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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1963
Page
4
The column notes a counter march by white residents in Austin timed against a color parade on August 28. It urges lawful conduct, police and National Guard to handle violations, and warns of inevitable violence if tensions escalate. Additional items praise cemetery paving and update Cub football prospects.
Lee Murzel Elder, longtime Denton school official and former business manager, resigned to become business manager of San Angelo schools. He plans to move with his family, enroll children locally, and join a district serving about 13,000 students. Denison officials praised the promotion while Elder highlighted the opportunity.
A staff letter from Fowler West praises Congressman Poage of the Eleventh District for maintaining close contact with constituents, personally reading mail, and replying to messages. It notes Poage voted for the DC police bill and as to seniority, his 27 years give him influence and check on House leadership. Poage recently spoke in North Carolina and Houston before returning to Washington.
Mrs W T Roden of Glen Rose was admitted to the local hospital on Tuesday of this week.
Harold Dean Watson of Turnersville sustained minor injuries when his car collided with another at the South Avenue F and West 13th Streets intersection in Clifton. He rode with Carroll E. Draper in a car driven by Ralph H. Hampe. Both vehicles suffered extensive damage with an estimated total of $550.
The Clifton 4H Club held a swimming and home made ice cream party at Mermaid swimming pool on Thursday August 15 with Valley Mills and Mosheim clubs joining local members. Melvin Prescher reported progress on the float for the Central Texas Fair and Miss Lucille Watson spoke on adult leader value. Next Clifton 4H meeting set for September 12 with officer elections. Also T W Etchison and daughter Jean visited Snyder for the weekend with Mr and Mrs Al Andress and daughter Debbie.
Local residents recount guests and trips across Texas and beyond. Rev Guy Wilson hosted William Vanlandingham of Texas City while Mr and Mrs C E Stapp visited Ser geant J T Springwater in Laredo and Hobbs in Houston. Miss Doris Moore heads to Munich to resume art instruction. The Allens toured Six Flags Over Texas as R O Bass and family returned from a California vacation spanning Santa Monica to Salt Lake City.
The Clifton Barracks and Auxiliary No. 1887 will meet Tuesday August 27 at 7 30 PM at the National Guard Armory. A covered dish supper precedes the business session. Delegates to be elected for the National Convention to be held in Detroit Michigan in September.
The Robert E. Binford Post 8553 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars meets on the first and third Thursdays each month on Riverside Drive in Clifton Texas. Members gather for fellowship and post activities.
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