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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1973
Page
20
A statewide survey by the American Automobile Association finds 69 percent of 174 Texas stations open for Labor Day weekend, 15 percent plan to close, and 37 percent undecided. Most closings mirror last year's weekend, with most stations reporting adequate supplies and only 11 percent facing supply problems.
Free 20 minute tests check ears for wax and airflow, then hearing nerve and bone conduction. Joe Treadway hosts a hearing aid workshop at Clifton Motel on Tuesday Sept 4 from 10 30 AM to noon. Repairs and supplies for most aid brands available. licensed in Texas to fit and dispense.
Serious fuel shortages persist across Idaho Kansas Maryland Washington Colorado and Oklahoma with fewer than 25 percent of stations operating normally as of noon on weekdays.
After a two month recess the Clifton Civic Improvement Society will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday September 5 in the Clifton City Hall dining room. Mrs Robert B Lane will present slides showing the 1972 Burlington House Awards winners.
Grace Memorial Baptist Church 107 S Avenue M Clifton presents Sunday 9 45 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Morning Worship 6 00 p m Training Union 7 p m Evening Worship Wednesday 7 30 p m Prayer Meeting all in Clifton services weekly with midweek prayer and worship times
Mrs. Gwendolyn Clyatt of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service urges shoppers to plan meals with less meat and to combine meat with vegetables. She notes modest price dips in fryer chickens, no change for turkeys, and promotes meat as a supplement with dairy, beans, and peas. fruits and vegetables offer varied prices and good value.
Clifton Band Parents announce the first 1973-74 meeting with a covered dish supper at 7 p.m. on Tuesday September 4 in the Clifton High School Cafeteria. New officers include President David Conrad and Director Donald Braun who comes from McGregor. dues support band projects.
Clifton High School announces its current year class officers and steering committees. Senior officers include C R Ksinderud as president and Craig Meinkowsky as vice president. Senior steering, junior steering, and class leaders for sophomores and freshmen are listed with names.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Handley of Clifton and Mrs A H Moorman of Meridian return from a Arkansas journey visiting relatives including R B Hogg Jr of Yellville. They attended a 50th wedding anniversary celebration for C T Marth of Kansas City Kan at Crow Barnes Resort Bulls Shoals Ark with 66 guests present at Sunday's dinner.
Funeral services for Mrs. James Weir of Clifton were held at Clifton Funeral Home chapel. Born Ira Faye Guinn in Valley Mills on October 29, 1929 she died August 18 in Hillcrest Hospital Waco after a short illness. She leaves husband two daughters Barbara Ann and Debra Weir three sons James War Weir David and Dave two sisters and two brothers with nephews as pallbearers.
Funeral services for Rev. William H. McCown of Clifton were held at First United Methodist Church with pastors Cleon Flannagan and J. E. Morton presiding. The 82 year old minister, active in the Texas Methodist Conference, is survived by his wife Leone and three daughters. He had deep ties to the Masonic order and Clifton, linking church, community, and family in a long life of service.
The Rev Albert Petrich director of Apostolic Concerns Radio Evangelistic Mission will conduct Sunday worship at St Olaf Lutheran Church Cranfills Gap on September 2 at 10 am in pastor Marvin Ottmers absence. Sermon titled Who Is the Greatest based on Matthew 23 1 12. Everyone invited.
St Olaf Lutheran Church announces September events with Marvin Ottmers as pastor. Divine worship on September 2 and 5. ALCW work day on September 5 and cleanup day for education buildings on September 7.
Bob Bullock former Secretary of State and candidate for State Comptroller spoke in Clifton this week. The 44 year old Democrat cited tax collection gaps claiming $82.5 million in annual revenue loss and pledged to reform procedures to stop tax dollars from slipping away. He noted his background in law politics and military service as he urged Texas taxpayers to back his bid.
Ludi Knudson and Lydia Orbeck hosted a brunch Saturday August 25 at the Orbeck Home honoring Miss Tina Tergerson bride-elect of Kenneth Stanford. Guests included Mrs. Leland Tergerson Mrs. Joseph Dzencelowicz Christine Tergerson Clinton Stanford and others.
Here on visit C R Leudtke of Flagersville and Mrs Bertha Luedtke of Waco spent the weekend with their brother E R Luedtke of Cuiton in city.
Seven swine waste management seminars will be held in Texas this fall to boost producer compliance with state pollution rules. Sessions cover registration rules, waste disposal, and permits, with locations in Lubbock Renner Waco Weslaco Brenham Uvalde and Seguin and details at county Extension offices or TWQB TACB EPA regional office in Dallas.
If you have anything to buy sell or trade contact the Clifton Record at phone 675 3336 for classified listings and notices.
Free tests using electronic equipment will be conducted in Clifton at the Clifton Motel on Thursday September 6 1973 by Robbie Robinson under courtesy of the Waco Belford Hearing Aid Service. Diagrams of the ear and causes of hearing loss will be shown. Call for in home testing if unable to attend. We repair and stock batteries for hearing aids.
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