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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1970
Page
8
Clifton Record Staff Reporter writes a feature recalling how reporters used typewriters on the job. The piece reflects newsroom routines, craft, and the culture surrounding early press work.
Residents note census counts and ride services for the Democratic Primary. City schedule highlights include flower show at Clifton Methodist Church, a Clifton Stage Band concert, volleyball and Cup Baseball games, a spaghetti supper by VFW, Loy alty Day flags, and May 5 Jr.-Sr. Banquet prep plus meetings of pastors, youth baseball, and Social Security representatives.
Glen Rose and Somervell County begin their annual tourist season with a three day event May 1 through May 3. Oakdale Park hosts an open camper rally with travel trailer clubs from across the state, a downtown parade on Saturday, a pool opening May 2, and a Junior Rodeo at Dinosaur Arena Saturday night.
District Clerk Fern R White and county officers are named for Bosque County with precinct candidates listed for each area. Precinct chairmen and justice of the peace positions are shown along with names for districts, Clifton and various communities, reflecting the upcoming county election slate.
Congressman Poage hails the Great Plains conservation program as a useful tool for establishing soil and water conservation on farms and ranches in the Great Plains area.
On April 18 Mrs. A N Randle hosted a birthday party at her Clifton home with members of the Thirty Niners Club in attendance from Clifton and nearby Lake Whitney. Visitors from Redlands and Silver Springs joined guests from Dallas and Clifton, and Carl Hoefs visited after business and medical studies in Washington. A second April 21 birthday gathering at Lake Whitney hosted Ala Mae Randall and several club members. Busy Bee Home Demonstration Club plans a May 13 meeting at Minnie Whisenhunt’s home.
Mrs. Bentsen tours Clifton during her husband’s U S Senate bid. She notes strong turnout and thanks hostess Mrs. Standefer. She served as National Democratic Committee Woman from Texas for three and a half years, resigning in July 1969. Her son Lan, 22, joins full time on the campaign.
Judge Truman Roberts of Hamilton thanks supporters across the 52nd Judicial District for backing his bid for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. He notes 14 years as an official, nine years as 52nd District Judge, and five years as District Attorney, urging continued loyalty and votes.
Good all-Witcher Hospital Auxiliary elected new officers at a April 21 meeting at City Hall. President is Mrs. Bob Lane with other posts filled. several officers will start in May. About 250 dollars was added to the treasury from a recent talent show to fund new hospital furnishings. Guest speaker Mr. Barney Seely of Hillcrest Hospital in Waco spoke on development and public relations.
Sunday worship and classes listed for Trinity Lutheran Church Clifton with detailed times for Sunday School worship Luther League and several circles and meetings. Mon 7:30 Church Council Naomi Elizabeth Rebecca Martha Miriam circles and T L C Men picnic Tue events at Adolph Gaskamp Home and Fellowship Hall Wed 9:30 Miriam Circle 6:30 Senior Confirmation 7:45 Junior Confirmation.
The notice lists church events at First Presbyterian with Rev Frank Horak Jr. as pastor. On Sunday May 3 church school at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. On Wednesday May 6 confirmation at 4:00 p.m. and youth choir at 5:00 p.m. A cordial welcome to all.
Dr Minah M. Hansen, Arling ton pediatrician and daughter of Clifton residents, will speak at the Clifton Civic Improvement Society meeting at City Hall dining room 3 p.m. on May 6. The program includes a flag raising by Clifton Girl Scout Troop before her talk on Women in Medicine. Hostesses for the afternoon are Mrs Jess G Hammock Jr Mrs Martin S Hoel Sr Mrs Raymond H Rogstad Mrs J M Jorgenson and Mrs Clara Westley.
District Manager Robert C. Ford launches a Were You Counted campaign as the 1970 Census nears completion in Bosque Somervell counties. Enumerators listed for Bosque and Hamilton counties urge residents to file Were You Counted forms to ensure a complete count for federal and state funding and representation.
Womack Community service details for Zion United Church of Christ led by Pastor F. H. Horak Jr. include Morning Worship at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 5 with Women's Guild at 2:30 p.m., Adult Choir at 7:30 p.m. on May 5, and Church Council at 8:00 p.m. on May 7. A cordial welcome is extended to all.
Mrs John D Fenn Mrs R L Clark Rita Cooper and Lynda Tarango of Fenns Fashions and Beauty Salon with Mrs Sally Ragsdale of Powder Puff attended the Zotos Hair Styling Preview in Fort Worth on Sunday April 26 presented by North Beauty Supply and starring Otto of Vienna.
The Clifton Golf Club will hold an important meeting at City Hall at 7 30 p m on Thursday April 30. All members are urged to attend and prospective members are welcome.
The Coon Creek Homecoming at Coon Creek Church on Sunday April 26 drew many relatives neighbors and friends for an all day event. Gospel singing morning dinner in the Community Club house evening singing and visiting featured attendees from Gatesville Clifton Whitney Valley Mills Hillsboro and nearby areas with numerous residents listed among the guests.
Mrs and Mrs Alton Glenn New announce the birth of their daughter Vickie Denice in Fort Worth All Saints Hospital on Wednesday April 22 1970 at 6 05 am. The baby weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces and has an older sister at home. Grandparents are Wilson New and Mrs W R New both of Fort Worth and Earnest Sanders of Joshua with great grandparents listed in Clifton and Joshua.
Clifton natives David A. Bronstad and Leroy E. Bronstad visited relatives in Clifton last Saturday. Frank E. Smith family and Don C. Smith with Curtis joined Trinity Lutheran church services and enjoyed a dinner at the C. Bronstad home. Other visitors included J. M. Huse, C. M. Brown, and A. L. Bronstad. Dewey Garrison of Dennison stayed with A. N. Randle from Saturday to Monday. Postmaster Robert Baldridge attended a National Association of Postmasters meeting in Brownwood. Mrs. Keith Kelly of Corpus Christi spent the weekend with her parents W. L. Gauntt and family.
A Basque bill notes two hippies tying marriage vows at the altar. The minister asks if one will kiss the bride, marking a moment of unconventional ceremony in a period piece.
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