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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1962
Page
9
Texas Milling Company adds a loading conveyor with catwalk aiding transfer of grain from storage tanks to box cars. Mill manager Hans Kalscheuer notes the 1962 crop harvest nears and aeration equipment now allows full storage in all tanks, increasing capacity by 98 000 bushels in Bosque County.
Friday May 25 residents may tour the Clifton Residency Office during National Highway Week to learn how the department maintains 309 miles of county roads. Resident Engineer T H Ralph invites the public to observe daily operations and see lab testing and machinery used on new highway projects.
The Clifton hospital recorded multiple births in May 1962. James David Dagley weighed 8 pounds born May 10 to Mr. and Mrs J G Dagley of Meridian Route 1. Beth Ann Bronstad born May 11 to Mr. and Mrs Arthur P Bronstad of Clifton 308 North Avenue D weighing 8 pounds 8 ounces with three older brothers. Tracy Lee Hamel born May 13 to Elmer J Hamel Route 2 Cleburne weighing 8 pounds. Lafrieda Sue Kelley born May 14 to Charles W Kelley Clifton weighing 6 pounds 8 ounces with unspecified siblings. Melissa Ann Conrad born May 15 to Victor Conrad Star Route 2 Clifton weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces with older siblings Mikel and Vickie. Steven Williams born May 10 to Harvey Ike Williams Meridian weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces with two sisters Janice and Sherry. Christi Lynn Ashcraft born April 29 in All Saints Hospital Fort Worth weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces with sister Kim. Paternal grandparents and maternal grandparents listed for several families.
The Texas Highway Commission approved 63000 for 3.8 miles of new farm to market road in Bosque County as part of the 1962 FM Road Program. T. H. Ralph will supervise the project, part of a statewide 179 county effort totaling 1216 miles of FM roads.
Mrs. Alton C. Heier spent Wednesday to Friday in Fort Worth visiting son-in-law Don Ashcraft and daughter with Donna Kay Mark and Steven. She attended a Xi Beta Alpha Beta Sigma Phi dinner at Holiday Ranch and Mark and Steven stayed with grandparents in Clifton. Mrs. Marcus L. Compton was in the local hospital from Wednesday to Monday and is much improved.
At the May 12 Bosque County Democratic Convention in Meridian 24 delegates were selected to cast the county’s nine votes at the September State Convention in El Paso. L. E. Tennison was elected chairman with a slate of officers and committees. Delegates to the State Convention include Tennison and 11 others from Clifton Meridian Walnut Springs Morgan Valley Mills Iredell and Laguna Park. Resolutions praised Tennison’s 12 years service and backed J. P. Word for State Senate. Albert Hastings to lead the party starting January. Republicans also named three delegates Charles Isenhower William Thompson and Denzel Terry for Fort Worth convention with three alternates.
Reverend Claude Young Butler, 69, longtime Methodist pastor in Clifton and Meridian, died in a Midland hospital on May 13. He served Clifton from 1950 to 1951 and Meridian from 1946 to 1948. Survived by two sons J W Butler and Harold Butler and three daughters, funeral held May 14 in Midland with burial May 15 at Waco Memorial Park.
Merle Belcher was bitten by a copperhead while fishing on the Bosque River last Saturday night. He received prompt treatment at a local hospital and had only soreness and ankle swelling with no lasting ill effects. He hoped to return to work within the week.
Richard Morris of Morgan has been receiving treatment at Clifton hospital since May 14.
John I. Homerstad, 81, of Route 2 Clifton, died at 9:35 Friday night May 11 at home after 11 years ill health. Survived by wife Carrie Hanson Homerstad. sons Arnold, John Morris, Loyd. daughters Casa Lydia, Trudy, Thelma, Janet, Jo Nell. one infant daughter Casa Lydia predeceased. Funeral plans not listed. Continued on page 4.
Patrolman James A. Wright of Clifton Texas reports Bosque County had ten rural traffic crashes in April. One person was killed four injured and property damage totaled 5845 dollars. Through four months in 1962 the county had 45 crashes with two deaths 21 injuries and 23225 dollars in damage.
Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Lane and Lee Ann Hutcheson spent the weekend in Dallas with Mrs. Lane's sister and Lee Ann's grandmother Mrs. G. C. Tisdale. They were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Dick Wright and family of Vernon. The group enjoyed Six Flags over Texas sights on Saturday.
Clifton Chief George Robinson reports burglars targeting furnished homes with no occupants. He cites a break in at 503 West Pecan Street, Mrs Eva McCoy’s part time residence, entry through a back window and door, several rooms entered, one inner door broken. Fingerprints obtained. arrest anticipated soon.
Martin Rierson and son Gene traveled with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Madden from Rio Vista to Clifton last Sunday for a two week stay with John R. Rierson and relatives. Mrs. Madden is the Riersons’ daughter.
Bosque County Farm Bureau voted May 15 to pay half the fee for six Bosque 4-H youths to compete in the District 8 State Elimination Finals at Texas A and M College in June. The meeting at Coyote center included songs, prayers, and a hat-making demonstration by Associated Women of the Farm Bureau.
The Horseless Carriage Club brings 190 antique cars from Waco for a Lake Whitney weekend May 19. Miss Gay 90s and Miss Flapper titles compete in a bathing beauty revue at Cedar Shores Estates with Jackie Faye Williams crowning winners. Public invited to the no charge event preceding Texas Miss Universe Pageant on June 12.
Clifton Citizens Planning Commission discussed an inspection of municipally operated swimming pools in Central Texas to study initial costs revenue and problems. The commission also urged the City Council to reject cemetery operation talks until a unified request is made. It moved its meeting date and extended time for the City Hall condition committee.
J. O. Millsap, Clifton High School’s first football coach, visited Clifton Saturday. Retired teacher now in Mt. Pleasant he came in 1918 as Clifton’s inaugural coach. He recalls Clifton’s first win 39 to 0 over Hamilton and connects with local alumni Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Harris.
Prices for eggs and grain quoted by Clifton buyers from Wednesday's cattle auction. Eggs show Large A 24 cents per dozen and Medium B large 21 cents per dozen. pullets 15 cents. cracks 15 cents. Grain lists oats 78 cents per bushel, wheat 1.85 dollars per bushel, spring wheat 1.90 per cwt, barley 92 cents per bushel, shelled yellow corn 1.28 per bushel, ear corn 1.10 per bushel.
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