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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1966
Page
6
Mrs C T Knudson, 83, died at 10 35 p m Saturday night March 12 at Seton Hospital in Austin after four weeks as a patient. The longtime Clifton resident had lived in and near Clifton for many years.
A detailed church notices page lists service times, Sunday School, confirmations, and midweek worship for Trinity Lutheran First Methodist Church Church of Christ St James Episcopal Assembly of God and other local congregations in Meridian Texas Riesel Laguna Park and surrounding areas with dates for meetings and events including Lenten services mission fairs and choir rehearsals.
Tom Z. Jenkins presides as pastor with morning worship at 11:00 a.m. and evening services at 8:00 p.m. The church also hosts a song service at 7:30 p.m. and an 8:00 p.m. worship session.
Mrs Frank Huffman hosted Clifton Busy Bee Home Demonstration Club with R G McLean from the Waco Social Security Office as guest speaker. He urged Medicare signups by March 31 for July 1 benefits, noting earlier cards can be revised. The meeting covered club dues, THDA support, and community action plans.
Clifton Record reports a sale offer for Swingline Tot 50 stapler packs including stapler and staples priced at 98 cents. The item is advertised in the local store circular.
The North Texas Association of Homes for the Aging expands under the Texas statewide body. Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home joins the alliance alongside C. C. Young Memorial Homes and Golden Acres, with about 20 more eligible homes in the region. Luncheon officers were installed and Herbert Shore spoke on issues facing member homes.
Clifton Brownies and Girl Scouts capped Girl Scout Week with a Father Daughter Banquet in City Hall dining room on Friday March 11. Twenty five girls leaders and fathers attended as guests of honor with Brownies Troop 224 and Junior Troop 218 providing entertainment.
Clifton School lists weekly lunches for March 21 to 25. Tuesday features hot dogs and meat patties with sides. Thursday offers turkey with dressing and candied yams. Friday serves fish sticks with macaroni and cheese. Milks and breads accompany each meal.
Mrs. Fred A. Ludwig president of the Clifton Jaycee-Ettes said the 1966 Heart Fund Drive house to house canvass collected 176.35 last Thursday night. Jaycee-Ettes sponsored the drive with help from the Clifton Jaycees and thanks were extended to Clifton residents for support.
Congressman Poage announced in Texas that John F. O Neal a 28 year old Waco lawyer and Baylor graduate has joined the staff as administrative assistant O Neal is a former Hamilton County prosecutor and is active in the Democratic Party He will help connect constituents with federal agencies and assist with legislative work alongside other staff in Washington and Waco offices.
Houston's Astros and the World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers meet in the Astrodome on March 19 and 20 for the first baseball games on a manmade field dubbed Astroturf. The exhibition tests a new surface as the two teams clash in Houston.
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