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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1975
Page
3
Members report 117 registered at a recent gathering and welcome visitors. Geraldine Gilbert is recovering from surgery at Providence Hospital in Waco. A noon luncheon is planned next Friday with provided meat. bring a plate, utensils, and a dish. The monthly dance is set for Friday the 17th from 7 to 11 PM.
Transportation for county seniors to grocery stores clinics and other needs is offered free of charge. Schedule lists dates and contact persons Loretta Walker Wilma Finstad R A Fortness Andy Anderson and Mary Campbell with phone numbers. Additional note mentions free non emergency medical transport for Title 19 recipients through Bosque Senior Services and a part time job opening in the Green Thumb Program for a library and senior citizens assistant.
October calendar lists Clifton and Valley Mills senior events including covered dishes meetings dances with Jeff Knight and Band meals programs at City Halls and centers. Meetings occur October 17 to 23 with times such as 12 noon 1 pm and 11:45 am and include singing and religious songs.
The 320 acre Peerson farm in Texas was split among the family in 1859 and 1860. Ovie Colwick bought 160 acres for 400 dollars, built a four room plus porch house, and kept a room for Cleng Peerson where he died in 1865. The family grew with eight children and later remarried, ending with Martha Erickson. many descendants live in Bosque County today.
Courthouse records detail deeds from William R Wood to Donald Braun and others, plus multiple transfers in Morg an and Clifton. Also listed are 1970s vehicle registrations for residents and businesses in Bosque County with names and locations.
Dean Sather son of Mr and Mrs Jerry Sather competed in Waco winning first place in the 13 year old division. The victory earns him a berth to the district contest October 18 in Dallas.
The American National Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at Clifton City Hall from 12 noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Ray Smith of MeClifton Church of Christ chairs the local drive. Healthy adults ages 18 to 65 are urged to donate. 17-year-olds may give with parental consent. County residents are covered for blood usage through the Central Texas Red Cross Blood Program. Automatic coverage extends to spouses, dependents, and parents in law if the hospital accepts Red Cross credits.
Lake Whitney reports strong angling with several notable catches. Lesie Hennig of McGregor landed 16 sand bass to 1% pounds while Lonnie Matthews and Bobby Ray weighed channel cat to 6% pounds. Other anglers posted crappie, black bass, and catfish, with a 52 pound black bass noted among the sees.
A letter from Mrs. Lila Thames of Troy encloses a check for The Record and expresses fondness for hearing about friends and relatives. She notes interest in Norwegian heritage and wishes content printed in both English and Norwegian.
Rebecca Ann Massirer has been named director of physical therapy at Goodall-Witcher Hospital Foundation. Former staff therapist at Murdoch Center in Butner North Carolina, she earned a biology BS from Baylor, a 1974 physical therapy certificate from University of Texas Health Science Center Dallas, and will reside in Clifton.
Texas official Bob Bullock warns 230000 retailers that October 31 is the filing deadline for July August September quarter reports. Late submissions incur penalties. notices were sent to permit holders in September. Retailers with questions are urged to contact the state office.
Sam Belveau of Walnut Springs rides for the Polled Hereford show in Clifton on October 25 with 4 registered cattle to be sold at 12 30 PM. Dr Donald Beerwinkle will judge. Eddie Sims acts as auctioneer. CTPHA notes last year’s event as a top US show, aiming to be Texas’ largest this year.
Robert Reich notes that change is constant and planning matters. An October 21 and 23 short-course at the Méridan courthouse begins at 8 PM. Dr. Steve Hammack, beef cattle specialist, covers weaning weight data calving interval cow weights genetics and hormone profit potentials. James Denton, economist, discusses low maintenance costs and forage economies.
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