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THE TALES A SPOON COULD TELL - A visitor at the Bosque
Memorial Museum last weekend, picking up an old wooden cooking
spoon, commented that someone should write a book about the tales
that the old spoon could tell.
- Staff Photo By Carol Moulton
WINNEBAGO GROUP VISITS AREA — A Winnebago gathering at
Lake Whitney brought visitors to Clifton this past weekend. A group
of Houston travelers took in a visit to the Old Rock Church where
they visited with Mayor Marc Johnson, then on to the Bosque Me-
morial Museum to learn about the history of the area. Lois Walker,
president of the Houston Winnebago Chapter, took a moment's rest
at an Old Child's SChOOl desk. - Staff Photo By Carol Moulton
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The 1997 Col-
lectible Christmas
Ornament is in and
it’s beautiful. A
special thanks goes
out to Martin
Grelle who once
again donated his
talents to our com-
munity. The
Questad Place is
featured on a burgundy glass ball. The
ornament is $10 and is on sale at the
Chamber office. Martin Grelle will be
on hand to autograph the ornaments
on the evening of our Norwegian Coun-
try Christinas on Dec. 7 at Spieler Gal-
lery.
We also have a few ornaments from
previous years on hand. They will not
be reprinted so if you are interested in
starting your colleoion now is the time
to do so. The price of the 1994-95-96
ornaments will increase Dec. 1,1996.
P BPW Nomination
The Chamber of Commerce has been
nominated as Employer of the Year by
the Bosque County Chapter of Business
and Professional Women. The Cham-
ber is honored to have been nominated
for such an award.
Chamber Dues Due
The Chamber's new year began Oct.
1. By now you all should have received
a statement showing the amount of
your dues. Please call the Chamber of-
fice if you have any questions concern-
ing your dues.
Chamber Luncheon Date
Wrong In Newsletter
Our next Chamber lunch will be
Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 12 noon, at
Three Mountain Retreat. Lunch is $6
and you need to RSVP to the Chamber
at 675-3720. The Chamber neW&tter
erroneously stated the date as Sept. 9.
The guest speaker will bejljtrry
Anglin who is president of Hometown
Computing. Mr. Anglin will speak on
the recent announcement of Clifton
now having local access to Internet ser-
vices.
Chamber After Houra
Our next Business After Hours will
be Thursday, Oct. 24, from 5:30 to 7:30
p.m. Our host will be Clifton Moulding
Corporation. It promises to be great
food, fun, and a chance to network with
old and new friends. .
The After Hours is a very infbignal
event designed to promote visitation
with fellow members. Businesses that
host these events really work, hard to
make them successful. So let’s all re-
member to attend and support our lo-
cal businesses and thank them for
inviting us.
If you would like to host an After
Hours event, please call the Chamber
office at 675-3720.
Clifton Business Fab-
On Thursday, Nov. 7, the Chamber
will put on a Business Fair at the Clif-
ton Civic Center from 5 to 7 p.m. Pur-
pose of the Fair is twofold: to let Clifton
businesses promote their goods and
services and to encourage local con-
sumers to shop in Clifton first. Each
business that chooses to participate will
be provided a booth at no charge.
Booth space is going quickly, so re-
serve yours now! We started with ap-
proximately 40 booths and now are
over one half reserved. There Will be
no charge for people coming to the Fair.
We will have free drinks provided by
Dr Pepper, hot dogs provided by
Brookshire’s, and the propane and
cookers provided by Tri-County Pro-
pane. There may also be some door
prizes to win!
Businesses are encouraged to have
handouts detailing services and goods
they provide. Passing out advertising
novelties is a great way to draw atten-
tion to your company. For more infor-
mation, call Scott Sandahl at 675-4690
or Trudy at the Chamber office at 675-
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The Chamber of Commerce, io con-
junction with Arlene Wohlgemuth’s of-
fice, is working to obtain the
“Norwegian Capital of Tens* designa-
te We have received permission from
the state capital to be using die tide,
but we officially will not get it until af-
ter the first of the year. We hope to use
this designation in our tourism efforts
as we strive to make Clifton a place
people want to visit
Along with this theme we have just
receivedJ-shirts that feature the Texas
and Norwegian flag with die slogan,
“Clifton....The Norwegian Capital of
Texas." They are great-looking shirts,
and are on sale at the Chamber office
for $10 each.
Norwegian Country Christ-
The Chamber committee for Norwe-
gian Countiy Christmas, chaired by Ann
Calton, is going strong. Many great
plans are coming to be and we are all
very excited about this year’s event.
The event is Dec. 7, from 10 to 5
p.m., for the tour. The tour this year
includes: Questad Home, Sales’ Home,
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church with
Cleng Peerson himself on hand, Heart
Cottage Bed & Breakfast and much
more. You will also get a glimpse at the
first phase of the Norwegian Village,
featuring the Chamber Bakery. You will
be able to visit the Bosque County Con-
servatory of Fine Arts and listen to Nor-
wegian Folklore.
At 5:30 p.m., the “Norwegian Soci-
ety Leikarringen” (Norwegian dancers)
will perform. Approximately 35 danc-
ers in full colorful costumes will dance
in the downtown area. Immediately
following will be our Christmas parade.
Businesses are encouraged to begin
thinking about a float for the parade.
Please think about lighting your float
as it will be in the evening. The parade
will end with Santa’s arrival in the
downtown area to visit with all the chil-
dren. Choirs and bands will be perform-
ing in the downtown area.
We have also acquired the courtyard
area, next to Bosque Emporium, for
booths. If you would like a booth and
have a business not located in the
downtown area you will be provided a
booth at no charge. This way you will
be able to showcase your business in
the downtown area. Call the Chamber
office if you would like to reserve your
booth now!
So, as you can see, this event is re-
ally growing. We will be doing more
advertising than in years past to insure
we have a great turnout. So, retailers
1 and restaurant owners get ready for a
•big day in Clifton. Let’s show the visi-
tors of our dty what a great place Clif-
ton is to visit.
Texas Hotels Post
All-Time Record
For Revenue
AUSTIN — Despite higher nation-
wide gasoline prices and a lengthy
drought, Texas hotel and motel revenue
for the first half of 1996 is 9.6 percent
higher than the same period for 1995,
according to the Texas Department of
Commerce Tourism Division. Revenue
collected for January though June 1996
was $1.66 billion compared to $1.52
billion for January though June 1995.
A breakdown of revenue increases by
quarter shows that revenues were up
10.5 percent in the first quarter of 1996
over the same period in 1995, and up
7.8 percent for the second quarter of
1996.
Factors including a generally good
economy are major contributors to the
record increases. In addition, families
have shown a renewed commitment for
longer vacations of a week or more. Na-
tionally, longer family vacations have
been on the decline since the mid-
1980s.
In addition, a comparison between
the second quarter of 1996 and the
same period for 1995 shows that nine
metropolitan markets enjoyed double
digit revenue changes: Brazoria, Cor-
pus Christi, Houston, Laredo, Lubbock,
Sherman/Dennison, Victoria, and
Wichita Falls.
The Dallas area saw a 9.2 percent in-
crease in revenue, San Antonio had a
8.2 percent increase, and Austin had a
5.9 percent increase. Non-metro areas
also saw significant increases in rev-
enue, with a 13.5 percent increase in
the second quarter of 1996 compared
to 1995.
"These impressive revenue increases
prove that travelers realize the diver-
sity and excitement of a vacation to
Texas,” said Brenda Arnett, executive
director. “We are pleased to be involved
in bringing travelers to Texas and eco-
nomic prosperity to Texans.”
Tourism is the third largest industry
in the state. In 1994, travel and tour-
ism pumped $24.5 billion into the state
economy and supported 435,000jobs.
Tourism produced $946.8 million in
state tax revenue and $704.9 million
In tax revenues for local communities.
It is estimated that for every additional
$56,250 spent by domestic and inter-
national travelers in Texas, one job is
created.
The Texas Department of Commerce
Tourism Division promotes Texas as a
premier travel destination through its
marketing, public relations, and travel
Industry sales efforts. Since the incep-
tion of Commerce’s “Texas, It’s Like A
Whole Other County," advertising cam-
paign in 1989, Texas has experienced
a 36 percent increase in travel expen-
ditures, out pacing the national growth
rate of 29 percent since 1989.
OVTOHI
CLIFTON — The CUfton Chamber
of Commerce will present its first Clif-
ton Business Fair on Thursday, Nov.
7. The event will be held in the Clif-
ton Civic Center from 5 to 7 p.m.
Approximately 40 booths will be set
up for businesses to display their
wares. Businesses must be within the
Clifton dty limits to set up a booth.
There is no charge to the businesses
for the booths.
“The fair is in opportunity for otir
local merchants to show the consum-
ers what products and services they
offer. It’s also a chance for die con-
sumer to see what our local mer-
chants offer,'’ said Scott Sandahl, who
heads up die committee producing
the event. He noted that many of the
booths have already been reserved.
“The real purpose of the fair is to
find out what's offered in Clifton, so
we can shop here tint, and support
our local businesses,” he said.
Shadhhl and Us W& Luaan San-
dahl, owners of the Oiftex Theatre,
have been:“
dty inviting t
said tfaeyhm viMl|IWifl|[af
“itweVe missed your business,
plea* cal and let us know that you’re
interested,* Sandahl eaid.
Thereto no adminjen charge tgdhe
fair, and refreshments wffl be«pto
vided. rv •».
Businesses wifl be giving away nov-
elties, samples, and brochures. ^
“Free is the key word,” Sandahl
said with a smile.
“We want the local businesses to
think about what they carry, and
carry what the Vocal consumers want.
This forum will give businesses Ahd
consumers a chance to discuss the*
issues,” he concluded
For more information, or to reserve
space, contact Clifton Chamber of
Commerce Office Manager Trudy
Sheffield at (817) 675-3720. „
Courthouse Records
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Deeds Recroded
In Bosque County
Charles D. Lummus and wife, Sandra
Lummus; Willard Burton Baker and
wife, Joni Smith Baker; Curtis E.
Pritchard and wife, Deena Dianne
Pritchard; and Rickey Allen and wife,
Alice Allen; of Johnson and Bosque
Counties, to Michael Gruber and wife,
Diane Gruber, — 40 acres, Ann
Wheelock Survey A9, adjacent to
Cooney Cavern Lodge, Bosque County.
Bobby G. Cross and wife, Janet E.
Cross, Clifton, to Troy Hunt and wife,
Cynthia Hunt, Hico—71.43 acres, JA
McCullough Survey A 524, Bosque
County.
Reba Johnson, Clifton, to Michael L.
Watkins and wife, Barbara G. Watkins,
Morgan—Tract of land, 100x140 feet,
Charles and Minnie Streets, Morgan.
J.C. Anz and Gladys Anz, Clifton, to
Bosque County, Meridian—0.260 acre,
S.W. ALlen Survey A-15, County Road
3220, Bosque County.
Hallie Nixon Powell Horton, Austin,
to Bosque County, Meridian — 0.241
acre, James Cole Survey, Co.Rd. 3220,
Bosque County.
Jack Jay Powell, Tyler, to Bosque
County, Meridian—0.017 acre, Co.Rd.
3220, Bosque County.
Gladys Tomerlin, Clovis, N.M., to
Eddie Guzman Jr. and wife, Maria Elena
. Guzman, Bynum — Lots 12 and 13,
Block 28, Valley Mills.
Doyle Crews, Clifton, to Milton
Grimland and wife, Elizabeth Grimland,
Clifton — Lots 1 and 4, Part of Lots 2
and 3, Block 3, Anton Olson Addition,
Clifton.
James William Dickerson, West, to
Bill G. Davis and wife, Laura M. Davis,
Kopperl — 1.613 acres, Powell’s
Lakeview Acres Subdivision, Co. Rd.
1270, Bosque County.
Owen Duane Gaffron and Wanda Lee
Gaffron, Clifton, to Bryan J. Snyder and
Sandy Snyder, Mansfield—0215 acre
of Ix>t 31B, Shore Acres Subdivision,
Lake Whitney, Bosque County.
Edgar A. Brown and wife, Marsha B.
Brown, Clifton, to H.B. Nutt, Jr. and
wife, Mary Elizabeth Nutt, Valley Mills
—137.10 acres, Francis Moore Survey,
A537, Bosque County.
Donald L. Watson and wife, Donna
M. Watson, Winnie, to J.E. Gates, Mor-
gan — 2 acres, William Fisher Survey
A4, Bosque County.
Scott Calhoun, Clifton, to Gary L.
Marwitz, Waco — Lot 159, Cedar
Shores Estates, Unit 3, Lake Whitney,
Bosque County.
David Rand Garner and wife,
Marlene Gamer; Marie E. Sartor and
Duane Jason Sartor, Valley Mills, to
Kevin W. Ellis and wife, Karen L. Ellis,
Austin—Two tracts of land, 4.55 acres
and 3 acres, Herry Murdoff Survey,
A563, Bosque County.
Arthur H. Fletcher and Oranella E.
Fletcher, Waco, to Darrell Stephens, Jr.
and Christie L. Stephens, Valley Mills
—North 1/2 of Lot 3, Block 8, Townley,
Potts, Preston, Tub, and Richards Ad-
dition, Valley Mills.
T.F. Crawford, W.P. Hollingsworth,
E.F. Abercrombie, and Gregg Gloff,
Trustees of the First Baptist Church of
Clifton, to Zuber Group, Inc., Waco —
0.076 acre of Lot 3, Block 23, Clifton.
M.S. Calhoun and wife, Janis
Clahoun, Clifton, to LaNell Mueller,
Waco — Tract of land/a part of two
acres, Ave. Q, Clifton.
Robert T. Griffin, Cleveland, Texas,
to Gladys Hollon, Berkley, Calif. —
151.4 acres, 10 miles northwest of
Meridian, Geo. W. Lawrence Survey,
southwest side of Bosque River, Bosque
County.
Kari L. Breckon, Individually and as
Executor of the estate of Billie E. Smith,
deceased, of Tulsa, Okla; Brian Smith,
Dallas; and Craig Smith, Midland
County, to Ronny Ross Bums and wife,
Lisa S. Bums, Walnut Springs—Lot 1,
Block G, Rogers Addition, Walnut
Springs.
Ronald D. Watson, Gunnison, to
Deloache Enterprises Co. LLC, Dallas—
214.53 acres, Elizabeth Word Survey,
A868, FM 2840, Bosque County.
Lori Kettler, Waco, to Kevin Kettler,
Clifton — Lots 40-42, Deep Water Har-
bor, Lake Whitney, Bosque County.
W.W. Thompson and Ruby L. Th-
ompson, Laguna Park, to John Duane
Von Elling, Jr., Waco—Lots 4-6, Shore
Acres, Lake Whitney, Bosque County.
James W. Ratliff and wife, Patricia
Ann Ratliff, to Richard A. Knudsonand
wife, Shelly R. Knudson, Kopperl—Lot
1, Block 1; and Lot 6 and north 1/2 of
Lot 5, Block 2; Indian Village, Bosque
County.
Veterans Land Board of the State of
Texas, Austin, to Arlis Lindbergh Love,
Waco — 20.76 acres, Bosque County.
James David Gilbreth and Bonnilee
Gilbreth, Clifton, to William E. Sumner
and Mary M. Sumner, Laguna Park*-
Lots 43A and 43B, Shady Acres, Shore
Acres, Lake Whitney, Bosque Coum,.
John Crooks and Patricia Crooks,
Duncanville, to Damian Merrick and
TelissaAnn Merrick, Irving—Lot 112,
Lakewood Harbor Village, Lake Whit-
ney, Bosque County.
Michael James Urbanski and wife,
Cassandra Sue Urbanski, Mabank, to
James K. Wigglesworth and wife, Sue
E. Wigglesworth, Clifton — Lot 176,
Idlewild, Lake Whitney, Bosqup
County.
Veterans Land Board of the State of
Texas, Austin, to Aaron Kruntnow and
Dana Krumnow, Waco — 10 acres,
Bosque County.
Veterans Land Board of the State of
Texas, Austin, to Douglas Carl Herridge,
Meridian — 30 acres, Bosque County.
Douglas C. Herridge and wife, Joyce
Herridge, Meridian, to Donald R. Har-
ris and wife, Teddy Lee Harris, Crowley
—30 acres, Xavier Lazo Survey, Bosque
County.
Bettye J. Lowry, Dallas, to Lane W.
Lowry, Dallas — South 200 feet of Lot
24, Laguna Park.
Lane W. Lowry, Dallas, to Richard E.
Cofer Jr. and wife, Michelle L. Cofer,
Laguna Park — South 200 feet of Lot
34, Laguna Park.
Charles Eldridge Wyatt and wife,
Lora Louise Wyatt, Frederick, Okla., to
Meredith E. Wyatt and Pearl C. Wyatt,
Dallas — Lot 55 and West 20 feet of
Lot 54, Deep Water Harbor, Lake Whit-
ney, Bosque County.
Meredith E. Wyatt and Pearl C.
Wyatt, Dallas, to Don Edmondson, Jr.,
Laguna Park—Lot 55 and West 20 feet •
of Lot 54, Deep Water Harbor, Lake
Whitney, Bosque County.
Glenn M. Jenson to Charles B. Maley,
Valley Milk—0.185 acres, John Hamil-
ton Survey, Lot 1, Ruth McNeil Addi-
tion, Valley Milk.
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Marc Ryan Jermstad and Amanda
Dee Allen, 9-28-96, Clifton
Raymond William Callan and Martha
VereMille, 9-20-96, Evant.
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