29 Dec 1966
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1966
Page
1
Postmaster Baldridge warns mail receptacles are protected by federal law. In the past year about 25 000 mailboxes were damaged or destroyed and 2041 people were arrested for such acts. Penalties include fines up to 1000 and up to three years imprisonment.
Clifton Cub Scout Pack 234 met December 19 at the Clifton VFW Hall with Cub Master Joe K Brown presiding. Den 3 won the honor of a free movie. awards included Bear, Wolf, Gold Arrow and Silver Arrow badges for multiple scouts.
Clifton Lions Club announces a luncheon meeting at Clifton City Hall at noon on Tuesday January 10 1967. All members urged to attend.
Two grass fires occurred Saturday December 24. The first at 11 10 am along Highway 219 on Bob Whitley’s property caused no damage. the second at 2 15 pm at Laguna Park was controlled by firemen with no damage.
Chief Eldon J. Forbess issued traffic violations for December 18 to 24, 1966 including improper turn without safety causing accident loud mufflers and excessive noise. A minor collision occurred December 22 at Ave D and 5th St between a 1966 Chevrolet pickup and a 1955 Ford sedan causing about 150 dollars damage to the car and 40 to 60 dollars to the pickup with no injuries.
Bosque Memorial Museum in Clifton will close during January and February except by appointment. For information call Mrs. Jack Kirton Mor fan NE 5-2661 or Mrs. Ole J. Hoel Clifton 675-3654. Closure due to inadequate heating facilities.
The Clifton Civic Improvement Society will hold its monthly meeting at 3 p.m. Wednesday January 4 1967 in City Hall. The program is a Travel Tour by Miss Ruby Mixon of Fort Worth with hostesses Mrs W R Standefer Mrs W B Oswald Mrs Carl Pearson Mrs E A Priddy and Mrs E H Schow assisting.
The first Norwegian Lutheran Church Service will be celebrated on Sunday January 8 1967 at 2 p m at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Norse near Clifton All interested persons and families are invited The event aims to recall memories thank God for guiding the older generation and encourage the younger to carry on in the future in a Service of Praise and Thanksgiving conducted in Norwegian and English.
Regular singing session at Lanes Chapel Memorial Methodist Church near Clifton from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday January 1. Everyone welcome to attend.
Analysis foresees a deceleration after the 1966 peak but not a major downturn. Foreign tensions, tax increases, tighter credit, and slower housing and industrial activity shape the 1967 outlook while optimism remains for a controlled inflation-deflation mix and selective public works.
The article predicts 1967 will bring strong wage gains but warns of potential labor disruptions and greater chances of restrictive labor legislation. It notes union leaders may restrain strikes, while managers brace for a year of defensive action to curb wage growth amid international developments.
Clifton High School senior Larry Grimland is named to the 1966 Waco Tribune Herald News Super Centex Squad along with 24 other Central Texas players. Clifton places six players on the 13-A All-District football teams with offensive and defensive selections listed for Clifton and rival schools.
Staff Sergeant Eulan R. Benfer, data processing machine operator in the Air Force intelligence division, received the Air Force Commendation Medal on December 16 from Lt. Gen. Glen R. Birchard. The citation notes meritorious service from February 12 1964 to June 30 1966 at Offutt Air Force Base Nebraska. Benfer is the son of Fount A. Benfer and Hilma Mabry, attended Clifton High School before enlisting in 1956, and is married to Margaret A. Pettys with four children.
Mrs. Joe Karl Jr. announced the winners of the December 22 1966 drawing at Clifton Floral. Prize recipients include Mrs. Edgar Weide for a Christmas table arrangement Miss Elsie Coston for a pot plant and Mrs. Hulen Aars for a Christmas corsage.
Sormrude's Thrif-Tee Food Mart held its annual Christmas Eve drawing on December 24, 1966, for Clifton shoppers and nearby towns. Winners include Ray Wilson for a 50-piece silverware set, Herbert Bolte for a four-piece patio set, Willie Stacha for a four-piece kitchen tool set, and others winning items such as a travel bag, zipper briefcase, patio ice bucket, G E electric clock, beverage stems, a two-quart thermo jug, and refrigerator bowls. The event expressed festive greetings to the community.
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