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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1968
Page
5
A columnist muses on changing travel speeds from horse teams to cars and notes a quasar 3C-9 is 9 billion light years away moving at 149000 miles per second, about eight tenths the speed of light. He suggests looking up quasar facts in an encyclopedia.
Members of World War I of Barracks No 1887 will meet at 30 p.m. Sept. 3 at Clifton City Hall for supper and business meeting. Everyone is invited.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8553 meets on the first and third Thursday each month at Robert FE Binford Post 8553 in Clifton Texas located on Riverside Drive.
Mosheim School announces start of classes on Tuesday September 3 with all-day sessions. The faculty includes Mr Marie Lawrence in first and second grade Mrs Anna Spitze third through sixth grades and other staff. Added this year Mrs Paul Howard teaches primary grades. lunch room prices unchanged.
The Clifton Civic Improvement Society hosts a famous turkey dinner for locals and visitors. Meals are served family style and all you can eat for 2.00 per person.
The article argues that money loses priority when a person already has ample resources. It discusses contentment, simplicity, and non material values as keys to a fulfilled life. It cites examples of individuals prioritizing time, relationships, and purpose over wealth.
A miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Sharon Martin was held from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday August 10 at the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church in Clifton. Mrs. Celeste Martin, her mother, greeted guests in the receiving line.
The hospital notes document numerous names from Clifton and nearby towns such as Valley Mills Gatesville Meridian McGregor Waco Aquilla Hico Crawford and Hutchins with dates from August 13 to August 19 1968. Names include Mrs W A Allison Harold Kettler Mrs Verna Shafer Daniel A Newton Eddie G Bronstad Bryan Vicars and several others.
A & L Cycle owned by Joe Comeaus plans a August 24 opening in the former Erickson Feed building Clifton. The shop will sell used motorcycles and parts for all makes and later stock mini bikes. The Comeaus family resides in Valley Mills.
Mrs. Dick Blassingame reports visits across Fairview including Mr. and Mrs. Tye White and Jerry with Mrs. H A White, A L Siepert in San Antonio with Arthur Thompson, T A Blassin in Waco, Judy and Roger, and Jerry’s Shrine Circus trip, plus Mrs White and Jerry visiting Mrs Joel Webber on Saturday afternoon.
Grace Memorial Baptist Church at 107 S Ave M and West St lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 10 45 a m Training Union at 7 p m Evening Worship and Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7 30 p m led by Rev Curtis Holland pastor.
Lake Whitney Recreation Club announces the new driving range opens today August 22 with golf lessons by appointment from pro Dewey Burkhart. Club Chairman Bob White notes the front nine of the 18 hole course will be completed soon with an expected September opening for that section.
Airman Apprentice Edwin D. Fordyce USN 20 son of Mr and Mrs Ray S Fordyce of Laguna Park Clifton serves aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli off Vietnam The ship maintains readiness and provides logistic support to Marines after an amphibious assault with helicopters landing and taking off daily It also serves as a haven for wounded Marines and houses advanced medical equipment afloat.
ASCS urged farmers to vote by Sept 18 in the third week elections for community committees across the nation and in Bosque County by mail or in person. Nomination by petition closes Aug 23 with several eligibility rules noted and ballots to county offices.
The notes describe cleaning methods for equipment after applying water soluble chemicals and phenoxy herbicides. Ammonia rinse and charcoal rinse are outlined, plus spray equipment storage care. Texas A&M experts report peach root knot nematodes rising. Nemaguard or Okinawa rootstocks recommended and nurseries prep new budded varieties. Bosque County 4-H members excel at the State Horse Show.
Fort Worth notes Dolly Parton as a talented songwriter and singer who writes stories and poems in her spare time. She will sing many of her own hits during appearances at the Texas Western Fair. The piece mentions September 2029 and cites weather as an enduring mystery.
Faron Younes tops the Pesas Western Fair lineup in Fort Worth as a multi hyphenate star. He is a country talent and radio TV personality, recording artist, writer and publishing owner. He also runs a syndicated show and leads a firm that bought Sulphur Dell, transforming it into an auto race track.
Mr and Mrs David Leon Olsen of Rt 1 Clifton announce the birth of a daughter Katheryn Lynn born Tuesday August 13 at 12 47 a m at Goodall Witcher Hospital Foundation. The baby weighs seven pounds four ounces.
Eddie Bronstad 79 of Clifton died Monday August 19 at Clifton hospital. Funeral services were held at 3 pm Wednesday August 21 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church Norse conducted by Rev Albert Fetrich. Interment was in Norse Cemetery.
Erwin Knitt pastor leads Sunday Divine Worship at 8 30 am and 11 am with Sunday School at 11 am. Evening service at 7 00 pm and Board of Education meetings. TLCW volunteers meet Tuesday 9 30 am. Sunset Home 6 30 pm Bible Study Leader's Briefing in the Lounge.
Clifton residents report visits and social events in the area. Mr and Mrs H F Shindler and Mr Wegner attended school reunions in Pharmacy. The Shindlers and Wegners were roommates there. The article notes a family reunion at Walnut Springs Park on August 3 with Paul Miller and Christi of Clifton and other visitors. Mayor Burgan and Mrs Burgan of Oak Hill are visiting Hettie Hill in Clifton for about three weeks. Additional items mention HemisFair attendance by Paul Barnett and others and Mr Don Broce visiting from Chicago in Love Field.
Descendants of Mr and Mrs J Scott will hold their annual reunion at the Turnersville Recreation Center on Sunday August 2. Family friends welcome to attend.
Lois Ann Skinner of Clifton is among 888 seniors applying for bachelor degrees at North Texas State University. Summer commencement is set for August 24 at 7 pm at Fouts Field. Skinner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roc Womack, is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Education and is a Clifton High School graduate.
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