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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1970
Page
2
Guest editorial argues farm programs support the rural economy and prevent cascading failures on Main Street. It compares historical prices and worker time, and says programs help stabilize supply and prices, protect farmer livelihoods, and fund public goods for future generations.
The piece argues that despite high earnings and living standards, American families show social decline. It blames juvenile crime, rising divorce, and weakened paternal authority on fathers adopting a passive or “dancer” role. Psychiatrists note wives seek discipline and guidance from husbands, which many fail to provide.
Homecoming drew the largest crowd on record at Lanes Chapel with services starting at 10 a.m. including a devotional by Dudley Sowell and readings by Charlie Sowell. Officers were re instated, gifts exchanged, and a cemetery work pay raise to $2.00 per hour approved. Donations totaled $153.00 as attendees enjoyed dinner, songs, and fellowship.
A long register of signers from varied Texas and Oklahoma towns is recorded. Families from Odessa Crane Irving Mesquite and Fort Worth join individuals from Gatesville Meridian and Waco among others. Many failed to register.
Rosemary Jenson, the bride elect to Kent Patterson, was honored at a Sunday luncheon hosted by Mrs. Ray Berry and Miss Peggy Berry. Attendees included family friends such as Mrs. O R Jenson and Mrs. R G Patterson, with a silver bowl gift and rice bag party details.
Mr. and Mrs. Benton Barker and son Keith of Houston visited here last week in the homes of Mrs. Edward Tipton and Mr. and Mrs Bun Cummings. Ralph Poston and children attended Ed Bird and Janice Summey's Clifton wedding in Meridian.
A long note mentions the Flying Scotman train once running from Preston to Edinburgh at about 100 mph. The piece then catalogs frequent visitors, family reunions, and hometown trips across Gap, Waco, Dallas, Fort Worth, and nearby towns, including births, adoptions, and hospital stays. Local families share recent travels and health updates, with a gospel meeting announced for June 21–28 led by Lawrence Smith of Abilene.
The St Olaf Evangelical Lutheran Church in Crawfills Gap Texas schedules Divine Worship at 9 30 a m on June 21 with a Foss Reunion in the church basement Pastor Lawrence C Jenson from Moville Iowa will preach the sermon June 24 choir rehearsals are cancelled.
Community members from Walnut Springs Belton and Arlington joined recent gatherings and trips around Clifton as families exchanged news. The Nelsons celebrated a birthday gift, while the Huses hosted visitors from Hamilton and Criswell Cemetery Association Day included services. A Colorado move brings the Shake family to Crawfils Gap with local employment and new living arrangements.
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