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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1970
Page
1
Two Clifton women advance to the Miss Hill Junior College final. Helen Dietiker and Jane Olson, both connected to HJC activities, were among seventeen petitioned candidates narrowed to seven finalists. The initial vote occurred March 12 with the final election on March 18 and 19, and the winner to be crowned at the April 3 Spring Formal.
The eighteenth annual Lake Whitney Beauty Pageant May 8 and 9 at Lake Whitney Recreation Club already has 40 entries with 75 to 100 expected before the April 15 deadline. Johnson County leads with 25 sponsored entries as J. W. Story of Cleburne pushes the pace. multiple towns list contestants and sponsors across the county.
The article reviews Doctors Day established in 1934 to honor medical professionals living and dead. It notes March 30 chosen for Dr Crawford Long’s ether anesthesia and explains the red carnation emblem symbolizing masculinity courage charity and divine purpose. It closes with a prayer excerpt from the Maimonides tradition.
Charles Ray Reveile, 18, died Friday morning at Kimbell Milling in Clifton when a forklift overturned trapping him. Justice of the Peace said death was instantaneous. Funeral services were held March 23 at Clifton Funeral Home with Rev. Rucker. burial in Clifton Cemetery. Survivors include grandparents E. J. Reveile and two brothers Cecil Jr. and James Lee. two sisters Wiley Pierce Jr. and Betty Olson.
Dr W F Key Jr president of Clifton ISD board will address the Clifton Civic Improvement Society at 3 pm Wednesday April 1 in City Hall dining room. He will discuss Building Program for Clifton High School. Hostesses for the following Wednesday include Mrs Ralph W Helm Mrs Robert L Baldridge Sr Mrs J C Kincheloe Mrs Earl M Dawson and Mrs James F O Shea. Members are urged to attend for talk and business meeting.
The Clifton Stage Band directed by Mel Cowan will perform at the Lions Club noon luncheon on Tuesday April 14 at Clifton City Hall Dining Room. Band parent W L Gauntt said the concert to follow on Thursday April 16 at Bettis Auditorium with tickets from students Calvert's Pharmacy at the Lions meeting or at the door. Proceeds fund new band uniforms.
The Bosque County 4-H eliminations took place March 21 at the County Courthouse in Meridian. Judges included Mrs. Jewell Parrish, Meridian Elementary School teacher, and Mr. Henry Bass, County ASCS Office Manager.
City of Clifton honors doctors for establishing the area as a medical center. The proclamation date is March 23, 1970, signed by Mayor O. E. Frierson, extending greetings to medical professionals and their families.
Sunrise and Easter worship details for Clifton and Cedar Shores Estates on Lake Whitney. First Baptist Clifton choir presents Don Hustad cantata directed by Baylor student Andy Greer. Other services include Clifton Independent Baptist Easter programs, First Presbyterian Holy Communion, Zion United Church of Christ Holy Communion and Easter worship times, Holy Week services at Our Savior's Lutheran and Trinity Lutheran Clifton, with Easter programs and sermons led by Rev. Frank Horak Jr. and Rev. Albert Petrich.
About 300 high school athletes from 25 Central Texas schools will compete in track and field events at Clifton this Saturday. Events begin 1 30 p m with prelims at 2 15 p m and finals 7 15 p m Tickets cost 25 cents for students and 50 cents for adults per session Clifton Booster Club will offer concessions Clifton placed second in Copperas Cove meet with 95 points Mart won that meet Clifton results include Bakke first in 3860 and Sorenson first in Mile Run, with several others placing in sprints jumps and relays.
Lieutenant Governor Barnes named Rep. J F E Ward of Glen Rose to two Texas Legislative Council study committees. Ward will join the safeguards for crowded buildings panel and the services for the handicapped committee. Ward has served in the House since 1961 and chairs the enrolled and engrossed bills committee.
A brief verse notes hippies hunger for peace freedom and love and asks if anyone has found a person seeking employment amid the scene.
Wm. B. Bertelsen wins a two year term on the Texas Bankers Association Administrative Council at the 4th District meeting in Waco. He also secures a three year director term and reelection as secretary treasurer of the Erath County Electric Cooperative Association in Stephenville. He chairs the First Security State Bank and Farmers State Bank boards and has a long list of civic duties.
Citizens in Clifton are invited to view the Display Van at National Building Centers this Friday and Saturday. Antiquing classes run Friday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at NBC with reservations via 675-8648. NBC also presents painting and decorative craft demonstrations at the Valspar Paint Clinic on March 27 and 28 in Clifton. Free literature is available.
Last day to renew license plates. Absentee voting for April 4 Clifton School and City Elections runs through March 30. Easter holidays for Clifton School are March 27 to 30 with offices at Clifton City Hall and Clifton School Tax Office nearby.
The 2nd Annual Giant Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday March 29 at Inland Surf side Pavilion near Lake Whitney Dam. Parents are invited to bring children to take part in the hunt.
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