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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1972
Page
4
A long column lists local residents and visitors across Cranfills Gap and nearby towns. Families from Dallas to Waco share weekends with kin in Cranfills Gap, Arlington, Stephenville, Comanche, and Fort Worth, with weddings, birthdays, funerals, and a birth highlighted among many visits.
Brandon Bertelsen was feted at a birthday party on April 29 at his parents home to mark his fourth birthday. Guests included Michelle Blum Judith Cox De Antha Tammy Gustafson Laurie Tergerson and Brandon along with relatives and family friends. the Smoky Bear themed celebration featured a chocolate cake balloons party horns hats ice cream orange punch and cupcakes with toys.
School announcements cover May Fete at 8 p.m. in the auditorium with maypole wrapping, songs, dances, a May 6 FHA turn-about dance, Baccalaureate on May 14, and a regional track meet in Abilene with several student placements. Also notes student breakfasts, banquets, and end-of-year activities through May.
Stephen Hodges and Gail Hodges announce the birth of Jason Cole Hodges at Balboa Naval Hospital San Diego on April 19. The newborn weighs 6 pounds 13 ounces and measures 19 inches. He has 14 grandparents and many great grandparents including Oscar Sorley of Gap and C G Hodges of Stephenville. Stephen is to be discharged from the Navy in June and the family plans to live in PasadenaTexas.
Community events for St Olaf Lutheran Church Crawfills Gap Texas cover May services confirmations Sunday School closing and various choirs Bible leaders altar guild and circle meetings with Brotherhood inviting Pottsville group. The schedule lists times for Jr and Sr confirmation classes May 6 and multiple events through May 10.
A Come and Go bridal shower honors Cheryl Brown, bride elect of Douglas Holmes, on Saturday May 13, 1972 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Cranfills Gap.
Clifton native Allen Smith of Sulpher Oklahoma visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Lansford from April 23 through 26. Smith and the Lansfords also traveled to Austin on Thursday. Recent guests at Rev. and Mrs. Guy H. Wilson’s home included Mrs. E. H. Swaim of Edna Reverend Robert O. Dean of Centerville and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Van Landingham of Lake Jackson.
Thursday activities list at 2 30 p m Ladies Aid LWML and 8 00 p m Men s Club in Fellowship Hall Sunday schedule includes 10 a m Sunday School 11 a m Divine Worship with Holy Communion 2 30 p m Circuit Sunday School Teachers Association Meeting and Monday 4 p m Junior Choir Practice.
Calvin Reuter writes to voters in Precinct 3 outlining his lifelong roots in the area, farming background, and plans to work with the Commissioners Court and Sheriff to improve law enforcement, rural roads, and county services. He highlights leadership in farm groups, 4-H, youth programs, and church roles, seeking support for the County Commissioner seat.
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