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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1967
Page
10
The article calls residents and organizations in the county to attend a Norse hearing on building 7 to 15 acre earthen dams along Meridian and Neils Creeks. It notes up to 30 structures, aiming to reduce soil erosion and flood risk while boosting local economy and recreational potential.
Drop of Ink notes that water depth over tire tread, tire condition, and road smoothness can trigger hydroplaning. Good treads reduce risk but braking on wet surfaces doubles to triple dry distances. drivers should slow, watch for puddles, increase following distances, and adjust for winds and road conditions.
The Gun Club announces its first meet on June 18 featuring a father son match and a family duel format. Matches will include teams drawn from a hat with five members, plus later summer visits by out of town experts. A barbecue is planned for July and August. Members are urged to attend a 5:30 p.m. meeting at Harmon's Cafe on May 29 to hear committee reports.
A roster of about 40 members lists key officers including Dr. W. D. Goodall as president, Dr. T. C. Eggen as vice-president, and Ted B. Evans as secretary-treasurer. The document outlines the leadership for the organization.
The handicapping committee posts current handicaps for the Dahl Trophy with players such as Gerald Rice and James Haywood, inviting club members to pick up flags and pay fees between 1:00 and 2:00 on Saturday or Sunday. Only club members may enter, and spectators are welcome.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe R. Grimland of Grand Prairie visited last Sunday in the home of Mrs. R. O. Bass, according to local social notes.
Police records show a week of citations issued by Chief Eldon J. Forbess. The offenses include following too close causing an accident improper turn without safety excessive speed for conditions and failure to control a vehicle causing an accident.
Accident reports list Bullard 18 from Hamilton treated for a foot injury after a two car crash. Barry Wood 18 of Hamilton rode as driver in the second car. Mrs. Tindall remained in good condition with a neck injury. Also noted are two-car and one-car crashes near Meridian Clifton and Laguna Park with minor injuries and extensive vehicle damage.
The Goodall-Witcher Hospital Foundation records eight newborns in May 1967. Bonnie Lynne Harris weighed 6 pounds 12 ounces. Johnnie Edward Sanders 8 pounds 2 ounces. Roger Darran Dodds 8 pounds 1 ounce. Teresa Kay Barnett 7 pounds 8 ounces. Kelly Denise Chaney 7 pounds 7 ounces. Stacey Ray Guerrero 6 pounds 6 ounces. Raymond Alvarado Jr. 5 pounds 9 ounces. Daniel Russell Remington Jr. 7 pounds 1 ounce. Parents listed with surnames Harris Sanders Dodds Barnett Chaney Guerrero Alvarado Remington.
The Good all-Witcher Hospital Foundation records weekly admissions and dismissals. New patients include Mrs. Otto C. Solberg Clifton and several others from Clifton Morgan Albuquerque and surrounding towns. dismissals list patients leaving Clifton and nearby communities, with multiple births noted and expired patients among names listed.
Georgie Elnora Bronstad of Clifton died May 19 after a short illness. Funeral services were May 21 at Trinity Lutheran Church Clifton with Rev. Knitt and Chaplain Gigstad officiating. Interment in Clifton Cemetery. Survived by husband Alvin L. Bronstad and son Charles Odell. two granddaughters. Her life reflected deep church loyalty and family devotion.
John Bailey Cummings 75 of Mosheim died May 18 at Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home. Service at 2:30 p m May 20 at Krueger Funeral Home Valley Mills conducted by Darryl Pringle. Interment in Valley Mills Cemetery with pallbearers Archie Hill Buster Vickrey Clements Jones Carl Cummings Lloyd Loper and Marshal Mitchell. Born March 19 1892 in Mosheim to Winfred and Emma Cummings. Married Sallie Laura Vickrey January 24 1917 in Mosheim.
Coryell City Texas obituary notes the death of a Mosheim resident who lived mostly there with brief stays in Austin and Grapevine. He farmed and ran trucks, was a Church of Christ member, survived by wife at Sunset Home Clifton, son Bun, daughters Johny Jo Fulp and Eva Lillian, four grandchildren, brother Charles W Cummings, and three sisters Hattie Harris Winnie Able Dona Fristoe.
Shine Terrell Neill also known as Shine Terrell, 73, of Route 2 Clifton, died Saturday in the local hospital. Funeral services are 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Clifton with Rev. John Ed Withers officiating.
Clifton's Lions Club will sponsor a family activities night on the street in downtown Clifton Saturday night May 27 at 8. The general public of all ages is invited to participate.
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