Super Triumph sample came from a field fertilized last fall with 70 pounds of 16-20-0. Planting occurred October 14–15, earlier than recommended. The first wheat in the area last year was cut May 16, this year May 10.

Olney Feed and Elevator Company KR. H Kunkel A M. Kunkel Clifton Kunkel U. S

Churches in Clifton and area hold Sunday services weekly

Clifton and nearby communities list multiple churches with weekly schedules. United Pentecostal Church, Clifton Fundamental Baptist, Laguna Park Baptist, Zion United Church of Christ Womack, First Presbyterian, Grace Memorial, Church of Christ, Assembly of God, First Baptist, Lutheran and Methodist churches detail service times from morning worship to evening congregational events, Sunday school, training unions, and youth programs led by pastors such as Joe Cartney GG Melton Bob Reed Walter Simpson J. Herrscher R. D. Gilder J. Woodruff and more.

United Pentecostal Church Joe Cartney Clifton Fundamental Laguna Park Texas Joe Stevens Grace Memorial Baptist Church Sun Street Bob Reed Training Union &Co

Church Circles Schedule for Vieladale Members

At 7.30 PM senior choir rehearsal. Ruth Circle meets at 2.00 PM in the home of Mrs R A Johnson. Dorcas Circle gathers at 2.30 PM in the home of Mrs Odie Pederson.

Ruth R.A. Johnson Dorcas Odie Pederson

Maifest Queens Return from Brenham and Austin Event

Mr and Mrs L B Vance and Mr and Mrs CE McGregor attended the 73rd Maifest in Brenham where their great nieces Julie Ann Giddings and Mary Ruth Giddings held royal roles. They later joined Governor Connally in Austin for Maifest Days proclamation. The Vances and McGregors returned to San Diego after nine weeks of Navy recruit training including physical fitness and naval basics.

L. B. Vance CE. McGregor Irving Brenham Vances McGregors Julie Ann Giddings Mary Ruth Giddings Thomas Giddings John Giddings R.A. Caughran Houston Caughran Vance McGregor Julie Ann Mary Ruth John B. Connally State Capitol Austin Texas Naval Training Center San Diego California Naval Service Navy

Methodist Youth Name New Officers in Clifton

On Sunday night April 24 members of the Methodist Youth Fellowship of the First Methodist Church in Clifton elected new officers for the coming year. Penny Blue was named president Martha Smith secretary treasurer and Charlotte Turner reporter. The following Sunday night May 5 the MYF held a pledge service to determine pledged contributions for the MYF fund during the coming year.

Methodist Youth Fellowship First Methodist Church Clifton Penny Blue Martha Smith Charlotte Turner MYF

Record Sent as House Warming Gift in City

Mrs. MA Callan sends the coming year’s Record to Mrs. Erna Voiles mother of Ira Voiles in this city. Voiles has moved into a newly constructed brick home at 214 North Avenue P.

MA. Callan Erna Voiles Ira Voies Voiles North Avenue P

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H. D. Acent Lucille Watson Otto Aars & Dakl Insurance Agency S. Box Clifton, Texas Mrs. McDougal Immanuel Aid Mosheim 4H Sharon Bartels Conrad Feed & Seed Meridian, Texas Kimbell and Paymaster Jeeps City Cafe Evelyn Denton Bosque County The Democratic Party Norse Church Erwin Ray Dahl Erwin Ray Cahil Fort Worth John Outlaw John Outlaw Wrecker Service Oscar Outlaw Mr. Kunkel Sune Mission OF the Holy Angels Catholic Church Father Peter P. Molloy Clifton City Hall First Presbyterian Church Cormer Highway 6 9Th George C. Herrscher Church OF Christ James Montgomery Christ Jesus Assembly OF God Church W. Sth Street R. D. Gilder C. A Women’s Missionary Council ST. Olaf Lutheran Church Cranmfills Gep Twer Heagen First Baptist Church MO. Woodruff Lutheran Church the Heart of the E. Nelson J. E Merton WSCS Immanuel Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Church of the Lutheran WF. Rolf Waco Area Trinity Lutheran Church Erwin H. Knitt Luther League Armstrong BEST Austin Avenue Farm and Ranch Edward R. Thiele N. Ave Obie Damron Methodist Vichle Uhasersted Monterey Marauder E. E. Stewart Motors
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