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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1960
Page
7
On May 15 a fried fish dinner marked Mrs Emma Ender's 80th birthday at her Clifton home. Four of her five children attended with spouses and grandchildren from Clifton and Waco. Also present were two sisters and several in laws, plus relatives from Dallas for Whitney's market visit.
About 25 members of the Delta Kappa Gamma Beta Beta Chapter and 10 guests enjoyed a luncheon at Edmiston's Cafe, Hamilton, on Saturday May 14. Officers for two years were installed with Lottie Bettis as president, and Clifton members reported on the Alpha State Convention in Fort Worth April 29-30. The next meeting will be in Clifton on September 17.
Mr and Mrs Hulen C Aars spent Sunday to Tuesday in Fort Worth for the 76th annual Texas Bankers Association convention. The Farmers State Bank president serves on the association's administrative council.
Beachland in Texas hosts the Miss Universe Texas finals on June 11 with a record field. Eight area eliminations already held, two more planned. Finalists include Miss Lake Belton Nancy McKelvy and Miss Bryan College Station Sue Timmons. The winner will go to Miami Beach July 2 to represent Texas in the world pageant.
Members of Trinity Lutheran Church Woman's Missionary Federation Auxiliary met Monday night May 9 with hosts Mrs Ole S Seljos and Mrs Chris Strand. The program opened with hymn singing and devotion. A Bible study titled The Servants Students Enjoy A Period Of Internship And Intensive Training was presented. Life membership pins were given to Mrs E B Harris and Mrs Oliver Christenson. Mrs Clyde Seljos reported on the WMF Convention. Next meeting is June 13.
The column lists numerous visits and travels of Clifton residents and relatives. Karen Sneilson visits Clifton from Waco. A L Gregory from Fort Worth visits Eckert family. Thiele and son dine with the Eckerts. Christen family from Austin spend weekend with Christenson relatives. Alfie family from Pecos visits Lyon and Witcher families. Witcher and Goodall depart for Europe on a 24 day Red Carpet Tour via Waco and New York City. Additional mentions include Dossman and Christenson families visiting Arlington and Dallas, Outlaw family trips to Fort Worth, and relatives from Yuma, Arizona, and Neel family illnesses and travel notes.
Members of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church in Clifton met May 2 at 3:00 pm in the home of Mrs. J. Bruce Parks for their regular business meeting and program. Guest Mrs. Tom G. Parks attended. refreshments served by Mrs. Parks.
John Edgar Finstad fourteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Finstad underwent surgery for a ruptured appendix last Thursday in the local hospital. He is reported to be getting along nicely.
Water fresh as a daisy healthy skim replace the infection. If not delighted with instant drying T-4-L your 48c back from any druggist. Note T-4-L is especially for severe cases now at Corner Pharmacy.
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