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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1962
Page
8
The passage notes that the above individuals went to College Station last weekend and were met by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Blair and family of Arcadia, indicating a social visit or gathering surrounding the event.
Johnny Guy Lockhart, son of local residents, graduated with honors in aeronautical engineering at Texas A&M and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Air Force. He joined Tau Beta Pi and Sigma Gamma Tau, led Sigma Gamma Tau as president, and will join A&M's Aeronautical Engineering Department before active Air Force service in August. Also earning degrees were Anton Stacha Jr. in entomology and Thomas Henry Ralph Jr. in civil engineering, the latter commissioned as second lieutenant in the Marine Corps. Commencement featured Rice University president Dr. Kenneth S. Pitzer.
The Texas Democratic gubernatorial race is highlighted by former Navy Secretary John Connally. The candidate emphasizes mature leadership, personal responsibility, and a practical program for Texans. He outlines focus on education, industrial growth, and a science driven economy to meet future challenges.
Obituary notes Mrs. Prather who spent 23 years in the School District ending August 1 1953 and later resided in Houston Mexia Tyler and Fort Worth. She enjoyed chess and stamp collecting with as many as ten games by mail. Survived by brothers J H Brazzel E A Brazzel a sister Mattie Godwin a grandson Donnie Prather and three stepchildren. Attending from out of town were relatives from Fort Worth Dallas Houston Freeport Corpus Christi Clifton and nearby communities.
Dr and Mrs Joe Little and children, Larry and Diana, depart Monday night June 4 for the Texas State Chiropractic Convention June 7 9 at The Hotel Texas Fort Worth. Notable speakers include Dr Earl Rich Dr Carl S Cleveland Sr and Dr D P Casey. Leaders include Dr John Q Thaxton and Dr R T Leiter.
Clifton’s CHS Senior Class of 1962 enjoyed a week of activities ending with a May 29 open house hosted by the Sinclairs after commencement at 8:00 p.m. Earlier events included a mothers banquet at Charlie’s Café and a brunch at Trinity Lutheran Church, with receptions and gatherings at the National Guard Armory and First Methodist Church. Leaders included class president Glenn Reesing and sponsors Miss Lottie Bettis and others. attendees featured Superintendent Kent Appleby and Principal Walter Hansen.
Personal notices show several residents of Crawford, Koppers, Whitney, Hamilton and McGregor treated at Clifton hospital with dates ranging May 23 to May 28. The text also records visits by Ennis and Clarence Erickson, Walter Farmer and Ermon Bellomy in Dallas, mentions corrections for a newborn’s great grandmother and lists visitors to Reverend Gilder’s home including Gorman natives.
Church Women plan June 7 meeting in Fellowship Hall with Ruth Circle hosting. Cynthia Harris to give devotion, Dan Amundson to speak on youth program, Bonnie June Standefer to provide special music, Rev S B Knudsen to discuss Bible Camp values, and meditation by Mrs Willie Sanders. A report on the Austin Central Conference will be read by Mrs. Jake Seljos.
R L Murphree of De Witt County voices optimism as officials from USDA Animal Disease Eradication Division Texas Animal Disease Eradication Division and SWAHRF report fewer cases and a rising sterile fly production plan. They expect full operation by July 1 and stress continued preventive spraying and careful monitoring to finish screwworm control. 4 H Boys Camp notices and local family travel are also noted.
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