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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1973
Page
6
A statewide A A A survey of 174 Texas gas stations shows 69 percent plan to stay open over Labor Day weekend while 19 percent would close and 37 percent remain undecided. Most closers last Labor Day, supplies remain adequate, and only 11 percent report or expect problems.
Free 20 minute hearing tests announced by Mr. Joe Treadway at the Clifton Motel on Tuesday Sept 4 from 10 30 A M to noon. Tests cover ear wax, ear tubes, bone conduction and air conduction to pinpoint problems and explain options in plain English without high pressure sales. Regular repair and cleaning services available at Stephen ville and Hamilton offices each week.
Jag at noon on weekdays reports serious gasoline shortages continue to plague Idaho Kansas Maryland Washington Colorado and Oklahoma where fewer than a quarter of stations operate normally.
After a two month recess the Clifton Civic Improvement Society will meet at 3 p m on Wednesday September 5 in Clifton City Hall dining room. Mrs Robert B Lane will present slides of 1972 Burlington House Awards winners and the 1973 turkey dinner committee will report financial results for the upcoming City Hall dinner during the Central Texas Fair and Rodeo. The meal is family style with baked turkey and dressing and all trimmings served Friday at 11 a m.
Grace Memorial Baptist Church at 107 S. Ave. M Clifton announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship 11 a m Training Union 6 p m Evening Worship 7 p m and Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7 30 p m.
Texas A and M Extension Service specialist Mrs. Gwendolyn Clyatt advises shoppers to stretch meat by combining with vegetables and using small amounts of meat in dishes like beef stew and hearty soups. She notes poultry prices dip slightly, eggs and dairy remain moderate, and produce prices vary with several vegetables and fruits listed as economical or in abundance.
Clifton Band Parents Association holds its first 1973 74 meeting and covered dish supper at 7 p m on Tuesday September 4 in Clifton High School Cafeteria New officers elected June 4 are President David Conrad Vice President Frank Smith Jr Secretary Mrs J M Finstad and Treasurer Mrs James Corpier All band parents and interested individuals invited Dues support band projects at football games Band director Donald Braun from McGregor replaces prior leadership Braun and his wife Linda have two sons Nathan and Carl Braun holds a BS from Texas Lutheran College and a MS from Southwest Texas University
Clifton High School announces officers by class. Senior president C K Sinderud and secretary Julie Pederson lead the senior class with vice president Craig Meinkowsky and treasurer Ronald Conrad. Junior, sophomore, and freshman officers also listed with presidents, vice presidents, secretaries and reporters.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Handley of Clifton and Mrs A H Moorman of Meridian return from a Arkansas trip visiting relatives in Yellville and Little Rock. The group joined a 56th wedding anniversary celebration for C T Marth and his wife in Bulls Shoals with 66 attending a three day gathering.
Funeral services were held at First United Methodist Church Clifton for Rev. William H. McCown aged 82. Officiating were Rev. Cleon Flannagan and Revs. Wilson Morton with organist Mrs. Ralph Helm. Masonic graveside rites followed. Survived by Leone McCown, three daughters Louise Quinn Billie Perkins Dorothy McCown, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was a longtime Texas Methodist minister and Clifton resident.
Funeral services for Mrs James Weir formerly Ira Faye Guinn were held at Clifton Funeral Home chapel. She died August 18 in Hillcrest Hospital Waco after a short illness. Survivors include husband two daughters Barbara Ann and Debra Weir of Clifton three sons James Earl Weir of Missouri and David and Dave of Clifton her mother Mrs Joe Guinn Meridian two brothers Lester Guinn Meridian and Charles Guinn Clifton and two sisters Mrs Velam Crelia Meridian and Mrs James Bira Belton. Nephews served as pallbearers.
The Rev Albert Petrich director of Apostolic Concerns Radio and Evangelistic Mission will conduct the worship service at St Olaf Lutheran Church Cranfills Gap Sunday Sept 2 at 10 am in the pastor's absence. His sermon titled Who Is the Greatest based on Matthew 23 1 12. Everyone is invited to attend.
Bob Bullock a former Secretary of State and 44 year old Democratic candidate for State Comptroller campaigned in Clifton this week. He cited $82.5 million in unreported state and local sales taxes and pledged tighter collection procedures. Bullock a Korea veteran resides in Austin with wife and two children.
St Olaf Lutheran Church lists a series of Sept events led by Pastor Ottmers. Divine worship September 2 at 1 am for Marvin 0, ALCW work day September 5 at 9, and clean up day September 7 at 8 220 am.
Ludi Knudson and Lydia Orbeck hosted a brunch for Tina Tergerson bride-elect of Kenneth Stanford at the Orbeck home on Saturday August 25. Attending were Mrs. Leland Tergerson, Mrs. Joseph Dzencelow, Mrs. Christine Fergerson, Mrs. Clinton Stanford, and Misses Clay Simpson Kristi Knudson Debbie Payne Flaine Ottmers Marci Cobb Pat Carlson Cathy Fergerson and Chris Julia Orbeck and Mrs Bill Stanford.
Seven Texas swine waste seminars this fall aim to boost producer compliance with state pollution rules. Sessions include Lubbock September 4 and Seguin November 29, with details via county Extension offices and district TWQB TACB EPA offices.
Here on visit were C. R. Leudtke of Flagersville and Mrs Bertha Luedtke who spent the weekend with their brother E R Lueatke of Cuiton in Waco.
If you have anything to buy sell or trade contact The Clifton Record. Phone 675-3336.
Free electronic hearing tests offered in Clifton at the Clifton Motel on Thursday September 6 1973. Diagrams of ear function and causes of hearing loss provided. Testing available for all ages and including home visits if needed. Robinson conducts tests courtesy of Waco Belton Hearing Aid Service with repair services and batteries offered.
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