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Friday, Aug. 11,2000
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Lamp Post Given In Memory
Of Frank K. Bradstreet
By H.K. (Buddy) Hill
SPECIAL TO THE RECORD
CLIFTON — The lamp post
project is a part of the
Main Street program
and this segment of
the project will in-
clude the installa-
tion of 22 more
lamp posts. The
articles in The
Record are compiled ,
by the people involved
in giving the posts in ]
memory of a person or |
business.
• Some posts are given
■to honor a particular j
person or family. The
volunteer donors have contrib-
uted one-fourth of the cost of lamp
post to assist in this promotion. A
tentative date for the middle of
August is set for the dedication of
Hhe 22 lamp posts. This is the 14th
in this series of articles.
It is with great admiration and a
privilege for me to give some back-
ground on the Bradstreet family.
My grandfather, Frank Kelsey
Bradstreet, was born in 1866 in
Warren County, Ohio. He was the
younger of two sons of Milton
Bradstreet and Mary Elizabeth
Kelsey Bradstreet who came to
Bosque County from Ohio in 1877
and settled on a farm in the
Gafnersville community seven
miles northeast of Clifton.
The land, comprising 640 acres,
was purchased by John M.
Bradstreet of New York in 1850,
which is an early date for Bosque
County.
Originally, the land consisted of
.2,200 acres purchased by John M.
Bradstreet, sight unseen. He gave
•a gentleman 1,000 acres of land to
:come to Texas to settle this prop-
erty
Bosque County Outdoor
Burn Ban Remains In Effect
By David Anderson
CLIFTON RECORD CITY EDITOR
MERIDIAN - As of the first
of this week, the outdoor burning
ban instituted by Bosque County
Judge Bobby Joe Conrad and the
Commissioners’ Court Monday,
July 24, remains in effect. Bosque
County is among some 120 coun-
ties (as of Friday, Aug. 4) to insti-
gate an outdoor burning ban.
Recent drought conditions in
the county and across the state
prompted enacting the ban
which has been off and on several
times in the county in recent years.
Due to diy conditions and a heavy fuel
load, Texas Fbrest Service officials are
warning residents of the increasing
threat of wildfires. Of the 254 Texas
counties, over half are considered high
hazard risks for wildfires, while ap-
proximately one-quarter are ranked as
extreme risks.
Outdoor burns conducted ille-
;ally will be extinguished by area
re departments. Bosque County
deputies can, at their discretion,
issue a written warning or a cita-
tion. Failure to adhere to the ban
could result in a fine of up to
$1,000 and/or a jail term of up to
180 days.
Those burning illegally can
also be held liable for damages to
other property should the burn
get out of control. In Texas, es-
caped debris burning is the lead-
ing cause of wildfires.
To report a controlled burn or
any fire needing attention of area
firefighters, call the Bosque
County Sheriff’s office dispatcher
at (254) 435-2363, or dial 9-1-1 in
an emergency situation.
Clifton Horse Show Assn. Holds Team Pennings Twice Monthly
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bradstreet
50th Wedding Anniversay
It was not until 1877 that Milton
Bradstreet, son of John M. and
Margaret Bradstreet, moved to the
land with their family. Milton was
at one time associated with his fa-
ther in the mercantile business
known as John. M. Bradstreet and
Sons, Improved Mercantile and
Law Agency for Cities, New York,
N Y. The same firm is now known
as the Dun and Bradstreet Corp,
with offices throughout the world.
The above land was deeded by
John M. Bradstreet to Milton
Bradstreet in 1855.
At the time of Milton’s, and his
wife, Mary E. Bradstreet’s, deaths,
the land was deeded to their sons,
Harry C. Bradstreet and Frank
STANDEFER’S FIRST CAR — Brent Standefer, Jr. (left) is shown with
his 'Aggie Maroon" blazer given to him on his 16th birthday in 1997.
Shown with him is brother, David.
Standeter Family History Incompletely
Presented In 12th Lamp Post Article
CLIFTON — In a recent Main Street Lamp Post article honoring
J.L {June) Standefer. a small bit of family history was inadvert
ently left off the end of the article written by Bonnie Standefer
Carothers. The additional information follows the final paragraph
in the printed in the previous article.
Even though our family no longer resides in Clifton, it will always
have a special place in our hearts.
Our son, James Brent Standefer, is married and with his wife, Kay.
and two son’s, Brent, Jr. and David, live in Austin
Our daughter, Bonnie June Standefer, is married, and with her hus-
band, Warren, lives in Lumberville, Penn
June’s best friend from college, G.C. Carothers, Jr and I were mar
ried in 1976, and make our home in Stamford
Ribbon-Cutting Slated Aug. 24 At
Clifton Texas Workforce Center
CLIFTON — Celebrating the in
novative Texas Workforce One
Stop Center located in Clifton, the
Clifton Chamber of Commerce has
slated a nbbon-eutting ceremony-
on Thursday, Aug. 24, at 3:30 p m .
at the Texas Workforce Center lo-
cated on Highway 6 south
The Texas Workforce Center
unites the 10 state and national
agencies that oversee 19 govern
mental programs into a one-stop
center to help both employers and
citizens who need help with train
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Kelsey Bradstreet.
Later, Frank K. Bradstreet and
his wife, Birdie Strange Bradstreet,
willed and deeded their portion of
360 acres to Frances Bradstreet
Hill, and, at a later date, Hector and
Frances Bradstreet Hill bought 280
acres of the original Bradstreet
property from the Harry C.
Bradstreet heirs. The land has
been in the Bradstreet and Hill
families since Oct. 5,1850.
It was in 1891, that Frank Kelsey
Bradstreet married Jinnie Bird
Strange, daughter of I). Strange
and Alabama Georgianna Bolander
Strange of Kopperl. The Strange
family moved to Kopperl in 1877
having been burned out of Alabama
during the Civic War.
The Frank K. Bradstreet family
continued to farm until moving to
Clifton in 1919. At this time they
owned and operated a soft drink
bottling company for many years in
downtown Clifton.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank K Bradstreet
engaged in extensive farming and
ranching, banking, and real estate
interests in Bosque County until his
death in 1943 and hers in 1950.
They had celebrated their 50th
Golden Wedding Anniversary in
1941. Mrs. Bradstreet will be re-
membered for her culinary talents
— the “Julia Child” of her day.
Both were members of the
Clifton First United Methodist
Church, devoted community lead
ers, and active in civic endeavors.
They built the existing
Bradstreet home in 1935 at 402
West 15th Street. It remains in the
family today. They are buried in
Clifton Cemetery.
By David Anderson
CLIFTON RECORD CITY EDITOR
CLIFTON - The Clifton Horse
Show Association is holding team
pennings at 7 p.m. on the second
and fourth Saturday each month.
The activities are held in the rodeo
arena southeast of the Central
Texas Fairgrounds.
Formed in 1951, the group is
quickly approaching its 50th anni-
versary, and club members are pre-
paring to celebrate.
“We are in the process of writing
the history of the club from its start
in 1951 to the present,” said Kathy
Wilson. "However, much of the
early history is very sketchy. We
Waco Civic Theatre To
Present Shakespeare’s
‘Twelfth Night’ Soon
WACO — The Waco Civic Theatre
and the Young Actors’ Shakespeare
Company will present “Twelfth
Night,” a comedic love story told only
as Shakespeare is able. The play pre-
sents a story of forbidden love, mis-
taken identity, and the power of love.
The Young Actors’ Shakespeare
Company is intended for children
ages eight to 18, with age-bracketed
classes. The program seeks to estab-
lish a learning environment where
students can discover their own
strengths in management, organiza-
tion, creativity, design, public speak
mg, movement, and self-confidence
through an extensive study of Will-
iam Shakespeare.
Performance dates for “Twelfth
Night” are Friday and Saturday, Aug.
18-19 and 25-26. Curtain time is 7 p.m.
for each performance. The box office
will open weekdays 4 to 6 p.m. begin
ning Monday, Aug. 14, for advance
ticket sales. The box office will also
be open both Saturdays from 1 p.m.
until show time. Tickets are general
admission, and priced at $10 each.
For more information, or to re-
serve tickets, call (254) 776-1591 or
contact the WCT via e-mail
(WCTShakespearei" aol.com).
Iredell VFW Auxiliary To Host Ice
Cream Social Honoring Senior Citizens
IREDELL - The Iredell Veter
ans of Foreign Wars Ladies' Auxil
iary #8559 will host its annual
tribute to area senior citizens with
an ice cream social The gathering
is planned for Friday, Aug. 18. at 7
p.m, at the Iredell VFW post home
located on Farm Road 927.
“All area seniors are cordially in
vited to attend and share in fellow
ship as they enjoy some delicious
ice cream or other goodies," said
an Auxiliary spokesman. “The
usual game night activities of 42
and cards — or bring your favorite
game — will follow. ”
Those with questions or needing
a ride to the event can contact
Bobbve Spitzer at (254) 435-2034,
Murlene Smith at 364-2359, or Dee
Sharp at 364-2381
“Please come out and enjoy a fine
evening," the spokesman con
eluded
ing and/or finding positions within
the workforce
.Anna Mane Lindley and Janice
Belvin. Bosque County representa
tives to the Heart of Texas
Workforce Board, urge members of
the community to visit the new cen
ter during its open house on Aug
24, and meet with members of the
Center, as well as elected officials
such as State Senator David Sibley
For more information on the nb
bon-cutting. contact the Chamber
at (254' 675-3720
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Wilson asked that persons who
may have photos, newspaper clip-
pings, or other memorabilia bring
them to her shop, Tha Washhouse,
in Clifton, or contact her by phone
at (254) 675-4331. She added sev-
eral former members have already
come forward with historical infor-
mation, but some gaps remain to be
filled in.
“With our 50th anniversary com-
ing up, we want to be a thorough as
we can,” Wilson noted. “We appre-
ciate getting any information you
might have.”
looking for a place to be?
Join us for worship in an enjoyable, warm, comfortable atmosphere.
First Presbyterian Church
Sunday School, 9:30 -10:30 a.m.
Fellowship Time, 10:30 - 10:55 a.m.
Worship Services, 11a.m.
Nursery available, 9:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m.
Communion first Sunday of month
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