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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1972
Page
3
Local notes summarize visits and greetings among Cranfills Gap residents. Campbell, Orbeck, and Tergerson paths cross over meals at Country Kitchen. Nearby families from Clifton, Meridian, Hamilton, and Belton share news and well wishes.
On Sunday May 7 a dinner at the Blum home honored Michelle Ann Blum turning three. Guests included Mr and Mrs June Blum and Milton, Mr and Mrs Charlie Blum, Mr and Mrs Milton Linberg, Alvin Linberg, Ibrey Linberg, and others.
Crawfills Gap Texas church announces May schedule led by Pastor Marvin Ottmers. Events include Sr Confirmation sessions on May 13, Sr Recognition and Worship services on May 14, and related programs and exams through May 18 with church groups and choirs listed.
Cranfills Gap High School announces valedictorian John Albert Hastings Jr and salutatorian Paula Bronstad for the 1972 class. Hastings plans Baylor University law study. Bronstad will pursue nursing at Tarleton State College. Baccalaureate May 14, commencement May 19 with local speakers.
The American Lutheran Church Waco Conference met May 3 at St Olaf Lutheran in Cranfills Gap for a spring convention. Attendees included five ministers and thirty four voting delegates, with total attendance 197. Lectures centered on the theme Choose with speakers from Austin Sweetwater Copperas Cove and Killeen. The day featured choir performances and sessions on listening informing and helping.
Cranfills Gap High School this month celebrated the annual May Fete with Queen Mary Ybarra crowned on reveal night. A retirement tribute to Mrs. Ralph Dillon, choir concerts with Meridian High, and baccalaureate and commencement plans were noted along with senior activities, rings, and six weeks tests. Senior honors listed with Hastings as valedictorian and Bronstad as salutatorian. FHA officers elected for 1972 73 and a May 11 installation banquet planned at St Olaf Lutheran Church.
The combined 60 voice Cranfills Gap Meridian High School Chorus begins its first annual tour with a May 7 program in Cranfills Gap. The group will perform in Meridian May 9 and tour north Bosque County towns May 16.
The First Baptist Church, Craw fills Gap hosts a revival Saturday and Sunday May 20 and 21 at 8 p.m. nightly. Rev Milton Cunningham former pastor and Africa missionary will be guest speaker. Regular morning worship Sunday May 21 at 11 a.m. and a dinner follows.
Twenty Texas high school seniors visited Waco last Thursday to interview for full Baylor University scholarships funded annually by Citizens National Bank of Waco. Crawfills Gap senior John Hastings, son of Mr and Mrs Albert A Hastings, was among the candidates. The group seeks banking careers based on aptitude academics leadership and integrity.
Faith Lutheran Church Meridian Texas reports no service on Ascension Day due to pastor illness. Sunday divine worship at 9:00 led by Pastor Marvin Ottmers Cranfills Gap with Sunday School and Bible Class at 10:00. Wednesday confirmation instruction listed 5:20 p.m.
The Church of Christ in Crawfills Gap announces Sunday activities led by Minister John Jordan. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. followed by the Morning Service at 11 a.m. Regular worship with preaching and fellowship.
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