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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1973
Page
2
The Clifton Record staff celebrates being named a National Blue Ribbon Newspaper among 278 U S papers after a rigorous 25 criterion evaluation. The honor highlights coverage of city county and school events, law enforcement, courts, sports, and community life, reflecting reader and advertiser support.
The Clifton Record earned National Blue Ribbon Newspaper status for 1974, one of 27 percent nationwide, reflecting the paper’s commitment to quality journalism. The editor reflects on balancing content for city and rural readers while acknowledging the public service role of a hometown paper and thanks readers and local groups for support.
The Anton and Bernt Olson descendants hosted a family reunion at the American Legion Hall in Clifton City Park with about 60 attendees from across the state. Officers were reelected, an annual October third Sunday date set, and attendees included numerous Olsons and spouses from Clifton, Waco, Lewisville, Fort Worth, Crawfish Gap, Stephenville, Irving, Jonesboro, and other Texas towns.
The 7th grade Cubettes coached by Jake Wimberly opened with decisive wins against China Spring and Gatesville second team 8th graders. Brenda Chapman led scoring with 28 points. Lesa Hill 14. Yvonne Baker 10, with several players contributing. Strong guard defense limited opponents as Julia Culp Emily Key Rhonda Raines Leanine Kreid Gina Smith Pat Raines and Susan Boren boosted rebounds and steals. Parents urged to support future games.
Names appear on the envelopes containing the photos. Michael Lane Bulman Ray Dahl Jr Curtislee Rob ert Douglas Evans David and Bobby Evans Audra Linette Gibbons Linda and Brenda Harvey Michael Odom Wendy Patterson Gary Pierce Jr Shawn Prescher Regina Richard Ringe Brad Spenrath Michelle Danelle Wiede all of Clifton. Come and get them.
Dr Jennie C Kitching of Texas A&M Extension says both women and men in the United States have completed a median of 12 4 years of schooling. The finding emphasizes comparable education levels across genders among workers.
Junior Girl Scout Troop 218 hosted a Thanksgiving party at First Presbyterian Church Clifton for Brownie Troops 224 and 245. About 50 girls played games, enjoyed peach cobbler and soft drinks, and left with pine cone turkey favors, while the scouts made over 130 turkeys and donated extras to Goodall-Witcher Hospital and Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home for tray favors.
Roy Clark pastor leads Sunday School at 9 45 a m morning worship at 1 a m Sunday night service 6 p m and Wednesday night prayer service in a concise church notice listing service times and leadership.
The Bosque County NARFE chapter met at the Meridian Community Center with a covered dish luncheon hosted by Mrs. H. Earl Rosamond. President H. Earl Rosamond led the pledge and welcomed Neel D. Patterson, Texas Federation NARFE president, visitors, and new members while noting the state convention in Waco on April 21, 1974. The next meeting is set for December 12 at noon with luncheon and a following business session.
John Jordan serves as minister at Crawfills Gap church with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Service at 11 a.m. The notice outlines weekly worship times and leadership for local parishioners.
Immanuel Lutheran Church announces a December timetable with multiple services and activities. On Sunday December 2 activities include Bille Class Sunday School Divine Worship with Communion Visitors Training and Every Member Visit. Weekday events list Choir Practice Confirmation Class Ladies Aid LWML and Mens Club sessions through December 6.
Rev. Frank H. Horak Jr. leads Clifton church activities with youth choir Friday at 3 45 p m confirmation Sunday at 4 p m church school Sunday at 10 a m morning worship at 11 a m and midweek meal program Happiness is Sharing a Meal on Wednesday at 12 noon followed by 7 10 p m adult choir rehearsal.
St Olaf Lutheran Church announces a church services and classes schedule led by Pastor Marvin D. Ottmers. Junior confirmation at 8:30 a.m., senior confirmation at 10:30 a.m., Sunday School and Bible Class at 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m.
Community church events listed with Confirmation at 4 15 p m services morning worship, church council, women s guild meeting and noon program Happiness Is Shar. Includes dates Monday December 3 and Tuesday December 6 with times 0 p m and 6 30 p m details.
The VA pamphlet reports 59 000 veterans aged 6 years or more 330 000 aged 20 to 84 and 749 000 in the 75 to 79 bracket. The figures reflect distribution across broad age ranges in the veteran community.
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