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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1975
Page
12
Readers report visits and reunions across Clifton Navarro Mills and Moore homes. Notables include the Barton Hotchkis family reunion honoring Ida Hotchkiss. Clifton Public Schools events honoring Kent Appleby and Walter Hansen. and open house at Bosque Memorial Museum.
The 30th Infantry Division Association will hold its 29th annual reunion at the Hilton Inn in Dallas from July 1 to 3. The division, nicknamed Old Hickory after General Andrew Jackson, was activated in July 1917 and fought through World War I before becoming a National Guard unit and reactivating in 1940. Texans who served with the 30th Division in both World Wars are noted. Sammie Yarber is the contact at P O Drawer A Alvarado 76009.
An article touts a device named POWER SPARK that allegedly ignites the air fuel mix more completely to improve gas mileage and reduce emissions. It installs in seconds by snapping into the distributor center post, with laboratory tests and user results cited for better mileage, faster starts, and longer spark plug life.
POWER SPARK claims to improve burning of gas, reduce carbon deposits, smooth idling, boost RPM, aid stopping and dieseling, and extend engine life. Pack includes a booklet with 20 gas saving tips. USA made with a two year replacement guarantee and a 50 cent postage handling fee. Only $4.95 each.
The Fairview News reports numerous weekend visits among local families. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Downey, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Bearden, and the Downey and Bearden families share meals and attend gatherings with neighbors in Clifton and Hewitt. Arnold Clement and MCC graduation ties noted.
Melissa Adams was named Miss El Paso Pageant finalist at the Miss El Paso Pageant held April 26 in the Hilton Inn before a crowd of over 600 black tie spectators. The event featured a Return to Paradise theme with a supper ball and continental breakfast. Hawaiian flowers and fruit decorated the venue, and the Laughing Kohunas performed for dancing at the ball. Mrs. Cottrell visited her daughter and son-in-law, Melissa’s parents, during the pageant.
A compilation of recent land and property transfers shows parties including eee terson and wife, Pat as wife Bettye Trot- Lersie, John S Williams and Juanita Williams, William Henry Kelley and Opal Kelley, Hilma S Nelson, Joseph J Nelson, Erno J Dahl, Claude A Mitchell, Catherine Mitchell, Jimmy Siler, Nancy Siler, J M White and Mattie Ruth White, W K Peacock and Mabel Peacock, David H Wilburn, Verba Mae Wilburn, Darrell R Sonntag, Peggy G Sonntag, Verna B Pallmeyer, William C Pallmeyer, Harris Malcolm Boles, Joe Posey Boles, E C Painter, Olee Painter, Jack M Hefner, Genevieve M Hefner, The Veterans Land Board, Rusty Burkett, and Venita Carlynn Mason in various tracts and subdivisions including Cedar Shores Subdivision Unit 1 Lake Whitney and Greenwood Subdivision Lake Whitney.
Kenneth Holmes of Meridian registers a 1975 Plymouth four door. Ida Hauke of Clifton registers a 1969 Chevrolet two door. R D Hurst of Clifton registers a 1969 Dodge van. Don Rice of Meridian registers a 1975 Oldsmobile two door coupe.
Donna Dawson, an eighth grade student at Clifton Junior High School, won fourth place and a plaque in a recent essay contest on Conservation: Key to the Future.
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