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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1977
Page
4
FFA and 4-H members are soliciting advertising for the 1977 Central Texas Fair premium catalogue. Leaders plan to renew last year’s ads and expect county participation. Cliftenag boys reported 67 ads totaling 760 dollars and hope to match last year’s collection.
Becky Holman and Ralph O Warren of Dallas united in a 2:30 p m Feb 12 wedding at the bride's mother's Dallas home. The Rev Bill Sigsbee officiated the Baptist ceremony with 18 guests. They plan a brief honeymoon in the Ozark Mountains and will reside in Dallas.
Clifton ISD hosted a regional group of teachers for a bi lingual workshop. The event gathered area educators to share methods and resources for bilingual instruction and classroom integration.
Funeral services for Tommy Mann Sr. 82 of Clifton were held Wednesday at the Methodist Church Clifton. Burial followed at Clifton Memorial Park with Clifton Funeral Home in charge. He died February 21 from injuries in an auto accident. He was born December 10, 1894 in Calhoun County Georgia and lived in Clifton since 1945 where he farmed. He is survived by Willie Mann wife of Clifton son Tommy Mann Jr. of Clifton two brothers Mitchell of Valley Mills and Eddie of Amarillo two sisters Mrs M S Pedigo of Valley Mills and Mrs R S Alford of Snyder three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Pallbearers included Edward Oswald Monk Gillaspie Henry Prescher Pete Cash Marvin Fossett and Lee Larson.
Luther League met on February 20 with sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Anz, Mr. and Mrs. Don Brandenberger, Mr. and Mrs. Gayle Squyres, and Pastor and Mrs. L. C. Jenson. A spaghetti supper followed with basketball and an invitation to view the film Beloved Enemy. refreshments were served.
Jeana Prueitt daughter of Mr and Mrs Burl Prueitt of 913 S Avenue M has been invited to pledge membership in a sorority at Baylor University. She is a junior elementary education major and a 1974 Clifton High School graduate and pledging Kappa Theta.
The Heart of Texas Council of Governments executive committee approved a $63,000 grant for a McLennan County juvenile shelter. The Criminal Justice Division grant would cover initial operating costs for the proposed facility.
The Trinity Church Women met February 14 with president Mrs Dorothy Zimmerman presiding. Committees were named for the Texas Lutheran Choir Concert on March 30, including pre concert meal and housing groups. Report on the Greenes Camp retreat noted six attendees from Trinity Ligpas. A program on outreach and friendship was given with songs and prayers. Leah Circle hosted. shelter feasibility for HOTCOG six counties discussed with potential operation by Sept 1 if approved.
State Comptroller Bob Bullock announced a Waco Field Office representative will visit Meridian on March 8 to assist local taxpayers with state tax questions. Enforcement Officer Homer L. Burch will meet Bosque County residents at the Bosque County Courthouse from 8 to 10 am. A toll free number 1-800-252-5555 is available for questions if the session is not possible.
The Study and Action Group of the United Methodist Women met February 14 in the fellowship hall with 22 members present. Highlights included plans for a March 7 covered dish luncheon and March 14 program on Dimensions of Reality and Religions Around the World.
Presbyterian Women of the Church met February 14 at the home of Mrs. W D Goodall 1415 West Hackberry. The group discussed Bible study on Eph 3 1 13 titled The Mystery Now Revealed and business matters. They received church history materials from Rev Andy Byers of Austin and prepared for the July 16 22 WOC meeting in Montreal North Carolina. The group approved $70 to White Cross for eye patches for Good Shepherd Hospital in Zaire with donations due March 31 and planned a summer Salad Luncheon June 13 at the Presbyterian Church with guests from The United Church of Christ.
The group discussed table decorations and arrangements with Mrs Davis and noted World Day of Prayer on March 7. Eight members attended and refreshments were served. The next meeting is March 14 at Mrs M K Bradstreet’s home 307 West Hackberry. The Veterans Administration reports thousands of veterans with recent discharge dates may qualify for 45 months GI Bill training entitlement.
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