The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 109, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, March 12, 2004 Page: 13 of 22
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Big Fish tells of Edward Bloom
(Albert Finney), a braggart who
has always exaggerated his
exploits and experienees as a
young man (played by Ewan
McGregor), when he left his
small town in Alabama for
adventures near and far. Nearly
everyone has been spellbound by
Edward's terrific tall tales over the
years everyone but his estranged
son (Billy Crudup), who has
come home to take care of his
dying dad and separate fact from
fiction.
Rated PG-13 - for a fight scene,
some images of nudity and a
suggestive reference
RunTime: 1 hour 50 minutes
Saturday
March 13
7 p.m.
Friday
March 12
7 p.m*
Sunday
March 14
7 p.ni.
Thursday
March 11
Adults Only
. 7 p.m.
CLIFTEX
Since 1916 ALl Tickets: $4,00 pwp***
306 W. 5th St., Clifton, Texas
(254) 675-1229 www.cliftexttieatre.com
A TEXAS MAIN STREET CITY
Bosque County Historical Commission Honors Four Properties At Luncheon
CLIFTON — Four historic prop-
erties were honored at the Bosque
County Historical Commission’s
16th annual Preservation Awards
Luncheon on Saturday. March 6,
at the Meridian Civic Center.
Doug Stockton, Bosque County
Colleciton curator, led a
PowerPoint presentation that in-
cluded the Gilliam House, the
Rocking B Ranch, the Marchman
House, and the Bekken House.
Bosque County Judge Cole Word
awarded certificates to the own-
ers of buildings.
Gilliam House — Valley Mills
W. H. Romine built this stately
house around 1921. The white
frame house is one of Valley Mills
landmarks. The property on which
it is located was previously owned
AWARD WINNERS — Representing Bosque County and the Historical Commission Bosque County Judge
Cole Ward (far left) and Elizabeth Torrence (second, from right) presented historical property owners (from
left) Jenny Gilliam, Betty Johannes, Cecilia Box, and Joe Marchman with awards at the Bosque County
Historical Commission's 16th annual Preservation Awards Luncheon on Saturday, March 6, at the Meridian
Civic Center.
Staff Photo Bv Nathan Diebenow
ELIZABETH TORRENCE, chairman of the Bosque
County Historical Commission, introduced the hon-
ored guests and presented special awards at the
Bosque County Historical Commission's 16th annual
Preservation Awards Luncheon on Saturday, March
6, at the Meridian Civic Center.
Staff Photo By Nathan Diebenow
Conservatory Offers Tips On Big Event Auction
CLIFTON — For those who are
intestested in bidding on auction
items during the Bosque
Conservatory's 23rd annual Big
Event on Saturday, April 3, at 7
p.m., but won’t be able to attend,
the Conservatory is offering a few
tips in which they can ensure suc-
cess for the Conservatory.
First, supporters can take it
upon themselves to either buy or
sell the seven “contribution tick-
ets.” Who wouldn't want round
trip tickets for two on American
Airlines to any AA destination in
the contiguous USA? Return the
completed ticket stubs and money
to the offic to get in on the auction.
Second, they sign up for the up-
coming Country and Western
event, which will be complete with
live music by the Charles Nemec
Albrecht's
Pharmacy
Precious Moments
Authorized Ty Dealer
Russell Stover Candy
Jewelry, Designer Perfume
Yankee & Colonial Candles
Large Selection of Picture Frames
Hallmark Cards
Drive-thru Window
Free Delivery & Mail Out
Monday-Friday X a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday X a m.-3 p.m.
(254) 675-8398
506 West 5th, Clifton
by McMurry and Preston which
are old family names in the area.
Mr. Romine bought the place in
1919.
In Oct 1940, R. L Golden and
family purchased the house and
lived there for 30 years. He had a
large family, and many happy fam
ily gatherings were held at the
large house. At this time, many out
buildings were on the property. A
large barn, chicken house, and
washhouse were located in back of
the house.
John and Allison Gilliam pur-
chased the house in August 1971
from R. L. Golden’s widow. The
house needed repairs and Mrs.
Gilliam took over the job of restor-
ing the house to its original beauty.
Nothing was changed architec-
turally in the white frame, two-
story house with a wrap-around
porch. It was always approached
by a circular drive which she had
paved. The unfinished upstairs
now has two bedrooms and a bath.
The Gilliams have two children
and they added a large room on
the back of the garage for enter-
taining.
Rocking B Ranch — Kopperl
The Rocking B Ranch in Kop-
perl was Built in 1882 by Tom
Frazier, son of James Cason
Frazier, an early Bosque County
pioneer. The two-story frame
structure is constructed of cy-
press and has been very well pre-
served over the years. It’s interior
is done in American West theme.
Mrs. Cecilia Box is the current
ELECTION OAK AWARD was presented to Maleta Pallmeyer (from
left) on behalf of her husband, W.C Pallmeyer by Bosque County Judge
Cole Word at the Bosque County Historical Commission's 16th annual
Preservation Awards Luncheon on Saturday, March 6, at the Meridian
Civic Center. — Staff Photo By Nathan Diebenow
owner.
Marchman House — Meridian
The house purchased by Joe
Marchman in 1981 and completely
remodeled inside and out was built
in 1940s by J.M. and Grace White.
The frame, one-story building is
a lovely ranch style home with out-
buildings located on a beautifully
landscaped site.
Bekken Home — piifton
The Ray Bekken country home
hides a very impressive secret. It
has a log cabin within it. That
makes this story very exciting be-
cause the cabin is in perfect con-
dition due to its protection with the
walls of the house built aroUnd it
and four generations of Bekken
men have lived in it.
The first history of the Bekken
family in Bosque County begins
with a deed dated AprillO, 1872.
John H. Becken bought two tracts
of land in the amount of 320 acres
from Ole Olson. The property is
listed as near the town of Clifton.
Presumably the first Becken/
Bekken home was built on one of
these tracts.
A log cabin was built circa 1873
by John Henry Bekken b 1847.
John Henry’s father, Hans Bekken
could have started the cabin, but
he died in 1872. The stone step to
the door of the cabin is incised
1873. The stone was cut from the
rimrock on the hill behind the
house.
The cabin had an outside stair-
way, which went to a sleeping loft.
The cabin ceiling was quite low in
order to accommodate the loft.
John Henry Bekken eventually
enclosed the cabin with a wooden
house, which was built in stages
and finished in 1890. At that time,
the logs were covered in the inside
like the rest of the house. Basically,
the house remains unchanged on
the outside except for some
• See PRESERVATION, Page 2-B
PRESERVING HISTORY THROUGH SONG, Bob
Sawyer, well-known cowboy singer, entertained at the
Bosque County Historical Commission's 16th annual
Preservation Awards Luncheon on Saturday, March
6, at the Meridian Civic Center.
Staff Photo By Nathan Diebenow
band of West and dance instruc-
tions by Betty Hogue-Flores. In-
clude also in the package is
barbeque dinner.
Third, it is suggested that par-
ticipants organize their groups
and designate a bidder even if one
can’t be present at the Big Event.
This event is the primary source
of income for the annual operating
budget of the Bosque Conserva-
tory that enables the building to be
open and running for the public
and patrons and its fast-growing
programs.
Items include a wide variety fine
art from several local Bosque
County artists, events, trips and
escapes, a Super Bowl party, sea-
son tickets to the Tin Building
Theatre’s dinner theatre, historic
tours, and much, much more.
Supporters also have the oppor-
tunity to win two round trip tick-
ets on American Airlines. To enter,
fundraising coupons are $10 each
or $25 for three.
Tickets for the Big Event are on
sale now at $45 a seat. To purchase
tickets, call the office at (254) 675-
3724 and "charge by phone.”
For more information on new
auction items, visit
(www.bosqueconservatory.com).
AUUIIUN UUNUHS:
Aars & Nelson Ins. Agency
Albrecht’s Pharmacy
Am. Legion Post 322
Ann’s Bed & Breakfast
Bob & Julie Askew
Austin Steam Train
BJ's Western Wear
BPW of Bosque County
Jim & Becky Bolinger
Mary Ellen Boren
Bosque Conservatory
Bosque Co. Emporium
Bosque Memorial Museum
Bosque Real Estate
Bosque Pest & Termite
Bosque Supply
Bosque Valley Golf
Brookshire's
Bruce Greene
Capital Farm Credit
Central Wrecker
City of Clifton
Chicken Express
Chemical Lime
Cliftex Theatre
Clifton ISD
Cliffview Resort
Clifton Aero
Clifton Collision Center
Clifton Family Chiropractic
Clifton Family Dental
Clifton Feed & Service Center
Clifton Floral
Bob Johnson Insurance
Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home
Clifton Mercantile Inc. / Radio
Shack
Clifton Moulding
Clifton Nursing & Rehab
Clifton Shutter Factory
Clifton Vet Clinic
Collins' Associates
commercial rriniing
Crawford Country Style
David's Supermarket
Dr. Pepper Bottling Co
Bernie Dutton
Congressman Chet Edwards
Fiesta Texas
First National Bank of Bosque
County
First Choice Power
First Security State Bank
Ft. Worth Zoo
Gaido’s Seaside Inn
George Bush Library &
Museum
Girl Scouts of America
Glen Rose CVB
Gloff Ford-Mercury
Gloff Motors, Inc.
Goodall-Witcher Healthcare
Betty Graham
Granbury Rose Paddlewheeler
Bruce Greene
Martin Grelle
George Hallmark
Tom Henderson
Hillcrest Hospital
Vicki Holman Ins.
hootsie & co.
Jack of all Trades
JC s Place
Keith's Ace Hardware
Matt & Toni Kienbaum
Lakehaven B&B and Fine
Dining Club
Lampasas County Chamber of
Commerce
Leon's Floor Covering
Little Norse House Bed &
Breakfast
Lone Star Bedding
Richard D. Lundberg, PC.
Mac’s TV Sales & Service
Mariposa Ranch, Brenham
Meridian Abstract Company
Meridian Locker Plant
Meridian State Park
Mesquite Rodeo
Nichol s LP Gas
ONCOR
Fill Box Pharmacy
Promit
R&R Enterprises
Radio Shack
Robin’s Nest Children's Center
Salon 614
Mike Schmidt Chrysler
Signature Signs
Six Flags Over Texas
SMR Good Donuts
Sonic
Jason Sorley
Splashtown
Special FX Hair Salon
Sprint
Star-Tex Propane
StoneWall Collections
Styling Stars Salon
T's Audio & Electronics
Taxes & Moore
Texas Collections
Texas New-Mexico Power Co.
Tha Washhouse
The Clifton Record
The Heart Cottage
The Main Place
The River’s Bend Bed &
Breakfast
The State Fair of Texas
Thomas & Co., C.PA.
Three Mountain Retreat Center
Timeless Treasures & Tearoom
Vanishing Texas River Cruise
VFW Post 8553
Honorable Arlene Wohglemuth
Zur Autobahn
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Smith, W. Leon. The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 109, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, March 12, 2004, newspaper, March 12, 2004; Clifton, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth789019/m1/13/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Nellie Pederson Civic Library.