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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1963
Page
4
Notes reflect national sorrow after President Kennedy's assassination and praise for Lyndon B Johnson and John Connally. The editor commends media coverage, notes Texans’ pride, and highlights local fair funding by Clifton groups supporting youth programs.
Fenn Trophy Company owned by J. D. Fenn began construction this week on a new 18 by 20 foot building on North Highway 6 behind the home of Mr and Mrs John R Cowen. Upon completion the company will move from Artistic Floral Gift Shop to the new site. Mrs Margaret Ringness spent November 15 to 24 in Lubbock visiting her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Henry Saadaliah and grandson Dean born October 28 there.
Soil conservation guidance outlines steps to establish coastal bermuda grass. Plan ahead, prepare a good seed bed, choose suitable planting equipment, use fresh sprigs, keep them moist, plant in moist soil at about two inches deep, and time planting between mid February and mid June. Maintain weed control, mark rows, and fertilize properly while avoiding late plowing. Cautious grazing in the first year supports root development and winter hardiness.
A string of Clifton area residents including Mrs. John R. Fort of Clifton Mrs. W. C. Patterson of Meridian Ernest L. Ficklin of Valley Mills and Charlie Wiese of Iredell were all listed as medical patients in the Clifton hospital with entry dates from November 21 to 25. Oscar Langseth and Mrs. George Yoakum were also noted as receiving care, while Albert Hastings Bosque County Democratic Chairman appeared in TV footage near the Dallas JFK assassination scene.
Mosheim area residents attend the Baptist Church funeral for Bill Raley, brother-in-law of Kirby Cox of Fort Worth. Attendance includes family, visitors from Dallas and Rivera, and guests at local homes. Regular singing at Lanes Chapel Memorial Methodist Church slated for Sunday afternoon with a Gatesville School for Boys group. all are invited.
Doyle J. Borchers Bosque County attorney joined a joint session memorial in the Texas Legislature at 8:00 p.m. Friday November 22 for the late President John F Kennedy. He was slated as a guest at the Dallas dinner that night in Austin.
Grace Memorial Baptist Church hosted a Thanksgiving dinner and program on Thursday night November 21 led by Reverend Don W. Reed. Reverend Jim Ryan delivered an inspirational message titled Thankful or Just Glad. A meal followed, then a music program by Mrs. Matt Phillips and daughters Diantha Shirley and Betty Brown. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Earl C. Huse and Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Rittenberry and sons from Dallas, who stayed for funeral services for Miss Millie Brnstad last Sunday.
Mrs. R. D. Clark, 84, of Clifton, was feted at a birthday dinner Sunday November 24 at the Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home. Joined by Mrs. Jewell Pilant and sons Kenneth and Bobby, the group included Mrs. Marvin Dyess of McGregor and attendees from Clifton, Fort Worth, and surrounding areas as plans noted her upcoming birth date.
Brewer is a son and daughter of the Pilants. Mrs Willingham and Mrs Moore are daughters of Mrs Clark. Mrs Dyess is her niece. Lester S Conley of Baird entered Clifton hospital for medical attention on November 26.
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