Letters on smoking trends and local civic efforts.
In Clifton Texas readers discuss declines in adult cigarette use since 1964 while teenage smoking rises, urging education and anti smoking campaigns. Letters urge public support for the American Cancer Society April crusade and a park project for The Old Mill, with community leaders planning outreach to lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
American Cancer Society
America
ACS
Glynn C. Snyder
Morgan
Mr. Jordan
Bob Poage
CCC
Roosevelt
Poage
Washington
Education Service Center
Clifton
Clifton Schools
Texas
Fort Worth
Waco
Houston
San Antonio
Lubbock
National Greyhound Coursing Association
Chris Semos
Emil Bridger of Whitney Dies at 76
Emil Leighton Bridger 76 of Whitney died March 7 at Goodall-Witcher Hospital Clifton. Born October 16, 1900 in Corsicana, he was laid to rest at Coon Creek Smith Bend Cemetery after services at Smith Bend Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, four daughters, a step daughter, siblings, 13 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and eight step grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Leighton Bridger
Whitney
Goodall-Witcher Hospital
Clifton
Corsicana
Smith Bend Baptist Church
Roger Bridger
David Shue
Lawrence Shue
John I.asater
Carl S. Bridger Jr
Bill F. Bridger
Coon Creek- Smith Bend
Charles
Waco
Ernest and
Ava Bell (Hall) Bridger
George
Lake Whitney fishing report shows steady bites and warm weather
Lake Whitney Association reports fair to good fishing last week as warmer weather encourages water sports. Lake level 532.27 feet, water 53 degrees, rainfall 0.11 inches. Notable catches include H C Bernhardt with a 5.75 lb black bass, Polly and Gill Borah with 9 crappie, and Lanney Lewis with 39 crappie among others at Lakeside Village and nearby bars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Whitney Association
Clifton
H. C. Bernhardt
Lake Whitney
Polly
Gill Borah
Jeff Fuller
Billy Sawyers
Gary Fulton
H&h
Dale Sadler
Ted Young
Lanney Lewis
Lakeside Village
R. L. Smith
Rick Sherrill
Play opens doors for children says Texas extension expert
Debby Johnson of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service notes play offers children chances to explore, assume roles, and test skills. The U S Department of Labor predicts competition for commercial artists will rise through the 1980s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debby Johnson
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
College Station
U.S. Department of Labor
Senior Citizens Corner Dance Reminder and Greetings
Friday 138 registered for lunch though some may not have signed in. Cards sent to Amy Guthrie Henrietta Nelson Della Ringness Roy May. Visitors from Temple Waco Duncan Clifton. Birthday songs for multiple members. After lunch games and refreshments, social hour, record dance. Dance with Waco band planned for Friday the 25th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Nell Guthrie
Henrietta Nelson
Della Ringness
Roy May
R. A. Beck
Temple
Alma Cooper
Waco
Claude Spruville
Duncan
Okla
W. T. Jordan
Clifton
B. W. Hardie
A. W. Helm
W. R. Standefer
Bessie Hardie
Vera Sikes
Eva Maberry
Ben Koehler
Carl Mickelson
Claude Graves
Louis Lange
Alma Kliene
Milton Bodie
Lee Anderson
Mounty Tax Assessor-Collector Schedule for Vehicle Registrations
Elva Seidel office will open Saturday mornings March 19 and 26 from 8:30 to 12 noon for motor vehicle registrations. Deedline is March 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elva Seidel
Mounty
Election Announcement Names Voters and Delegates List
A long list of individuals is presented as an election announcement including Midge Hammock Jess Hammock E E Stewart Mrs E E Stewart Millard Sadler Jr Darla Sadler and many others such as Walter Schramm Clara Bronstad Norbert Suter J G Fincher Alfred Huse H R Hampe Doyle Crews and John Outlaw. The notice enumerates residents and their spouses or family connections, reflecting a community electoral roll or candidate slate common to local newspapers.
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Clifton Record
Clifton, Texas
Tower
Bentsen
Bosque County
Rebecca Radde
Hon. Poage
Clyde J. Duke
S. Briar Bayou
Texas Education Agency
Donald A. Gloff
W. Pecan Clifton
House Committee On Business and Industry
P. O. Box
Austin
Malon McKay Tarrant Co. Humane Soc
E. Lancaster Fort Worth
Health-Tex
Comprehensive Employment and Training Act
Leone
Emil Bridger
N. Ave
Senior Citizens Corner
Yedna
Joe Dahl
S. Ave. P
Benfer’s Plants
SAILE
Begonia Baskets
Geranium Baskets
Selloums
Sheffloras
Begonias
Charles Isenhower
City Housing Authority
Harry Truman
Mildred Conrad
Edwin Conrad
Milton Brown
Tilden Knudson
Carl Schminke
Louie Larson
Elsie Pedal
D. W. McDonald
Emma McDonald
Howard Golden Howard Golden
G. Wilson Collins
DDS
Erwin Kleine
Doris Kleine
Tomie
Joe Harris
E. W
Fibber) McGee
Fibber
McGee
J. M. Bronstad
Comer Tyler
Helen R. Bronstad
Leroy E. Bronstad
W. B. Oswald
Chris E. Strand
Belle Strand
Hans B. Dahl
R. P. Golden
Agnes Humphries
A. M. (Buck) Greenwade Thelmer Greenwade
Oliver E. Reesing
L. O. Reesing
Bob Barnes
Dora Barnes
John Outlaw
Doyle Crews
Gladys Burch
Joe Finstad
Carl Remington
F. Remington
C. S. Rhoades
S. T
Charlie Ludwig
A. Dahl
Milton Bode
Leslie Smith
Frederick T
E. W. McGee
S. Ave
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