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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1968
Page
5
Community listings show Gap Lions games including Venus and Milano at 7:30 p.m. on Oct 10 and Oct 18, plus fixtures at Tolar and Iredell. Other notes include Columbus and Veteran’s Day holidays, a Spaghetti Supper, Harvest Carnival, PTA meetings, and a Lutefisk dinner at First Methodist Church Crawfills Gap Texas.
The Gap marks National Fire Prevention Week Oct eight to fourteen urging households to remove hazards and follow safety rules led by Fire Chief F E D Sir Johnson and volunteers. National Newspaper Week runs Oct six to twelve. local notes include Gene Fields returning from Vietnam and family news, weddings, moves, and community visits around Crawfish Gap Clifton and Fort Worth.
The Lions Booster Club of Crawfills Gap met after the football game on Thursday night October 3 in the school cafeteria. Officers elected were Buster Stevens president Mrs Clyde Tindall secretary Mrs Lonnie Tergerson treasurer G M Phillips publicity and Mrs Marvin O Ottmers general food chairman. The group discussed the annual Lutefisk Turkey Dinner to be held the first Saturday of December at the school cafeteria with more details to follow.
Mrs Mary Stembridge celebrated her birthday with 65 guests at a Hawaiian Luau at Bluebonnet Country Club near Hico. Attendees wore leis and dined on a buffet in a candlelit floor setting.
Allan A. Burleson 70 of Dallas died Sunday at a Dallas hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Dudley M. Hughes Funeral Chapel with burial in Laurel Land Memorial Park. He was a retired Pittston Stove Co owner and Lynnewood Baptist Church member. Survived by wife Nora and a large family including five sons, two daughters, 14 grandchildren and relatives across Texas and Arizona.
Cranfills Gap lines up 1968 football fixtures with scores from early games and conference matchups. Notable results include gap victories and losses against Covington Jonesboro Oglesby Sidney and other opponents with homecoming events at There Walnut Springs and Iredell.
Doris Smith reports on the Gap Lions seniors and staff, noting editor Steve Russell and business manager Bil Boorom. Three Stanford brothers play on the team, while juniors plan a spaghetti supper for October 12. The group recalls a Dallas Fair trip and announces a home game versus Venus Bulldogs on October 10 at 7 30 p.m.
Crawfills Gap opened district play by shutting out Whitney 39 to 0 on home turf. Visitors Miss Peggy Ann Domstad and Miss Joann Finstad, students at Harris College of Nursing in Fort Worth, stopped by the Gap recently. FFA members who attended the Goldthwaite District Banquet in Lampasas included Roy White, Sammie Rude, Guy W. Finstad, Gene Knudson, and Ag teacher Mr. Mingus.
I thank all who sent cards letters flowers and gifts and all the kindnesses shown my family Also thanks to Rev and Mrs Ottmers for their visits during my stay in Tyler Hospital May God bless each of you Mrs Ernest Enger
St Olaf Evangelical Lutheran Church in Crawfills Gap Texas posts a weekend through midweek schedule. Activities include junior and senior confirmation classes, Sunday school, divine worship, Luther League banquet and choir rehearsals with specific circle and circle group meetings listed for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Hollow green pepper halves are filled with a mixture of diced potatoes grated cheese and crumbled bacon bits. Broil until browned and cheese melts for a tasty hot starter.
Crawfills Gap Lions host Venus Bulldogs at 7 39 p m Thursday Oct 10 on local gridiron. After losses to Jonesboro Eagles and Oglesby Sidney teams they beat Covington Owls in opening game and seek further wins. Next week travel to Milano. homecoming vs Walnut Springs at 8 00 p m Saturday Nov 9.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Dickie of King Texas announce the birth of their son Mark Hansen on Monday Oct 7 at Gatesville hospital. He weighed 9 pounds 6 ounces and has an older brother Michael Bain age 2. Grandparents are Ted Hansen of Crawfish Gap and O B Dickie of King. great grandparents are Martha Hansen of Hamilton and Bynum of Pearl.
Charles Siepert 77 of Rt 1 Meridian died Thursday October 3 at Hillcrest Hospital Waco from injuries suffered in a Sept 30 collision at the SH 174 and F Street intersection Meridian. A 1950 Chevrolet struck a 1968 Ford pickup hauling a stock trailer. Burial was at Meridian Cemetery. Surviving are his wife one son Billy Joe Siepert Itasca Texas one daughter Ruby Bridenbaker California six grandchildren and multiple half siblings.
Mrs. Jennie L. Hobbs Rea of Lubbock turns 100 amid memories of Joliet roots and a life afloat on gaslight days. She recalls a boathouse, World's Fair friendships, travels with husband Peter Rea, and a long Methodist faith while noting health habits and simple meals.
Farm and ranch loans offered with prompt service and a friendly approach. Local properties, farms, and ranches can be listed for quick financing and easy borrowing solutions.
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