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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1976
Page
10
Elva Seidel, long time Bosque County employee and resident, issues a formal candidacy statement for Tax Assessor-Collector. She notes her familiarity with county tax work, asks voters to support her on May 1, and pledges to serve the people diligently despite not having an opponent.
The Gohlke clan gathered April 4 for the second biennial reunion of 102 descendants of Herman and Othelia Gohlke at Crawford School Cafeteria. Attendees traced from Sonora to Austin, with Henrietta Gohlke of Fort Worth the eldest and Chad Olson six weeks the youngest. Officers elected included Tra Gohlke and Ravelle Boline as co chairs, Margaret Gohlke secretary, Evelyn Boline treasurer, with next reunion planned for Crawford in 1978.
Fairview readers report a weekend of numerous visitors to church and homes. Family gatherings include the Rev and Mrs Sally, Mr and Mrs Downey, and the Blassingames with guests from Waco Clifton Austin Longview Hewitt and Jerry Soward family. Rainfall measured about 3 inches with Easter Sunday rain spurring old timers to predict seven more Sundays of rain.
The Central Texas Fair Association will meet Thursday evening April 22 at 7 30 p m in Clifton City Hall council room. Agenda includes a Quarter Horse Show on June 5 and Exhibits Building. Mrs T N Foster secretary reporter invites anyone interested to join the discussion and work sessions.
Texas shoppers see rising beef supplies with specials on rib roasts steaks and liver while chicken turkey and fryers offer economy options. Dairy cheese remains strong value as vegetables fruit and potatoes show budget friendly prices with asparagus and citrus available. Clyatt notes portion guidance for fryer parts and urges price comparisons. ATTEND THE CHURCH OF YOUR CHOICE
Memorial service for Mrs William Symank at Trinity Lutheran Church Clifton followed by burial in Trinity Cemetery. Pastor Ted Steenblock officiated with hymns Great Thou Art and Children of the Heavenly Father. Survivors include sons Walter Albert Adolph and daughters Hilda Muhlhause and Earline Gaskamp.
Lake Whitney DAVA 215 meets The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 215 and Auxiliary in Laguna Park. Mrs. Rose Mary Curnutt of Lake Whitney newly joined, with four visitors from Hideaway Lake Walnut Springs Meridian. The groups meet the second Tuesday each month at 7 30 p.m. in the Laguna Park DAV building.
All disabled veterans and female relatives are invited to attend meetings and join the organization. For DAV Auxiliary questions, contact Commander Joan Lellis at 622-8808.
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