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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1968
Page
17
The column reflects on historical travel times and speed limits, noting how far travel has progressed in 50 years. It cites James on the quasar 3C-9 at 9 billion light years away moving at 149000 miles per second, about eight tenths of light speed, and urges readers to consult an encyclopedia for definition.
The World War I of Barracks No 1887 will meet at 6 30 p m on September 3 at Clifton City Hall for supper and a business meeting. Everyone is invited.
The Robert E Binford Post 8553 holds its regular meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month in Clifton Texas on Riverside Drive. Members from the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization attend and discuss post activities and community service.
Mosheim School announced the new term begins Tuesday September 3 with buses running as usual and lunchroom prices unchanged. The campus will offer classes through sixth grade and adds Mrs Paul Howard to teach primary grades along with the listed teachers and staff.
The Fair features a turkey dinner served family style for two dollars per person. Visitors from town and beyond are invited to attend, with money described as unimportant when abundance is available.
A miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Sharon Martin was held Saturday afternoon at the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church in Clifton. The honoree and her mother Mrs. Celeste Martin received in the receiving line, corsages were given, and refreshments served by a team of hostesses including Mrs. Leon Prescher and Mrs. Homer Kettler.
August 13 to 19 1968 records show residents in Clifton Valley Mills Gatesville Meridian McGregor Waco and surrounding towns entering hospital. Names include Mrs W A Allison Harold Kettler Gus Miller Louise Compton Eddie Bronstad Bryan Vicars Verna Shafer and others with multiple entries and some expired notes.
Mrs. Dick Blassingame reports visits by Mr. and Mrs. Tye White and Jerry to Mrs. H. A. White. A. L. Siepert and family spent the weekend in San Antonio visiting Arthur and Judy Thompson and attended HemisFair. The Blassingames traveled to Waco with Judy and Roger. Roger stayed for a visit. F. D. Bearden attended a family gathering on Childress Creek. Jerry went to the Shrine Circus in Waco Saturday night.
Grace Memorial Baptist Church at 107 S Ave M and West 5th St lists Rev Curtis Holland as pastor. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. Training Union at 7 p.m. Evening Worship at 4 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
The Lake Whitney Recreation Club announces opening of its new driving range on August 22 with Golf Pro Dewey Burkhart offering lessons by appointment. Club Chairman Rod White says the front nine of the 18 hole course will be completed soon with a September opening planned for the front nine.
A & L Cycle opens Saturday August 24 in the former Erickson Feed building Clifton. Owner Joe Comeaux pronounces Como and sells Bultaco and Sach motorcycles with used bikes and parts for all makes. He plans to stock mini bikes later and invites the public to visit with his wife and two children Joe Jr. and Corine in Valley Mills.
Airman Apprentice Edwin Fordyce USN 20 son of Ray S and Mrs Fordyce of La guna Park Clifton serves aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli off Vietnam. He helps maintain readiness and provides logistic support to U S Marines after amphibious landings as helicopters land and depart from Tripoli's flight deck. The ship also acts as a haven for wounded Marines and carries advanced medical gear afloat.
The third week in September brings ASC community committee elections by mail in Bosque County. Ballots must be returned by September 18, with three committeemen and two alternates chosen per community. Nomination by petition closes August 23, and eligibility covers all local residents meeting farm program criteria.
Bright blonde Dolly Parton, noted songwriter and singer, will perform many of her own hits during appearances at the Texas Western Fair from September 20 to 29. She also writes short stories and poems in her spare time. The weather remains an unsolved mystery.
Equipment used for phenoxy herbicides requires special rinsing with ammonia or charcoal methods. Ammonia rinse and charcoal rinse procedures are given for wand sprayers and field equipment. Also notes on root knot nematodes in Texas peaches and recommendations to graft on Nemaguard or Albanyaway rootstock. Bosque County 4-H riders shine in state show with top placements.
Fort Worth reports Faron Young set as a headline performer for the Texas Western Fair in Sept 2029. He is described as a multi front talent including radio and TV personality, recording artist, songwriter, music publisher owner, actor, newspaper publisher, and race track developer. Sulphur Dell, the oldest professional ballpark, was bought for about 376000 and is being converted into an auto race track.
The question suggests a link between lack of purposeful activity and dissatisfaction among women. Factors may include social expectations, limited opportunities, and reduced sense of agency, not inherent traits, and vary by culture and era.
Mr and Mrs David Leon Osen of Rt 1 Clifton announce the birth of their daughter Katheryn Lynn born at Goodall Witcher Hospital Foundation on Tuesday August 15 at 12 47 am. The baby weighs 7 pounds 4 ounces.
Eddie Bronstad, 79, of Clifton died Monday at Clifton hospital. Funeral services were held at 3 pm Wednesday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church Norse, conducted by Rev. Albert Petrich. Interment was in Norse Cemetery.
Erwin Knitt, pastor leads 8:30 am Divine Worship 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Divine Worship and 7:00 pm Board of Education. Tuesday 9:30 am TLCW Volunteers Sunset Home 6:30 pm Bible Study Leader's Briefing Lounge.
Clifton area life notes report a string of visits with residents and families. Harlingen guests von W. Wegner and H. F. Shindler recall pharmacy school days. Aug 3 Olson family reunion at Walnut Springs Park. HemisFair trip Aug 26. Joe Boleman party meets son Don Broce in Dallas.
Descendants of Mr. and Mrs I. Scott will hold their annual reunion Sunday August 25 at the Turnersville Recreation Center. Friends of the family are welcome.
Lois Ann Skinner of Clifton among 683 seniors who applied for bachelor’s degrees at North Texas State University. Summer commencement on August 23 at 8 p.m. at Fouts Field. Skinner daughter of R C Womack Star Route. Clifton High School graduate of 1965.
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