Notable Visits and Church News Highlight August Events
Coanfills Gap resident Jodie Herring visited relatives in Arlington from Tuesday to Thursday morning. Clifton visitors Mrs. Comer Tyler and Jewel Murphree celebrated Jewel’s birthday Saturday night. Alice residents Billy Jack Shepherd and family joined Jewel Murphree’s birthday party. Pastor B L Pate left Crawfills Gap Sunday night to attend Billy Graham Evangelism School in Lubbock where 1,100 pastors from across the U.S. attended both morning classes and afternoon workshops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Comer Tyler of
Clifton
Jewel Murphree
Jewel
Jack Shepherd
B. L. Pate
First Baptist Church of
Cubs whip Owls in tense finish with late interceptions
In a tight game, Cubs grade edge as Walter Poston pressure and Clark Horak pick off a late Owl pass. The sequence nearly freed Billy Hope on a scoring run, but he was halted near the Cub 40. Final stats compiled by Don Olson and Jay Culp summarize the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Hope
Cub
Walter Poston
Owls
Clark Horak
Owl
Clifton
Joshua
Don Olson
Jay Culp
Fair Youth- Paston Jr. of Clifton
Clifton FFA member Charlie Aars showed a Hereford steer purchased by W B Bertelsen Co of Clifton. The Fair Association thanked supporters including A L Hutcheson for facilities at Clifton Livestock Commission Co and Anthony Brinson for auctioneering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paston Jr
Clifton
W. B. Bertelsen Co
Charlie Aars
Clifton Ffa
Fair Association
A. L. Hutcheson
Clifton Livestock Commission Co
Anthony Brinson
Jones
Offensive showing highlights Wells and Clifton in rough game
Wells rushed 57 yards on 18 carries and Clifton attempted seven passes with one complete for a touchdown. Culp caught an 8 yard TD pass. Finstad scored 9 points via a fumble recovery and tackle in the end zone. Defensive notes list multiple players with tackles and assists. Finstad Anz Raines Smith forced a fumble and Culp intercepted two passes while Horak added one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Kried
Pierce
Pollar
Bundén
Clifton
Culp
Finstad
Joshua Kicker
Aston
Hedrick
Smith
Ines
Schulze
Raine
Horak
Flanaan
Henry
Anz
Raines
Poshua
Oshua
Birthday party honors Mrs Johnson’s birthday visit
A September 6 birthday gathering for Mrs Johnson at the garden area featured musical entertainment and refreshments. Attendees included Tessa Shepherd, the Shepherds, Stanton and Howard families, Nelsons, Olson, Kegstad, Pierson, May, Tyler, Murphree, Gaston, Huse, Helm, Paulson, and many others. The group helped with cleanup and expressed thanks for the attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tessa Paulette Shepherd
B. J. Shepherd
Johan Sheppard
Wayne
Elsie Stanton
Leonard
Isabelle Howard
Charles
Mar Barbara
George Nelson
Billy Nelson
James
Daniel
Dutch Nelson
Orville Olson
B. C. Kegstad, Jr
Alice Pierson
Ovie Huse
Mary Thomas
Margaret Sheppard
John Gaston
Alice Gaston
Cora Roberts
C. L. Mitchel
Jamie
Rose Hutton
Gilbert
Ida Helm
Pearl Paulson
Homer Olson
Nina Burleson
Jack Shepherd
Marbeck
Albert Giese
Wheat Allotment Notices Postponed in USDA Plan
USDA official Mr. Knox says one allotment notice will replace three to reduce county office costs and boost program efficiency. The 1976 national wheat allotment stands at 61.6 million acres, up 15 percent from 1975, guiding payments if prices fall below target or disaster criteria. No acreage set aside is required for eligibility, and the allotment does not limit winter planting. all ASCS programs offer equal consideration regardless of race color sex creed or national origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USDA
Knox
Mr. Knox
Ray Family to Celebrate Silver Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Ray New mark their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house at their Cranfills Gap area home on September 21 from 3 to 5 pm Friends and relatives are invited Hosts Lt and Mrs David New, Dawn Keith New, and Mr and Mrs Hiram Stanford assist in hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray New
Cranfills Gap
David New
Dawn
Keith New
Hiram Stanford
Miss Elva Seidel Seeks County Assessor Post
Meridian resident Elva Seidel, current county tax office employee and former Glouff Motors worker, announces candidacy for county assessor in the May election. Her background includes government tax work and prior private sector experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elva Seidel
Mi Elva Seidel
Meridian
Gloff Motors
Kopperl Plans Adult Education Meeting
Kopperl School District superintendent Larry Treadgill invites the public to a September 11 meeting at the Kopperl school auditorium at 8 p.m. to discuss adult and continuing education options. A McLennan Community College rep will assist and answer questions. A range of avocational, vocational, and academic classes planned by MCC, Texas State Technical Institute, and MCC Adult Education Cooperative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Treadgill
Kopperl
Koppers School
McLennan Community College Adult Education Cooperative
Koppers
McLennan Community College
Texas State Technical Institute
Zion Women's Guild Meets for September Monthly Meeting
Zion Women's Guild at Zion United Church of Christ held a September meeting with 15 members present. Rev. Frank H. Horak led a program on what the Lord requires in this present time. Secretary Dorothy Conrad recorded minutes, while treasurer Spe Johnson reported the finances. Members were urged to order devotion books These Days and Family Devotions. Cards for all occasions and Christmas cards were announced for sale. An all day quilting and meeting was set for November 4 with a noon covered dish meal. Emilie Thiele offered to provide a quilt top. a second top is sought. The group voted to order 20 more program books for guild and worship services. A thank you card from Eloise Horak was read. Rev. Horak spoke on a Sunday School Teachers Workshop. Edna Kruse led a closing devotion for the Least Coin. Social hour followed, hosted by Velma Kleine and Vannie Spenrath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Guild of Zion United Church of Christ
Frank H. Horak
Dora Anz
Viola Thiele
Emilie Thiele
Eloise Horak
Guild
Edna Kruse
Velma Kleine
Vannie Spenrath
Bank gifts $50 certificates at Crawfills Gap opening
First Security State Bank Crawfills Gap gave $50 gift certificates to M. G. Knudson and Mrs. Jim York during the grand opening Saturday afternoon. About 350 to 400 people attended as officials expressed appreciation for visitors to the enlarged and redecorated bank facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Knudson
Jim York
Crawfills Gap
First Security State Bank
DAV Officers to Help Form Lake Whitney DAV Chapter
Disabled American Veterans plan a meeting September 11 at 7 30 p m at West Shore Volunteer Fire Station Laguna Park to organize a Lake Whitney chapter. National service officers from Waco will staff the station from 10 a m that day. Members may transfer their DAV membership to the new Lake Whitney chapter with a signed transfer slip. Veterans or dependents may visit the officers for VA benefits questions and call Lake Whitney 622 3780.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Shore Volunteer Fire Station
Shore Acres Dr
Laguna Park
DAV
Lake Whitney
Waco
New Lake Whitney Chapter
Rotary to Hear Earl Golding Outdoors Editor at Clifton Lunch
The Rotary Club meets at Schmidt's Downtown Restaurant in Clifton at 12 10 p m on Thursday September 11 to hear Earl Golding outdoors editor of the Waco Tribune Heral d. Golding grew up in Lorena as a fisherman and rose to prominence for originated competitive bass fishing in 1955 and building state and world tournaments. He hosts a Waco radio program and writes for Texas Bass Angler Bass Clubber and Texas Fisherman magazines. He and his wife Martha live in Waco and enjoy fishing on vacations as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Golding
Waco Tribune-Herald
Schmidt
West Ltd St
Clifton
Mr. Golding
Lorena
South Pacific
Baylor University
Waco Daily
Golding
Lake Whitney
Toledo Bend
Tribune-Herald
WACO
Texas Bass Angler
Bass Clubber
Texas Fisherman Magazine
Arctic Circle
South America
Texas
Mr. Gelding
Martha
Gelding
Mrs. Gelding
Clifton Record church notices Sept 14 1975
Clifton Texas community church notices list services and schedule for Sunday September 14 1975 including sermon times choir events and fellowship announcements from local congregations in the Clifton Record.
Two Dance Classes At HJC In Hillsboro This Fall
Hill Junior College in Hillsboro offers ballroom dancing taught by Leland Lundgren and square dancing taught by Glenn Powell from September 18 to November 17 and September 18 to November 20 respectively. Classes meet in the Student Center on Mondays and Thursdays with registration and fees due on the first night. Contact Harold Vail at Vee-Tech for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Junior College
Hillsboro
Leland Lundgren
HJC Music
HJC
Dent Center
Glenn Vowell
Harold Vail
Bus Tour Leaves Corner Pharmacy Wednesday at 7 AM
The Bluebonnet Art Craft Club sponsors a bus tour departing from Corner Pharmacy on Wednesday September 17 at 7 a.m. sharp. All tour members should bring picnic lunches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluebonnet Art Craft Club
Corner Pharmacy
Selmer Seljos Family Air Trip To Washington
Mr. and Mrs. Selmer Seljos flew from Waco to the Dallas Fort Worth Airport on August 27 and then to Washington. They were greeted at Dulles by their son, daughter-in-law, and two grandsons from Wheaton Maryland. They stayed until September 3 as cool weather and rain were reported. They returned to Texas content with the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selmer Seljos
Waco
Dallas
Fort Worth
Washington
Dulles
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Arlington
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Billy Jack Shepherd
Alice
Cubs
Clifton Joshua
Brown's Aine Jewelry
N. Ave
Clifton, Texas
Clifton Automotive Garage & Body Shop
J Zander & Frank Smi
North Ave
Live Oak Nursery
Johnson
Ivan Johnson
Daido
Krebs
al of
Lancaster
Belvin Swenson
Gardel's
Big Boy Ten
Ray News
The
Clifton Record
Jordan Publications, Inc
Texec
Cliiton
le Bosque County
William T. Jordan
Elaine A. Gee
Beverly F. Jordan
Johnny Berkel and
Don Ritter Logan Boswell
Jean Ann Smith
Texas Press Association
Roaque
Coryeil
Hill, McLennan
Erath
Somervell
Hamilton Counties
Foe Clifton Record
Zion Women’s Guild
Mary Conrad
Dorthy Conrad
Spe Johnson
H. H. Gerdes
Optoiaetrist
Bank
DAV National Service
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Rotary
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Decker Hot Links
Pup
Wilson
B. Armour
U.S
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del Monte
Gladiola
Morton
Ajax
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