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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1968

Page

7

Sville Wins Last Tilt Over Cub B-Squaders

Clifton's B-Squad Cubs drop season finale to Stephenville 37 to 30 as Erath County pounds drive the comeback. Dreyer connects with Canuteson and Billman for scores while Musselman blocks a punt to start the surge. Canuteson adds a late TD to seal Clifton’s loss.

Sville Cub Clifton Cubs Stephenville Bunch Erath County Stephenville Larry Musselman Jack Wiggins Wayne Dreyer Jim Canuteson Canuteson Kenny Brynie Dreyer Billman

Jury List Continued From Front Page Meridian Valley Mills

The Meridian jury includes J. E. Clark John Spitzer J R White G L Woolley For Valley Mills list names Mrs John A McNeil J T Hix Jr Ernest E Cost H S Heath James Craig Burch Mrs Joe Kimbrough Emily Kattner Bailey James Gibbs A L Haster Mitchel Mann Cranfills Gap lists Levi Bryn John Gaston Joe W Ash Betty Huse Iredell lists Mrs W E Boyd Co O Blue Dennis McGavock Mrs Allen Jackson Walnut Springs lists Frank R Torrez Gilbert Mueller Robert L Sharp Morgan lists W T Majors Mrs J W Murphy R D Koonsman R B Phillips Kopppers lists Mike Osborne W H Archer A J Kimbell

Meridian J. E. Clark John Spitzer J. R. White G. L W. E. Boyd Co. O. Blue Dennis McGavock Allen Jackson Walnut Springs Frank R. Torrez Gilbert Mueller Robert L. Sharp Morgan W. T. Majors J. W. Murphy R. D. Koonsman R. B. Phillips Koppers Mike Osborne W H. Archer A. J. Kimbell

Seniors Honor CHS 1918 Team at Reunion Weekend

A capacity crowd watched a reunion of the 1918 CHS senior class with players wearing Number 18 on their backs. Attending were Carl Olsen Sr. and others from Clifton, Marble Falls, Lake Belton, Dallas, Heber Springs, Slaton, Casper and Wyoming. Second-team members from 1919 joined, along with guests at a luncheon and church service. Several 1918 teammates remembered who had died.

Carl E. Olsen, Sr Clifton Houston Theo Howard E. B. Harris Merrill Taylor Marble Falls Kennard Golden Lake Belton Claude Roddy Dallas Wright Butler Heber Springs Ark Corbin Barton Slaton Joseph Mixon Fred Moore Lawrence Westley O. E.sonnyman Bowling Green Wayne Cantrell Corpus Christi Carl Olsen, Jr E B. Harris Harris Milstead Carl Olsen Merritt Taylor Alice Jenson Waco Aubrey Roberts Richard Liarden Kent Appleby Eddie Martin France Mixon Sonny McDonald Austin Sam Logan FE. B. Harris Otto Solberg A. L. Bronstad

Stockholders Meet Plans in Central Texas Area

Stockholders from five counties Bell Bosque Coryell Falls and McLennan gather for an annual meeting with a barbecue lunch by Jetton's of Fort Worth. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the business meeting runs from 10 a.m. to noon. The Clifton meeting from five years ago is noted.

Texas Bell Bosque Coryell Falls McLennan Jetton’s of Fort Worth Clifton

Local foundation seeks community support through phased donations

The foundation plans a three year contribution period with individual gifts from 25 to 300 dollars and business memberships from 100 to 1000 dollars. Clifton firms have each donated 1000 dollars. Interested residents may contact temporary board of directors Helen Aars J L Standefer Jr Ted B Evans Cecil P Coston O E Pierson Leslie B Vance or Sam Logan for more information.

Clifton Helen Aars J. L. Standefer, Jr Ted B Evans Cecil P

Coincidence in Medical Folklore Debunked by Specialist

Minnie Bell of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service cites coincidences shaping remedies in medical folklore. She refutes claims about dissolving stones by mouth, diabetes cures, hat-wearing causing baldness, and cancer contagion, while advising doctors’ guidance and safe exercise for those over forty.

Minnie Bell Texas Agricultural Extension Service Miss Bell

Clarks Welcome First Child Laura Dawn Nov 5

Sergeant and Mrs Harry Mitch Clark of 1342 Orange Abilene announce the birth of their first child a daughter Laura Dawn weighing seven pounds eight ounces at birth on November 5 at Air Force Base Hospital Abilene Grandparents are Mr and Mrs James Lee Flint Taylor and Mr and Mrs Harry Wayne Clark Waco Great grandparents are Mrs Richard Ejlingson and Mr and Mrs O L Flint The baby's mother is Karen Sue Flint of Taylor.

Harry Mitch Clark Orange Abilene Laura Dawn Air Force Base Hospital James Lee Flint Taylor Harry Wayne Clark Waco Richard Ejlingson O. L. Flint Clifton Karen Sue Flint

Walter R. Hill Dies at 85 in Walnut Springs

Walter R. Hill 85 prominent rancher and businessman of Walnut Springs died November 3 in a Chilton hospital. Funeral services were held November 4 at Memorial Methodist Church Walnut Springs with Rev. Tommy Brooks. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery. Survivors include his widow two daughters two sons one stepson one stepdaughter eight grandchildren 18 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

Walter R. Hill Walnut Springs Chifton Memorial Methodist Church Tommy Brooks Oak Grove Paul Blackwell Fort Worth Ted Willis Burleson Lucian Hill Olin Hill Great Falls Montana Jack Briscoe Cleveland, Texas Robert Chreppel Utica N. Y

Tyler Man Visits at Halverson Home Headed to Deer Hunt

James Halverson of Tyler visited last Thursday at the D Halverson residence before heading to Fredericksburg for a deer hunting trip. He was en route when the note was recorded.

James Halverson Tyler D. Halverson Fredericksburg

Clifton Folks Attend Family Visits and Birthday Party

Clifton residents shared updates on weekend visits to Sweetwater Dallas and Tyler relatives. Brad Nielsen celebrated his first birthday with family including Cunningham and Smith kinsmen. Richard Smith enlisted in the Army and headed to Fort Polk. Local funerals for Medo Johnson were noted with Grimland family ties.

Earnest Roberts Sweetwater C. L. Roberts Crawfills Gap Bart Ivey Larry Danny Ivey Darrell Gary D. Nielson Brad Dallas Kathryn Smith Nielson National Guard R. A. Nielson Valley Mills Terry Nielson Matt Frank Cunningham Jr Steve Kelly Waco Frank Smith Jr Angela Clifton H. C. Smiths Smith Richard Smith San Antonio Richard U. S. Army Fort Polk Wayne Jackson Mike Pam van Horn Texas Baylor T. J. White Claude Gilbert Smart Tyler Tommy White Stephenville Bryan Moorman Ray Johnson Alan Teresa Medo Johnson Brownwood Oscar Grimland Irvin Grimland Julian Grimland Margie Grimland Oscar

Our Savior's Lutheran Church Service Schedule

Confirmation instruction Saturday 9:30 to 1 a.m. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Worship service 10 45 a.m. Sermon topic Give Me Springs of Water. Wednesday Sunday School staff meeting 7 30 p.m.

Grace Memorial Baptist Church S. Ave. M West 5Th St Curtis Holland

Lutheran Ladies Hear Thanksgiving Program

The Women of the Trinity Lutheran Church met for a regular meeting on Monday at 7 30 p m The program chair Mrs Allene Christenson was assisted by Mrs Joe Dahl who read a poem on Being Thankful and by Mrs W T Thompson who spoke on Meaning of Thanksgiving Refreshments were served by the Naomi Circle.

Trinity Lutheran Church Allene Christenson Joe Dahl W. T. Thompson Naomi

Cotton Referendum Set In December for 1969 Crop

The December 2 to December 6 marketing quota referendum for the 1969 upland cotton crop will be conducted by mail. J W Hardcastle chairs the county committee and notes notices of farm acreage allotments will be mailed before the vote. A two thirds approval is needed for the program to pay cooperators.

J. W. Hardcastle Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee Agriculture Department

Cubs Rout China Spring 57-0 for Sixth Shutout Tie

Clifton Cubs overwhelmed the China Spring Cougars 57 to 0 on a cold muddy night. Wayne Prescher scored five touchdowns and 6 extra points by Kenneth Hanson plus a 31 yard field goal to pace the win as teammates Hoel Hoff and Wallace added scores. The result left Clifton tied for the district title.

Clifton Cubs China Spring Cub Cubs Prescher Hanson Mike Hoff John Hoel Joe Wallace

FHA Sponsors School Pledge Project

The Future Homemakers of America chapter sponsors the Pledge of Allegiance in Clifton Public School. Each Tuesday during homeroom a FHA member leads the pledge while Susan Nichols, FHA President, repeats it over the intercom system. The program aims to become a permanent school project.

Future Homemaker FHA Susan Nichols Clifton Public School Jeanie Fowler

Mrs Jorgenson Dies in Dallas

Ada Mae Jorgenson 62 of Dallas died Thursday November 7 at Methodist Hospital Dallas. Former Bosque County resident funeral held 2 pm Friday November 8 at Trinity Lutheran Clifton with Rev Iver Haugen and Rev Erwin Knitt officiating. Burial in Clifton Cemetery. Survived by son Sherman Jorgenson Dallas two daughters Bessie Lee Baker of Aledo Betty Ann Sheftall Mesquite two sisters B Hanson and Lyman Swenson Clifton seven grandchildren and other relatives.

Sanders Ada Mae Jorgenson Dallas Methodist Hospital Bosque County Trinity Lutheran Church Clifton Iver Haugen Erwin Knitt Clifton Cemetery Sherman Jorgenson John Baker Bessie Lee Aledo T. E. Sheftall Betty Ann Mesquite B. Hanson Lyman Swenson

Defense orders 17 500 draftees for December

The Defense Department ordered 17 500 men to be drafted in December. The Army will supply 15 000 draftees and the Marine Corps 2 500.

Defense Department Army Marine Corps

WSG to Meet Here November 18 at Church Fellowship Hall

The Wesleyan Service Guild of the First United Methodist Church will hold a regular session Monday November 18 at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Mrs Ottis Tyler leads the program. Mmes W W Bester H C Smith and W H Tharp will serve spaghetti supper. All members are urged to attend.

Wesleyan Service Guild of the First United Methodist Church Ottis Tyler Mmes W. W. Bester H. C. Smith W.H. Tharp

Garden Club To Meet November Fourteenth In Clifton

The Clifton Garden Club will meet at 2 30 p.m. Thursday November 14 at the home of Mrs Larry Langston on West Pecan Street. Co hostess will be Mrs Joe Kra. A silent auction will be held at the close of the meeting.

Clifton Garden Club Larry Langston Lll West Pecan Clifton Joe Kra

Amos Eggen Dies Here at Clifton Hospital

Amos Eggen 82 died Wednesday morning at Clifton Hospital after living at Sunset Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Friday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Norse, with burial in Nurse Cemetery.

Amos Egen Clifton Hospital Sunset Home Our Savior’s Lutheran Charen Norse Nurse Cemetery

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