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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1970
Page
7
The record shows a sequence of school team identifiers, listing No 3 Iredell through No 22 Mustang with various town or campus names such as Walnut Springs Eulogy Koppers Morgan Womack Coyote Valley Mills Mosheim Clifton Norse Crawfills Gap Steiner Laguna Park and Mustang in a compact roster style. It reads like an index of teams or classifications rather than a narrative event.
A columnist recalls reader reactions to his weekly piece, noting continued reader interest despite ebbing enthusiasm. He defends Clifton as vibrant and counters claims that small town life is dull, comparing critics to weather forecasters in Texas.
A new election law removes the loyalty oath requirement for party precinct chairmen this year while all other candidates must swear allegiance to the United States. The duties reference District Judge District Attorney County Attorney Sheriff Tax Assessor Collector County Commissioners for Precinct 1 and 3 and all Precinct Constables.
Mrs. Odelle Peterman 46 of Clifton died Thursday January 1 at the local hospital. Funeral services were held January 3 at Tri nity Lutheran Church Clifton conducted by Rev Erwin Knitt with burial in Clifton Cemetery.
A compact digest of Clifton area items from 1969 including CHS track and scholastic wins, hospital fundraising progress, street paving plans, local industry open houses, and community projects. Notable entries include Cub Relays results, district baseball title, and school staffing updates.
The issue notes simplified voter registration applications and a new precinct list by name and number for Bosque County. It explains that some precinct numbers are nonconsecutive due to past consolidations, which do not affect other numbers.
The Girls team beat Aquilla 45 36 then defeated Craw fills Gap 28 23 in consolation finals. The Boys opened with a 64 55 win over Tolar with Larry Bridger and Gary Fossett at 22 each. Joe Wallace led the Cubs 41 38 over Aquilla with 15. Fossett topped scoring in finals with 17. On Tuesday January 6 Clifton Junior High edged Reicher 36 31. Sonny Vanderlinden had 16. The Cub Boys Varsity also beat Reicher 53 43 with Bridger 15 and Fossett 14.
Community Public Service Company and Clifton Telephone Company workers will disconnect wiring using bucket-boom trucks while volunteer helpers walk the ground to ease wires and bulbs. Arthur Hyles reports several businesses have contributed to repairs and future decorations and urges more donations as next year’s costs rise if annual support wanes.
Stephanie Janet Felan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Felan of Waco, was born December 28, 1969 at Goodall-Witcher Hospital Foundation in Clifton weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces. Grandparents listed as Mr. and Mrs. Alex Felan of Clifton and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Roma of Waco.
U S Senator Yarborough warned at a Texas Statehouse news conference that lagging voter registration hurts Democrats more than Republican poll momentum. Texas GOP leader William Steger said strong candidate plans exist for senator and governor, with registration in Harris Dallas and Midland already showing Republican strength. Secretary Martin Dies urged all eligible Texans to register ahead of the January 31 deadline.
Womack Community welcomes all with a full week of services and meetings led by Pastor Horak Jr. On Sunday January 11 the church offers Morning Worship at 9:00 a.m. Church School at 10:00 a.m. and the Annual Congregational Meeting with a covered dish supper at 5:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship at 7:00 p.m. On Wednesday January 14 confirmations at 4:00 p.m. Youth Choir at 5:00 p.m. and Adult Choir at 7:45 p.m.
Our Savior's Lutheran Church lists events this week led by Rev. Albert Petrich. Bee Hill Boggy Circle meets 2:00 p.m. with Mrs. Clarence Colwick. Clifton Circle at 3:00 p.m. with Mrs. Ervin Grelle. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Divine Worship at 10:45 a.m. Sermon "Light Has Come" from Isaiah 60:1-6. Church Women meet Tuesday 2:00 p.m. Men meet 7:30 p.m.
Clifton church posts a January outline with Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday and meetings for Women of the Church Diaconate Session Youth Choir and Adult Choir throughout the week starting January 12.
January 11 to 17 lists services and activities led by Pastor L Burns. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Training Union 6:00 p.m. Worship 7:00 p.m. Deacons meeting 7:00 p.m. WMS meeting 9:30 a.m. Wednesday workers meeting 7:45 p.m. Sanctuary Choir 7:00 p.m.
Rev. Ervin Knitt leads services at 10:30 with Mary Circle at 2:15 in the lounge. Luther League exec meets, Sunday School, Worship, and multiple church committees and circles hold sessions through the day including T. L. C. Women exec and Esther Circle.
Reverend Clay Burns of Clifton and Reverend Curtis Holland of Clifton plan to attend the Texas Baptist Evangelism Conference in Fort Worth January 12 to 14 at the Tarrant County Convention Center. Dale Evans and Dr. C. M. Ward are among 15 speakers. Expected attendance is 10 000 to 12 000. The conference theme is This We Believe with doctrinal messages on Biblical subjects.
Texas election rules explain registration eligibility for residents and moves after October 1, 1970. Attorneys general note clerks must issue certified copies for veterans claims and set safety standards for gas transportation. Health dept pays half the pilot salary for joint welfare planes. Using horns or devices to lure wild foxes in several counties is illegal.
Rev Dale Yant leads Sunday worship at First Methodist Church Crawfills Gap Texas with worship at 9 30 a m and church school at 10 30 a m on the morning program
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