Norwegian Federation marked highway dedication in North Texas
October 17 marked the dedication of the Cleng Peerson Memorial Highway FM 219 in Dallas area, honoring the Father of Norwegian Migration. Carl W. W. Sorenson presided. Tammy Torgerson named Viking Queen of Texas with Royal Court. Norse performers and speakers celebrated diverse community ties. The event followed a Dutch Treaty Kladthorn at Cooksey's Restaurant, with attendees including local Norse figures and families.
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Calvin Locke
T. L. Kelly
Cindy
Francine
Kennedale
Kelley
Mr. Locke
Cleng Peerson
America
Carl W. W. Sorenson
Dallas
Norwngian Society of Texas
Carla Hinkle
Irving
Norway
Sorenson
Texas
Tammy Torgerson
L. C. Jenson
Our Savior’s Church
Norse
Camilla Jenson
Ralph L. Dahl
Cedar Hill
Special Projects
Norwegian Society
Cyclethon Winners Named at Meridian Homecoming
The Bosque County American Heart Association Cyclethon at Meridian Homecoming awarded prizes at halftime on October 15. First prize bicycle donated by Stevens Motor & Implement Clifton went to Byron Vanceaver of Clifton, who earned $342.50. second prize savings bond to Greg Anderson, 11, Meridian, for $226.50. third prize transistor radio to Stanley Wilcox, 13, Clifton, for $160. Consolation prizes of $5 went to Audrey Barker Ted Derryberry Jr Newell Jennelt Jr and Mike Calahan. Plaques were given to Jim Fussell John Creech and Wesley Etchison. Total proceeds reached $1,767.95.
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Bosque County Amecan Heart Association
Meridian
Stevens Motor & Implemnt
Clifton
Byron Vanceaver
Brister-Lawson
Greg Anderson
Schmidt-Meyer Chevrolet Co
Stanley Wilcox
Audrey Barker
Ted Derryberry Jr
Newell Jennelt Jr
Mike Calahan
Brown’s Fine Jewelry
Stockard Feed & Seed Seawright Drne
Avbettgeney
Jim Fussell
John Creech
Wesley Etchison
Cyclethon
Joy Schmidt
Cost of raising a child in Bosque County analyzed
A Park Row News Service report estimates local families spend about $34,600 per child from birth to age 18 when net income is $10,000 to $11,000. The total annual Bosque County outlay for the 150 local youths turning 18 is roughly $5,190,000, driven largely by food and clothing costs amid rising prices.
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Bosque County
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Health Insurance Institute
Park Row
Missionary Westby Preaches at Trinity Clifton Festival
The Rev John Westby former Brazil missionary now directing ALC mission work in Latin America will speak at 4 30 p m during Trinity Lutheran Clifton s Mission Festival Service on Sunday Oct 24 An 10 30 a m service will be led by the Rev Ted Steenblock Sunday School begins at 9 a m with Westby speaking on missions and showing his film Carlos of Brazil A pot luck dinner follows at noon with church women serving coffee and tea Families are asked to bring a main dish and a dessert or vegetable or salad A second Westby talk is scheduled at 1 30 p m on the church s mission and ministry UMA United Mission Appeal will be collected during this Missions Sunday and this is the fourth of two annual UMA offerings
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Cooksey's
Garlon
Ruth Allen
Abilene
Murry College
Milsap College of
Missippi
Allens
McMurry Indians
Garlon Allen
Trinity Lutheran Church
Erling Dahl
Tolga
Norway
Deborah McLemore
Mark
Ernest McLemore
Valley Mills
Thyra Brynie
Clifton
James McLemore
Norse and
ASCW
San Antonio
Our Savior’s
John Westby
Brazil
ALC
Latin America
Westby
Carlos
Trinity Fellowship Hall
TLC
United Mission Appeal Action
American Lutheran Church
Ministers to Meet Monday In Clifton Alliance
Clifton ministers plan a monthly meeting on Monday October 23 at 1130 in Goodall-Witcher Hospital Foundation Conference Room and Cafeteria announced by Rev Frank Horak Jr president of the alliance. Other officers are Rev Bryan Thornburg vice president and Rev Alvon Nelson secretary treasurer.
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Clifton
Goodall-Witcher Hospital Foundation
Frank Horak Jr
Alliance
Bryan Thornburg
Alvon Nelson
Dr. David Preus to appear on Dallas radio talk show
Dr. David Preus president of the American Lutheran Church will guest on Dan Cutter’s Dallas talk show from FRAA 510 on Thursday October 21 from 10 15 p m to midnight. Fresh from the ALC General Church Convention in Washington D C he will be interviewed and participate in a Q A session with questions invited by listeners. Herb David of the ALC Office will join as well.
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David Preus
American Lutheran Church
Minneapolis
Dallas
Dan Cutter
FRAA
ALC General Church
Washington, D.C
Cutter
Trinity invites participation in three year missions plan
Congregation members and friends are invited to join Trinity Church in observing Missions Sunday as it promotes a three year objective covering 1975 1976 and 1977 with pastors and members urging participation in services and activities.
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Friends of Trinity
Clifton Cubs Defeat Bumblebees in 18-8 Junior High Card Clash
Clifton eighth grade defeats Bumblebee team 18 to 8 after a tight game. Ricky Gustafson and James Stewart connected for a key score. Davie Smith added a 6 point run and the defense anchored by Gustafson held firm in the fourth quarter for a safety. Cubs remain undefeated in district play.
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Clifton Cubs
Acadsig
Bumblebee
Nish
Cub
Janes Stewart
Clifton Quat
Ricky Gustafson
Clifton
Secord
Davie Smith
Bumblebers
Etra
Simiths
Cubs
Kendall Sinderud
Smith
Ati
Harths
Gustafson
Academy
Presley
Jeff Fuller
Billy Key
Dan Seller Steward
Mark Herzog
John
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