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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1970
Page
6
The piece argues track is central to athletic success, citing the Olympics as a spur for national pride. Clifton Head Coach supports that speed and stamina underpin all running events and aid football. Track is portrayed as tougher than football due to continuous effort.
Weekly church activities list for Trinity Lutheran Church in Clifton Texas includes services at 9:15 Sunday School and 10:30 Worship, plus Luther League meetings, church council sessions, and various circle gatherings throughout Thursday to Wednesday. Additional events include Mary Circle, Elizabeth Circle, Naomi Circle, Rebecca Circle, Martha Circle, and T. L. C. Men meetings.
Clifton location hosts 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass at the Mission of Holy Angels Catholic Church on Highway 219. parishioners gather for weekly worship.
On Election Day Saturday April 4 Clifton hosts the first annual Cubette Relays bringing in 21 schools including Tolar Valley Mills Lorena Dawson China Spring Riesel Crawford Rio Vista Blooming Grove Bruceville-Eddy Mildred Troy Godley Glen Rose Hubbard Calvert Moody Jonesboro Oglesby Blum Kerens Field events start 2 pm running prelims 3 pm finals 7 30 pm Clifton fans urged to attend Gatesville meet results show Clifton victories in 880 relays mile relay and several field events with Debbie Dryer D Dryer and Patti Gauntt among top performers.
The test approved recently in Texas detects only the alcohol level in a driver's blood and does not react to strong smelling foods or beverages like onions. The Texas Safety Association notes the result shows intoxication versus sobriety, aiding judgment of driving impairment.
The Texas Safety Association warns against tossing old medicines and insecticides. It urges complete destruction to prevent harm to children and suggests burying or flushing only if practical.
Clifton Texas mayor proclaims April 5 to 11 as Future Homemakers of America Week. The city urges citizens to learn about FHA activities and support the 604,000 current members building strong homes and community leadership. Signed O E Pierson Mayor on March 26, 1970.
National FHA Week runs April 5 through 11 1970 highlighting Future Homemakers of America activities in schools. Local Clifton FHA chapter lists officers led by President Katharine Anz and sponsor Mrs. Maurice Jameson with multiple events planned to share experiences and improve home and community relations.
Clifton Garden Club held its March 19 session at Mrs. A N Randle's home with co host Mrs Currie Duncan. President Mrs Ray Byford welcomed three guests from Lubbock and others. The Garden Pilgrimage to Fort Worth Botanical Gardens was rescheduled to May 6. Tour chairman is Mrs Edna Grimes. A Flower Arranging Workshop is set for April 16 at First Methodist Fellowship Hall with leaders from Waco.
World War I Veterans of Bar racks No. 1883 and Ladies Auxiliary plan a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday April 7 in the Clifton City Hall Dining Room with Mrs P L Elder as hostess.
A singing at Turnersville Community Center is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m inviting hymn books and participation. A second singing at Lanes Chapel will be Sunday at 2 p m with all invited to join the event.
Lake Whitney beauty pageant entries near record level with 66 participants last year and 50 plus entrants this year. Deadline is April 15 for May 8 and 9 pageant at Lake Whitney Recreation Club with sponsor fees and swim suits provided.
Voters in Walnut Springs elect two council members Theo Randell and Marcus Munden. Cranfills Gap selects Milford O. Carlson B. Niemeier Robert Prokschl. Morgan votes for Charles Jones Cather O. Brandon and Jerry M. Seay. One year term to complete Joe Lee Sears resignations.
The Texas Safety Association warns tail-gating can trigger a violent chain reaction. It urges a safe following distance of at least one car length for every 10 mph and notes a driver needs that space to avoid trouble.
Fifty percent of Texas fatal traffic accidents involve drunk drivers claims the Texas Safety Association. Enforcing the new breath test law could sharply cut traffic fatalities during 1970.
Dave T. Casey aged 20, son of Earl and [redacted] Casey of Clifton, was promoted to Army specialist four near Cu Chi, Vietnam, while serving with the 25th Infantry Division. He is a cannoneer with Battery D, 3rd Battalion, 13th Field Artillery. Casey enlisted in May 1969, trained at Fort Bliss, and served at Fort Polk before going overseas. promotion dated February 4.
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