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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1977

Page

5

Pinkeye prevention tips for Bosque County cattle

County agent George T. Wages warns cattle owners in Bosque County about pinkeye losses, detailing costs per calf, causes from sunlight and flies, and preventive steps. Guidance includes eye checks, fly control, pasture management, Vitamin A supplementation, and common treatments. The note also reminders for 4H livestock projects with a June 15 deadline for Clifton show entries and contact for assistance.

George T. Wages Bosque County Central Texas Clifton Meridian 435

Potatoes Shine as Versatile Supermarket Staple

Delmelia Dunn notes potatoes dominate the table across cook methods from baked to fried. She highlights two main types red and russet, with russet for baking and red for general use. Medium potatoes suit most needs and proper selection favors firm, smooth, well shaped tubers.

Memorial Service at Cleeng Peerson Monument Norse

A Memorial Service at the Cleeng Peerson Monument in Norse included bell tolling by Mervin Bakke, a Parade of Flags by Our Savior's Sunday School, remarks by Tammy Torgerson queen of the Norwegian Society of Texas, and a wreath at Carl Dahl’s monument. The Norse Singers performed patriotic songs before a 12 45 dish dinner in the parish hall.

Cleeng Peerson Norse Mervin Bakke Carl Dahl Oddvar Michaelson Houston Alvon Nelson Camilla Jenson Our Savior ASCW Norwegian Society of Texas Bosque County Republican Women

Norse Community Social Notes Include Family Reunion

Gloria Moseley reports a May 21 organization date as members plan ahead. Mr. and Mrs. H D Mackay hosted a family reunion with a Friday supper and Saturday feast featuring A L Mackay Odessa R R Fraser Abilene F W Buckman and Mrs Buckman’s mother Mrs Quater Myers San Antonio Mrs Earl Gordon and Betty Hale Kilgore Wayne Asbury Vinita OK Marilyn and Wayne Asbury Larry Asbury from Waco. Marilyn Mackay graduated from McLennan Junior College Friday night. Mary Lynda Burke of Tacoma called to share news of Milton Brown’s family visiting and plans for arrival Sunday June 5. The Norse community stays busy as we close for next week.

H. D. Mackay A. L. Mackay Odessa R. R. Fraser Abilene F. W. Buckman Washington Mary Linda

Bosque County Retired Teachers Meet May 24

The Bosque County Retired Teachers arrange a noon gathering on May 24 at Valley Mills Heritage Park. Members should bring a box lunch and enjoy a guided museum tour while officers are installed. Marianne Dillon reports.

Bosque County Valley Mills Marianne Dillon

Carol May and Douglas Seay wed in Hillsboro ceremony

Miss Carol Arlene Emfa y and Douglas M Seay married at 9:45 am on Friday May 6 in Hillsboro. The bride is daughter of Walter E May of Meridian and the groom is son of W M Seay Sr. of Cleburne.

Carol Arlene eMfa Y Douglas M .Seay Hillsboro Walter E. May Meridian W. M. Seay Sr Cleburne

Senior Citizens Corner Friday Meetings and Dances

The Senior Citizens group meets Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m. with 78 registered for games May 13. A covered dish luncheon is planned for May 20, and letters to Texas and federal representatives are encouraged. May 13 saw 138 dancing to Jones Band. next events include 3 p.m record player dancing and a 7 to 11 p.m regular dance on May 27.

Marie Reesing Ervin Finke Dolly Phillips Ada Mae Rohne U.S Texas Lloyd Bentsen Austin Senate Washington, D.C John Tower Federal Bob Poage Waco Rayburn Jones Jones Band

Memorial Day gifts sought by cancer unit

Memorial Day gifts are requested by the Bosque Unit of the American Cancer Society led by Mrs. T. N. Foster. Donations support cancer research, education, and patient services. Memorial gifts may be in any amount and are acknowledged with a card to the donor and family. Mail to Mrs. Foster at Seldom Rest Ranch Route 2 Clifton 16634.

Glynn C. Snyder T. N. Foster Bosque Unit American Cancer Society Bosque Seldom Rest Ranch Route 2 Clifton

Local social notes and upcoming club events in Benton

Mr and Mrs Harold Greer of Benton guested Miss Betty Howe in Denton as she earned a BS cum laude from Texas Woman's University. Betsy is married to Jack R. Howe of Dallas. Several visitors and events are listed including Bluebonnet Art Craft Club flea market July 2, program on Home Health Care by Pauline Teague, and numerous members attending meetings and dinners. The community announces a 50th wedding anniversary for Curley and Lucille Worthington May 29, and reminders of upcoming games potlucks and dominoes. Prayers and well wishes solicited for local sick.

Harold Greer Benton, Ark James V. (Robeth) Michna Denton Texas Women’s University Greer Betty Howe Betty Michna Jack R. Howe Dallas Maude Harris A. R. Emerson H S. Harris Weatherford John Passmore Cliff Randall Carrie Ann Naperville Ill Bluebonnet Art Craft Club Lucille Worthington Pauline Johnson Pauline Teague Frances Schwartz Bonnie Collier Corine Simmons Claudine Elliott Celeste Bond Ecru Mmes Corinne Simmons Dorotha Passmore Violet Williams Bess Pertus Laura Hawks Bess Collier Nelien McNellis Diottie Cardwell Marguerite Rosser Johnnie Gambrell Jackie Emerson Ethel Turner Mary E. Lambert Harriett Apple Chris and Carrie Ann Randall Napierville R. D. Worthington Curley Lucille Bluebonnet Clubhouse

Pat Bakers Hamburger Casserole and Other Dishes

A kitchen brief lists Pat Bakers Hamburger Casserole with hamburger onion beans tomatoes and cornbread topping baked at 425 for 25 minutes serving 6. Also included are Orange Chicken with chicken breasts orange juice sherry and wild rice baked at 350 for an hour and Hot Broccoli Dip with broccoli cheese rolls mushroom soup and Worcestershire heated in small casseroles.

Pat Baker's

Clifton Record Community Notes Share News and Visits

Local readers recount visits and greetings from family and friends across Texas and New Mexico. Guests include Gerald Nelson of Waco, Big Boy Nelson, and many relatives from Grand Prairie Desoto Arlington and Fort Worth. Capt. Jim Gillis reports a newborn Nathian weighing 9 pounds 2 ounces. Belinda Prather of Denver marked her 89th birthday in Clifton with a surprise party and gifts.

Albert Giese Alice Faye Gaston Alton Lucas Indian Gap S. W. Prather Denver Col Jim Gillis Germany E. A. Burres Nathian Jim Steven Linda States Short Gasiion Fort Worth Conner Tyler Cranfills Gap Jewell Murphree S. W Belinda) Prather Cole Hazel Taylor Bill Taylors Texas Belinda Alpine Manor Thornton Colo Maurice Agnetta Sorley Clifton Record

Deborah McCreary Debuts in State UIL Competition

Deborah McCreary a Cranfills Gap High School sophomore won second place in number sense at the state UIL contest in Austin. She previously took first in district and third in regional, with parents Mr and Mrs Harold McCreary of Cranfills Gap noting her achievement.

Deborah McCreary Cranfills Gap High School Austin Miss McCreary Brownwood Harold McCreary Cranfills Gap

Solberg Family Reunion Marks 20th Anniversary

The 20th Solberg reunion gathered Mother's Day with a record crowd of 53 at Bonnie and Irvin Grimland's Lakeside Village home. Officers Irvin Grimland and Julian Solberg were re elected, and attendees included multiple Solberg relatives from Dallas Richardson Irving Fort Worth Hico Clifton and Port Arthur among others.

Solberg Bonnie Irvin Grimland Lakeside Village Julian Solberg Allen Solberg Kenneth Solberg Michael John Couch Keven Karey Euless Jerry David Connie Mitch Stryker Mohank Bill Sibley Port Arthur Ruel Solberg Hico Elsie Solberg Pauline Solberg Callie Dahl Orus Solberg Harold Schulze

Cranfills Gap Student elected district FFA vice president

Laura Witte a Cranfills Gap High School junior is elected vice president of the Waco District Future Farmers of America for the 1976 77 school year Previously she served as district sentinel and treasurer of the Crawfills Gap FFA chapter and was active in the stock show circuit She is a National Honor Society member and daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerry D Witte of Crawfills Gap Larry Anderson acts as her FFA advisor

Laura Witte Cranfills Gap Waco Future Farmers of America Crawfills Gap FFA National Honor Society Miss Witte Jerry D Witte Larry Anderson

Good Neighbor Club Meeting Notes May 12

The Good Neighbor Club met May 12 at the clubhouse with Mrs. Mary Ruth Womack presiding. Twenty members answered roll call with flowers or gardening tips. three guests attended. Hostesses for the June meeting were named, and refreshments were served.

Coon Creek Good Neighbor Club Mary Ruth Womack Margarette Bonds Anne Brown Callie Edwards Zora Gouldman Ollie Mae Greenwade Ruby Lee Holt Zeda Jameison Lois Rowe Nell Rowe Ollie Mae Smith Willie Thomas Shirley Vicars Vada White Camille Womack Lucille Findley Irene Corley Medina Spindler Ruth Love Willie Rainey Edda Brown Teresa Holt Jason Ussery Houston Carolyn Gouldman

Fishing Report From Lake Whitney Area Highlights Local Catches

Fishing kept anglers busy last week with catfish sandbass stripers and black bass common in most areas. Lake level stood at 533.45 feet above sea level near normal with .28 inches of rain and 67 degree water. Notable catches include Arlis Bond couple at Lake Whitney with 72 sand bass up to 1.4 pounds a 2 pound black bass and a 3 pound channel cat and Billy Campbell at Laguna Park with an 11 and a half pound striper.

Lake Whitney Association Lake Whitney Arlis Bond Laguna Park Billy Campbell

Community Notes From Fairview Weekend Visitation

Fairview residents hosted and visited friends and relatives over the weekend. Arnold Clement received a friendship quilt for his new home as social activities continued around Mr and Mrs Dick Blassingame and local families. Mrs Clement attended MCC graduation and a Denton teachers workshop later.

Arnold Clement Dick Blassingame Clifton Hospital Ted Mounger Oklahoma Jim McMillan S. B Bill Smith W. F. Kimbrough Fort Worth Mr McMillan T. A. Blassingame George Bearden Jerry Howard J. C. Sally Loy Hillard Bill Kleibrink P. R. Downey Grace Smith John MecMillans McMillan MCC Clement Denton

Wallace Jr. Receives B S Degree From Howard Payne University

Morris Lindsey Wallace Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Morris L Wallace of Clifton, earned a bachelor of science in physical education and speech at Howard Payne University's annual commencement in Brownwood Coliseum on May 8.

Morris Lindsey Wallace Jr Morris L. Wallace Clifton Howard Payne University Brownwood

WWI Auxiliary to Barracks 1887 to Attend May District Meeting

The Ladies Auxiliary to World War I Barracks 1887 will attend the district meeting on May 24 at Clifton City Hall.

Clifton City Hall

Regular Fourth Sunday Singing at Clifton Independent Baptist

The Clifton Independent Baptist Church hosts a singing event on May 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate.

Clifton Independent Baptist Church

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Delmelia Dunn Crossroads _ News Gloria Moseley Maddux Western Ford South Ave Carol May Douglas Seay Senior Citizens Corner BY Alma Lena Stacha Cancer Unit Smith Bend Ed Apple Dick Mann Kim Todd Rockwall Mary Palmer Whitney Hospital M. H. Sides Goodall-Witcher Hospital Versie Giese Raymond Maynard Susan Palma Nelson Gerald Nelson Ted Clark Roger N. Mex Big Boy Nelson Ted Big Boy Jewell Mu H. C. Tucker Dowland Milsap Gavin Tittle Mircale Big Boy Eilson Chester Stockton Hamilton York Gatesville Big Boy Nels Jodie Herrings Arlington Solbergs Fishing Report N. Ave Metro Fairview News Mrs Bernard de Fontenelle La-Z-Boy
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