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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1971
Page
11
Bosque County Electric Company promotes electrical services for the Lake Area. Each technician has 10 years of experience in commercial industrial and residential work. A M Anderson Jr and Garland Murphree provide day and night contact numbers. Meridian.
Lieutenant Governor Ben Barnes and Secretary of State Martin Dies Jr. opened the 62nd Texas Senate at noon on Tuesday January 12. Barnes announced 27 standing committees and said the Finance Committee would begin meetings this week. He awarded commemorative gavels and urged swift, decisive work to meet future challenges.
The Willing Workers Class of Lake Whitney Baptist Church met at the Dalton Bland home January 12 at 2 30 p m for a business session. Mrs Dalton Bland gave the devotional and Mrs Earl Thomas led the prayer. Leaders were named for future outings and 12 members plus a visitor attended.
The Quitters Club of Bosque County adds its 34th member who has quit smoking and will encourage others to kick the habit. Members include Mrs. David Lyster, J Bruce Parks, A L Cole, and others as the club promotes deep breathing, routine changes, and increased activity to curb cigarette cravings. Pamphlets are available on request for weight concerns.
The Norse Saddle Club announced officers led by President Jake Wimberly and Vice President Carl Smith. The next meeting is January 24 featuring a trail ride and Cabrero Bar-B-Q inviting member attendance.
Reverend and Mrs Starnes along with Mr and Mrs Til Blassingame were noted in a Fairview social item. The brief records a union of families and local acquaintances without further details.
Elva Seidel resigns as chief deputy in the county tax office effective January 23. She will become bookkeeper for Bosque Valles Electrical Contractors Inc., a Meridian firm owned by Merrill Anderson and Claude Hardie.
The notice lists numerous visits and hospital stays in Clifton and area households. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Clemens, Mrs. Gus Sommerfeld recovering at home, Mrs. Will Downey admitted to Clifton Hospital, and mentions of Bearden, Blassingame, Bernhardt, Finstad, and Eichsberger families among others visiting relatives and friends over the weekend.
Womack community church notices list services and activities led by Pastor F H Horak Jr. Morning Worship at 9 a.m. Church School at 10 a.m. Curriculum Workshop at 2 p.m. Youth Fellowship at 7 p.m. Youth Choir at 7 p.m. Adult Choir at 7:30 p.m. Brotherhood Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Children’s Choir at 3 p.m. A cordial welcome to all.
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