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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1968
Page
11
The Record explains deadlines how to get items in early for print. It describes upgrading from an old 70 year old press to a faster 3,000 per hour rollfed model, its pit and grease rack setup, and the impact on staff and production at Clifton’s local paper.
Janet Holder Terry Watson and Virginia Bakke placed in district shorthand events. Janet finished second in district and moved to regional competition on Baylor campus. Vicky Outlaw won district shorthand and advanced to regional, with Ann Finstad also competing.
The VFW Post invites families to a 6:30 p.m. Saturday supper at the Post Home. Each family should bring a salad while the meat is provided.
Brazos Electric Power Cooperative plans a third generating plant named for former manager Randle W. Miller on Lake Palo Pinto southwest of Mineral Wells. The 66 000 kilowatt unit will boost capacity from 89 000 kilowatts to support its rural Texas members and interconnect with several nearby cities. operation is slated for June.
Seniors of Clifton High School attended a Mexican fiesta honoring six Clifton families and the Class of 1968. Guests enjoyed a buffet, decorations, music by Xavier Cugat, and games on a April 29 gathering at the Orbeck home with students, sponsors, and CHS staff in attendance.
The list shows players with distinct averages: Glen Haywood .300, Gar land Braune .953, Louis Felan .385, and others including Robert Ledlow .321 Don Hall .375 Rusty Dossman .333 and Rocky Rum mel .333.
Mrs John W Blewett Sr 86 died Tuesday morning May 7 in the local hospital after extended illness Funeral services set for 11 a.m. at Clifton Presbyterian Church with burial at Westland Dallas at 3 p.m She was mother of J W Bill Blewett of Clifton.
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Willoughby Jr. of Uvalde and Miss Jo Ann Hoel of Dallas were visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hoel and John Seth over the weekend.
Mr. R H Sweatmon 75 of Waco died Saturday April 20 at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco Funeral services were held at 3 p m April 22 at Clifton Funeral Home Chapel Rev Curtis Holland officiated Interment was in Clifton Cemetery He was born July 22 1892 in Corsicana to W B Sweatman He married Elma Walling Survivors include his wife two children Mrs Arthur Bronstad Clifton and Mrs M Rodgers Midland one granddaughter Mrs Thomas Bedford Houston two great grandchildren and two sisters Mrs J W Crawford Waco and Mrs C Tull Midland
Clifton schools present weekly lunch and breakfast menus for May 13 to 17. Daily options include roast beef, barbecue on bun, meat and gravy, hot dogs and sandwiches with sides like green beans, potatoes, salads, fruit, and various desserts. Breakfast features rolls, sausage, juice, and cereals.
Snowday S. Jenkins 73 died May 6 at Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home. Funeral at 10 a.m. Thursday May 9 at Clifton Funeral Home with Rev. J. E. Morton. Graveside service 2 p.m. at Restland Cemetery Dallas.
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