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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1970

Page

6

Lake Whitney Beauty Pageant Photo Session Recap

Clifton Record staffer attends the Lake Whitney Beauty Pageant photo session at the Country Club. Ninety contestants entered with 76 attending the session, makeup instruction, and county group posing amid Lake Whitney scenery. Tickets are on sale at The Record office for May 8 and 9 pageants with junior on May 8 and senior on May 9 at Lake Whitney Country Club.

Lake Whitney’ Country Club Lake Whitney Whitney Debbie Payne Crawfills Gap Peoria Country Club Mary Kay Bill Woodside Hollywood Lana Marilyn Janet Debbie Donna Carol Bosque County Lake Whitney Country Club

Bentsen in Texas Senate Race Charges Yarborough With Liberal Leanings

In a front page continuation, Bentsen argues Yarborough favors ultra liberals, cites Vietnam moratoriums and a Carswell vote as evidence. He says the disagreement is philosophical and urges a balanced Supreme Court to protect public safety and order.

Bentsen Yarborough Supreme Court Carswell

Record Opinion on Bentsen Yarborough Race and Ink Drop

The editor notes increasing support for Bentsen in the northern county race against Yarborough, citing his visibility, liberal opponent positions, and extensive coverage in The Record. Carl Olsen touts a Bluebonnet-preview tour with thicker ink drops, while a local observer jokes about an orange January inspection sticker marked with a number 1.

Bentsen Yarborough Ralph Yarborough Carl Olsen Larry Wilkerson Baylor Wilkerson

Cubs win district title with 185 points in district meet

Clifton led by Pete Wiede in the discus and Bridger in the mile relay with 185 points to beat Valley Mills 139 and other teams China Spring Itasca Whitney Grandview. Individual wins included Wiede in discus Bruner in high jump and 1st in mile relay by Clifton quartet Sorenson Bridger Bakke L Wallace.

Bridger Joe Wallace Wayne Dreyer James Pete) Wiede Cubs Valley Mills China Spring Itasca Whitney Grandview Bill Bruner McMillan Scott Bason J. Wiede Clifton H. Sadler Swinford H. Wiede Faubion Bradshaw D. Canuteson Dreyer J. Wallace Henderson Bruner Freedman Ard Bakke D. Lymank Burden Lewis W. Mills Powell Dash— Kleine Parsons C. Spring Grelle L. Wallace Nelson Barnett V. Mills Bridgers Kleine Sorenson R. Lymank Ramey Burson Bryant

Mosheim Annexation Fight Shapes May 16 Election

In a special session after an injunction, the County School Board rescinded its action. A petition to the County Judge seeks a special election, required by law if valid. Results of the May 16 vote will determine the next steps in the annexation dispute as Mesheim opponents consider further legal action.

Mesheim

Trinity Lutheran Church Brings Services and Activities

Erwin Texas pastor Clifton leads Trinity Lutheran Church with Sunday School at 9:15 and Worship at 10:00. Weekly events include TLCW Volunteers at Sunset Home Tuesday 9:30, Bible Leaders Briefing 6:30, Sr. and Jr. Confirmation and Choir Practice sessions.

TLCW Sunset Home

Sheriff thanks volunteers after cold nocturnal search

Sheriff Baxter publicly thanks Clifton and Meridian firemen and volunteers who aided in a Sunday morning search. He noted it may have been a false alarm but praised the many people willing to endure cold, wet conditions and lost sleep to help someone possibly hurt.

Baxter Clifton Meridian

Flower Show Entries and Awards Outline

The Flower Show schedule lists roles for entries hospitality publicity and more with Mrs Frank Bishop as judges chair and placement chair. It notes awards by the Standard Method including ribbons and merit awards and introduces School Days and Birthday sections in the Artistic Division for all ages.

A. N. Randle M. K. Bradstreet Guy Steen Ted Evans Joe Kral James Hardin

Coon Creek Homecoming Set for April at Church

The Coon Creek Homecoming is scheduled for Sunday April 26 at the Coon Creek Church. Local residents are invited to attend the event at the church grounds and participate in fellowship and activities.

Coon Creek Coon Creek Church

Clifton Service Unit Organized in Clifton Texas

A Clifton service unit was organized on Friday April 17 in the Farmers State Bank board room. Doug Railsback serves as chairman with R B Lane as treasurer and Rev Cleon Flangan as welfare secretary. Members include Leslie Vance Pete Appleby and Richard Liardon. The unit becomes Texas 321st city to organize a Salvation Army service unit.

Clifton Bosque County Farmers State Bank Doug Railsback R. B. Lane Farmers — State Bank Cleon Flangan United Methodist Church Leslie Vance Meridian Service Unit Pete Appleby Clifton Junior Hi Richard Liardon Texas Salvation Army Corps Salvation Army Camp Hoblitzelle

Clifton Cemetery Association Meeting at City Hall

The Clifton Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 7 30 p m Monday May 4 in City Hall. Routine business will be discussed and all members are urged to attend.

The Clifton Cemetery Association City Hall

Veterans of Foreign Wars Meet Monthly in Clifton

Robert E. Binford Post 8553 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars meets on the second and third Thursday each month in Clifton Texas on Riverside Drive.

Veterans of Foreign Wars OF the U.S. A MEETS Robert E. Binford Clifton Texas Riverside Dr

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