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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1964
Page
4
Rain measured at 1.60 inches after a spell of sun fuels grass and grain growth. Fishermen report good catches at the Bosque and Lake Whitmey. Rattlesnake numbers decline in draft dens, yet hunters still find plenty. Clifton shows residential growth with valuations rising from 2,180,390.00 in 1961 to 2,617,761.00 in 1963. Tornadoes occur more.
The Record lists authorized announcements for the upcoming Democratic Primary in May 1964. This notice informs readers of candidate declarations and official eligibility parameters under party guidelines.
The article notes Melvin Belli’s dismissal as chief defense attorney for Jack Ruby and explains the public and courtroom uproar in Dallas. It critiques Belli’s harsh criticisms of Judge Brown and the jury, calling the firing unusual yet justified amid the defense strategy.
Mrs. Alex Anderson and cousin Mrs. Amy Riddle visited Waco last weekend. Mrs. Gus Knudson of Crawfills Gap at Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home was hospitalized this week. Duane Wooten of Clifton High School entered hospital March 13 for an infected leg. He plans to return home this week. Mr. and Mrs. Dayton Whitehurst and children visited DeLeon to see Mr Bassett in hospital after a cardiac event last week. he is convalescing. Mrs. John Homerstad and granddaughter Sharon Kay Homerstad plan ten days in Minneapolis with Reverend and Mrs. Homerstad. Mrs. Sam Braswell at Clifton Sunset Home ill but improved Wednesday. Mrs. H A Chun of Bellaire arrived with her daughter Margaret Chun, Baylor senior, to visit. Sam M Braswell Jr. of Kerrville joined his sister this week.
Mrs. Jennie Owens Blankenship died March 16 at Clifton Hall Home after three months illness. Born February 21, 1886 in Turnersville she married Charlie Blankenship in 1908 and lived near Mosheim. Survived by son Harold. services held March 18 at Mosheim Baptist Church with burial in Gatesville City Cemetery.
At Tarleton State College in Stephenville three Clifton High boys placed with Ronnie Thomas second in the mile Tommy Traylor second in the 440 and Jack Everton third in the 880. Charles Billman and Larry Pullin reached finals but did not medal.
The Clifton High School Band members received multiple first and second division ratings across Grade 1 to 3 events and will compete in the Regions Twirling Contest at McGregor on April 4 and the Regional All Concert and Sight Reading Contest in Marlin on April 24.
Mrs. Lena Carter of Crawford enters Clifton hospital for medical care on March 17. Sam B. Reid of Crawfills Gap is presently in Clifton hospital after arriving shortly before midnight on March 17. Willie Wenzel left for Fort Worth on March 9 to attend a Mobil Training School through March 20, spending the past weekend with his family here between sessions.
A mix of local ads and notices including for sale air compressor 114 hp motor 40 gal tank two Edge-Rite Power Sprayers at 10 percent off and 80 rod barb wire priced 6.45 with Carroll Bros contact in Whitney Texas. Also items about Wells Fargo mobility and visitors Miss Darla Gloff and Mrs J E Cornette visiting Clifton with university ties and travel notes.
Miss Cornette Jim Pounders and Bob Patton from Knoxville visited Abilene to address the Mission Study Group at Abilene Christian College. Pounders also spoke at the Church of Christ in Clifton with slides on the Christian Student Center at the University of Tennessee. The guests returned to Knoxville after a stay in Texas.
Ennis Erickson and William Sa jos spent last Friday at Cleburne visiting Tecumseh Field School to observe activities and discuss local programs.
Established in the Year 1895 Entered at Postoffice Clifton Tex as Second Class Mail Matter All others in U S 6 months
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