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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1970
Page
6
County 4-H eliminations showcase ten to twelve minute talks and demonstrations aimed at teaching youth to express themselves before an audience. Winners in each division advance to district and state levels, with diverse participants listed from Crawfills Gap Morgan Clifton Walnut Springs and Valley Mills 4-H clubs.
Easter services are planned at several churches with times for worship and Sunday School. Rev. Erwin H. Knitt heads a local church and Rev. Cleon Flanagan pastors two congregations including Clifton and Cranfills Gap. Good Friday services are set at 7 pm and 10:30 am Holy Communion is noted at St Olaf Rock Church Cranfills Gap.
U. S. Senate candidate Lloyd Bentsen assigns Clifton Record Editor Sam Logan Jr. to lead campaign activities in Bosque County. Logan, editor of the Clifton Record and first vice president of the Clifton Lions Club, holds a BA in English and journalism and is married with three children. The family resides at 215 N Avenue R in Clifton.
Boat owners must renew boat registrations by March 31 per George Cook of Texas Parks and Wildlife. Renewal notices were mailed Feb 23. those missing notices should write Water Safety Services at John H. Reagan State Office Building Austin TX 78701. New registrations available at district or regional offices with a certificate of number.
The 1969 70 Texas Fishing Guide is available from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department district and regional field offices and license deputies across the state. It digest regulations for fresh and salt water fishing including license requirements lake laws and rules for minnows and tropical fish. The guide’s format is simplified for easier use.
The article notes exploding soft drink bottles as a rising hazard since no return bottles appeared. Bottling firms say the bottles lack strength. Insurance data cite about 150000 accidental injuries yearly, with bottles out-numbering power mowers by more than three to one.
In a March 19 update, the writer notes the House passage of a bill creating 54 permanent Federal District judgeships with an annual cost near a quarter million dollars per seat. He opposes the move, cites docket backlogs, and urges jurisdiction limits to substantial federal cases. He also discusses a three year farm bill, improving long distance mail service from Waco and Temple, and views on the D C Crime Bill. He argues for police empowerment to reduce crime and criticizes procedural red tape.
The 1970 Census questionnaires will be mailed March 28 to all area households. District Manager Robert C. Ford urges residents to prepare the forms before the April 1 canvass, noting 7 person questions and 13 dwelling questions.
The term spices includes herbs as well as true spices. Herbs are leaves of aromatic plants grown in the Temperate Zone. Spices come from aromatic plants grown in the Tropics.
Lenten services sponsored by the Clifton Area Ministerial Alliance run 12 30 to 12 55 p m Monday through Friday at the Lone Star Gas Company Clifton with 25 minute service including prayer hymns and a pastor led message The theme Foot Prints of Jesus continues with Thursday Rev Erwin Waitt leader and Rev Robert Rachirg speaking Friday Rev Frank Horak leader and Rev R H Wuensche delivering the message All are invited to attend Holy Week services.
The Clifton Garden Club won three first place awards at District V Spring meeting held March 12 at the Ramada Inn in Bryan. Certificates went to Garden Therapy Class 3D Grade 95 first, Yearbook 98 Blue Hibbon first, and Bird Sanctuary first. Attendees included Mrs. M. L. Lansford and Mrs. Ray Byford who received a Directors Citation for the best President's Report.
The article warns about fibers like vinyon that stiffen and shrink with even moderate heat, advising buyers to weigh the extra cleaning trouble. It also notes a $52,000 federal grant to evaluate driver education programs and mentions Houston questioned by the Texas Water Quality Board over sewage treatment permit compliance.
Limited edition Bosquerama Centennial Celebration from 1954 offered by The Clifton Record for 50 cents. Available while supplies last at the Clifton store, a local notice for readers and collectors.
A humorous remark suggests a strict diet by avoiding meals while a wife speaks, framing eating as a distraction from conversation. The line plays on gender roles and domestic banter for light satire.
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