Former Cliftonians May Be Oldest Twins in Southwest
The Dallas Morning News recounts Clifton residents Leah Grimland and Lena Townsend Nelson, twin sisters born in Chariton Iowa, who will celebrate their 88th birthdays October 12. Both were active in Clifton clubs and churches, with husbands who served the Clifton Mercantile Company and as postmaster. The sisters may be the oldest living twins in the Southwest based on recent reporting.
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Dallas Morning News
Gus Grimland
Fred Nelson
Leah Townsend
Lena Townsend
Clifton
Dallas
New Mexico
Two Clifton Twins Endure Longevity Record in Dallas
The Dallas twins Mrs. Grimland and Mrs. Nelson, born in Clifton, Bosque County, are reportedly the oldest in the Southwest. They trace long lives through moves to Dallas and Clifton, with health for years and multiple past injuries. They credit reading and home life, with family nearby and both noting mothers’ long lifespans.
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Townsend
Clifton
Local Social News and Military Update
Richard Smith left for Austin to register for his senior year at college. Elvis Rohne is home on furlough from Panmunjon where he serves with the Army Military Police. Multiple families visited in Granbury and Ft Worth with relatives and former employees.
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Richard Smith
H. C. Smith
Austin
Granbury
Charles B. Stroop
Tommie White
T. J. White
Tarleton College
Stephenville
Tom Lovelady
Joe Hale
Waco
Ft. Worth
Raymond Bartek
Larry
Darrell
Brian
Joe Rohne
Terry
Elvis M. Rohne
Mark
Ada Mae Kohne
Elvis Rhone
Panmunjon
Korea
Army Military Police
North Korea
South Korea
Cubs Roll Over Eagles 40 to 0 in Big Week Two Win
Clifton dominated Goldthwaite and Ferris in a two game sweep. Wayne Prescher and Anz scored multiple touchdowns while David Wilburn and C. L. Conrad anchored defense. Midway visit Friday looms with Panthers led by Krasky Blanton Sosebee Roessler as Clifton eyes a strong home showdown.
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CUBS
Cub
Wayne Prescher
Anz
Golden
Eagles
Clifton
Eagle
Prescher
Garland Braune
Glen Haywood
Fighting Eagles
David
Gopher) Wilburn
Wilburn
C. L. Conrad
Goldthwaite
Ronnie Horn
Reicher
Larry Mueller
Hamilton
Midway Panthers
Ferris
Steve Krasky
Terry Sosebee
Perry Blanton
Herman Roessler
Norman Smith
Panthers
West
Robinson Robinson
Cub Stadium
Miss Marsha Chaney Feted At Shower
Miss Marsha Chaney bride elect of Curtis Evans of San Saba was honored at a Clifton bridal shower from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday September 15. Hosts included Mrs. Seljos and Mrs. Sinderud with corsages for the honoree and her mother Mrs. Pernie Chaney. Gifts and blue and white decor complemented a lace cloth refreshment table. The couple are to be married September 33.
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Marsha Chaney
Curtis Evans
San Saba
Selmer Seljos
Clifton
Pernie Chaney
Mines
Jesse Adams
Kerby Cox
Gerald Lormrude
Clinton Sinderud
Task Force Speaker Urges Regional Unity in West Texas
Mr Davie urged cooperation between neighboring towns and metropolitan centers to boost regional development. He stressed training labor markets, fair land prices, and better taxes to attract industry, and noted WTCC findings are available for study. Peggy Hatter reported a Clayton Jaycees trip to the Texas Youth Conference. Upcoming visitation meeting set for Oct 24 at 7:36 p.m.
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Mr. Davie
West
Texas
East Texas
WTCC
Peggy Hatter
Clifton
Clifton Jaycoes
Texas Youth Conference
Austin
New Arrival in Clifton: Ericksons Welcome Daughter
Mr and Mrs Vernon Pat Erickson announce the birth of a daughter, Kimberly Ray, on September 2 at Goodall-Witcher Hospital in Clifton. Paternal grandparents are Homer Erickson and Mrs, and maternal grandmother is Mrs Calvin Colwick.
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Vernon
Pat Erickson
Kimberly Ray
Goodall-Witcher Hospita
Clifton
Homer Erickson
Calvin Colwick
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B. F. Driver
Herbert Luedeker
Oglesby
E. R. Roark
Walnut Springs
R. B. Hogg
Cecil Alewine
McGregor
Jonathan Bible
H. G. Zuehlke
James H. Burch, Sr
Meridian
Randy Owens
Valley Mills
Snovo Alvara
Otto H. Reesing
Cranfills Gap
Melvin D. Light
Roger Rice
James Edward Hunt, Jr
T. O. Swenson
Homer D. Waller
Julia Ann Judkins
H. J. Morrison, Jr
William R. Eason
Wm. T. Horn
Aquilla
Otto C. Pederson
Arthur N. Plemons
Crawford
James Lewis Damon
Crawford H. M. Davis
Koppers
Charles W. Garrett
Robert R. Parramore
Jewel Jones
E. J.weiss
James H
George Fossett, Sr
Otto Sanders
Walter R. Thierichen
Robert J. Near
Glen Rose
Barry W. Vermillion
David D. Churchman
Robert White, Jr
Cliftex
George Peppard
Dean Martin
Jean Simmons
Jericho
SUN
James Coburn
Lee J. Cobb
Flint
Elvis Presley
Frankie
Johnny
FBI
THE
Devil’‘S Own
Joan Fontaine
Kay Walsh
20Th - Fox
North Ave
JoAnn Ann Pat Amundson
Jesus
Christ
Clifton Church of Christ
Luke W. Shira
Evangelist
Carla
Texas City
Paul Harvey
Virginia
Harvey
Louis Felan
G. Wilson Collins
Warlick
Gary Warlick
Billy Helms
Goldwte VW
Das
Fumb
Car
Helms
Haywood
Rummel Braune
Anz Golden
Miss Chaney
Mr. Evans
Lake Whitney
Gus
Evinrude Lake
Chrysler Whitney
Monk
Old Mill Road
Old River Bridge
Herman Gillaspie
Standefer
Chevrolet Company
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Conoco Station
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