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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1964
Page
4
Easter holiday air brings many visits as residents note pleasant weather and hope for rain. Local elections approach with voting day split between Saturday and Tuesday, offering races for city council three seats and school board two positions plus two trustee-at-large spots on the county school board.
Mr. Treadway announces a hearing clinic at the Montgomery Hotel Meridian 10 00 AM to 12 30 PM and New Hotel Clifton 3 30 PM to 5 00 PM Tuesday April 1. Free hearing tests, fittings for hearing aids and nerve instruments, plus 20 percent discounts on batteries and accessories. Repairs on all makes and mail order batteries available.
Texas gains until 1965 to redraw Congressional Districts along population lines. Absentee voting starts next week for May primaries, and officials worry about ballot and tally logistics if court ruled otherwise. The Legislature faces a heavy re districting schedule this year. cancer fund drives and local buying trends are also noted.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces openings for Carpenter Foreman earning 3.17 dollars per hour and Elevator Repairer at 2.76 dollars per hour at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Waco Texas. Full information and applications available from the Post Office or the Executive Secretary Board of U S Civil Service Examiners at the hospital in Waco.
Clifton Junior High plans to compete in the District Track Meet at Glen Rose on Friday April 10 at 1 30 o clock. Coach Dayton Whitehurst reports two practice meets this month with seventh graders winning at Hamilton and the team totaling 4742 points against Hillsboro Meridian.
Mr and Mrs Martin Hoel Jr of Clifton Route 2 with daughter Connie Jo and Mrs M S Hoel visit Baytown March 20 to attend confirmation of Gary Kappler at a Baytown Lutheran church. Attending were Mrs Kappler's relatives Carroll Schulz and daughters Cindy and Becky of Fort Worth. The Hoels return home with Mrs M S Hoel staying through Monday.
Public Service Company staff from Clifton Gatesville Valley Mills Whitney Hico Glen Rose and nearby areas enjoyed a Falcon Lake fishing trip last week. Cecil P. Coston reported one strong day with bass crappie and catfish. several colleagues joined at different days. Susan Bearden, daughter of Wendell and Mrs Bearden, remains in the local hospital since March 31.
Clifton residents hosted a flurry of guests during Easter and nearby weekends. travels included Ludtke of Houston and Westleys of Homer Louisiana visiting families here, plus Blair of Arcadia and Schrader with Sadler in Wellington. Others traveled for weddings and religious services, including Parks and families journeying to Dumas and returning to Clifton.
The Record presents Democratic Primary announcements for May 1964. Earl R Behringer and Les Lundberg seek County School Superintendent along with Smith V Dickens and Andy Nutt as other announced contenders.
Grandview and nearby residents including Amos F der and family from Joshua with Juanda Hamrick of North Carolina and Ralph Halli of Baylor University travel party arrive in the area. Bill Turner and his mother Clar ence Jackson of Fort Worth join from Mason where he works.
A local publication notes the establishment date 1895 and lists new subscription rates for the Clifton Texas edition in an April 3 1964 issue.
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