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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1974
Page
8
Mrs. Mary Nelson was omitted in the writeup of Cranfills Gap String Band at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter May. Circle No 2 met January 17 with 12 members. Edythe Johnson led Bible study and the group prayed. Tea included refreshments after an embroidery session.
Local social roundup includes hosting of Vada Wimberly in a circle and a Crawfills Gap String Band performance at the N E W Gap Cafe on January 17. Residents visited kin in Hamilton and Clifton, with multiple weekend visits and hospital well wishes. A bridal shower is planned for February 2 at the Lutheran Church Parlor for Mrs Marvin Wickman, and Mrs Wickman wed Mr Wickman January 19 at St Olaf Lutheran Church.
The church schedules events across January with Rev. Frank H. Horak Jr. presiding. Activities include Youth Choir at 3 45 Friday and Confirmation at 4 15. Sunday Worship at 9 and Church School at 10. Youth Fellowship Bowling Party at 1 30. Wednesday meal and Adult Choir at 12 noon and 7 30 respectively.
A compiled roll of patients and relatives listed by date from January 14 to January 21 1974. Names appear with towns including Clifton Valley Mills Gatesville Meridian Whitney Mc Gregor Crawford and Waco along with patients such as Erick Andrew Burreson and others. The list records hospital entries and associated residents in central Texas communities.
The notice lists Sunday activities at First Baptist Church Laguna Park led by Rev. Joe Stevens. Sunday School starts 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service 7:00 p.m.
A school newsletter from Cranfills Gap High School highlights a successful painting party funded by First Security State Bank, with items bought for classrooms. It notes upcoming events including the Seniors' Annual Outsiders Volleyball Tournament and district basketball games, and ends with a call to save forests.
Birth notices report James Christopher Roberts born January 11 1974 to Jerry L. Roberts and Shirley Ann Sadler at 327 Palin McGregor weight 7 pounds 2 ounces. Brad Tyson Land born January 15 1974 to Burl T. Land Jr. and Yvonne Clothier at 902 S Avenue I Clifton weight 9 pounds 2 ounces. Preston Lee Pride born January 16 1974 to Lawrence Edward Pride and unnamed mother. Patsy Lee Adcock of Koppert with box 32 reports weight 7 pounds 5 ounces.
The schedule lists services and activities at First Presbyterian Church. Times include 4:15 p.m. Confirmation, 10 a.m. Church School, 11 a.m. Morning Worship, 1:30 p.m. Youth Friendship, 12 noon Happiness Is Share, and 6:45 p.m. Adult Choir.
Major Burgans and his wife Mrs. A E Burgan return to their home in West Virginia after a several weeks visit with Major Burgan's mother Mrs Hettie Hill at 411 Live Oak Clifton.
The church outlines services including 9 45 a m Sunday School 11 a m Morning Worship 7 p m Sunday night service and 7 p m Wednesday night prayer service.
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