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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1971
Page
2
Sam Logan notes Clifton’s newcomers praise the town for friendly people. He credits the hospitable waitresses and service station attendants as the first to greet strangers, urging residents to maintain courteous service and a positive town image.
Local notes recount visits across Clifton Cranfills Gap and surrounding areas. Families such as the Murphree Bronstad Johnson Tergerson and Knudson circles gather for weekends and holidays while others note teaching moves to Irving High and MacArthur High. Birthday celebrations and a grandson's arrival are highlighted along with travel to Waxahachie Midland and New Jersey.
A murder without malice charge was filed with Justice of the Peace Precinct No 1 Horace Whitley in the death of Louie Terry from an automobile accident. DPS Patrolman Gerald Baker, the investigating officer, filed the charge against Gary Emmett of Meridian on Saturday, July 3.
Seven Clifton boys joined the Big State Baseball Camp in Meridian which runs through July 28. National Guard officers attended a 143rd Regiment conference at College Station. About 70 youths and leaders registered for the 4 H camp with talks by Mrs. J M Fergerson and agronomist Dr. Donahue.
Mr and Mrs Walter Prescher Sr fly from Love Field Dallas to spend vacation with son Captain Walter Prescher Jr in Woodbridge Virginia They tour Washington DC Fort Belvoir George Washington Jamestown Williamsburg and nearby sights before returning to Texas June 29 1948.
Deborah Gail Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Rudy Wayne Johnson of Cleburne was baptized in the home of Mr and Mrs R A Johnson of Clifton on Sunday July 11 1971 by Rev Erwin H Knitt of Trinity Lutheran Clifton Sponsors included Darlene Johnson Mrs Danny Ivey John Finstad Jeffery Finstad all of Clifton and Kenneth Johnson of Robinson Present were Edgar Finstad Danny Ivey and sons Darrell and Robbie
L. P. Schrantz owner of Clifton Appliance Center announced the store is now the local Admiral televisions dealer. Joe Grimm formerly of Clifton, now sales manager for T and W Distributors of Dallas, has placed a large stock on display at 411 West Third.
July dates outline adult membership class and circle meetings led by Pastor Marvin Ottmers. Divine worship scheduled for July 18 at 9 30 am. Circle groups meet July 15 and July 20 with Liv e Oak and Meridian Creek locations noted. Congregation song fest set for July 2 at 7 39.
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