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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1970
Page
6
A columnist laments low turnout in Clifton precincts with fewer than 700 of 1300 registered voters casting ballots. He recalls a close county result, 11,115 to 11,112 in McLennan, and urges civic participation. The piece praises democratic engagement and notes local figures and events surrounding Whitney associations and pageant preparations.
A seven member panel will select Miss Lake Whitney and Junior Miss Lake Whitney at the Lake Whitney Rec Club. Judges include Jo Dodson Caudle, former Lake Whitney resident, and Mills and Koppers entries compete for the titles.
In a tight state primary race the outcome hinges on canvassed votes for Place 3 on the State Supreme Court with Denton, Davis, and Hawthorne Phillips awaiting official tallies. In Bosque County Truman Roberts swept the State Court of Criminal Appeals race, while E W McGee led over Rowland in county contests.
Bosque County Republicans cast 34 ballots in Clifton at the home of Charles and Isenhower. George Bush received 30 votes to 4 for Robert Morris for U S Senate, Lloyd Bentsen remains Democratic nominee. Paul Eggers won the GOP gubernatorial nod with 34 votes. Roger Martin received none. Other results: Byron Fullerton 29, Edward Yturri 29, L Abbott 30, Robert Koenmeske 30, Carry Trippet 31, Daniel Heath 31, Charles Isenhower 29, Mrs Mackey 29.
The board notes the move to district No 10 AA with McGregor Connally Midway Robinson and West as larger 2A members. They cite inadequate visitors stands for big crowds and state new seating will raise gate receipts to fund the project. The contract targets completion by September 1 for the upcoming season.
Mayor O E Pierson said he will work in uniform with the Guardsmen on Operation Clean and Green to show support for anti litter campaigns. Major General Ross Ayers echoed the program as a practical way for the Texas National Guard to demonstrate commitment to community affairs.
Baptist tract heat and air building features a covered porch with a Brazos River view. Carl Jones Lumber of Valley Mills is the builder. Meridian Association churches contributed over 6000 for the dorm, with the rest financed by First National Bank Valley Mills. Estimated total cost 20000. Committees led by Burns, Rachirg, Holland, Palmer, and Potter supervised planning funds and construction. Dorm to be ready by June 22 for the 1970 general encampment at Latham Springs.
The National Honor Society at Clifton High held a spring meeting on April 27 1970 in the school cafeteria, then moved to First Presbyterian Church for the induction. Provisional members were introduced to parents as seven new members J D Blassingame Charlotte King Betty McDougal James Prescher Beatrice Record Mary White Karen Tweedle were inducted by Walter Hansen with Rev Frank Horak as speaker and David Reesing narrating.
Clifton residents Mrs. A G Amundson Chris and Willie Amundson attend the funeral of Rudolph Windt at Brenham Lutheran Church Tuesday. Windt died Sunday at Sweet Briar Rest Home in Brenham aged 82. survived by wife Clara two daughters six grandchildren twelve great grandchildren one sister and other relatives. Captain and Mrs Doug Wendt and son Greg traveled to Tucson Arizona after visiting local relatives.
County Judge I W McGee thanks Bosque County voters for the May 2 election. He pledges to represent residents well and asks all towns to work for the county’s overall good. He invites constituents to use the Court House office for help within his jurisdiction.
Minnie J Brown thanks voters for their support and expresses gratitude. She pledges to work diligently as Treasurer and fulfill the responsibilities of the office to the best of her ability.
W L Gauntt thanks voters in Precinct 4 for the Democratic Primary and asks support in the June 6 run off. He emphasizes citizen duty to vote and gratitude for past friendships and consideration in the primary.
Mrs. Fred McClenagan of Houston and her sister Mrs. Pat Olsen hosted a seated tea for Miss Elsie Coston at four in the afternoon at 211 S. Ave. H Clifton. The event saluted Miss Coston on her retirement from the Clifton School at the end of the term.
During a spring gathering hosted by Mrs. McClenagan and Mrs. Olsen, Miss Coston received a pink chrysanthemum pot plant and a pink costume pin. Guests included Mrs. Otto Gangsher, Mrs. Archie Nelson, Mrs. W. B. Oswald, and Mrs. E. E. Schow, all former teaching colleagues. Conversation centered on class reunions and college homecomings.
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