Bosque County Sears Swine Show Honors Louis Thiele First
Louis Thiele of Valley Mills earned first place at the Bosque County Sears Swine Show in Clifton on August 31, 1962. He will exhibit his prize pig at the Waco Store Area Show on September 8 at the Heart O Texas Fairgrounds, alongside other county winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Thiele
Bosque County
Clifton Fairgrounds
Louis
Martha Dorman
Brooks Symank
Bennie Hanson
Glen Hanson
Hanson Brothers
Tom Greenwade
Waco Area
Clifton
Central Texas Fairgrounds
Robert W. Hoermann
Hill County
Valley Mills
Waco
Waco Store
Heart O’ Texas Fairgrounds
Meridian
Glenn Hanson
Rodeo Booster Trip Set For Sept 15
A booster trip to support the Central Texas Fair and Rodeo departs Clifton on Saturday morning September 15 at 8:00. Meet at 7:45 between Kincheloe Cleaners and Calvert's Prescription Pharmacy. Open to all, with a luncheon stop at West. The group aims to return by 4:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Texas
Clifton
Crawfills Gap
Gap
Hamilton
Jonesboro
Gatesville
McGregor
Crawford
Valley Mills
W. Mills
West
Hillsboro
Whitney
L. Whitney
Meridian
Homer McDougal
Valley Mills Births Highlight Local Families
Mr and Mrs Johnnie Westley Gilbert of Valley Mills welcome daughter Caroline born August 31 1962 at Clifton hospital 7 pounds 10 ounces. Mr and Mrs J R Cowan of Valley Mills announce son James Lewis born August 30 1962 at Clifton hospital 7 pounds 3 ounces. Mr and Mrs Larry E Langston of Clifton announce daughter Laura Ann born September 3 1962 at local hospital 7 pounds 4 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Westley Gilbert
Valley Mills
Caroline
Clifton Hospital
James Lewis
J. R. Cowan
Larry E. Langston
North Avenue Q
Clifton
Laura Ann
Wallace
American Legion
Clifton City Park
Noble L. Wallace
Turla and
Noble Jr
Burnet
Cecil Wallace
Jan
Mike
Jo-Ann
Irving
Rudy Smith
Tex
Charlie
T. F. Seay
Doris
Danny
James Seay
Wilson McBride
Dean
San Antonio
Gordy Gill
Judy
Larry
Clyde Spicer
Azle
R. D. Wallace
Athens
Atlas Beck
Ronnie
Hamilton
Will Spicer
Marlin
Vernon Wallace
Linda
Oney Wallace
Arlington
J. E. Bollier
Gloria
Shirley
Kay
Dallas
Albert Hahn
Janie
Victoria
Gillie Wallace
Abe Wallace
Clinton Wallace
John Wallace
Turnersville
John Holt
John
Home Economics Entries For Central Texas Fair Encouraged
Mrs. Raymond Lammert reports strong interest in Home Economics exhibits for the Central Texas Fair set for September 20 to 22. A pre-fair meeting is called for Monday September 17 at 8:00 AM at the H E Fair Building to prepare displays. entry reception runs September 19 from 1:00 to 8:00 PM and judging starts September 20 at 8:00 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Lammert
H. E. Division
Donnie Pangburn to present two fair trophies
A letter to the editor from Donnie Pangburn of Route 2 Willis Texas announces two trophies for the Central Texas Fair one for the outstanding 4 H member and one for the outstanding FFA boy He plans to attend if health permits and asks the paper to publish the information so youths across all departments may compete
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
FFA
Houston
Donnie Pangburn
Willis
Texas
Sheep Growers Vote On Sale Promotion Fee
Clyde Henry chair of Bosque County ACS reports wool and lamb producers will vote September 10 to 21 on a new four year agreement with the American Sheep Producers Council to fund advertising, promotion, and market development through deductions from payments. Voting eligibility includes owners of sheep or lambs six months old for 30 days since January 1, 1962. ballots mailed to known producers and available at the ASCS office if not received. (Clifton, Waco)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Henry
Bosque County
ACS Committee
American Sheep Producers Council, Inc
Henry
ASCS
Bosque County to Hold Sabin Polio Clinic Day
Nine Bosque County clinics Sunday administer first Sabin polio vaccine dose to residents in Clifton Meridian Valley Mills Iredell Crawfills Gap Koppers Morgan Walnut Springs and Mosheim. Dr W F Key Jr leads Clifford clinic with nurses and Jaycee-ettes as sugar cube drops and forms aid registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque County
Clifton
Meridian
Valley Mills
Iredell
Crawfills Gap
Koppers
Morgan
Walnut Springs
Mosheim
National Guard
W. F. Key Jr
Bosque-Hamilton County Medical Society
Clifton Jaycee-Ettes
Key
Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home
Bosque
Hamilton
Waco
McLennan
National Polio Foundation
Texas Highway Patrol
Sheriff's Office
W. T. Holder
Tree Falls On Ira Hurley Killing Him At Walnut Springs
Ira W. Hurley age 71 was killed when a tree fell on him while he sat on the river bank near Walnut Springs Sunday morning September 2. His body was recovered by a neighbor. Funeral services were held at Walnut Springs Methodist Church with burial in Walnut Springs Cemetery. He had moved to Walnut Springs in 1913 and ran a barber shop. later he collected rocks and fossils and kept a 10,000 item museum. He and his wife celebrated their 50th anniversary last June. Survived by wife three daughters a brother four sisters and ten grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bosque
Walnut Springs
Ira W. Hurley
Mr. Hurley
Walnut Springs Methodist Church
Erath County
Stephenville
Duffau
Hurley
Doris Northcutt
New Mexico
Louise Henderson
Abilene
Alvin Lyon Injured in Auto Accident
Alvin Lyon was rushed to the hospital after a collision with a car driven by Melvin S. McGregor of Panhandle on Highway 6 about 2:15 PM. Lyon suffered a severe back cut and head injuries. his Plymouth 1951 car was a total loss while McGregor’s 1962 Pontiac had about 300 dollars damage and he was uninjured. Police investigated. Lyon drove onto the highway from in front of A and H Oil Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Lyon
Clifton
Melvin S. McGregor
Panhandle
Lyon
George Robinson
A & H Oil Co
McGregor
Mr. Lyon
Elgin Girl Visits Grandparents Before Denver University
Miss Linda Ladwig of Elgin Illinois arrives by train to spend several days with grandparents Mr and Mrs Adolph Kunkel before heading to Denver Colorado to enter Denver University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Ladwig
W. A. Ladwig
Elgin
Illinois
Adolph Kunkel
Denver
Colorado
Denver University
Bosque County Winners Dominate 1962 District 8 4 H Record Book
Bosque County claimed five first place awards in the senior division at the 1962 District 8 4 H Record Book judging. Clifton entrants Charlotte Miles and Lois Nell Lammert led beef and home economics with scholarship, plus Linda Avery in home economics, Carolyn Reierson in recreation, and Crawfills Gap’s Bob Viertel in sheep and mohair. Kenneth Reierson took second in Texas electric, with district runners up Derril Wenzel and Alice Radde also placing. Junior division saw Bosque County winners Bennie Hanson Joyce Blackman Rodney Kruse Glenn Hanson Bettye Viertel Layne Kruse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque County
Charlotte Miles
Lois Nell Lammert
Clifton
Linda Avery
Carolyn Reierson
Bob Viertel
Texas Sheep & Wool
Crawfills Gap
Kenneth Reierson
Texas Electric
Derril Wenzel
Alice Radde
Meridian
Bennie Hanson
Joyce Blackman
Cranfills Gap
Rodney Kruse
Glenn Hanson
Dentons Take Over Brynie’s Cafe on Highway 6
Monday this week Mr and Mrs Johnny Denton assumed operations of Brynie’s Cafe on Highway 6 and plan a two week remodel. Brynne couple have repurchased Conoco Cafe fixtures and lease and will focus on that venture. Sam Smith former Bosque County attorney has been in Clifton hospital since September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Denton
Highway 6
C. H. Brynie
Dentons
Brynne
Conoco
Denton
Wyatt Food
Houston
Bosque County
Circle At
Meridian
Sam Smith
Clifton Hospital
Cubs Face Hillsboro To Open 1962 Season In Clifton
Clifton hosts Hillsboro in Friday night football opener with both teams strong defensively and Hillsboro boasting three starting backs from the 1961 district title team. Clifton’s line averages 179 pounds, Hillsboro’s 183, and quarterback duties split between Murphree and Townsend amid a bruised hip setback for Pullin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Cubs
Eagles
Dickie Larson
Buddy Cox
Gerald Carpenter
Bernard Erickson
Lawrence Zuehlke
Richard
Hillsboro
Itasca
Cleburne
Family Reunions Highlight Clifton Gatherings
Clifton hosted multiple family reunions before the 62 63 school year began. The Troll Neie, Grimm, Wallace, and Nystel Samuelson descendants attended events at the American Legion Hall VFW Hall Clifton City Park and the Legion Building. Attendees included many extended families with ages from 10 months to 89, sharing meals, photos, music, and plans for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Agricultural Market Report and Cattle Sales Summary
Thursday morning readings show eggs at 38c for large no 1A, 25c for medium and B large, 13c per dozen for eggs and crumbs. Grain prices list oats 75c per bushel, wheat 2.06, spring wheat 1.00, rye 1.70 per cwt, barley 8c, shelled corn 1.20 per bushel. About 690 cattle offered. good to choice steers and yearlings 23 dollars to 23.00, medium good 21 to 23.50, good to 23.50.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peace Corps
Dominican Republic
Senegal
Niger
Morocco
FHA
Washington
D. C
H.E
Anna Durie Hall
L. C. Burt
Bosque County Sabin
Sabin
Ira Hurley
Bettye Viertel
Layne Kruse
Brynies’ Cafe
Clifton High Cubs
David
Smoky) Kettler
Pat Stewart
Glenn Murphree
Gary Swenson
Emmett Eary
Larry Pullin
Morris Jackson
Thomas Wilson
Jerry Allen
Lee Anderson
Roland Anderson
Melisa
Walter Johnson
American Legion Hall
R. C. Pendleton
Robert
W. A. Patzig
Selma Patzig
Edgar Bell
Tulsa
Jodie Troll
Jolene
Rosemary
Bob Martin
Hurst
LeRoy Troll
Weatherford
Billy Patzig
Gary
Irvin Patzig
O. N
Billy) McFadden
Martha Lynn
H. T. Gaston
Bettye Troll
Anna Logan
H. H. Gaston
H. D. Dittrich
Seventh Grimm
Grimm
VFW
Bosque River
Tom Ward
Far Worth
Grace
Ida Grimm
Scott Riley
Jimmy Riley
L. D Singley
Art Singley
Rotan
Sharon Ward
Jimmy Jr
Scott
Fort Worth
Rud Windt
Brenham
Mildred Jenkins
Spring
E. H. Grimm
John Hanna
Lena Bass
A. C. Nivin
August Spitzer
Lewis Grimm
Lela Hodges
DeLeon
Pfc
Jimmy Don Grimm
W. A. Grimm
Korea
Fort Hood
J. L. Amundson
Dan Amundson
A. G. Amundson
Ernest Spitzer
Patricia Sommerfeld
H. H. Landuu
Herman Landua Jr
Samuelson
Syvert
Annie Nystel Samuelson
Chalk Mountain
H. V. William
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