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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1968
Page
2
A 1968 Clifton Texas editorial laments the paradox of a nation seeking ignorance and freedom, arguing a literate population relies on a free press and vigilant citizenry. It reflects Thomas Jeffersonian principles about knowledge, liberty, and a well-informed public.
A regional editorial urges readers to vote in all elections. It frames voting as a civic duty and heritage, warning that apathy leads to corruption and despotism. It cites founding fathers and stresses informed, independent choices at the ballot box.
Hill County reports 14 traffic deaths through September including seven in September and eight in one-car crashes. The worst crash on September 14 near Blum killed four. Glen Rose teachers and ex-students plan an Oct 18-19 reunion. Comanche Bank replaces Higginbotham building. Hico hosts homecoming Oct 18. Whitney sees 3 inches of rain in an hour. Valley Mills Jaycees receive a 200 fund. Gatesville to repeat Miss Texas contestant Regina Balch in 1969. Old-Time Fiddlers Contest on Oct 19. Dublin preschool opens. McGregor High homecoming Oct 18 with queen. local draft board No. 23 in Gatesville named.
Presidential hopefuls court Texas voters as Nixon and Agnew tour Dallas while Humphrey Muskie Wallace campaign across the state. Polls show mixed results with party camps touting favorable shifts. An election suit by Laurel Dunn over ballot marking methods fails in Texas Supreme Court.
Clifton area listings for October through December include VFW barbecue at Rivera side Drive Clifton October 17, Cubs games October 18 and 25, Singing at Sunset Home October 20, Social Security help October 22, Lions Club lunches October 22 and November 26, Garden Club meetings October 24 and November 31, flower show October 31, Homecoming events November 2 and 9, election day November 5, Thanksgiving program November 6, Deer season opens November 9, Busy Bee Club November 14, Harvest Carnival November 21, World Community Day November 1, and cancer society meeting December 3 with locations in Clifton and nearby towns.
Betty Bradbury and Derril Wenzel wed in a 7:30 p m ceremony at First Baptist Church Clifton with Rev Clay Burns officiating The couple will reside in Rancho Cordova California where he serves as a second lieutenant in the U S Air Force The event included a reception, bridal party, and guest book reception details follow.
Pastor Petrich speaks at 10 45 a m service at Norse about the Bible as God's instruction book. He will explain why confident belief matters, citing St Peter and the New Testament in today s language urging listeners to take a firm stand. Public invitation extended for Sunday worship and Sunday school.
Bgt and Annette Cook of 08 Forreston spent a week with grandparents Mr and Mrs Alvin Spitzer. The Spitzers drove them home Sunday and visited Mr and Mrs Max Barnes that afternoon.
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