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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1963

Page

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Willie Wenzel Named 4H Volunteer Adult Leader Award Recipient

Clifton resident Willie Wenzel is among 24 adults from 4H clubs named Volunteer Adult Leader Award recipients by the Texas 4H Foundation. The group will attend the State Round-Up at Texas A M College Station June 4 and 5 with a press conference and luncheon. Wenzel has 10 years as Clifton Community 4H Organization Leader and has supported beef cattle projects, livestock grooming, and demonstrations.

Willie Were Clifton Texas 4H Club Texas 4H Chai Texas 41 Youth Development Foundation College Station Texas 41 Club A & M College Cal Johnson 4H Foundation Texas Willie Wenzel Willie Clifton and Bosque County

Local residents enter Clifton hospital for medical care

D H Hunter of Meridian and A Prescher of Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home enter the Clifton hospital for treatment on May 27. William E Zuehike of Star Route 1 Clifton has been a patient since May 26. Mrs L C Burt moves to Waco planning a new home, with C A Dennis purchasing her South Avenue property and intending to move soon. Mrs A H Spitzer also enters the local hospital for care. Everyone hopes they soon improve.

D H. Hunter Meridian Clifton Hospital A. Prescher Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home William E Bob) Zuehike Star Route 1 Clifton L. C Burt Waco Burt C. A. Dennis South Avenue Dennis A. H. Spitzer

Local Births Inform Clifton Family Announcements

A series of birth notices from Clifton and area families. Taylor Wreay Anderson born May 24 1963 at 7 pounds 2 ounces to Rex G and wife at Clifton hospital. Jeri Dee Mathews born May 24 1963 in Coleman hospital weighing 8 pounds with older brother John. Mary Pina born May 16 1963 at Clifton hospital weighing 6 pounds 6 ounces. Paternal and maternal grandparents named for each family.S:

Taylor Wreay Rex G. Anderson North Avenue Clifton Lee Anderson Grady Wreay Meridian Felix G. Shaffer Jerry Mathews Cross Plains Jeri Dee Coleman Hospital John Perry A. Mathews Woodrow d Seudday Forsan Pat Pina J. O Iredell Mary Clifton Hospital

Meridian Boy Representing Texas 4H Council District 8

Tom Greenwade of Meridian has been selected to represent District 8 on the Texas 4H Council. The council plans activities for Texas 4H Clubs and will meet June 25 to 29 at the University of Houston. He has nine years in 4H, leadership roles, and multiple livestock and electricity demonstrations.

Tom Greenwade Meridian Texas 4H Council Texas University of Houston Houston Tom 4H County Council Bosque County 4H Council Walton Greenwade Route 1 Clifton

East Texas State College honors graduates at spring Commencement

Doland Layne Olson of Clifton received a Bachelor of Science in agricultural education as one of about 275 bachelor's degrees awarded at East Texas State College in Commerce on Sunday May 26. Fifty master's degrees were conferred, including Mary Jane Parker of Walnut Springs who earned a Master of Science in library science.

Doland Layne Olson Casper Olson Route 2 Clifton Commerce East Texas State College Olson Bosque County Mary Jane Parker Walnut Springs

Awards Banquet Honors Clifton Band Students

About 104 attendees joined Clifton High School and Clifton Junior High School band students for the fourth annual awards banquet at Lavender's Cafeteria in Westview, Waco. Awards honored juniors through seniors, seventh to sophomores, with letters and patches awarded, plus special recognitions for top performers and a farewell gift to band director Brawn who moves to Midway.

Clifton High School Clifton Junior High School Lavender Westview Waco

Clifton High School 1963 Senior Class Photo with 37 members

Picture shows 36 of 37 seniors from Clifton High School in the 1963 senior class just before Baccalaureate Services at Bettis Auditorium. The lineup lists William Cox Stephen Bester Pat Stewart Jim Johnson Emmett Bary Gary Swenson Bart Townsend David Westley Donna Brassingame John Holt Margie Nie man David Gouldman Delia Thiele Glenn Murphree Carol Ann Dennis Bernard Erickson Darrell Spenrath Herman Landua Jr David Kettler Tommy Latham Richard Larson Lawrence Zuehrk Gerald Carpenter William Patterson Seated: Sherian Conway Charlene Meyer Connie Jo Hoel Betty Erickson Odom Anna Larson Belcher Yvonne Anderson Carol Ann Gray Symank Mary Ellen Ender Janice Willenberg Charlotte Miles Sherrie Blewett Glenda Files. Patsy Leck Armstrong was absent.

Bill DD. Brown M.D. Woodruff Clifton High School Walter C. Hansen Clifton Band Parents Association Robert MacDonald Holze Music Company Waco Connally High School Perrot E. B Harris Band Parents Association Mr. Brawn Woodruff Brawn Clifton Orlene Bryant Rosemary Thompson Tommy Patterson Ruthy Hoel Helen Wiederaenders Charles Compton Charlene Meyer Stephen Bester Herman Landuu Jr David Westley Jeff Cox Mr. Brown G. Wilson Collins Fred Johnson Vickie Outlaw Harvey Zimmerman Bill Wright Seth Witcher Bobby Lumpkin Kenneth Holder Charlene Krueger Eric Swenson Charlotte Turner Harry Willmann Bill Godby Tom Cosper Lavonne Eggen Harold Gloff Mike Hoel Jerry Ludtke Janet Schrantz Renee Tweedle Mary Willenberg Pamela Borchers Norma Will Sharon Adams Christie Jenson Peggy Aars Johnny Mangham Stephen Zimmerman Bill Gedley Max Hoff Stephen Kester Stephen Resler Bettis William Cox Pat Stewart Jim Johnson Emmett Bary Gary Swenson Bart Townsend Donna Brassingame John Holt Margie Nieman David Gouldman Delia Thiele Glenn Murphree Carol Ann Dennis Bernard Erickson Darrell Spenrath Herman Landua Jr David Janice Willenborg E. J. Willenborg Stephen Rester W W. Rester George Stokes Baylor University Ex-Students Association David Kettler Lawrence Zuehlke Emmett Eary Dr. Stokes

Clifton High School Class Of 1963 Diplomas Presented

The 1963 Clifton High School graduating class of 37 received diplomas at the Bettis Auditorium Tuesday night May 28. Valedictorian Janice Willenborg and salutatorian Stephen Rester led the program with remarks by Dr George Stokes. Charlotte Miles won the Lions Club 25 scholarship. Bernard Erickson and David Westley earned state championships and college scholarships.

Charlotte Miles Charley Miles Clifton Lions Club O. E Pierson Miles Texas Christian University Janice Willenberg University of Texas Stephen Rester David Westley Charles Westley Business and Professional Women's Study Guild David Sam Houston State College Walter Hansen Miss Miles Bernard Erickson John Erickson Bernard Abilene Christian College L. Witcher Kent Appleby George Herrscher First Presbyterian Church of Clifton

Texas Highway Department expands emergency short wave network

The Texas Highway Department and Civil Defense join to create a state wide short wave system with base stations in Bosque County at Clifton and Meridian and five mobile units. Clifton staff includes T. H. Ralph Warren Cowan Mrs Clyde Seljos Jerry Godby and Glen Beckner. Range covers Waco Hamilton Hillsboro Cleburne and Stephenville. The system can relay messages across the state, reducing travel miles for officials and includes a gasoline powered backup during power outages.

Texas Highway Department Civil Defense Chifton Civil Defense Organization Texas Bosque County Clifton Meridian Highway Department Mobil T. H Ralph Warren Cowan Clyde Seljos Jerry Godby Glen Beckner Waco Hamilton Hillsboro Cleburne Stephenville

Clifton FFA members advance toward State and American Farmer awards

Four Clifton Chapter Future Farmers of America members saw their records advance toward State and American Farmer awards. Lloyd Wiederaenders sent record books to district and area judges for approval, now forwarded to state judges. Jerry Golden Freddie Erickson and Emmett Bary also had records approved at district and area levels and sent on for final state approval. Gerald Peacock Clifton FFA Chapter sponsor.

Clifton Future Farmers of America Lloyd Wiederaenders Jerry Golden Freddie Erickson Emmett Bary Gerald Peacock FFA

Clifton Braves Split Weekend Diamond Games

Clifton Braves, a young men's baseball team, lost 12 to 3 to the Lake Air Cardinals of Waco at Clifton City Park, then won 15 to 5 against Whitene from the same city at Whit ney. The schedule lists games with McGregor and Clifton colored team upcoming. Gerald Ray Oswald earned a Master of Arts degree May 19 at Sam Houston State Teachers College Huntsville. He has taught in Houston Public Schools for four years. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Edward Oswald of Star Route 1 Clifton. Reverend and Mrs Guy H Wilson hosted visitors last Friday, with Reverend and Mrs Lester Davenport of Temple. Mrs Davenport is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jess M White of this city.

Clifton Clifton Braves Lake Air Cardinals Waco Whitney Braves McGregor Gerald Ray Oswald Sam Houston State Teachers College Huntsville Oswald Houston Edward Oswald Star Route 1 Guy H. Wilson Lester Davenport Temple Davenport Jess M. White This City

Blacks Open Season With Double Win

The Clifton Black Sox open the 1963 summer Teen-Age baseball program with a 9 5 peewee win and a 12 5 freshman victory over Clifton Green Sox. A Clifton Red Sox Turnersville game was postponed to Wednesday. An extra peewee team at Valley Mills brings seven peewee squads.

Clifton Black Sox Clifton Green Sox Greens Clifton Red Sox Turnersville Valley Mills Clifton Cranfills Gap Clifton Blue Sox Cliffton Red Sox Crawfills Gap Valley Mills Peewees

Clifton Granted 600 Acre Feet Water From Bosque River

The Texas Water Commission issued permit No 2050 allowing Clifton to take up to 600 acre feet annually from the Bosque River for its water needs. Water would come from the Santa Fe reservoir above the Bosque dam near Clifton, estimated at about 100 acre feet. Rates capped at four cubic feet per second. City plans pending further study. Charles Isenhower spoke for Clifton before the commission in May.

Clifton The Texas Water Commission Bosque River Santa Fe Bosque Charles Isenhower E. V. Stevens

Robert Hutchison dies at 64 in Bosque County

Robert Bob Hutchison 64 7 4 of Star Route 1 Clifton died May 26 at Sanatorium after long illness. He was born October 22 1898 near Whitney and lived in Garnersville Cayote and Fairview areas. Survived by three brothers two sisters a nephew and three nieces. Funeral services to be continued.

Bosque County Robert Bob) Hutchison Clifton Hutchison Dave Hutchison Stella Reed Hutchison Whitney Hill County Garnersville Cayote Fairview Coyote Temple Vera Brittain Butler Stafford Hutchisons Mr. Hutchison Rufus Hutchison Coyote Baptist Church Fairview Baptist Church Earl Hutchison Ludie Hutchison Amos McDonald Zudie Denver Colorado Hut

Clifton buyers list Wednesday egg and grain prices

Price list reports EGGS with sizes A B and pullets at 20 to 14 cents per dozen and 23 cents for Large A. Grain shows Oats 75 cents per bushel, milling wheat 1.90, spring wheat 1.60, barley 92 cents, yellow corn 1.15. Cattle prices unavailable due to timing of the Record publication.

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Rudy Johnson Community Public Service Co Mr Johnson Neils Creek Bob Terrell J.B. Darden Jr Donald Olson East Texas Midway S. L. Witcher W. O Gloff Loyd Swenson E. B Stokes America American Farmer Awards Orville Adams First Methodist Church Jackie Nutt Velma Lou Crawford Bucky Smith Eddie Patti Judy Gauntt Phyllis Vicki Gandy Linda Meinkowsky Keith Dahl Betty Lou Brenda Shirley McDougal Sharon Martin Mary Kathryne White Susie Calvert Jane Olson Clifton Buyers
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