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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1970
Page
2
The editorial asserts that a nation cannot remain ignorant and free in civilization. It argues a free press and universal literacy are essential for safety and true democracy, warning that ignorance undermines liberty.
A National Research Council report urges expectant mothers to gain twenty to twenty five pounds rather than ten to twelve. The study links restricted weight gain to higher risks of low birth weight and infant death, arguing healthier babies come from the higher gain range.
Dr. Melvin Knisely and two assistants at the Medical College of South Carolina report clinical proof that alcohol even in small doses damages the brain liver and heart. They say red blood cells clump at capillary mouths preventing oxygen delivery to nerve cells, causing cell death.
Clifton played in the Texas Teen Age Baseball Association state finals at Sweetwater, losing 3-1 to Snyder, then beating Brownwood 9-0 before falling to Lake Jackson 5-3. Manager Don Olson praised the players as they faced Texas’s best youth teams.
A long list of visitors and residents from Crawfills Gap and nearby towns travel between Arlington Dallas Carmel Indiana Columbus Ohio and Ontario Ontario visiting relatives attending church events and joining social gatherings. Local families host guests from Oklahoma Texas Vermont and other states while community groups hold socials bridge club meetings and a pot luck in honor of Rev. Martin Jenson.
Gene Aars son of Helen Aars and the late Mrs. Aars of Clifton moves from Fort Worth back to Clifton to join Aars & Nelson Insurance Agency. He formerly served as Assistant Vice-President of Fort Worth National Bank and oversaw national corporate accounts. He plans to live in Clifton and pursue local housing as developments proceed. He credits his city roots and travel experiences while expressing pride in returning home.
Mr and Mrs Levi Bryn of Crawfills Gap and Mr and Mrs Bill Whitford of Meridian attended a rehearsal dinner in their honor at the City Club in Waco on Friday July 31. They also attended the wedding at St Louis Catholic Church and the Grace Foster Smith Hall reception with Mrs Whitford playing the organ.
Church calendar from Crawfills Gap Texas lists Divine Worship at 9 30 a m on August 16 Rev Marvin O Ottmers to lead. Also August 18 Meridian Creek Circle No 1 Goat at Live Oak August 10 Longfest at 7 30 p m Cove Springs August 20 Mustang Lydia Circle planned.
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