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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1967
Page
12
Clifton Telephone Company employees did most of the work supplying installation know how and tracks. Amateurs enjoyed the annual project while civic volunteers gain satisfaction from helping their town. The editor notes vandalism by unknown individuals and comments on recent acts in this week’s editorial.
Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Luedtke included their son and daughter-in-law A. W. Luedtke and Patricia Jo along with Ricky of Baton Rouge Louisiana. Also present were Mrs. Louise Simrs and son Reece of Austin and Prather Standefer family including Fred Grant Scot and Dusty Marshall of Midland visiting R. W. Dude Standefer for Thanksgiving.
Postmaster Baldridge urged Clifton residents to use complete overseas addresses for service members to avoid delays. Millions of letters were delayed last year for missing five digit APO or FPO numbers. Ensure identity and unit, gateway post office, and five digit code are included. parcels under five pounds may ship by December 1, over five pounds by December 11, with no mail on December 24 or 25.
The Lone Star Gas Company invites the public to a Christmas Demonstration titled Christmas Bells on Thursday afternoon November 30 at 2 p.m. in the local office. Home Economist Mrs. Gloria Ward of Waco will conduct the event and share ideas and recipes for Christmas gifts. Refreshments will be served.
Clifton plans 1200 reserved seats at 2.00 and student tickets at 1.00 for a game against Tarleton. Tarleton stadium seats 3500 with 500 temporary additions. Tickets available now through Friday, then revert to Stephen ville. gate price same for general admission if seats remain. Clifton fans urged to buy locally at Clifton School and pharmacies.
More than 150 worshippers from five Clifton churches gathered at First Methodist Church for a midweek Union Thanksgiving service on November 22. The Rev. Albert Petrich delivered the sermon, a community choir sang, and church leaders led worship, readings, prayer, and Scripture. An offering of 85 dollars 68 cents supported the Texas Rural Overseas Program and Church World Service.
Guests over the Thanksgiving holidays included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weir with Charlotte and Sharon from Andrews. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bronstad with Susan and Lyn from Beaumont. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Prince with Linda and Janet from Fort Worth. Vernon McDougal and son Dale from Abernathy. M. K. Bradstreet along with Mrs. M. E. Young and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Young of Baytown. and Mr. and Mrs. O L Malott hosted also during the holidays.
Mrs Velma Golden 64 of Clifton Basque County treasurer died Friday November 24 in the local hospital Funeral services were held 2 pm Saturday November 25 at First Baptist Clifton with Rev Clay Burns officiating Interment followed in Clifton Cemetery A full obituary is promised in next week’s Clifton Record
Guests in the Dewey Holver son home over the holidays included his children James Holverson and wife with son John and Joe Holverson with son Gary from Tyler. A. B. Clark and son Tweedy of Brenham also visited. Tom of Dallas was absent due to work.
Mr and Mrs Byron G Bronstad and Mr and Mrs William R McDowell host an open house for their parents Mr and Mrs Conrad G Bronstad to celebrate 60 years of marriage. The event is Sunday December 3 from 2 to 4 PM at 915 West Third Street Clifton. Friends and relatives are invited. no gifts, please.
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