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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1977
Page
2
A weekend of warm visits and a community welcome for a new band, with residents from Cranfills Gap Clifton Iredell and surrounding towns joining in. Raymond Gaston ill. Hamilton trip. 42 game at Babbitt and Stanford homes. birthday gathering for P B Rohne with Suter Rohne Dillon and L Rohne guests.
Margaret Sheppard daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sheppard and Cranfills Gap High School senior remains in Hillcrest Baptist Hospital Waco after a January 17 car crash Monetary contributions for the family are welcome at First Security State Bank or Gap Drug Store The Lionettes hold six wins two losses in District while the Lions stand four wins four losses.
Weather hindered Sunday services but activity remained high as residents sent well wishes to Mrs. Downey in Clifton hospital and Mrs. Schilberger recovering from surgery. Sam Blassingame, once a Clifton resident, shows improvement after a near heart attack, with family and friends nearby.
Hill Junior College announces fall semester honor roll with students Clifton Charles, Pat Reeder, Meridian Keith, Hilderbrand, Whitney Robin, S. Bissing, Betty Gilmore, Teresa Gilmore, Carmen Cato Peters, Amy Roy, and Jack Anthony Tardy listed for academic distinction.
Clifton Magazine Club members gathered at Mrs. W. B. Oswald’s home on January 18 for a program titled The Joy of Living. Speaker Mrs. J Bruce Parks shared her journey into painting noting its relaxation and the eye opening clarity it brings. Several amateur painters in the group presented their work and discussed their paths to painting while Mrs. Oswald hosted and refreshments were served. The Lake Whitney DAV Chapter 215 and Auxiliary announce a meeting February 8 at 7 30 p m in Laguna Park to elect new officers and welcome new members.
Bosque County Unit of the American Cancer Society met in Goodall-Witcher Hospital cafeteria Clifton with thirty attendees from surrounding areas. Dr Don L McCord spoke on advances in cancer treatment noting declines in stomach uterus and colon cancer with rising prostate and pancreatic rates. The next meeting is planned for March 28 in Meridian.
The Waco Boat and Sports Show runs Feb 11–13 at the Waco Convention Center with fourteen exhibitors showing boats campers motorcycles CB radios sailboats and trailers. Miss Texas Universe Kim Tomes will open the show and host the beauty pageant with acts by Dennis Healy Vickie Sharp Universe Twirlers MCC drill team and Tucson Band Mel Sergeant. Bass seminars by Ranger guide and factory reps from Sportsman's Electronics will highlight the event.
Clifton Chapter of Young Homemakers of Texas met January 24 in the High School Home Economics Room with 22 members. They work with Basque County Child Welfare Board to aid a Clifton family, started with Christmas gifts food and clothing in December. They discussed co hosting Miss Central Texas Fair with Clifton Jaycees. Delegates Mary Sue Crawson and Arlene Bell attended the Young Homemakers Convention in Fort Worth January 28 29. Betty Lou Powers and Jan Wynn also attended. Linda Liardon led a cake decorating program. A microwave oven demonstration and nutritious meal planning are planned for February 28 by Arlene Bell and Jan Wynn. Crewel kits for the April meeting will be selected.
Loyd Swenson Jr presented flowers at Our Savior’s Church on Sunday in memory of Mrs. Sadie Hoel on what would have been her 90th birthday. Weekend visits included Craig White of Houston with T J White and Mrs White’s parents Jodie and Mrs Pederson in Womack. Claude White returned home from East Texas State University Commerce. Sergeant Ray Fraser and wife visited from Temple.
Gloria Moseley notes upcoming civilian life for Mr Fraser who expects a three week discharge. Clifton Circle met with Mrs Colwish. Tur key Creek Circle met at Mrs Bronstad. Norse Circle to meet at Mrs Swenson with lessons led by Mrs Pernell. Hospital recoveries for Mrs Pitts and Mrs Pederson. Holy Communion Sunday urged. weather outlook predicts rain despite sunshine.
Taxpayers must report wages salaries tips dividends interest pensions and annuities. Compute tax using the proper table attach W 2 forms sign and mail by April 15. If overpaid a refund is due or notice of tax due will be sent.
Review copy of Politics Texas Style by Congressman W R Poage forwarded to The Clifton Record by The Project Board. Book printed at Poage’s expense. 1,400 copies given to Baylor University to help finance the W R Poage Congressional Library on campus. Includes chapters on land, frontier, fear of government, Prohibition era, World War II, federal influence, and profiles of Texas leaders.
Taxpayers with adjusted gross income of twenty thousand six dollars or less may opt for the IRS to compute their income tax using the short Form 1040A or the long Form 1040. Those filing Form 1040 must take the standard deduction to qualify.
The Heart of Texas Council of Governments Regional Aging Advisory Council will meet at 10 45 a.m. Thursday Feb 3 at the Austin Avenue Methodist Church in Waco with members expected to attend and discuss regional aging issues.
Clifton residents are invited to attend free hearing tests Tuesday February 8 from 10 30 a m till noon. The notice mentions repair service on most makes of aids full service on cleaning tubes and batteries for your aid.
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