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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1970

Page

6

Population boom prompts Mars colonization talk

The article quotes a University of California professor on a 2000 population surge and looming pollution risks. It argues technology can curb pollution but cannot halt reproduction, suggesting colonizing another planet may become necessary by the year 2000.

American Legion University of California U. S Prof. Watt Earth Chris Columbus Beaumont Red River Mars

Water loan program spurs 500 Texas projects

Aiken of Vermont reports that legislation authorizes loans and grants for water and sewerage systems in small communities and about 500 such projects have been started in Texas.

Aiken R-Vt Texas

United Pentecostal Church Clifton Service Schedule

The notice lists weekly church events for United Pentecostal Church in Clifton Texas led by Rev Billy Ray Smith Pastor. It includes Ladies Prayer Meeting Monday 7 30 p m Bible Study Wednesday 7 30 p m Sunday School 10 00 a m Worship 11 00 a m Evening 7 30 p m Friday Young People Service and Children s Church.

United Pentecostal Church Billy Ray Smith Clifton Texas Ladies Prayer Meeting Children’s Church

V G Young Institute Honors County Government Leader

Senators will describe the V. G. Young Institute in honor of the late V. G. Young, longtime assistant director of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service and program chairman of the County Judges and Commissioners Conference. Secretary of State Martin Dies Jr. is banquet speaker for the final conference session.

V. G. Young Institute of County Government V. G. Young Texas Agricultural Extension Service County Judges and Commissioners Conference Martin Dies, Jr Charlie Lawrence Extension Service Texas A&m University Commissioners Court Walter Quebedeaux Houston Harris County Health Department County Judges and Commissioners Association The

Gauntt Seeks County Commissioner Post in Precinct 4

W L Gauntt has authorized The Record to announce his candidacy for County Commissioner of Precinct No 4. He said a formal statement will be issued in the near future.

W. L. Gauntt Texans Preston Smith Paul Eggers Texas Smith Paul W. Eggers

Political Announcements for Clifton May 2 Primary

The Clifton Record will publish political notices in order received through the first and second primaries. Cash in advance applies. Announcements include W R Bob Poage for U S Congressman, J E Ward for State Rep, E W McGee and Jack Rowland for County Judge, Fern R White for District Clerk, Jimmie Gill for County Clerk, Tom Heartsill for County Supt, J Paul Howard and Roy Welborn for County Commissioner Precinct 4.

Clifton Record

Notice for Social Security Medicare Enrollment Help

If you approach 65 and have not filed yet, see your social security representative within three months before your 65th birthday. File the application for Medicare protection even if you will continue working to avoid losing coverage. Robert D. Barnes Jr. will be in Clifton City Hall Dining Room at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday February 3 to assist with social security matters.

Robert D. Barnes, Jr Clifton City Hall

Trinity Lutheran Church Activities and Visits

Rev. Ervin Knitt leads Sunday Services at Trinity Lutheran with 9:15 Sunday School 10:30 Worship and Holy Communion. Evening Luther League and circles meet. Tuesday features Rebecca and Martha Circles, T. L. C. Men, and confirmations. Becky Cash of Houston visited Clifton and Waco over January 24 25.

Luther League Naomi Elizabeth Circle Holt Church Council Fellowship Hall Rebecca Circle T. L. C. Men Miriam Circle Gary W. Cash Becky Houston Clifton Waco

Mrs Lonnie Taylor Dies in Odessa Services Held Jan 23

Mrs Lonnie W. Taylor of Houston and formerly of Valley Mills died in an Odessa hospital on January 20 following a heart attack. She was buried in Littlefield on January 23. Survived by son Conrad Taylor of Houston, two daughters Mrs Russell Rice of Odessa and Mrs Jim Haas of Colorado Springs, two brothers W M Kuykendall of Clifton and S K Kuykendall of Fort Worth, two sisters Mrs Gladys Moore of El Paso and Mrs Grady Beard of Portales New Mexico.

Lonnie W Tula) Taylor Houston Valley Mills Odessa Hospital Odessa Littlefield Taylor Conrad Taylor Russell Rice Jim Haas Colorado Springs Colo W. M. Kuykendall Clifton S. K. Kuykendall Fort Worth Gladys Moore el Paso Grady Beard Portales New Mexico

Officials, Spitzer Team Up To Trace Stolen Saddles Boots

Bosque County Sheriff John Baxter Texas Ranger Bill Gunn and E A Spitzer head to Greenville South Carolina to identify recover 19 saddles and 34 pairs of boots stolen from Spitzer's Leather Shop in Clifton about a month ago FBI agents assist in the nationwide probe into a burglary ring with ties to South Carolina. charges filed in Texas for receiving and concealing stolen property.

Bosque County John Baxter Texas Bill Gunn E. A. Spitzer Spitzer Clifton Greenville South Carolina J. B. Alexander Baxter Leslie Vance Vance FBI

New Year Prepackaging Affects Produce Departments

The New Year may bring pre packaged cantaloupes honey dews and watermelons halved quartered or sliced into produce departments says Gwendolyne Clyatt Extension consumer marketing specialist Prepackaging ready to serve grapefruit halves and peeled oranges are other expected developments.

Gwendolyne Clyatt Extnesion

Veterans Administration administers vast insurance programs in 1963

The Veterans Administration in 1963 oversaw government insurance programs totaling over 5.6 million policies with coverage exceeding $48 billion.

Veterans Administration

Oil import worries loom over Texas leadership

Texas leaders warn removal of oil import quotas could strike a severe tax blow next year. Lt. Gov. Barnes and Gov. Smith warn of revenue losses if price supports fall from 3 to 2.25 dollars per barrel and a broad economic impact on schools and local districts.

Texas Nixon Ben Barnes Legislative Budget Board Barnes Preston Smith Senate Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr Alvin Hope San Antonio Independent Oil Man Texas Railroad Commission U. S. Treasury

Local births announced from Clifton area hospitals

The Goodall Witcher Hospital Foundation in Clifton reports several newborns. Bradley Gene Spenrath born January 21 1970 weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces to Darrell and unnamed Spenrath of Fort Worth. Michael Joseph Willenborg born January 23 1970 weighing 9 pounds to James C. and wife of Garland. James Rocky Gant born January 11 1970 weighing 6 pounds 1 ounce to Ronald Miller Gant and wife of Whitney. James Brent Remington born January 15 1970 weighing 5 pounds 14 ounces to James and wife of Meridian. Delia Cruz Estrada born January 15 1970 weighing 6 pounds 7 ounces to Thomas C Estrada and wife of Morgan.

Bradley Gene Spenrath Goodall- Witcher Hospital Foundation Clifton Darrell Gene Spenrath Fort Worth A. L. Spenrath Gus Krueger Michael Joseph Willenborg James C. Willenborg Garland E. J. Willenberg W. W. Meyer Ronald Miller Gant Rt. 1 Whitney James Rocky Gant Goodall-Witcher Hospital Foundation James A. Gant John L. Coleman Breckenridge James Remington Box Meridian James Brent Remington Goodall-Witcher Hospital W. M. Remington James and Opal Cook Thomas C. Estrada Box 15 Morgan Delia Cruz Estrada Goodall- Witcher Hospital Belen Estrada Petro Salas Elsa Texas

Hoff Co Discount Center Moves To New Quarters

Mr and Mrs Don Hoffman owners of Hoff Co Discount Center in Clifton announced this week they moved their business from west of the highway intersection to the building formerly used as a trading stamp redemption center beside Spitzers Leather Shop on North Ave D.

Don Hoffman Hoff-Co Discount Center Clifton Trading Stamp Redemption — Center Spitzers Leather Shop North Ave

Lanes Chapel Hosting Sunday Singing Event

A singing gathering will be held at Lanes Chapel on Sunday February 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. All are invited to attend or participate or simply listen.

Lanes Chapel

Luedtke Family Hosts Visiting Relatives

Mr and Mrs Dick Luedtke and their children Patricia Jo and Ricky of Baton Rouge Louisiana received visitors from Janice Saladino of Waco and Mr and Mrs E R Luedtke during a last Sunday gathering.

Dick Luedtke Patricia Jo Ricky Baton Rouge E. R. Luedtke Janice Saladino Waco Luedtke

Lansford Couple Return After 15-Day Rio Grande Valley Visit

Mr and Mrs M L Lansford have returned home following a 15 day stay in the Rio Grande Valley.

M. L. Lansford Rio Grande Valley

Clifton teams post wins as Grandview girls slump

Clifton's boys and B-squad beat Grandview. Kim Outlaw led with 11. Doris Tribble and Cindy Johnson scored 29 for Clifton's girls who fell 70 28 to Grandview, ranked fifth in state. Clifton JV 54 12 and varsity 57 46. Larry Bridger 19 and Gary Fossett 16 led Zebras.

Clifton CHS Grandview Kim Outlaw Doris Tribble Cindy Johnson

Judge McDonald Urges Law Over Riots at Lions Luncheon

Judge McDonald urged returning to law and discipline urging an end to coddling criminals. He cited crime by repeat offenders and defended police power while praising veterans and outlining his career from Meridian to chief justice of the Central Texas 10th Court of Civil Appeals.

Supreme Court McDonald Lions Durwood Johnson Crantills Gap 74Th Judicial District Court Waco Judge McDonald Meridian J. Frank McDonald Louise Vanderford Aquilla Luann Hill County Baylor University of Texas Law School North Africa Italy Texas 36Th Infantry Division Texas 10Th Court of Civil Appeals Hillsboro Lions Club Waco Lions Club

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State & District Wlth J. E. Ward E. W. (Fibber) McGee Jack L. Rowland Fern R. White Jimmie Gill Tom Heartsill Standefer Chevrolet Bel Air Dr. Power & Air Standefer Chevrolet Company Trinity Lutheran Church Clifton, Texas Ervin Knitt Lonnie Taylor Eovern Sanford Third Court of Civil Appeals Austin Alcoholic Beverage Commission State Supreme Court Dallas State Department of Agriculture TAP Texas Agricultural Products GalsWax Larry Bridger Gary Fossett Donnie Williams Rickie Roden Zebras Itasca China Spring Cubs Clifton Junior High Parks and Wildlife Department Frank G. McDonald Wey Farmers State Bank
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