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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1964

Page

9

Robert Rachuig Named Interim Pastor at Grace Church

The Reverend Robert Rachuig has been called as interim pastor at Grace Memorial Baptist Church. He moved to Clifton with his wife and three children and is an employee of Sormrude's Food Mart. Rachuig is a former pastor of Baptist Temple Church in Bay City Texas and a Baylor graduate who attended Howard Payne College and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Robert Rachuig Grace Memorial Baptist Church Rachuig Clifton Sherri Russell Dawn Sormrude’s Food Mart Baptist Temple Church Bay City Texas Fairy High Howard Payne College Baylor Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Fort Worth

Cubs Clinch 20-7 Victory Over Hillsboro Eagles

Cubs seize 13-0 lead in fourth as Marvin Coffman powers in from the 3 yard line and Gary Fredenburg caps a drive with a TD pass completion. Tyler adds PATs to reach 20-0 before Hillsboro answers with a late 20 yard pass to Don Boots for their lone TD.

Cubs Eagle Marvin Coffman Allen Gary Fredenburg Tyler Hillsboro Eagles Billy Hayes Don Boots

FHA Members Install Officers Entertain and Plan Year

Donna Greenwade as president guides the Clifton FHA meeting where new officers are installed. Susan Witcher is president and a slate includes Janet Schrantz vice president Carol Prescher 2nd vice president Mary Willenberg 3rd vice president Kaye Conrad 4th vice president Dianne Orbeck 5th vice president Kay Kincheloe reporter Lila Musselman secretary Betty Latham treasurer Betty Albrecht parliamentarian Patricia Surley historian and Delores Struempler assistant historian. Refreshments and entertainment followed as the group plans a profitable year.

Donna Greenwade Cynthia Harris FHA Susan Witcher Janet Schrantz Carol Prescher Mary Willenberg Kaye Conrad Dianne Orbeck Kay Kincheloe Lila Musselman Betty Latham Betty Albrecht Patricia Surley Delores Struempler

Rucker Family Reunion Details Omitted

Information submitted to the Record about the John Rucker descendants reunion at Lake Whitney on Sunday August 30 omitted a fourth daughter, Minnie Robertson of Temple. Members of the family could not attend the reunion.

John Rucker Lake Whitney Rucker Robert Robertson Minnie Temple

Nurses Graduate From Goodall Witcher Clinic School

A nursing school graduation at Goodall and Witcher Clinic Hospital features Mrs. W T Holder and Mrs W E Grimes pinning L V N certificates on graduates, with Dr Goodall delivering the address and Dr W T Holder and Dr W F Key Jr. presenting diplomas. The event includes a solo by Nancy Swenson, organ by Kenneth Holder, and staff film recording followed by a social hour.

W. T. Holder R. N W. E. Grimes Goodall and Witcher Clinic Hospital Fisher Nancy Swenson Kenneth Holder W. F. Key, Jr Austin Walter T. Gigstad Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home Janet Holder Cindy Holder Seth Witcher van Doren Goodall Dr Witcher W. D. Goodall S.L. Witcher W F. Key, Jr Don Gloff Dy Gloff R. E. Henderson Waco Henderson W. F. Rolf W. E Grimes

P P and K western division finalists tour offer

Twelve finalists and their parents advance from P P and K western division for a Tour of Champions in Washington DC. They will then go to the NFL championship site for a half time contest to crown six National PP and K champions. Registration is at E E Stewart Motors Clifton through October 9 with judging on punting passing and kicking distance and accuracy.

Washington D. C E. E. Stewart E. E. Stewart Motors Clifton Stewart Motors Stewart

Finstads Celebrate Labor Day Visit in Clifton

Mr and Mrs A A Finstad of Cleburne spent the Labor Day holiday in Clifton with her sister Mrs FE C Bergman.

Mrs A. A. Finstad Cleburne Clifton FE. C. Bergman

Blocker of the Week Honored After Hillsboro Game

Postmaster Baldridge and staff present a trophy to the Hillsboro team. Danny Dietiker earns the weekly blocker honor and engraving will occur for the season's trophy case. The coach praise follows a tough game with Meridian and notes limited scouting ahead of Friday night kickoff.

Hillsboro Robert Baldridge Jr Post Office Danny Dietiker Meridian

Parade to Decide Prizes for CliftonFloat Winners

Evans committee chairmen say judges will award $15 $10 and $5 for top three floats in the Clifton parade. The Clifton Horse Show plans a trophy for best dressed rider and mounted club. Several local riding clubs expected to participate. parade route to be announced next week in the Record.

Mr. Hyles Clifton

Girl found dead in wooded area near Austin home

A little girl named Margaret Ruth was found in a box by a dry creek near her Austin home after searchers scoured the area. Homicide Lt Merle Wells described the case with a confession to attempted molestation, but a doctor’s report did not indicate molestation. Justice Jerry Dellana ruled death by strangulation. Services were held in Austin on Monday September 7.

Margaret Ruth Merle Wells Peace Jerry Dellana Austin Fort Scott Kansas Battle St George’s Episcopal Church

Clifton Girls Baseball Team Enjoys City Park Picnic

On Friday August 28 from 5 to 7 PM the Clifton Girls Baseball Squad of 35 girls ages 9 to 11 held a picnic supper in City Park near the American Legion Clubhouse. The squad was split into four teams and played games, while hosts and coaches Mrs Gerlad Rice, Mrs Arnold Canuteson, Mrs Bob Jenkins, Mrs Douglas Railsback, and Mrs Clifford Bronstad organized hot dogs, potato chips, punch, and candy bars.

Clifton American Legion Mesdames Gerald Rice Arnold Canuteson Bob Jenkins Douglas Railsback Clifford Bronstad

Fair Week Livestock and Home Economics Shows Schedule

Secretary Pleasedmay sets move in at 1 PM Wednesday prior to the fair. Entries due by 8 AM Thursday. Home Economics entries register 2 PM to 8 PM Wednesday at the National Guard Armory. Thursday includes 8 AM judging and 1 30 PM weighing of steers and fat barrows. Friday features 8 AM judging junior fat barrows and 10 AM judging junior goats and sheep, 1 PM judging junior steers and dairy cattle. Saturday offers contests at 9 AM, dress review at 9 AM, and 8 PM removal of entries. Civic group solicits dinners for turkey meals at City Hall noon Thursday and Friday during the fair and rodeo.

National Guard Armory Clifton Civic Improvement Society City Hall

Local Residents Face Illness And Theater Outing

Mrs Jap Fallis entered the local hospital for treatment this week and Richard Townsend underwent surgery there Tuesday. Mrs Syver Helen has been a hospital patient since Monday for tests. Friends hope both recoveries progress well. Several residents attended My Fair Lady at Casa Manana in Fort Worth last Saturday, including Mr and Mrs O R Jenson and daughter Rosemary, Mr and Mrs Eldon Zimmerman and sons Stephen and Harvey, and Nancy Swenson, daughter of Mrs Debra Swenson.

Jap Fallis Richard Townsend O. R. Jenson Rosemary Eldon Zimmerman Stephen Harvey Nancy Swenson Debra Swenson

McMillans of Coyote Celebrate 50th Anniversary

John and Mrs McMillan observed their golden wedding anniversary with an open house at their Coyote home on Sunday September 6. About 220 guests attended as their seven children and extended family assisted with greetings and gifts.

John McMillan Coyote Route 2 Valley Mills Jenifer Donna McMillan Nelson Clark McMillan Barbara Gilmore Betty Hanik Brenda Higginbotham McMillan Coon Creek W. L. Connell Coyote Ranch Jim Jones Walter Mills Mec Millans Fred Warrington A. R. Bridges

Local family to welcome Airman Anthony and family

Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Hollis of Walnut Springs announce their daughter in law Airman Billy Joe Anthony and family from Columbus Ohio will arrive September 14. Airman Anthony, son of Mrs. J. H. Anthony of Hamilton, will receive his discharge from the United States Air Force Friday after nine years of service.

T. E. Hollis Walnut Springs Billy Joe Anthony Billie Marie Aaron Dale Columbus Ohio Anthony J. H. Anthony Hamilton United States Air Force

Marie Hilton Brings Brahma Bull Ride To Central Texas Rodeo

At the Central Texas Fair and Rodeo visitors will see Marie Hilton of Fort Worth with her 1800 pound Brahma bull in a special act. Hilton will ride the bull in the parade Thursday afternoon. Other acts include Texas Westernaires and Lake Whitney Riding Club, plus Bosque County 4 H drill acts, with new features promised each night of the three day event.

Euless-Bedford-Hurst Lake Whitney Riding Club Bosque County 4-H Club

Golf Tourney Scores and Player Names

The list shows participants and scores from a golf tournament including Jean Pierson Joe Little Gerald Rice Doyle Hulme Larry Little Carroll Pierson E F Stewart Pat Stewart Dr W D Goodall Jim Smith Merle Belcher Dr Troy C Eggen Jerry Sadler Owen D Ringness Dr W T Holder and Tom White with varied scores.

Jean Pierson Joe Little Gerald Rice Doyle Hulme Larry Little Carroll Butch) Pierson E. F E. Stewart Pat Stewart W. D. Goodall Jim Smith Merle Belcher Troy C. Eggen Jerry Sadler Owen D. Ringness W. T. Holder Tom White

Olson to Visit Veterans Hospital for Check-Up

Personal note indicates M. Olson plans a Thursday trip to Tem ple for a medical check-up at the Veterans Hospital there.

Y M. (Bush) Olson Temple Veterans Hospital

Mrs Frederick Surley Shower Honors Clifton Bride-to-Be

A bridal shower for Linda Conrad Surley, of Clifton by Mrs Homer McDougal in Wichita. Guests registered with Sandra Pierson and enjoyed punch, cookies, mints, and nuts. Gift display spread across rooms with a centerpiece of white gladioli and a miniature bride and groom.

Frederick Surley Waco Linda Conrad Elder Conrad Clifton Homer McDougal South Avenue I McDougal C. Louis Surley Sandra Pierson Donna Greenwade Shirley McDougal Anita Wallace Mesdames McDougal Lee Anderson Turner Greenwade Jean Pierson Pernie Surley Price Wallace Gus Walsleben

Schroeder Daughter In Dallas Secures Office Post

Mrs. W. B. Schroeder of Route 1 Clifton visited the Record office to pay their daughter Miss Dorothy Schroeder’s subscription. Dorothy, who lives in Dallas, serves as secretary to the vice president of Volk's.

W. B. Schroeder Route 1 Clifton Dorothy Schroeder Dallas Miss Schroeder Volk's

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Grace Church Clifton Hillsboro Standefer Chevrolet Company W. St Evans Frazier John McMillans Pangburn Pfizer Beauty Box Sonja Harris Crawfills Gap Ford L. B. Polk Motors North Highway 6 Keeling
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