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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1969
Page
9
The document details a proposed constitutional amendment to alter Texas Legislature session rules. It sets rules for regular and special sessions, length limits, and timing, with sections directing annual and biennial session structures. It specifies the 1960 election date for voter approval or rejection of the amendment.
Meridian joins the Community Improvement Contest but focuses on a June weekend Homecoming with arts and crafts in the Old Library Building. The Bosque Historical group will display local history items. Readers with old papers are asked to contact Mrs. George Brooks. Also recounts a failed brochure promotion by a Waco salesman and warns readers to seek refunds through the County Judge.
Two Clifton area students, Robert T. Greenwade and Emily K. Greenwade, are among 1303 degree candidates for spring graduation at Texas A&M University. The May class includes 386 advanced degrees and 917 baccalaureate seniors. Commencement exercises are May 24.
Fire Control Technician Second Class Carl W. Grelle USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin S. Grelle of 703 S Ave L Clifton, husband of Constance M. Gagne of New Orleans, is aboard the USS Wainwright in the Caribbean off Puerto Rico. The ship joins Exercise Otic Dancer HU, a 14 day joint service amphibious and airborne drill involving Army Air Force Navy and Marine units testing procedures with surface beach assaults and helicopter airborne drops.
The Bosque County Historical Society cautions that attempts may recur locally and promises a true account of funds, noting findings from the May gathering and urging vigilance to track money flows.
Clifton VFW Post Auxiliary installed new officers on May 6 and welcomed two new members. Officers: President Bobbye Bekkeland, Sr Vice Lucy Mac Terrell, Jr Vice Kathleen McCafferty, Treasurer Faye Hulme, Secretary Clara Dee Bronstad, Conductress Billie Hulme, Chaplain Olena Herzog, Guard Allene Harris, Historian Kathleen McCafferty, Reporter Lucy Terrell. The meeting featured a salad supper.
A candlelight installation at Hillcrest School of Nursing in Waco on May 1 set new student officers for 1969 70. New officers include President Fran Henkelman Clifton First Vice President Linda McMillan Clifton Second Vice President Marion Toliver Waco Recording Secretary Lee Webb Hillsboro Corresponding Secretary Dorina Labenske Waco Treasurer Judy Gilmore Chatfield Reporter Sharon Wise Waco Historian Kitty Buess Houston Parliamentarian. The election occurred April 11 with full student body participation.
Section an orange or grapefruit over crisp greens and toss with oil and seasoning. Dice a ripe avocado over the top and finish with lime or lemon juice. This fresh salad pairs well with chicken dinners.
Col Morris S Schwartz state selective service director announced Texas June draft call at 1 566 down from 1453 in May. It represents a portion of a 25 900 man national quota. A total of 8202 will be forwarded for armed forces pre induction physical and mental examinations next month. May total was 8234. June call up is the lowest since January.
The SSA urges showing Medicare card to doctor and hospital staff for claims. A representative from the Waco Social Security Office will be at the County Treasurer’s Office Courthouse in Meridian at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday May 27 1969 to assist with social security matters. Contact number T5H H5 LL.
Land Commissioner Jerry Sadler reports only five of 188 employees left after his ban on mini skirts and long sideburns. The figure indicates minimal turnover tied to grooming policy amid the broader dress code controversy.
Airman Archie W. Watley son of Mr and Mrs Archie B Watley of 212 East Moore Clifton Texas completed basic training at Lackland AFB San Antonio He is assigned to Keesler AFB Mississippi for training in communications electronics systems A Clifton High School graduate Watley attended Navarro Junior College
Grace Memorial Baptist Church at 107 S Ave M and West 5th St lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 10 45 a m Training Union at 6 30 p m Evening Worship at 7 30 p m and Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7 30 p m led by Rev Curtis Holland pastor.
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