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Microfilm ft XX P. 0. Box 8066, Do Iou The Clifton Record TEN CENTS PER COPY ndaryedt (Circulation Jn (County THI CLIFTON RECORD, CLIFTON, TEXAS, FRIDAY, JULY 7, ISSI VOLUME 47 NO. Fireworks Attract Large Crowd Here MR. AND MRS.

HOMER HARDY MASSEY III Miss Stella Gayle Richards Mr. Massey Are Married In Coyote Church On July I In a wedding of interest to the many relatives and friends of the bride in Bosque County, Miss Stella Cavie Richards and Mr. Homer Hardy Massey III, both of Fort Worth, were united in marriage at 8:00 on Saturday night. July at the Cayote Methodist Church. The bride is a daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Bryan Richards, of Route 2. Valley Mills, and the groom is a son of Mrs. John Rodegtrero, of Amarillo. Reverend David Yates, associate minister of the Polytechnic Methodist Church in Fort Worth, performed the wedding rites in the sanctuary of church which the bride has attended since childhood.

Adding to the beauty of the marriage scene was an arch of white asters and greenery, which was flanked on each side by a large palm and a seven-pronged candelabrum. Miss Brenda Elms, of Fort Worth, served as pianist and rendered traditional bridal selections before, during, and following the ceremony. She also accompanied Miss Ann Taylor, of Fort Worth, soloist, when vhe sang prior to the rites and at their conclusion. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attired in a strect- length white sheath dress of linen and lace designed with a round neckline, white linen shoes, and a A large crowd was attracted to the Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home Tuesday night, July 4, for the fireworks display that was put on especially for the residents of the home and for the public in general by the Atlas Fireworks Company, of Fort Worth, of which Roy Trout is the manager. Mr.

Trout has made the fireworks display an annual July 4 treat for the residents at the Sunset Home, and the folks there and in Clifton look forward to the colorful and beautiful display of fireworks. This year Mr. Trout could not be here to help in shooting off the fireworks, as he was in charge of a big display at San Antonio. He was ably represented by John Anderson, Harold Rester, and Irvin Grimland of Fort Worth and members of their families. The men set up the launching equipment and The three-tiered white wedding set off the fireworks, cake, decorated with green roses.

The men rcported that the wind and green punch were served from was a str0ng Tuesday night the bridal refreshment table, which the best results, as it had a was laid with a cloth of white net tendency to shorten the life of the over green. high shots rather than let them Members of the house party were drift dovvn toward the earth. Mrs. Bill tawe, of Corpus Christi; Nevertheless, the public thought Mrs. J.

P. Richards, of Fort Worth; tbe show an excellent one with Miss Gayle Tankersley and Mrs. complimentary comments being Vernon (Pat) Erickson, of Clifton; mad(1 about tbc beauty of the bril- and Mrs, R. M. Jones, Mrs.

I janj outburst of the high rocket rence Evans, Mrs. Nolan McMillan, shots. Mrs. John McMillan. Mrs.

Raymond Whitney, and Mrs. Clark McMillan, b. of Cayote HOTT IO DC Living In Fort Worth After the reception Mr. and Mrs. Massey left for a short wedding Mrs.

B. P. (Caroline) Hoff will be trip. They now are at home at 4124 honored with a tea on Sunday af Fairlane in Fort Worth. ternoon, July 9.

in celebration of Mrs. Richards, a graduate of Clit- her 9(Mh birthday, ton High School, attended Texas Friends are invited to call be- Wesleyan College in Fort Worth, tween the hours of 3:00 and 4:00 she was a member of the M. at the Reception Room of Wesleyan Singers and Autiss. She lifton Hall, Clifton Lutheran Sun- presently is employed as a secre- set Home MRS. CARL SCHMIDT Named To State Auxiliary Post Neal H.

Brynie Dies Here July 4 It was with regret that the Clifton and Bosque County relatives and friends of Neal H. Brynie, aged 62 years, 6 months, and 29 days, of Fort Worth, learned of his death at 7:00 on Tuesday morning, July 4, at the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brynie, near Clifton. Mr.

Brynie, who lived for many years at Clifton, Norse, and Cranfills Gap prior to going to Fort Worth to make his home, had been in ill health with a heart and arthritic condition for the past three years. He was brought to the Clifton hospital two weeks ago, remained there a week for treatment, and then was taken to the home of his brother here. Funeral services for Mr. Brynie were held at 2:30 on Wednesday afternoon. July 5, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Clifton and were conducted by Reverend S.

B. Knudsen, pastor of the church, and Reverend Douglas Olson, pas MIRIAM THOMPSON Local Girl Wins National Honors Walnut Springs Man browning Is False Alarm Miriam Thompson, shown above, Mrs. Carl Schmidt, now of Meridian but formerly of Clifton, was elected Department of Texas con- tor of the Trinity Lutheran Church daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William ductress during the state conven- in Fort Worth.

T. Thompson of Clifton, in competi tion of the Veterans of Foreign; During the services Mrs. S. B. tion at the National Convention of Wars and its auxiliary held at the Knudsen served as organist and Future Homemakers of America in St.

Anthony Hotel in San Antonio accompanied Miss Betty Gail St. I is, Missouri, this week, was June 29 and 30 and July I and 2. I Ludwig, soloist. chosen with two other pianists from During the past year Mrs! Pallbearers were Tilden Peder-1 Kentucky and Arkansas to be the with several skin divers from Waco Schmidt served as Department of son, Selmer Pederson, Odie C. Ped- accompanists for the National and onnally Air Base, namely, Texas guard.

She also has held the erson, Helmer Dahl, Everett W. Chorus which 8 A telephone call from Al F. Pierson to his wife in Walnut Springs early Thursday morning stopped all searching efforts that have been going on for him in take Whitney since this past Sunday. Mrs. Pierson notified E.

S. Dorman, head of the Meridian rescue squad, early Thursday morning that her husband had called her and was all right, but did not explain where he had been during the past four days Mr. car, with all his clothing except his shoes and wrist watch, was found Sunday afternoon near the point in the Loafer Bend Park about a mile and one half above the dam; this is one of the favorite locations for skin diving at the lake, An aqualung, which the searchers thought belonged to Mr. Pierson, was found, adding weight to the belief that Mr. Pierson had drowned.

The search for the 36-year-old rural mail carrier began after his wife called authorities when he failed to return home Sunday afternoon. Clifton, Meridian, and Whitney rescue units took part in the search Roy Lee Lessmann, Rocky Thornton, Dick Wales, Johnny Ray Soules, Frank Soukup, Buddy Kirkpatrick, and Thomas Pines. Relatives said that Mr. Piersoft took an interest in skin diving about a year ago, adding to the belief that he might have drowned. He has been rural mail carrier in Walnut Springs about three and one-half years.

In addition to hit wife, he has two children. Honored On 90th Birthday offices of District 14 auxiliary pres- Wallace, and E. A. Alfie, all of the convention.1This hon oris a IAI I) Aff til and of president of the Clifton. I ope iswrned by merit, ITI TV I 6 QC 5 UullTVl Occurs Here July 6 ident and of president tm a i.

Robert Binfoid VFW Post 8553 Interment followed in the Clif- and the lifton FUA Chapter auxiliary in Clifton. ton Cemetery. I its representative Charlene Meyer, daughter of Mr Obituary and Mrs. Woodrow W. Meyer, of Neal Halvord Brynie was born to Miriam was selected at the State FUA convention in Dallas to com- Relatives and friends throughout and Mrs.

wooarow Meyer, vt i-icai naivoru dijuic uuu. tu Dosition of national 1 V. TAT -----Clifton, the local VFW post and the late Helmer Anton Brynie and Alt ona candidate for Mrs. Kjersti Kleppen Brynie on She anTfhe girls from Ar I m2F25.f’ VFW Sweetheart for tm and such fine Ste awarded fourth place among a field He came to the United States with n. 4 ociock.

ane was Clifton Teenagers Will Crown Queen Thursday night. July 6, Clifton Teenagers will crown their queen shortly before 8:00 between the Green and Black Peewee and Teenage games. The identity of the queen will be kept secret until the time of the crowning. Green Sox increased their lead in the Teenage group with two wins this past week, one over Cranfills Gap June 29 by a score of ll to 6 and the other over Turnersville 7 to 5. Black Sox lost their single game of the week to Turnersville, 7 to I.

Rummel pitched for the Clifton Greens at Cranfills Gap, while Timmy Outlaw was on the mound for the Greens against Turnersville. Wayne Huffman caught both games. In the 7 to 5 game against Turnersville, Danny Jenkins got a double and two singles, Timmy Outlaw two hits, Wayne Huffman tve hits, tarry Harvey a double and tary with the First National Bank of Handley. A graduate of Handley High of 15 girls during the San Antonio his parents when he was four years I honor Mr ii 'd ital convention. A San Antonio girl of-1 of age.

xhnrH by three There Wiede in the finally became VFW Sweet The Brynie family first went to Ilarold Siecle, the Garnersviiie Johnston a double, and Bill Outlaw, Colorado and remained there for the communit.y northeast of Clifton. Robert Ledlow, and J. D. Godby Attending the convention from two years before coming to Bosque BP Mrs. Wiede, who had been in ill singles.

Clifton were Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow I County to live. They resided in 11. health for several years, suffered Xhe Black Sox had trouble hit- M.

L. ta rn be it has been a patient Mever and daughters. Charlene Clifton for two years, then moved hn ft reaching st a stroke at noon on July 4. tjng tbe bau against Turnersville, in the local hospital since July 2, and Dariene, Chris Grimm. Sam to the present Ennis Colwick ine cnorus reactants at.

and her condition became worse with lhe latter boyg scoring seven Schoof, Mr. Maaaey is service repro- 1 here he has been undergoing Amundson, and Alvin Amundson place just a few miles west of the follow mg day. I hursday morn- runs 0ff and sedative for Toledo Scales in Fort treatment. It is hoped that Mr. tam- this city.

1 As 39 glflS Worth. belt soon will be much improved. Floyd T. Howard's Services Held Here 4 Funeral services for Floyd T. white hat with veil She carried Howard, aged 61 years.

3 months. an orchid atop a white Bible Miss Mary Helen Gouldman, of Houston, was maid of honor, and Mrs. Bobby Strain, of Clifton, was matron of honor. They wore full- skirted dresses of pink dacron with white accessories and carried white carnation nosegays. Best man to the groom was Mr.

Don Hilcher, and groomsman was Mr. Jim Wooten, both of Fort Worth. Messrs. J. P.

Richards, of Fort Worth, a brother of the bride, and Bobby Strain, of Clifton, acted as ushers. For her wedding Mrs. Richards was attired in an eyelet dress of navy blue with white accessories. Mrs. Rodeghiero, the mother, wore a two-piece charcoal suit, fashioned with a large white collar.

Each of the ladies had a pink carnation corsage. Reception At Bride's Homo Following the wedding the bride's parents entertained with a reception in their home. Mr. Bordun' Stop-Fothor Dies Waco On July I Mr. and Mrs.

Doyle J. Borchers were in Houston on Saturday, July to attend the funeral services at 10:00 that morning for Mr. foster step-father, Charles C. Bullard who had made his home in that city for many years. Services, which were held at the Forest Park Cemetery with Fogle- West in charge, were conducted by Reverend Robert L.

Otterstad, pastor of the First Lutheran Church in Waco, of which Mr. Bullard was a member. Mr. Bullard died on Tuesday, June 27, at the Providence Hospital in Waco, where he had been a patient for several weeks. He was 71 years of age at the time of his demise.

and 12 days, of Lorena, were held at 2:00 on Monday afternoon, July 3. at the Clifton Funeral Home Chapel and were conducted by Reverend Billy Duncan, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene in Waco. He was a cousin of Thco Howard, of Clifton. Mr. Howard, a retired Humble Oil and Refining Company employee, dropped dead at approximately 8:00 on Saturday night, July while visiting in the home of his mother, Mrs.

Sophie Nelson, at Cranfills Gap. He had been ill for some time prior to his demise. Graveside services, which were held at 3:30 at Waco Memorial Park, were in charge of the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Howard was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Valley Mills Masonic Lodge.

Pallbearers were Jim Southerland, of Troy, Bobby Powers and Bill Faster, of Waco, J. H. Thompson and Lh H. Thompson, of Andrews, Welton Wallace, of Fort Worth. T.

J. Thompson, of Houston, and R. O. Thompson, of Lorena, all nephews of the deceased. A son of Mrs.

Sophie Nelson, of Cranfills Gap, and the late tannie H. Howard, Floyd T. Howard was born in Bosque County on April 20, 1900. His family resided near Meridian until he reached young manhood. During his long service with the Humble Company, Mr.

Howard served as chief engineer at Sinton and as personnel manager in Houston. For the past four years he had been making his home near Lorena with his brother-in law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thompson. taft to survive Mr.

Howard are his mother, Mrs. Sophie Nelson, of Cranfills Gap; two brothers, Alfred Howard, of Bakersfield, California, and Roy Howard, of Alice; and Tergerson Reunion Is Held In Clifton Mr. Brynie continued to live in Bosque County, mainly at Norse, Cranfills Gap. then Norse again, until he reached young manhood 11 rn Kit nf I'oorc raft xx ing she was brought to the local iobn Ditching nVhospital by lhe cllfton ambulance. tattle League team ran is spending week taking part but sh(, dlpd en route to th(.

into doubje trouble this past week in the full schedule of activities of hospital, the hundreds of delegates present 1 She was invited to be the accom dropping games to both Valley Funeral services were pending Mills and Blum in games away the time the Record went to from homet the first 12 to 8 and Press- the second 7 to 6 Games For Coming Week Another big night is expected when Clifton Greens and Clifton Blacks (Peewee and Teenage) clash Thursday night. July 6 the Peewee Descendants of the late Terry Tergerson and Mrs. Anna Nystel met for their annual re-1 From Norse Mf: Brynie now stalc 5on(, union on Sunday, July 2, in the Mmeral Wells where he remained invited VFW Post Homo at Clifton. for two years prior lo going to Fort SrtSSf for thU A basket lunch was spread at Worth 16 ort, yearn ago to who was noon. after which a program and his home It was while Ihey were Mulljnax of Winnsboro.

business meeting were held. living at Mmeral Wells, in 1942, Th virL ineludinjr Mrs. E. W. Wallace CSadie Ter- (hat Mr.

first wife, the w.llt a V. MHU and 9' when their children wUl honor in league play. lhoir Mrs 80 July 7. Sam Goldens To Celebrate Golden Anniversary July 9 The Golden Wedding Annivers ary of Mr. and Mrs.

Sam Golden of I game starts at 6:30 P. II. Monday the Finney community near Plain- the Blacks play Valley Mills here; view will be observed Sunday, July it is an off night for the Greens gerson). served as chairman. The former Miss Cleo Maddox, of Cran- chaperone.

Mrs Henrietie following persons received special bury, died. nr a I Harris, of West, left last Saturday the Clifton tattle Golden home. Leaguers have their tinal chance Sam Golden and Miss Lula Alice to defeat the strong Meridian team. recognition: T. S.

Tergerson, aged To their marriage were born two return I Sam 82, as the oldest member of the children, a son, Neal Curtis, and Whitley were married July 8 1911, which should be a good game. family present, Jeanie Marie Tor- a daughter, Ruthie (Mrs Harlan urday of MrS 1 gerson. 3H months, as the young- Metamora. Their daughter was a FHA and Mrs 1Iannah FIoff est, the Merrill Johnson family, of baby when Mrs. Brynie died.

and VHI a Whitley, he is the Midland, as traveling the farthest I she was adopted at that time by her of 15 Area SUpcr'1 urday ut x- th(l Springs community Jameson is sponsor of the local sbe tbp daugbter 0f tbe Mr. PERSONALS frank mcdonald Justice To Install New Lion Officers Frank G. McDonald, Chief Justice to the reunion, and the J. C. Terger- uncle and aunt, Mr.

and Mrs. Chris son family for having perfect at- Brynie, of Clifton, in whose tendance. Archie Tergerson was home she was reared, chosen chairman for the 1962 re- For the past 15 years Mr. Brynie union. had been employed at Convair in The following program was en- Port Worth, where he worked in visor.

son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Felix Pamela Borchers, daughter of Mr. I Golden. and Doyle J.

Borchers, visited They lived in Bosque County Waco from Thursday of last I until i925 when they went west to week until Sunday night with her Swisher County In 1937 the farm and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. ily moved near Plainview.

Murrell. Ray Hardison, who has been su- They have seven children. Bill and Mrs. Johnny Denton Ray Hardison Resigns For Nocona School Post several days visiting with relatives. Johnny Denton substituted for the Kettlers during their absence in A highly respected resident of three sisters, Mrs.

Jack Thompson (Talma), of Lorena, Mrs. tatha tandtroop, of Floyd. New Mexico, and Mrs. Gillie Wallace (Dora Lee), of Turnersville. Houston for a number of years, Mr.

Bullard retired in 1948 after having managed leading hotels there and also in Corpus Christi and Galveston. Mr. Bullard is survived by his wife, Mrs. Charles Bullard everyone in their loss. I lUMWWiiift MI VV HI III, llvis BIV VSI nru A I 4 joyed: Richard Tergerson read an tbe welding department.

However, perintendent of schools at Valley Golden of F'inney; Boyd Golden of from Monday original poem; Mitzi Johnson read because of his ill health he was Mills for the past five years, re- Kress; Mrs ll. A. Sykes of Siloam until Thursday of last week wqth a poem, Tina 0 work only three months signed the position to accept a sim- Springs, Arkansas, Mrs. I). B.

Mel- their son in law and daughter, Mr. Tergerson. Bob Tergerson, and iast year and just six weeks this liar position in the Class AA No ler of Pampa; Mrs Ray Dowell of Mrs. hades Denson and Richard, Mike, and Jon Tergerson year. eona High Schools, with a nice Amarillo; Mrs Klzie Monroe of children, hades.

Ann, and Laura of the Court of Civil Appeals in entertained with songs; Erik Ter- Mr. Brynie and Mrs. Johnnie financial advancement, Sunray; and Mrs. Don Roberts of and Mrs. Augiwt Kettler went Waco, will serve as the installing gerson sang a Bible story with mo- Gibbs were united in marriage in Some 200 friends of Mr.

and Mrs Ames. Iowa. All plan to be with I mt Arthur last Fr officer for the 1961-1962 club offi- tions; and accordion, violin, and 1947 at the Trinity Lutheran Hardison gathered at a barbecue the Goldens on their 50th anni cers at the next meeting of the guitar music was furnished by Mon- Church in Fort Worth. He was a honoring them this past Tuesday at versary except Mrs. Roberis Clifton Lions Club Tuesday night, roe and Charles Billman, James member of that congregation at the Raymond Smith ranch near lhe Goldens also have twenty July ll, at 7:30 The Vest, and Terry and Frances Ter- the time of his demise, having Cayote and wished them much sue- one grandchildren and three great, the operation 01 the cozy Corner wives will be guests at this meet- gerson.

Various games also were (continued on last page) cess in their new location. grandchildren ate here. ing. enjoyed by the older folks while New officers to be installed are the youngsters went swimming. E.

B. Harris, president; Dr. W. T. Cake, cookies, iced tea, and eof Holder, 1st vice president; Dr.

W. fee were served just before the fol F. Key second vice president; lowing persons departed for their Kent Appleby, third vice president; homes: O. R. Jenson, secretary-treasurer; T.

S. Tergerson. Mrs, Barton Ped- B. W. Whitney, lion tamer; George erson.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Tergerson. Colvert.

tail twister; and M. and Mr. and Mrs, Homer Olson and Woodruff, chaplain. Directors of daughter, Gail, of Cranfills Gap; the club are R. II.

Rogstad, Charles Mr. and Mrs. Martin Cartson and Fehler Dr. ta Witcher, T. H.

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tergerson Ralph, Jack C. Tucker, W. B.

Os- of Meridian; Mr and Mrs Ernest wald, and E. A. Priddy. Rohne, of Hico; Mr, and Mrs Ralph Judge McDonald, who will also Dahl and sons, Steve and Jon, of give a brief address, was born in Estelline; Mrs Inland Terg Meridian, the son of the late Dr. and children, Tina and of San and Mrs.

J. Frank McDonald. He is Antonio; Mr. and Mrs. James married to the former Miss tatuise and children, Donna and Bobby, of Vanderford of Aquilla in Hill Coun- Purmela; Mr and Mrs.

lf Olson, ty. They have one daughter, Mr. and Mrs Vernon Olson and The justice attended Hill County children, Ctynda and Gary, and Mr schools, Baylor University, and The and Mrs. Archie Tergerson anti University of Texas taw School children, Bob and Tammy, of Tile 16 county area served by the Dallas; Members of Mr. family loth Court of ivil Appeals, of And Mr.

and Mrs. Terry Terger have the sincerest sympathy of which Judge McDonald is Chief son and daughters, Reeky and Jea, Justice, includes Bosque County, nie, and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Terger- He is a combat veteran of World son and sons, Richard, Mike, and mu- one son, Charles C. Bullard III, and one daughter, Mrs.

Helen Mar Miss Mildred Hogstel, of Fart I War II, serving 67 months, 30 Jon. of F'ort Worth; Mr. and Mrs Wade, of Houston. Worth, spent the past week end months of which were overseas in Merrill Johnson and daughters, here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

the African and F.uropean theaters Mitzi, Pamela, and Phyllis, of Mid- Ole G. Hogstel. Miss Hogstel, who of operations He is a veteran of land; Mr. and Mrs. John Hinton has been an instructor at Texas the 36th Infantry Division and con and son.

Darrell, of Valley Mills; 1 Christian University, recently was tinues active in the 36th Division and Mr. and Mrs. E. Wallace ENTERTAIN RURAL named a professor of nursing edu- National Guard activities. He has and son.

tarry, Mr and Mrs Milton sical talent of the six lifton High school ut ems cation at TCU She recently also been active in the Hillsboro and C. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe pictured above was given recognition recently when received a trophy and cash for Waco lions Clubs over the past 15 Billman and sons, Charles, Frank, 1bey were asked to provide the entertainment at the A son Charles Keithes, was born having the highest score in a single years. and Harold, Mr.

and Mrs. William annuaj banquet of the Texas Rural Letter to Mr and Mrs. Billy Floyd Ables, game among an operating nurses! The new president will announce Tergerson and children, Bill and Xuewiay july ll at the Windsor Hotel Box 48 Valley Mills on June 28, group of bowlers for the year 1960- his committee for the Helen Kay, and Mr. and Mrs Bernie mi. in th.

hospital Md, Mi aho wo.Jjr.1 place year al tim July ll mc I Surleyaod daubier. Patricia, of 1 whlch lhc dlrectUm Below are listed the prices quoted Thursday morning (cattle prices at auction) by Clifton buyers: EGGS: targe No. A 30c A medium and large 24c pullets 14c cracks 15c no dirties wanted. CREAM: 40c pound. GRAIN: Oats 62c bu (32 lb.

test); milling wheat $1.80 spring wheat $1 50 milo SI 75 barley 80c bu yellow corn 1 10 CATTLE: Approximately 375 head of cattle were offered at the Wednesday auction in Clifton; the market was fully steady with last week with the exception of packer cows, which were unevenly lower. Good to choice slaughter steers and yearlings $22 to $24, medium to good $19 to $22; good to choice butcher calves $22 to $24 50, ium to good $20 to 22 good butcher cows $14 to $15.50, canners and cutters $10 to $14 50; medium to of Mrs O. Jenson aho heads the CHS music partment, is composed of. reading from left to right $22 tQ $25 medium t0 good $19 to tbove, J. W.

Thiele, George Larson, Maurine Ulland, s22; good t0 choice stocker steer Miriam Thompson. Zeds Anne Jameson, and Brenda calves $25 to $28. medium to good $21 to $24; cows and calves $140 F-ggen Many persons in this area heard the sextet over a Waco television station last Friday, weighed 8 pounds at birth. during that season of play.fog. to $215.

HOG TOP5: $17.75 to $18. LAMB TORS: $14.50 to $15-.