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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1972
Page
6
A Clifton editor defends open minded debate and compromise across generations. He contrasts moderates with middle-of-the-road stances while urging loyalty to core principles as he urges readers to think for themselves.
Mrs. Dan Orbeck announces Mrs. Odie Pederson will assist with cataloguing at the Museum. The staff recalls past contributors E. B. Harris Ole J. Hoel and Jack Kirton. Plans include displays and programs for the coming months to engage all public segments and invite school groups to visit during the term.
The front page continues with names for trustee positions in Crawfills Gap Independent School District and other districts. For Crawfills Gap elect two include D D Simmons Milton Payne Larry C Cox Marc Johnson Bobby L Walker Henry D Wuemling Charles Buckingham Theo Runde ll Honzie Rogers. Unexpired term trustee candidates include R G Thomas Morgan and Durwood Koonsman with J E Lane Jr also listed. Iredell Rural and Koppers Rural high school districts present Rich ard Finney Jim Burns Ek Ensmi nger Harry J Calahan Windle Atkins Patricia L Ramsey.
The Clifton Record accepts political notices for all offices in order received through the first and second primaries. Cash in advance is required. A free news notice up to three typewritten pages must be written and signed by the candidate.
Mayor explains cost estimates for a sewer plant at 60 000 dollars to 1975 or 2000 and a 70 000 dollar bond cushion He notes Clifton per capita debt at 52 dollars versus Texas average 240 dollars and underscores need for new city facilities across possible sites.
Funeral services for Clara M. Amendson of Dallas were held at Central Lutheran Church with Rev. Roy M. Quill officiating. She died February 24 after a long illness and is survived by husband A C Amendson, daughter Mildred Fiper, son A C Amendson, a sister Lillie Heck, two grandsons, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers included Bill Cotwick Henry Grann Larry Stalling E Case John Barron and Willie Roe. Interment followed at Grove-Mill Cemetery.
Mrs. Goodall reports Civic Society year disbursements including 100 to Nellie Pederson Library 500 to Clifton Fire Department 250 to Clifton Baseball Association 285 to librarian 57 for yearbooks 25.25 for funeral flowers 67.62 to Texas Comptroller. Society holds 5562.82 in savings and a government bond to furnish a new community center kitchen and dining area. At March meeting 75 donation to Heart Otero Girl Scout Council and new officers installed for 1972 73 year.
Clifton 4 H Club meets tonight at Clifton City Hall at 7 30 p m Highway Patrolman Gerald Baker will address gun safety Attendance is open to anyone interested in the monthly gathering.
A three way tie for first at the March of Dimes Benefit Tournament at Bosque Valley Golf Club occurred on Feb 26 with teams scoring 64. The 65 score second place came from Merle Belcher Wendell Burden Rodney Moncrief and Al Herzog. Prizes included golf balls donated by Club Pro Fred Crocker and the Bosque Valley Golf Club. A total of 105 dollars was donated.
The report lists numerous participants in a recent tournament who joined the March of Dimes campaign. Players named include Buddy Brantley Bonnie Warren Hal Gill John Baxter Don Olson Jim Riggs A A Moody Bobby Joe Conrad Jim Brown Robert Sanders R Davidson Jack Culpepper Dick Ramsey and many others.
Bosque County announces April Cancer Crusade leaders. Mission heads include Raymond Whitney Louis Robinson Lonnie Tergerson Mines H D McKinney Loyd Swenson C H Hoel Essie Wilson Green W W McLennan Leonard Smith W P Downey M E Allen J S Pool Jr Mary White W E Boyd Jr L B Hensley Milton Linberg W L.
Bosque County Cancer Society seeks Residential Chairs for Clifton Meridian and Valley Mills and a Meridian Business Chair. Contact Mrs. T. N. Foster 675-8860 or listed chairmen. Board meets 7 p.m. March 27 at Clifton Presbyterian Church to distribute crusade kits. Crusade runs April 17 to 22.
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