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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1973
Page
2
Bill Jordan urges caution after a severe December ice storm in Central Texas. The piece stresses clear windows, reduced speeds, space between vehicles, avoidance of ice on bridges, gentle braking during skids, and regular window cleaning. It notes snow is rare in Bosque County and advises postponing trips when possible.
Crossroads News reports extreme Texas conditions with four inches of snow and ice then a rapid warm-up to sunny skies and temperatures above seventy. Also notes recovery wish for Prinston Pierson after surgery and social visits as Virginia Lee Cox weds at First Lutheran Church.
By Mrs Milton Brown many former schoolmates and friends attended as Rev Jenson and family from Dallas Cranfills Gap and Austin joined Clifton locals for a warm welcome. Tributes came for Mrs Nelson and Fred Matson while hospitality tea bridged Meridian Norse congregations. Rose to 95 for Do A Brown. party at Sunset Home marked birthday.
Memorial service for 80 year old Mrs. Selmer Knudson was conducted at Trinity Lutheran Church Clifton with Pastor Ted Steenblock and Chaplain Wayne Menking. Burial followed at Rock Church Lutheran Cemetery. Born 1892 in Bosque County she lived in Cranfills Gap and Clifton. Survived by husband Selmer son Trent granddaughter Ruth Jane and brother Joseph Jenson.
Menu items for Clifton School week include meat loaf, barbecued chicken, fish, hamburgers, and breakfast-like items with milk and bread. The document also lists a bank report with assets, deposits, liabilities, reserves, and a sworn affidavit by Lonnie C. Tergerson as vice president and cashier.
A maxim attributed to Wick Fowler suggests that smoking may shape youths into better teenagers. The remark frames smoking as a catalyst for maturation and social behavior, reflecting a provocative, controversial viewpoint rather than a factual health claim.
Mr and Mrs S F Benfer observed their 69th wedding anniversary on Friday January 12 1973 They live on a farm near here Benfer 91 born October 4 1881 and Mrs Benfer born April 6 1886 are still active on the farm He is a retired farmer and she though blind enjoys life at home with small chores
State Bank No 629 and its domestic subsidiaries report the condition of First Security State Bank of Crawfills Gap Texas at close of business December 31 1972. The report lists assets liabilities and capital adequacy with details filed for Bosque County. The summary reflects bank operations within the period and complies with regulatory reporting requirements.
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