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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1969
Page
6
The program introduces a movable testing unit with adjustable tables and in-room utilities to appraise children in school settings. Project director Jack Ross notes 20 local districts in Region XII participate, funded by Title VI A ESEA grants to the Education Service Center Region XII.
A yellowed, brittle magazine found behind wallpaper in an old farmhouse showcases 1920s era ads. It highlights a Nash 400 with twin ignition promising more power and efficiency, plus features like an oil burning range and an All-Silk Pongee Dress for $1.98.
A man drew a pistol in a cafe to get change for a jukebox and order food, then waved the weapon at patrons before leaving. Patrolman Wright stopped the suspect near Lakeside Village after spotting the car at the Moose Club and arrested him without resistance. Nearby residents Julia Mabry and Anna Scott visited Clifton with Jerry Benfer and family. Don’t send children to Sunday School.
Clifton teams and junior highs posted basketball wins across multiple matchups. Clifton Jr High boys won two in Connally Tourney while the girls posted a manship trophy in Meridian the same weekend. Senior Valley Mills and Grandview also defeated Clifton squads in varied games with Sparks and Hanson leading scoring for Clifton girls in several outings.
Clifton residents share Christmas and New Year visits across Texas. Highlights include Mrs. C. Anderson and family in Fort Worth with Alvin Prince, M. H. Hall visiting Clifton, and Jil Suzanne Eary’s baptism at First Methodist Church. Winners Hans Kalscheuer and Lutherans celebrate trip to New Orleans with a Pensacola cruise. Several locals travel to Tampa Sugar Land and Arlington for holidays, plus a Vietnam-bound Private Stewart visits Clifton.
The Clifton Record will begin a weekly column answering common Federal tax questions from the Internal Revenue district office. With the 1968 tax filing window from January 1 to April 15, 1969, the column aims to inform readers, reduce calls or visits, and strengthen understanding of tax rights and responsibilities.
Rudolph Herbert Bernhardt 75 of Rt 1 Clifton died Saturday January 11 at his home after a long illness. Funeral services were held January 12 at Zion United Church of Christ Womack with Rev Bill Barnett officiating. Burial followed at Chase Cemetery. He was a World War I veteran and longtime Bosque County farmer. He is survived by 13 nieces and 8 nephews and was preceded in death by his parents five brothers and four sisters.
The Bosque County Farm Bureau will hold its January 21 meeting at the Morgan School Cafeteria with a 7 p.m. covered dish supper. M. S. Wilkins Sr. directs the Morgan-Kopper Area. Dr. Gibney Kendrick of Marion, State Director of District VII, will present the program and report on the National Farm Bureau Convention held in December. Membership Week in Texas urged.
The Lazy Daisy Home Demonstration Club met at 2 pm on Jan 13 at Mrs. Joe Boleman's Clifton home. Officers elected for the coming year include President Lincoln Ferris and Secretary Treasurer K Luckemeyer, with delegates and committees named.
The Ladies Aid LWML of Immanuel Lutheran Church met January 9 1969 in the Fellowship Hall. Mrs Hugo Landgraf led prayer and presided. Topic Love Active in Social Ministry was presented by Mrs Erwin Wiederaenders. Visitors welcomed. Project: favors for the International LWML Convention in Houston. Regular members attended and refreshments served.
Local classified section highlights Clifton results with promotional notes urging readers to try the ads. Listings promise quick finds and practical offers across multiple categories.
Anderson 70, of Clifton died Wednesday at the local hospital. Funeral services set for 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church Clifton with Rev. Erwin Kuitt officiating. Burial will follow in Clifton Cemetery.
Box of 1000 paper clips offered at 59 cents by Record Office Supply. Small pack deals available. Local ad notes tie-dye style branding for tie-dh product line.
Funeral services for Miss D alpha Gallahar former school teacher who died Friday January 10 1969 in Navarro County Memorial Hospital Corsicana were held at 2 p m Saturday in Clifton Rev Eugene E Wood pastor of the Westminister Presbyterian Church Corsicana of which she was a member officiated Burial was in the family plot in the Clifton Cemetery Miss Gallahar was the daughter of the late John and Joanna Kell Gallahar and granddaughter of the late FP Kell of Clifton She is survived by two sisters Miss Edna Gallahar and Mrs T W R Harrison both of Corsicana one brother Lee Gallahar Ada Oklahoma and several nieces and nephews Nephews were pallbearers.
Erwin Knitt pastor leads Sunday services at 8 30 and 11 00 with 9 45 school Sunday 6 30 Luther League. Tuesday 7 30 Leah Circle in the lounge. Wednesday 6 30 Sr confirmation 7 45 Jr confirmation and 7 30 choir practice.
Golden Eagle Passports for 1969 admission to federal recreation lands are now on sale at offices of the U S Interior Department Bureau of Outdoor Recreation. The pass costs 7 dollars and may be bought in person or by mailing a personal check or money order to the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation Denver Federal Center Building 41 Denver Colorado 90225. Money from sales supports the Land and Water Conservation Fund and funds 50 50 matching grants and land purchases by national parks and forest agencies.
Clifton lists 1969 boys and girls basketball dates starting Friday January 10 through Friday February 14 with games on select Fridays and Tuesdays. The schedule includes B boys and Girls War matchups and a Boys division.
Mrs Milton Allen and Mrs Merle Belcher led the program Message of the Candles for Tri nity Lutheran Church Women at the January 1 meeting. Officers for 1969 were installed by Mrs Raymond Rogstad and include Dan Orbeck president Vernon Swenson vice president J L Standef Jr. secretary Fden Zimmerman treasurer E B Harris education secretary W T Thompson stewardship secretary. A memory tribute honored Mrs Emma Jenson and Mrs Alma Aar. Merle Belcher gave the meditation. Dorcas Circle hosted.
Classified notice offers space for sale stating a weekly rate paid in cash and invites bring your ad by today.
Bosque County Judge E. W. McGee proclaims February 2 and 9 as Cancer Alertness Days urging women to view American Cancer Society films at The Clifton Theatre Clifton Sunday afternoons at 4 30 p m The films teach breast self examination and time and two women and emphasize early treatment and saving lives through awareness generated by Mrs Ben Rhodes chair of the Education Committee of the Bosque County Unit of the American Cancer Society
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