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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1971
Page
2
Clifton hosts its first annual Quarter Horse Show drawing 274 entries, the largest turnout yet and signaling the event’s rise as a Texas horse show centerpiece. Organizers praise community effort while noting growth and future improvements.
A garbledOCR specimen references gun laws and public safety debates, naming figures like Vir Gardner and J. Garénet while discussing the limits of prohibition and crime. The fragment hints at constitutional ownership rights, societal responses, and the difficulty of solving crime with legislation.
Fragmented lines reference a Tenary declaration and election activity in Greer County. Mentions include a congressional district race and a special BeBRIOD event with local committees and sense of civic participation.
The text appears as fragmented OCR from Gatesville Mes Teswille Messenger. It mentions an ell steel build and an industry project on FM near Gatesville. Mentions teachers and a student ADA report with attendance figures and percentages.
A 1957 report notes twelve scouts and leaders from the Cramtills troop plus Scoutmasters Ari Cash and David Ringness earning qualifying rem honors. Attending were Brown Tiver and others from Morgan with families and church members present at a Lutheran service following the event.
Community letters and notices recount family reunions at Norse parish and Clifton Lutheran Church. obituaries note deaths of Mr. Hugo Schwartz and Mrs. Cem resident of Ft Worth. social gatherings include weddings, birthdays, and club activities with residents from Clifton, Waco, Irving, and Arlington.
The notice compiles patient admissions by date and name across towns including Clifton, Meridian, Waco, and Ireland. Entries cite individuals such as Mrs Hattie B Mosley and Beverly Latham among others, with dates like June 1 and June 14 1971.
A Waco Social Security Office representative will meet Clifton residents at 9 30 a m Tuesday July 6 1971 to discuss benefits and coverage. Another session will be held in Meridian at the County Treasurer Office Courthouse at 9 30 a m Tuesday June 22 1971. The Waco office phone is 6311.
Eugene Shipley, Pastor, leads Sunday School from 10:00 to 11:00 and Worship Service from 11:00 to 12:00 at Cedar Shores Baptist Church.
Funeral services for John Fred Schumacher 71 of Route 1 Meridian were held Sunday June 13 at 2 p.m. at Immerveal Lutheran Church Clifton conducted by Rev R B Wuensche. Burial Cranfills Gap Cemetery. He died Friday afternoon June 11 at his residence. Born December 1 1889 in Clifton to Fritz and Lizetta Schumacher. He married Frances Cranfill May 22 1932 in Dublin Texas. Survived by his wife Frances Cranfill Schumacher of Meridian two sons Harry and Johnny Fort Worth one brother Lewis Schumacher and Mrs Lema Pearson Clifton two sisters Mrs Frances Cranfill Clifton and Mrs Leman Pearson Clifton.
Memorials for May honor Mrs. W. Gandy Henry Hedrick Grace Hoeheitz Judge Wilson and Millard Sadie. Demotions came from Clifton Valley Mills and Meridian, estimated to total about $2.
Free electronic hearing tests will be offered in Clifton at the News Hotel on Wednesday June 23 from 10 to 12 noon. Robbie Robinson will conduct the tests courtesy of the Beltone Hearing Aid Center in Waco Texas aiding those with hearing trouble to learn about current correction methods and ear function.
Anglers report good crappie and sandie fishing on minnows at Lake Whitney with catfish catches early in the season. A trotline yielded 38 channel cats. several anglers reported large specimens, while a young boy landed a four pound black fish. Lake level noted at 52.30 with a slight drop from last week. readers invited to share photos.
The second Paulson reunion announced to be held at Lake Whitney on June 3 to 5 invites all family and friends to camp or bring a lunch. For information contact Mrs. Connelly Sorenson in Clifton or Mrs. Wm. Jansen in Belton or Mrs. James Childress in Temple.
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