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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1970
Page
2
Editorial notes that a nation cannot be ignorant and free in a state of evilization. It asserts that when people have access to education and the plan is free, all remains safe. Clifton, Texas. October 1, 1970.
The piece notes President Nixon proclaimed October 9 as Leif Erikson Day in memory of the Norse explorer who reached Americas around 1000. It argues Erikson predates Columbus but lacks global impact, while highlighting Clifton area residents with eight to nine Erickson families claiming direct descent.
Clifton residents are urged to inspect heating systems during Fire Prevention Week October 4 to 10. The notice highlights fire damage facts, emphasizes checking electrical circuits gas and butane lines and advises mental and visual home and office inspections amid rising service charges for heater hookups.
Joy Schmidt promotes the Open House on Oct 9 10 for Schmidt Meyer Motor Company on Hwy 6 with a welcome cup of joe. Clifton area residents are invited to tour the new business and learn about facilities while bake sale proceeds support the United Pentecostal Church ladies auxiliary in Clifton.
The column highlights civic activities around Clifton including a Valley Mills Church cancer meeting, Lord's Acre Festival planned for Jaycee Park, a Weight Watchers trip, and social events from Wo mack Lodge Civic Society and senior clubs. It notes Homecoming dates, a Tasting Bee, and a call for corsage materials with a therapy meeting in early October plus a correction about autumn dates.
Funeral services for Herbert Armstrong 40 of Clifton were held at Clifton Funeral Home on Saturday at 2 p m Rev James Holland of Rock Creek Baptist Church Glen Rose officiated Music was provided by Joy Mann and Sonia Hawkins Pallbearers were Lynn O Neal Bill Pruitt Floyd Reynolds Morris Pollock S E Crabtree and Jim Tee Burial was in Clifton Cemetery Armstrong was the son of the late P M Armstrong and Mary Jane Stewart
Armstrong a Glen Rose native and Korean War veteran died Sept 17 1970 in Temple Texas after surgery and pneumonia He lived in Glen Rose until 1979 then moved to Clifton He worked for Johns Manville and farmed He married Fannie Burns Feb 1 1968 Survivors include wife three stepchildren two brothers and distant relatives from multiple Texas towns
A singing will be held at Lane's Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday inviting all to attend and participate or listen.
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