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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1974
Page
4
Mrs. Carl Mayes and Mrs. Pernie Dansby express gratitude to the Goodall-Witcher foundation doctors nurses and friends for care flowers cards and visits during their hospital stays dated 28 11 with blessings requested.
At a Clifton High School event Mr. Kugle served as toast master and Mr. Nelson gave the invocation. Miss Elsie Coston delivered the keynote, noted as a long serving third grade teacher who taught 1,478 students over 46 years, receiving a standing ovation. The class unanimously voted for another reunion in 1979.
The Clifton community revived memories of the Class of 1934 at a reunion with teachers and officials including Superintendent Appleby. The event also featured discussions on city planning, housing, and water needs, with plans for public involvement and a six step process outlined in a booklet.
Miss Marjorie Joyce Anz and Donald Lee Alanis wed at First Baptist Clifton in a double ring ceremony. The couple, both from Waco, will reside there with Anz employed by Texas Power and Light and Alanis with Austin Cross Company.
Dr. Carl Shafer from Texas A&M explains the components of a 47 cent loaf. He details farmer, miller, baker, and retailer costs, the 38.5 cent retail spread, and how wheat prices influence potential price jumps. He notes futures prices in 1974 suggest dollar bread remains unlikely without dramatic wheat price increases.
Dr Barbara Sears of Texas A&M urged urgent medical care for sudden sore throats in children. She noted symptoms such as fever 101 to 104, throat pain, swollen neck glands, and jaw area tenderness, warning strep can cause rheumatic fever or glomerulonephritis if untreated.
VA advises veterans not to fear lost birth certificates when applying for benefits. Jack Coker of the Waco Regional Office cites a regulation from October 1971 allowing less formal proof of marriage and birth for higher benefit claims. Certified marriage statements suffice for veterans widows and orphans if no prior marriage or contrary records exist.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department warns seasickness can strike anyone from children to astronauts. Prevention is key with pre trip use of Dramamine or Bonine, while post onset remedies vary in effectiveness. seek medical advice for major or persistent cases.
Dr. Thomas Bruce and his daughter Ashley visited their parents Mr and Mrs Joe Boleman in Enid Oklahoma spending the weekend with them.
Sally Springer of Texas A&M Extension urges choosing low calorie snacks to balance diets between meals. Dried fruits nuts and enriched cereals supply iron. oranges grapefruits apricots carrots and melons provide vitamins A and C. milk and dairy offer calcium. Avoid candy chips and many sweet beverages.
Rising food prices push shoppers to compare item costs per serving says Sally Springer of Texas A&M. She explains boneless meat yields four servings per pound, bone-in meat three, chicken and whole fish one to two servings per pound, with about three ounces and 20 grams of protein per serving. One serving plus milk covers daily protein needs. alternatives like beans and dairy extend the budget.
May sales of Series E and H United States Savings Bonds in Bosque County totaled 3785 dollars, reported by County Bond Chairman William B. Bertelsen. Five month sales reached 48 269 dollars, about 30 percent of the 1974 county goal of 160 000. Texas current month sales hit 18 911 460 dollars with year to date 99 368 274 dollars, reaching 42 percent of the 236.8 million annual goal.
The Mission of Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church on Highway 219 at Clifter holds Sunday Mass at 11 a.m. Worshippers are invited to attend the regular service.
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